Friday September 11th Patch AM
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Hi San Antonio! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
How San Antonio's new Diversion Center could change low-level arrests.
What the new Spurs arena land deal means for San Antonio's budget
Is San Antonio's newest giant thrift store actually worth the hunt?
Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Day for Marine Cpl Johnathan Jaskolka and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Friday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 101 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Hot, temps: high: 100, low: 79.
Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. City Council approves up to $638,370 for first Diversion Center pilot program (news4sanantonio.com) — San Antonio City Council has approved up to $638,370 to launch the city's first Diversion Center pilot program, aimed at directing people with low-level, nonviolent offenses into treatment instead of jail. Starting January 2027 at the Josephine Recovery Center, the six-month pilot will coordinate services with Bexar County partners and accept referrals from nearby police substations.
2. City Council approves $60 million purchase of land for new Spurs arena and OKs Midtown TIRZ extension—with a catch (kens5.com) — San Antonio City Council has approved spending $60 million, via the Midtown TIRZ, to buy land for a new downtown Spurs arena while extending the zone to 2060, a move some leaders criticize as inequitable. The package also steers millions toward the zoo, botanical garden, and Brackenridge Park, even as the city faces a looming budget deficit and possible tax and fee hikes.
3. Is this thrift store treasure or just overpriced? What MySA found (lmtonline.com) — San Antonio thrifters have a new option on Walzem Road, where Red White & Blue Thrift offers 45,000 square feet of clothing, home goods, and hidden vintage gems—if you're willing to dig. Prices can feel high on some items, aisles are sorted by color instead of size, and it's cash-only, but patient shoppers can still score real deals.
4. 'We have to remember the sacrifice': San Antonio man recalls 9/11 from inside the Pentagon (ksat.com) — A San Antonio Army veteran who survived the 9/11 attack inside the Pentagon now teaches JROTC at Brackenridge High School, sharing lessons on resilience and service with local students. As the 25th anniversary approaches, he reflects on the chaos, heroism, and difficult choices that kept him in uniform, urging younger generations here to remember the sacrifices made that day.
5. NMG Summer PrimeTime Asks Attendees to Think Differently About Service (cepro.com) — Nationwide Marketing Group just wrapped its Summer PrimeTime show in Nashville and has announced that the next event will come to San Antonio's Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in February 2027. The gathering will again focus on helping independent retailers elevate customer experience through training, keynotes, and technology showcases, bringing thousands of industry visitors into the local downtown area.
📸 Around San Antonio
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Antonio
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★ Featured events ★
Volunteer Day for Marine Cpl Johnathan Jaskolka →
649 Co Rd 375, San Antonio
9:00 am
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Other local events
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience →
Shops at Rivercenter, 849 E Commerce St, San Antonio
10:00 am
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City →
Shops at Rivercenter 849 East Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas 78205
10:00 am
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
Love Gymnastics Open Gym →
Love Gymnastics, 17111 O'Connor Rd, San Antonio
8:30 pm
Riot Comedy Club presents Friday Night Standup Comedy Showcase →
606 N. Presa Street, San Antonio
9:00 pm
Riot Comedy Club presents Friday Late Night Standup Comedy Showcase →
606 N. Presa Street, San Antonio
11:00 pm
My Chemical Romance →
ALAMODOME, San Antonio
9:00 am
Diving into the Kiddie Pool: Writing for Picture Books with Diane Bertrand →
Gemini Ink, 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio
10:00 am
Power Up with Snacks →
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
11:00 am
Make Your Own Sushi - San Antonio →
Home2 Suites by Hilton San Antonio North Stone Oak, 1807 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio
6:00 pm
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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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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