What's up San Antonio! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Volunteer Day for Marine Cpl Johnathan Jaskolka and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Best Scenic Walking Trails & Historic Missions in San Antonio (sanantoniothingstodo.com) — San Antonio residents get a detailed guide to free, scenic walking options, from the historic Mission Reach and River Walk extensions to shaded greenways like Salado and Leon creeks. The piece highlights when parks are open, where they're located, and what to expect on each trail, helping you pick everything from an easy lakeside stroll to a more rugged Hill Country-style hike without leaving the metro area.
2. Oak Farms neighbors speak out, saying dairy has been letting out strong odor for years (news4sanantonio.com) — Neighbors near the San Antonio Oak Farms dairy plant say a strong, rotten-egg odor has plagued their area for years, prompting headaches, respiratory worries, and a petition with more than 250 signatures. The plant's owner says it's working with experts on operational fixes and insists there's no public health or drinking water risk, but residents remain skeptical and want concrete changes.
3. East Side blood drive raises awareness about sickle cell disease, need for diverse donors (ksat.com) — A recent East Side blood drive in San Antonio highlighted how crucial diverse blood donations are for local patients living with sickle cell disease, especially those needing regular transfusions. South Texas Blood & Tissue says African American and Hispanic donors are particularly important for better matches, and San Antonio residents can still schedule appointments to give blood and support neighbors who rely on life-saving transfusions.
4. Texas Wind vs San Antonio Patriots HomeSchool (maxpreps.com) — San Antonio Patriots HomeSchool's volleyball team fell 2-0 to Texas Wind in a non-league match but still sits at 10-1 on the season. The Patriots now look ahead to a September 10 road matchup against Austin Royals HomeSchool, giving local families another chance to follow this strong homeschool squad.
5. 'Smoke and sugar': Pitmaster and pastry chef power couple bring San Antonio flavors to Food Network (tpr.org) — San Antonio's 2M Smokehouse duo, Esaul and Grecia Ramos, just won Food Network's inaugural "Pitmasters" competition, showcasing flavors and family traditions rooted in the city. Their creative menu, from duck carnitas to smoked conchas, brought national attention to San Antonio barbecue and may inspire new ideas back at their local restaurant.
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