🌱 Ex-News Reporter Now Wrestling Commentator + Heavy Metal Is Coming

Hey, everybody! It's me, Gabriela Cantu Couvillion, your host of the San Antonio Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on in town.

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First, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 102 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. Former News 4 San Antonio reporter Joe Galli may not report on local daily news anymore, but he now comments on professional wrestling events! After more than 11 years at various TV stations, he's currently a commentator on National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) at "subscription service FITE." He said, "I feel like I'm in a great place with this sort of boutique wrestling company. I couldn't be more thrilled to be where I am." For more visit: (mySA)
2. After five years, the owners of San Antonio's El Remedio food truck will soon be opening a restaurant called El Remedio Mexican Kitchen and Bar, at 5018 Research Drive. Besides serving their food truck specialties such as birria, mariscos and sushi, the restaurant's menu will feature "a selection of new Mexican dishes." For more details visit: (San Antonio Current)
3. After 15 years of working "in sales, marketing, and shop management positions at prestigious golf clubs in Chicago and Arizona," Carrie Kimbell relocated to San Antonio and is now CEO of First Tee-Greater San Antonio, at 915 E. Mulberry Ave. Before joining First Tee, Kimbell worked at local tech companies. A golf lover since age 5, she loves her job and said, "It combines my experience in both golf and marketing and allows me to connect with the community and share my love of a game that has given me so much." Click here for First Tee summer camp sessions starting July 25, Aug. 1 and Aug. 5. (San Antonio Magazine)
4. Heavy metal rock legends Judas Priest and Queensrÿche will "roll in San Antonio" during "their 50 Heavy Metal Years Tour." They will give live concerts at Tech Port Arena, located at 3339 General Hudnell Drive, on Tuesday, Nov. 22 and Wednesday, Nov. 23. Presale tickets started Wednesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. and will go on until today, June 23 at 10 p.m. They "officially go on sale Friday, June 24 at 10 a.m." starting at $34.50 at techportcenter.com. (mySA)
5. The weekend will be here before you know it, and if you're not sure what you're going to do yet, it won't be hard to find out! As always, there's so much to do in San Antonio! From Spurs parties to outdoor movies to yoga and more, there's lots to choose from this upcoming weekend! For a list with details of "10 fun things to do in San Antonio this weekend" visit: (San Antonio Magazine)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Summer Tech Camps: Robotics, Cybersecurity and Mobile Programming at St. Mary's University. (8 a.m.)
• Boys Football Incoming 7th, 8th, & 9th Grade Summer Strength and Conditioning at Madison High School. Cost is $70. For questions call Coach Pederson at 210-356-1489. (8 a.m.)
• Coffee with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at Ma Hila's Heart Project. (8:30 a.m.)
• Story Time Online Live Virtual Event, hosted by various San Antonio libraries. For more information contact Shannon Seglin at shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. (10 a.m.)
• Benny Benassi at 1902 Nightclub starting June 23 at 9 p.m. and ending June 24 at 11:30 p.m. For more information and table reservations, call 210-890-1265 or visit 1902satx.com. (9 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• "The San Antonio Spurs are proud to announce Self Financial as the new official jersey patch sponsor! Welcome to the Spurs Family!" (San Antonio Spurs via Instagram)
• The San Antonio Zoo is celebrating summer with a limited time, buy-one-get-one-free offer for tickets through Friday, June 24! You can get a child standard admission ticket for free when you purchase one adult standard admission ticket online with the code BOGO22." (San Antonio Zoo via Facebook)
• "Charger the cat has been adopted! He finally found his forever family after 712 days at San Antonio Pets Alive! Thank you to his fosters for caring for him while he was in our care and to his adopters for bringing him into their family. Happy tails, Charger!" (San Antonio Pets Alive! via Instagram)
• "The Armed Forces River Parade is one of the largest parades held on The San Antonio River Walk! You don't want to miss this free parade to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces on Saturday, July 2. Details at https://bit.ly/2DXJ4Fe." (Visit San Antonio via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Gabriela Cantu 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 that you think may appeal to our readers!

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