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In today's newsletter:
Why San Antonio’s heat could unlock a global kidney disease mystery
Why two mystery pigs have a Northside San Antonio neighborhood on edge
How one San Antonio-area mom is simplifying Texas’ new school choice
Also on today's calendar: National Panda Bear Day and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: What do you call a row of rabbits hopping backwards? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Find out what's happening in San Antoniofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Monday: Breezy this morning, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 70, low: 42.
Wednesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Science & Medicine: Studying San Antonio construction workers to figure out why laborers in Central America are dying of kidney disease (tpr.org) — San Antonio outdoor workers will be closely monitored in a new pilot study this summer to understand how extreme heat may damage kidneys, using wearables plus blood and urine tests. Led from UT School of Public Health San Antonio, the project builds on international research into mysterious kidney disease killing laborers in hot climates and could shape future worker protections.
2. Mysterious pigs roaming San Antonio neighborhood spark debate (mysanantonio.com) — Neighbors in San Antonio’s Colonial Hills area are on edge after two roaming pigs, possibly illegal potbellies, were repeatedly spotted wandering streets and yards just north of Loop 410. The sightings have sparked debate over whether they’re dangerous wild hogs or pets, and renewed attention to the city’s ban on keeping pigs within San Antonio limits without a livestock permit.
3. Local mom and teacher launches “VENT EXPO” to help families navigate new education options (foxsanantonio.com) — San Antonio-area families curious about new school choice funding can explore options at the VENT EXPO in nearby Schertz on April 10, 2026. Organized by a local homeschooling mom married to a San Antonio police officer, the event will connect parents with homeschool co-ops, micro-schools, curriculum providers, and workshops explaining Texas’ new Educational Freedom Accounts program.
4. San Antonio lawmaker uses Spanish-language profanities to lash out at Trump (star-telegram.com) — A San Antonio state senator is drawing attention after posting a profanity-laced Spanish video criticizing Donald Trump over rising oil prices, just as local gas has jumped about 26% in a year. The piece also notes broader geopolitical tensions driving prices higher and how the squeeze on affordability could shape upcoming South Texas congressional races.
5. San Antonio ParaSport Spurs preparing for national championship, seeking travel support (kens5.com) — San Antonio’s ParaSport Spurs wheelchair basketball team is gearing up for the national championship later this month and needs community help to cover travel costs. The locally based squad, which practices at Morgan’s Sports Complex and is ranked 11th nationally, hopes to climb to number one while representing the city on a national stage.
📸 Around San Antonio
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Antonio
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National Panda Bear Day
5738 Walzem Rd, San Antonio
11:00 am
Let's Build: Lego Club
200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
4:30 pm
AVID2 - St. Phillip's Campus Visit
St. Philip's College, 1801 Martin Luther King Dr, San Antonio
Varsity Baseball vs Roosevelt (A)
Blossom Athletic Center, 12002 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio
4:30 pm
DIY Towel Butterfly
4:30 pm
Varsity Softball vs LEE (A)
Wood Middle School, 14800 Judson Rd, San Antonio
7:00 pm
Making Seed Bombs with The San Antonio Botanical Garden
600 Soledad St, San Antonio
11:00 am
Collins Garden Book Club
200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
1:00 pm
JV Softball vs LEE
Basse-McCullough Sports Fields (North East ISD), 603 Basse Rd, San Antonio
4:30 pm
Bonsai Bar Workshop at The Growler Exchange Midtown on Mar 18, 2026
4130 Broadway, San Antonio
7:00 pm
The Big Texas Author Talk featuring Lauren D. Woods
, San Antonio
7:00 pm
Croce Plays Croce
100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio
7:30 pm
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A receding "hare-line". (Thank you Susan L. for sending it in!)
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