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In today's newsletter:
Where is all the money going in San Antonio's new arena push?
How a new River Walk plan could change your downtown experience
How a $44 million health study boosts UTSA's research ambitions
Also on today's calendar: Family Story Time and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Mainly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
Saturday: Breezy and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. San Antonio, Spurs splurge on consulting fees as much of Project Marvel remains murky (sacurrent.com) — San Antonio officials and Spurs Sports & Entertainment are pouring millions into consultants as they push ahead with plans for a $1.3 billion downtown arena at Hemisfair, even though the city hasn't bought the land yet. New contracts outline who will design, finance, and manage Project Marvel, while key questions about costs, land deals, and a possible land bridge remain unresolved.
2. San Antonio officials hope to bring River Walk Strategic Plan blueprint before City Council by end of 2026 (kens5.com) — San Antonio is crafting its first comprehensive strategic plan for the River Walk, a blueprint that could reshape safety, accessibility, technology, and business rules downtown. City staff, local businesses, and residents are weighing in on everything from lighting and landscaping to live music ordinances, with officials aiming to present a finalized plan to City Council by year's end.
3. UT San Antonio awarded contract to bridge rural health gap (paisano-online.com) — UT San Antonio has secured a $44 million federal contract to lead a major study on why rural Southern communities face higher rates of heart, lung, blood, and sleep diseases. While the mobile exams will take place in other Southern states, the five-year project strengthens San Antonio's growing research profile and supports the university's push to become a top-tier health and research institution.
4. Spurs spirit runs deep at Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word convent (ksat.com) — At a convent near Broadway, a group of Sisters in San Antonio are all-in on the Spurs, praying for the team and especially enjoying Victor Wembanyama's rise. Their devotion goes beyond game scores, celebrating how the Spurs' teamwork and values reflect the spirit of the city and keep them closely connected to the community.
📸 Around San Antonio
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Antonio
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Family Story Time →
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
10:30 am
Sewing Class →
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
10:30 am
Hora de Cuentos en Español/Spanish Story Time
Encino Library, 2515 E. EvansS, San Antonio
10:30 am
Medicina Alternativa →
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
12:00 pm
Band Banquet
The Club At Sonterra, 901 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio
6:30 pm
Gimme Gimme Disco →
Stable Hall, 307 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio
8:00 pm
Dungeons and Dragons
Encino Library, 2515 E. EvansS, San Antonio
12:00 pm
Teen Finance Club
Encino Library, 2515 E. EvansS, San Antonio
3:00 pm
Zine Lab Monthly →
Central Library, 600 Soledad St, San Antonio
3:00 pm
Heartbound Book Club →
6322 US Hwy 87 E, San Antonio
3:00 pm
Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons →
Travis Park United Methodist Church, 230 E Travis St, San Antonio
6:30 pm
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi →
Travis Park United Methodist Church, 230 E Travis St, San Antonio
8:45 pm
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💬 Chatter
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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: To show the opossum how its done! (Thank you Mary Lynn S. for sending it in!)
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