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Hey, San Antonio! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on in San Antonio today.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will hold its first Aerospace Committee meeting of 2022 via Zoom at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Jan. 13. New Committee Chair Frank Garcia, CEO at Land Aero Group LLC, "will share his vision for 2022 and solicit input and feedback from the group." In addition, Dr. Chris Combs from UTSA's Department of Mechanical Engineering will talk about "the latest changes in aerospace programming at UTSA and how the university is building the workforce of the future." If you are interested in joining the meeting, contact Jeff Fair, vice president of Cybersecurity and Economic Development at 210-229-2199. (Press Release Desk)
  2. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council will hold its first meeting of this year via Zoom at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The meeting will focus on small businesses in San Antonio and "Leilah Powell, executive director for Local Initiatives Support Corporation, will talk "about how her team has begun to organize small business support in the city." In addition, experts will "discuss where they see small businesses around the city and how best we can all assist in recovery from the pandemic." To join the meeting, contact Jeff Fair, vice president of Cybersecurity and Economic Development at 210-229-2199. (Press Release Desk)
  3. After being on strike since September of last year due to proposed cutting from management, the union representing the 72 San Antonio Symphony musicians is proposing a new offer to the San Antonio Symphony "that would return them to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts." Violinist Mary Ellen Goree said, "Our proposal is that we return to the stage under the terms as they are in the current CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) which was ratified by both sides in 2019." According to her, "the proposal represents between a 35-50 percent concession on the part of the musicians, depending on whether the symphony is able to reschedule concerts." She added, "The musicians aren't seeking reinstatement of back pay... it's a very generous offer." According to TPR, "in a statement, symphony management said it can't comment on the proposal." For more details, visit: (Texas Public Radio)
  4. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) "announced its first round of recommended awards "under the NEA's Grants for Arts Projects program" for fiscal year 2022. $145,000 in funding was awarded to seven San Antonio organizations, including "Luminaria, the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture and Musical Bridges Around the World." Acting NEA Chair Ann Eilers said, "These National Endowment for the Arts grants underscore the resilience of our nation's artists and arts organizations, will support efforts to provide access to the arts, and rebuild the creative economy." She concluded, "The supported projects demonstrate how the arts are a source of strength and well-being for communities and individuals and can open doors to conversations that address complex issues of our time." For a list of organizations that were awarded grants, visit: (San Antonio Current)
  5. On Friday, Jan. 14, Colt's Sports Park Bar will celebrate its grand opening! The venue is a 9-acre multi-sport complex located at 11056 S. State Highway 16, behind Brooster's Backyard, and will feature "live music, giveaways and open play on its multiple courts." The grand opening will include performances by Jerry Deleon and Southbound from 6-8 p.m., and cover band Finding Friday from 8-10 p.m. For more information, visit: (San Antonio Current)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Marriot San Antonio Airport Hiring Event sponsored by Workforce Solutions Alamo at 4615 Walzem Road #100. (9 a.m.)
  • DreamWeek Black History River Tour, History Trivia and Reverse Happy Hour Kick Off Event sponsored by Go Rio Cruises at San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM) at La Villita. (6 p.m.)
  • San Antonio Black International Film Festival (SABIFF) presents "Not in My Neighbourhood" at the Blue Star Arts Complex. (6 p.m.)
  • San Antonio Homegrown Comedy Showcase at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club. (8 p.m.)
  • DreamWeek San Antonio 2022 - 200+ Civic and Civil Engagements at various venues in and around Downtown San Antonio. (Times Vary)

From my notebook:

  • "A new year brings new opportunities to help our neighbors in need! The San Antonio Food Bank has more than 1,500 open volunteer spots to fill in the month of January. Start your new year by helping us fight hunger and feed hope! Sign up to volunteer today at: https://safoodbank.org/volunteer." (Facebook)
  • "Betty White had a lifelong love for animals. One of her greatest legacies is helping animals in need. In honor of Betty White's 100th birthday on Jan. 17, San Antonio Pets Alive! is hosting a $17 Betty White adoption special this Saturday, Jan. 15 and Sunday, Jan. 16 for all cats and dogs 6 months or older! We encourage you to visit any of our three locations to adopt a cat or dog that needs a forever home. San Antonio Pets Alive! locations: Building One Rescue Center at Animal Care Services at 4710 Highway 151; Petco Love Adoption Center at 6001 N.W. Loop 410, Suite 103; Medical Care Center at 9107 Marbach Road, Suite 109. By appointment only: https://app.waitwhile.com/book." (Instagram)
  • "San Antonio Spurs' Dejounte Murray to the moon! Dejounte's NBA All Star stock is rising quickly! Hit the link to buy in and give him your vote! https://on.nba.com/334sGTg." (Facebook)
  • "Enjoy the best of San Antonio's incredible culinary scene without breaking the bank when Culinaria's Restaurant Weeks begin again this Saturday, Jan. 15!" (Instagram)
  • "What-a-deal! Buy two San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo tickets to see Little Texas or Texas Storytellers at the Rodeo and get a $10 Whataburger gift card! Buy tickets here: (sarodeo.com)." (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Gabriela Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and lifelong San Antonio resident. I received a BA in Spanish from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and in my free time I immerse myself in creative writing. Thanks for reading Patch, and feel free to reach out if you have any news and happenings you think may appeal to our readers!

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