Domestic Violence + SA River Fishing + Mexican-American + Ming's

Hey, people of San Antonio! Gabriela Couvillion here with a fresh issue of the San Antonio Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Very warm; breezy in the p.m. High: 89 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. San Antonio city leaders gathered on Monday, Oct. 25 at a Domestic Violence Awareness event to remember lives lost and to bring awareness to the issue of domestic violence. "City leaders cited statistics from the Texas Council on Family Violence," which unfortunately showed that domestic violence is very high in Bexar County. On Oct. 28-29, "city leaders will share information about this year's Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence Symposium." If you're experiencing domestic abuse, call the San Antonio Domestic Violence Hotline at 210-207-1878, Family Violence Prevention Services 24/7 Hotline at 210-733-8810 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). (KSAT San Antonio)
2. Local fishermen are having some "reel fun" fishing at the world-famous San Antonio River Walk. "Bass, catfish, crappie and bluegill are just some of the fish being caught in the San Antonio River both north and south of downtown." KSAT spoke with San Antonio River Authority (SARA) representatives regarding the best and safest practices on urban fishing, and Mike Gramley from SARA suggested some areas. "Davis Lake, a wide spot in the SA river formed by Espada dam on the Mission Reach of the river," has "picnic tables, trails and riverside docks tailormade for fishing." Another spot "is just north of downtown along the river's Museum Reach. Wherever they go, fishermen are encouraged to look for safe spots and are reminded to have a valid fishing license, be courteous and clean up their area after fishing." (KSAT San Antonio)
3. Artist Daniela Oliver de Portillo embraces the city's American and Mexican culture and said "there is no more perfect city than San Antonio for a native Mexican to truly settle into the U.S." Originally from Mexico City, she came to the U.S. with her family in 2003, and was immediately "surrounded by familiar sights and sounds." She felt like she was back home in Mexico, although she was in San Antonio, because of the city's large Hispanic community. The city is filled with food, goods, entertainment and art from the Mexican culture. For example, the artist said, "The Central Library was designed by famed Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta, the Antorcha de la Amistad (Torch of Friendship) sculpture is by Mexican artist Sebastián and the McNay Art Museum (where I worked for nearly a decade) has a vast collection of Mexican modernist prints and drawings." San Antonio is a proud city of cultures! (San Antonio Magazine)
4. Ming's restaurant, located on 914 E Elmira St., is having a double celebration on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to midnight! Not only is it Halloween, but they're celebrating their first year anniversary with a fun Halloween-themed party! To celebrate, they're serving free all-you-can-eat steamed buns, and alcoholic beverages for those 21 and over. There will also be "music from local DJs, raffles and surprise dishes" and guests can come dress in Halloween costumes! Online tickets are $40 for guests 21 and over and $20 for those under 21 years old. Tickets at the door are $45 for those 21 and over and $20 for guests under 21. Purchase your tickets now for this fun-filled event and have a Happy, Happy Halloween! (San Antonio Current)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Power Breakfast — Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce. (7:30 a.m.)
• North SA Chamber Annual CIO Lunch - Place Based Innovation — North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. (11 a.m.)
• Mindfulness Meditation — Potranco Library. (12:05 p.m.)
• LEGO Club Online Live — Westfall Library. (4 p.m.)
• Teen Time! — San Antonio Public Library. (4:30 p.m.)
• Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo — Tobin Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m.)

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San Antonio Patch Notebook

• San Antonio Spurs: "Proud of the fight our guys have shown so far this season! Let's keep it going on Tuesday!" (Instagram)
• Visit San Antonio: "Love art? San Antonio is the place to be! Explore our city streets to find public art everywhere — from murals to sculpture, you can't go far without seeing the artistic spirit of our city!" (Instagram)
• San Antonio Rodeo: "It's contest time, y'all! Without our sponsors and supporters we wouldn't have been able to award over $223 million to the youth of Texas since our inception. To say thank you, we are giving you the chance to win four lower level tickets to a show of your choice." (Instagram)
• San Antonio Zoo: "First Roars! Axelle has started roaring with mom and dad, and it's the cutest thing ever!" (Facebook)
• Visit San Antonio: "Visit the McNay Art Museum to see their newest exhibit — Monet and Whistler in London. Get the chance to view a Monet masterpiece and a Monet-inspired work by James Abbott McNeill Whistler along with prints by other various artists." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Sports and Social Club: "This league closes Friday — don't miss your shot! Sign up now at https://sanantoniossc.com/soccer." (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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