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 a North Side creek rescue is reshaping San Antonio flood safety
Which big-name stars just lit up Spurs Game 2 in San Antonio?
Can the Spurs rescue their Finals hopes in a must-win Game 2?
Also on today's calendar: Vinyl Record Show of San Antonio, TX / Schertz, TX and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the snail say when he hopped on the tortoise's back for a ride? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 77.
Monday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man rescued from Olmos Creek highlights ongoing flood dangers in San Antonio (news4sanantonio.com) — Heavy rain sent a man floating down Olmos Creek on San Antonio's North Side Friday morning, prompting a dramatic but successful rescue and fresh warnings about fast-moving floodwaters. Officials highlighted Bexar County's $21 million upgrade to the regional flood-warning system, new automated road barriers, and a "Floods Don't Care" awareness campaign aimed at preventing another deadly creek disaster.
• Star-powered celebs flood Frost Bank Stadium for Spurs-Knicks Game 2 match (statesman.com) — San Antonio is buzzing as celebrities pack Frost Bank Center for the Spurs–Knicks NBA Finals showdown, adding Hollywood flair to the city's title chase. Stars like Chris Tucker, Timothée Chalamet, Spike Lee, and others joined local favorites and even a former resident-turned-singer to cheer, perform, and soak up the Alamo City's basketball spotlight.
• NBA Finals G2: Knicks-Spurs Preview, Props, Prediction (taylorvilledailynews.com) — San Antonio's Spurs head into Game 2 of the NBA Finals under pressure after squandering a big lead and home-court edge in Game 1. Oddsmakers still favor them at home, but betting action leans toward the Knicks, while analysts spotlight Victor Wembanyama's bounce-back potential and key player prop bets that could define tonight's matchup.
📸 Around San Antonio
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Antonio
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★ Featured events ★
Marlon Wayans →
The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 Northwest Loop 410 #312, San Antonio
7:00 pm
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Other local events
Vinyl Record Show of San Antonio, TX / Schertz, TX →
Schertz Civic Center, 1400 Schertz Pkwy, Schertz
8:00 am
San Antonio, TX: Virtual Esophageal Cancer Walk/Run →
9:00 am
Rooted in Stories with Daniel Ramirez →
Gemini Ink, 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio
10:00 am
FOLD3: At-a-Glance →
Central Library LCRC, 600 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
11:00 am
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - San Antonio, TX →
The Emily Morgan San Antonio - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 705 E Houston St, San Antonio
6:00 pm
Black Box Live at The Tobin Center Presents: Lisa Morales with Special Guests James McMurtry and Bru →
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio
7:30 pm
San Antonio Inaugural Lemonade Dash 5K, 10K & Family 1K →
Mission County Park, 6030 Padre Dr, San Antonio
7:30 am
Family Story Time
Encino Library
10:30 am
Full STEAM Ahead: Exploring Portraits →
Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W Market St, San Antonio
1:00 pm
Let's Be Proud! Story Time
Encino Library
2:00 pm
Shawn Colvin →
Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio
7:00 pm
📣 San Antonio Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Leading the Way in STEM: Harmony South Texas Receives PLTW Distinguished District Award —Megan Parrish Read on Patch
Found Frenchie by Potranco wanting to cross the road to Walmart.
He is safe we picked him up. Please message me if this is your dog would need proof. I Will be taking him to get scanned for microchip. (Nextdoor Hidden Canyons TRP)
Please HELP me bring my Baby Boy Chico home.
He has been Missing for almost a week now and I'm really worried about him. He is my emotional support animal and I don't know what to do. I have 4… (Nextdoor Burning Tree)
Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1652 in San Antonio. Apply here.
Hersha Hospitality Management, LP posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeper in San Antonio. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Antonio here.
🗞 Nearby News
Helotes
Family seeks help after teen missing more than a month since Helotes drop-off (news4sanantonio.com)
5531 Franklin Hills, Ormy, TX 78073 (zillow.com)
Converse
12587 Thyme Pass, Converse, TX 78109 (zillow.com)
Texas' 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to know (texastribune.org)
16024 Mahogany Way, Converse, TX 78109 (zillow.com)
Ok San Antonio! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: WHEEEEEE! (Thank you Francesca C. for sending it in!)
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