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🌱 African Saharan Dust In SA + 'Spurs Give' At Back-To-School Event

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. Many San Antonians are experiencing allergy-like symptoms most likely due to Saharan Dust, "which travels in the atmosphere all the way from Africa," and is more prevalent from July to September. According to Dr. Christine Criscuolo Higgins from Christus Health, "they very well might be" allergies. However, "you should also consider it could be a viral infection and getting yourself tested and wearing a mask around anybody who would be suspectable." To avoid symptoms, you should stay indoors, change air filters often and wash bedding weekly. And if you have symptoms, "use over the counter eyedrops or nasal saline" for relief. (FOX 29)
  2. On Sunday, Aug. 7, Spurs Give and other organizations, will hold an "inaugural back-to-school event" from noon-4 p.m. at the AT&T Center, located at 1 AT&T Center Parkway. Dr. Kara Allen, chief impact officer for Spurs Sports & Entertainment, said, "By bringing together all of these incredible organizations, we are hoping to best serve the families and students preparing for the school year by providing all the resources they need in one convenient place." Students and families will be provided with free resources such as "vaccines, school supplies, health screenings, and vision checks." Also, "free Spurs swag will be handed out while supplies last," and you can sign up for a drawing here to "win official San Antonio Spurs prizes." (mySA)
  3. Tony Fuentes, executive director of the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families, is a veteran himself. During the Vietnam war, he "tended to injured and dying comrades in the battlefields of Vietnam." He said, "As a combat medic in Vietnam, when somebody got injured, the medic was the first guy that they called." However, he also "dealt with the struggles of alcohol and drug addiction." Fortunately, he overcame that, and now he "shines a light on the veteran community in San Antonio through his extensive work with the nonprofit coalition." For more on his story and how he is helping local displaced veterans, please visit: (KENS5.com)
  4. In San Antonio, "algae blooms are increasingly becoming a problem" due to the continuous drought. Shaun Donovan from the San Antonio River Authority said, "We've seen a lot of algae in the King Williams stretch. A little bit south of the proper Riverwalk. At the Riverwalk, you don't see it as much because there's a lot of boat traffic. So that agitation of the water will take the algae off the surface of the water." He suggests that those that want "to use the San Antonio River for recreation purposes" go to areas of "moving water or big bodies of water" as that is "where algae blooms are less likely, and the river water is cleaner." More details at: (FOX 29)
  5. According to Chief William McManus from the San Antonio Police Department, "officers received a call that a man shot up his girlfriend's car" on Thursday, Aug. 4, on the Southwest side part of town. The suspect in the incident which "started after 11:30 p.m." is an 18-year-old teen, and he is currently "in critical condition following a shooting with San Antonio police officers" that night. For more details on this case, please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "Today, Aug. 6, Principle Volvo Cars SA is hosting a pet adoption event from noon-2 p.m. at 1326 N.E. Loop 410. They will be sponsoring the first 10 adoptions and then it will be $50 adoptions for those adopted at the event." (San Antonio Pets Alive! via Instagram)
  • "Devin from the San Antonio Spurs threw down some nasty dunks all season long! A look back at some of our favorites in honor of NBA Dunk Week!" (San Antonio Spurs via Facebook)
  • "Check out this year's hottest trends from these fashion icons at the San Antonio Zoo!" (San Antonio Zoo via Facebook)
  • "Tickets are on sale now for the Ford Holiday River Parade at the San Antonio River Walk! Kick off the holiday season in San Antonio and be treated to the Tastes and Traditions Around the World! See the twinkling lights of the River Walk and the parade of floats to ring in the holiday season. Click here for details." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
  • "Wander outside San Antonio's city limits and relax in the Hill Country. Picturesque small towns and a variety of outdoor adventures are just a short distance away. Click here to check it out!" (Visit San Antonio via Facebook)

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— Gabriela Cantu Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and a lifelong Texan! 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 that you think may appeal to our readers!

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