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🌱 Bexar County Warming Centers + 'Art Is In The Air' In SA

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Morning, people of San Antonio! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the San Antonio Daily.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, breezy and very cold. High: 39 Low: 20.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. The cold weather is here, and San Antonio and Bexar County are ready "to serve the unincorporated areas of Bexar County" by keeping them warm. On Wednesday, Feb. 2, six warming centers opened at 7 p.m. and they're expected to stay open until noon on Saturday, Feb. 5, weather permitting. Warming centers are different than shelters, which offer cots and food, as they only offer temporary aid from the cold. Tom Peine, assistant public information officer for Bexar County said, "The warming centers are basically located one in each precinct... They're really just there for somebody who, for whatever reason, needs to warm up and not be out in the elements." Please note that with the exception of service animals, no other animals will be permitted at the warming centers. For more details visit: (KENS5.com)
  2. San Antonio's Islla Street Brewing, located at 11911 Crosswinds Way, made Hop Culture magazine's list of 20 Latinx-Owned Breweries to Support Right Now. The magazine "praised the breweries on its roundup for 'embracing ingredients from their culture and experiences from their traditions to influence their beer.'" The brewery, owned by siblings J.D. and Joshua Peña, opened in 2019, and it features San Antonio native flavors such as "papaya hefeweizen, pineapple empanada IPA and a blonde ale with cumin and cantaloupe" and of course, Big Rojo "Big Red" beer. For more details visit: (San Antonio Current)
  3. Art is in the air in San Antonio this February, and locals are sure to fall in love with various lovely art exhibits being held in the city. Several venues in town will be "featuring a variety of impressive works in video and photography, the figurative and surrealistic arts, American modernism, and fashion, fibers, and textiles" starting this month. It's an art lover's paradise! For a list of museums and upcoming art exhibits, visit: (culturemap.com)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • The Zeen® to Showcase Latest in Innovative Mobility Devices at American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting in the APTA Exhibit Hall at Booth #2725 at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Please contact the venue before going to be sure there is no cancellation due to weather. (9:30 a.m.)
  • Baby Time Online Live Virtual Event hosted by multiple San Antonio libraries. For more information, contact Jasmin Salinas at jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. (10 a.m.)
  • St. Philip's College Active Minds Meeting via Zoom. (10 a.m.)
  • Immersive Van Gogh (Peak) Exhibit at Secret Location. Please contact the venue before attending to be sure there are no weather-related cancellations. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Ever wanted a hippo kiss? This is your chance at San Antonio Zoo's 'Meet Your Next Ex' happening on Saturday, Feb. 12. Guests who participate in our 'Speed Dating' rounds will be entered to win 1 of 2 Hippo Kisses! Have a fun night of specialty drinks, wild speed dating, amazing animal interactions and be entered to win additional prizes! Get tickets today, they're going quick! For tickets, contact the zoo at 210-734-7184 or email information@sazoo.org. Please note that the event is 21+ and IDs will be checked at the entrance." (Instagram)
  • "Kick off the 2022 Rodeo Road Trip at our San Antonio Spurs' Watch Party presented by Michelob ULTRA & Silver Eagle Beverages! Enter to win some prizes before you go by following these steps: -Fill out the form here: https://info.spurs.com/SAFeb9. - Tag 3 friends. - Must be at The Friendly Spot Ice House on Wednesday, Feb. 9 to redeem prize." (Facebook)
  • "The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts has it all! You can find the San Antonio Symphony, Ballet San Antonio, and Opera San Antonio blend together with touring concerts and plays throughout the year at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts - (visitsanantonio.com)." (Facebook)

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— 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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