Good morning San Antonio! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️ In today's newsletter:
San Antonio school funding concerns
Spurs leaders honor women role models
Family seeks justice for Juan Mendoza
Also on today's calendar: Las Comadres de Morales Street and 12 other events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a fish without an eye? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Sunday: Clearing, very warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: Sun mixing with clouds, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
Tuesday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. San Antonio superintendent worries his district could potentially close amid Department of Education cuts (cw39.com) — The superintendent of Lackland ISD in San Antonio is concerned about potential funding issues due to federal education cuts. The district relies heavily on Impact Aide, which is threatened by recent Department of Education staffing reductions.
2. Spurs trio discusses role models during Women's History Month (expressnews.com) — In celebration of Women's History Month, three Spurs executives share stories of their female role models, highlighting the impact of family and influential figures. The interviews reveal personal journeys and connections to San Antonio, emphasizing the city's role in their lives.
3. Family holds vigil three years after 2022 unsolved shooting death of Juan Mendoza (news4sanantonio.com) — The family of Juan Mendoza held a vigil in San Antonio, marking three years since his unsolved shooting death. They urge the community to provide information to help solve the case and bring justice.
4. Point: Public unions are not like private unions (riverreporter.com) — The article critiques public-sector unions, highlighting the San Antonio firefighters' union as an example of how unions can drive up public costs. It argues that public unions often prioritize political influence over taxpayer interests, leading to increased taxes and rigid employment structures.
🗓 Upcoming Events in San Antonio
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Las Comadres de Morales Street
Jump-Start Performance Company, 710 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio
8:00 pm
Norteño Fest
San Antonio Charro Association, 6126 Padre Dr, San Antonio
9:00 am
San Antonio Camp Fair 2025
San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio
12:00 pm
Las Comadres de Morales Street
Jump-Start Performance Company, 710 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio
3:00 pm
Jazz at Lincoln Center | New Orleans Songbook
H-E-B Performance Hall at The Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle, San Antonio, TX, 78205,
6:00 pm
Varsity Girls Golf - District Tournament
Olmos Basin Golf Course, 7022 McCullough Ave, San Antonio
12:00 am
April Story Time In The Park “I Am Unique And Special”
Yanaguana Park, 434 S. Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205,
10:30 am
7th & 8th Grade Meet Of Champions Track & Field Meet @ Heroes Stadium đ˝đ
Heroes Stadium, 4799 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio
4:30 pm
Varsity Baseball vs Madison (A)
North East Sports Park, 12001 Wetmore Rd, San Antonio
4:30 pm
Teen Club @ Collins Garden Library
Collins Garden Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78204,
5:00 pm
7th & 8th Gr. Girls' Meet of Champs
Heroes Stadium, 4799 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio
5:00 pm
Everything but the Kitchen Sink: A Workshop on Writing Hybrid Essays with ire’ne lara silva
Gemini Ink, 1111 Navarro St, San Antonio
6:30 pm
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