Hey there, San Antonio! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
How new Spurs and Missions projects could reshape downtown San Antonio
How a Friday MUD vote could reshape northwest San Antonio’s water future
How free VIA bus passes could change school days for local teens
Also on today's calendar: Deon Cole and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: I just got a watch for my sister. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Find out what's happening in San Antoniofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 44 degrees.
Saturday: Some sun; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 52, low: 30.
Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 59 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Spurs arena, San Antonio Missions stadium take major leap forward (mysanantonio.com) — San Antonio City Council just advanced Project Marvel by using $30 million in Spurs funding to buy a key federal building for the proposed downtown arena district. Officials also outlined timelines and impacts for the new downtown Missions ballpark, including Soap Factory demolition, traffic planning, and redevelopment of Nelson Wolff Stadium.
2. San Antonio vote on MUD for Guajolote Ranch subdivision set for Friday morning (news4sanantonio.com) — San Antonio’s Planning Commission is set to vote Friday morning on creating a Municipal Utility District to fund the massive Guajolote Ranch subdivision, which could add about 2,900 homes. Nearby residents and the Helotes Creek Alliance worry the related wastewater plant could discharge into Helotes Creek, a key source feeding the Edwards Aquifer and Bexar County’s main water supply.
3. Free bus passes coming to some San Antonio students after City Council approval (kens5.com) — San Antonio City Council has approved funding for free VIA bus passes for eligible middle and high school students, aiming to cut chronic absenteeism. The $150,000 pilot, led by District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete-Gavito, could help more than 5,000 youth, especially in northwest neighborhoods like Woodlawn Lake and the Jefferson area, where transportation barriers are a major issue.
4. Mother seeking answers from SAPD after daughter's fatal shooting on Northeast Side (ksat.com) — A San Antonio mother is pleading for answers a month after her 25-year-old daughter, Zierra Dawn Torres, was fatally shot at a Northeast Side apartment complex near Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel. San Antonio police say multiple people were detained that night but have released no updates since, leaving the family frustrated by minimal communication while the investigation continues.
5. 'Landman' actress Paulina Chávez volunteers in San Antonio hometown (expressnews.com) — San Antonio residents might spot hometown actress Paulina Chávez giving back at Haven for Hope, where she recently volunteered in the San Antonio Food Bank’s Community Kitchen. The “Landman” star, who grew up in the Alamo City, continues to highlight her roots while helping fight hunger across Southwest Texas.
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Other local events
Deon Cole
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts , 100 Auditorium Cir , San Antonio
8:00 pm
Sewing Class
Collins Garden Branch Library , 200 N Park Blvd , San Antonio
10:30 am
Medicina Alternativa
Collins Garden Branch Library , 200 N Park Blvd , San Antonio
12:00 pm
Trivia Night
Schaefer Branch Library , 6322 US Hwy 87 E , San Antonio
4:00 pm
Varsity Girls Wrestling - Madison Invitational
Madison High School , 5005 Stahl Rd , San Antonio
9:00 am
Varsity Girls Soccer vs Dripping Springs (T)
Dripping Springs High School , 940 US-290 , Dripping Springs
3:00 pm
Military Ball (5)
Red Oak Ballroom , 618 Northwest Loop 410 #207a , San Antonio
6:00 pm
Adult Flute Choir Reading Session
224 Broad Oak Dr , Cibolo
12:09 pm
Movies That Go Fast: Gran Turismo
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78204
3:00 pm
Heartbound Book Club
Schaefer Branch Library , 6322 US Hwy 87 E , San Antonio
3:00 pm
Not for Radio: winter in the garden
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts , 100 Auditorium Cir , San Antonio
7:30 pm
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