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🌱 Election Day In TX + SAPD Women In Policing + Paseo Por El Westside

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the San Antonio Daily.

First, today's weather:

Becoming windier and hot. High: 98 Low: 78.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. On Saturday, May 7, "Texans voted on two amendments to the state constitution" regarding property tax relief during "Election Day in Texas." Prop 1, which "will set a lower property tax rate for elderly and disabled homeowners...passed with nearly 87% support" and Prop 2 which "will allow homeowners to further reduce their home's market value which would decrease their property taxes...passed with nearly 85% support." For more details on the results, please visit: (Spectrum News)
  2. The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) "Women in Policing" event was held on Saturday, May 7, to encourage more women to join the police force. Participants were provided with "free situational awareness training," which included "learning firearm safety drills and an obstacle course." Sara Munoz, SAPD officer, said, "We want to get more women on the department. We feel we need more women on the department. We want to make it more unisex than it is now and that's why we put on these events specializing for women so that they can come out. Any barriers that they may face, we can kind of take down those walls so that they do apply with us and become the best officer they can be." The next such event will be held in August, and you can sign up at sapdcareers.com if interested. (FOX 29)
  3. After two years of not taking place due to COVID-19, Paseo Por El Westside which started in 2010 returned to the "Rinconcito de Esperanza" on the westside. The event hosted by "The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, along with the Westside Preservation Alliance, and Historic Westside Residents' Association" featured mariachi music and "aguas frescas" to keep the crowds hydrated, and attendees got the "opportunity to learn and reflect back on the history of the neighborhood through speakers, activities, and tours, while also celebrating its present day contributions to San Antonio culture." Graciela Sanchez, Director of Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, said, "We saw and continue to see a loss of buildings being demolished, this neighborhood has the highest number of demolitions," She added, "The westside is in a constant battle with gentrification and the displacement of mostly Latino families, but events like this keep those memories and traditions alive." To preserve people's history of the westside, the center plans to collect their stories and share them on the Museo del Westside opening soon. For more information visit: (KENS5.com)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "Have you heard that Passing Strangers will be performing at the 26th Annual Zoo La-La! A Taste of San Antonio? Sip, savor, and support the zoo while sampling food from San Antonio's premier restaurants! Stroll through the zoo's pathways while enjoying live music on three stages and sampling local craft beer and wine at this adult night out starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12! Thank you to our VIP Sponsor @northparktoyota your support!" (Instagram)
  • "If you're searching for vintage clothing, consider shopping the Goodwill San Antonio online store! They offer a wide selection of gently used vintage clothing and free local pick-up! View their current inventory at https://goodwillsanantonio.myshopify.com." (Facebook)
  • "Some neighbors from Lakeside are missing their dogs, a Great Pyrenees named Bowser and a Rottweiler named Peach. They're extremely friendly and will not bite. If you see them, please call 210-758-2363." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor from Hunters Chase lost a 1-year-old dog named Chippy. If you find him, please call 214-723-1398." (Nextdoor)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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