Tuesday October 20th Patch AM
Tuesday October 20th Patch AM (Patch graphic)
Hey there, San Antonio! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
Why the Spurs are bringing back the iconic Silver Dancers tonight
See how a downtown San Antonio chase ended in a violent crash
Nebraska campus mourns student killed in a San Antonio shooting
Also on today's calendar: Janeane Garofalo and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Did you hear about the two cell phones who got married? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 60. πΆ Hot!
Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 88 and low of 57 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Silver Dancers return to Spurs court after 8-year hiatus (ksat.com) β San Antonio Spurs fans will see the beloved Silver Dancers back on the Frost Bank Center court tonight, joining the Hype Squad for the season opener. A brand-new squad was chosen from hundreds of audition videos, and organizers say the dancers' return restores an iconic part of the in-arena experience that connects performers and fans across the city.
β’ Texas DPS releases video of stolen car chase ending with four-vehicle downtown San Antonio crash (kens5.com) β A newly released DPS video shows a high-speed chase through downtown San Antonio that ended in a four-vehicle crash at Durango Boulevard, injuring two women. Troopers arrested the 28-year-old BMW driver, who allegedly had meth and an active parole warrant, and now faces charges including evading arrest and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
β’ Doane University students remembered after apparent murder-suicide in Texas (1011now.com) β San Antonio residents should know that a recent shooting here claimed the life of 22-year-old Doane University student Jessica Villanueva, with authorities describing it as an apparent murder-suicide. Friends and faculty in Nebraska are grieving her loss, sharing memories of her kindness and energy as the university holds a vigil to honor her life and impact.
πΈ Around San Antonio
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π Upcoming Events in San Antonio
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β Featured events β
Weekday Mass (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) β
Reinbolt Hall, Assumption Chapel, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio
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Other local events
Janeane Garofalo β
H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center 100 Auditorium Circle San Antonio, TX 78205
7:30 pm
"Collecting Stories": The Life & Times of Napoleon Bonaparte β
401 King William St., San Antonio
Leon Creek Greenway Mainland β
Leon Creek Trailway Mainland Trailhead, 8241 Mainland Dr, San Antonio
7:30 am
IXL Live - San Antonio, TX (Oct. 21) β
San Antonio Marriott Northwest Medical Center, 3233 Northwest Loop 410, San Antonio
8:15 am
Janeane Garofalo β
H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center 100 Auditorium Circle San Antonio, TX 78205
7:30 pm
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival - Opening Night β
Contigo Ranch Fredericksburg, 13454 Lower Crabapple Rd, Fredericksburg
6:00 pm
Medicina Alternativa β
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
12:00 pm
Candlelight: Mozart vs Beethoven β
Travis Park Church 230 E Travis St San Antonio, Texas 78205
6:30 pm
Tom Rush β
Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Auditorium Cir, San Antonio
7:30 pm
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson β
Travis Park United Methodist Church, 230 E Travis St, San Antonio
8:45 pm
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival - The Grand Tasting β
Marktplatz von Fredericksburg, 126 W Main St, Fredericksburg
1:00 pm
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
After a 2 year 4 month drought ( I quit to care for my dad who passed away last year) I'm headed back to work tomorrow!!!
It was a long wait but I got a good job with benefits, Monday-Friday weekends off and 80 hours of pto!!! Thank you Jesus!!! Excited for tomorrow! Say⦠(Nextdoor South General McMullen)
UPDATE:MIKO has been FOUND!
Our kitty got out around 6:30pm Please keep an eye out for him . He didn't have his collar on because he had a bath. We live in the Kenton⦠(Nextdoor Sunset Glade)
Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 919 in San Antonio. Apply here.
ScionHealth posted a job opening for Unit Secretary PRN Nights in San Antonio. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Antonio here.
π Nearby News
Converse
Family searches for 47-year-old woman last seen after release from Bexar County jail (newsbreak.com)
Texas upcoming events Oct 19 (lemonwire.com)
Best Ways to Celebrate Diwali San Antonio 2026 (sanantoniothingstodo.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: "Did you hear about the two cell phones who got married?" β They had a great reception (Thank you Hallie H. for sending it in!)
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