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🌱 Fiesta Is Back + SA Is 'A Best City To Live In' Per Niche.com

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Hey, San Antonio! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, March 17, off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, breezy and nice. High: 81 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. After various cancellations and limited number of events in 2021 due to COVID-19, Fiesta San Antonio is returning this year with all Fiesta fan favorites, such as Fiesta Flambeau and Battle of Flowers parades. The 10-day festival will take place from March 31-April 9 and will feature lots of events across the Alamo city. "The economic impact of Fiesta is more than $340 million. Funds raised by official Fiesta events benefit nonprofit organizations and provide services to San Antonio citizens throughout the year." To learn more about the history of Fiesta and for a list of Fiesta events, including schedules and ticket prices, please visit: (KENS5.com)
  2. According to the latest ranking from Niche.com, San Antonio is one of the best U.S. cities to live in. The website placed the Alamo City "at the No. 101 spot with an overall grade of A-minus" and a ranking of No. 162 for the Alamo Heights community in San Antonio. Niche.com noted, "San Antonio is in Bexar County and is one of the best places to live in Texas." In addition, "Living in San Antonio offers residents an urban-suburban-mix feel, and most residents own their homes. In San Antonio, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks... The public schools in San Antonio are above average." For more information and for a list of other best cities and neighborhoods to live in, according to Niche.com, visit: (culturemap.com)
  3. On Tuesday, April 5 at 9 p.m., "Leo Davila, chef-owner of 'Stixs & Stone' and 'Catch the Wave' restaurants in San Antonio, "will make his television debut... on the new 'Food Network' competition show 'Big Restaurant Bet.'" The program features eight culinary pros competing against each other "for the chance to win a $250,000 contract with lauded celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian" and "the prize will enable the winner to open his or her own restaurant." Davila said, "It's pretty surreal to think that out of the thousands that auditioned, I was chosen along with seven other talented chefs… Representation matters, and it's cool to know that someone like me can be featured on a major network. I hope I did SA proud and cannot wait to see how the events unfold. Win, lose, or draw, I definitely came back a better chef." For more on Chef Davila visit: (San Antonio Current)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Volunteer Orientation at Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio. To register, please contact the volunteer coordinator at Volunteer@HabitatSA.org. (7 a.m.)
  • The Story of Government Canyon at Government Canyon State Natural Area. Open to all ages, but no pets please. Reservations are not required, but Natural Area entrance fees apply. Program subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. (9 a.m.)
  • Story Time Online Live hosted by various San Antonio libraries. For more information contact Shannon Seglin at shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. (10 a.m.)
  • Luck of the Irish Virtual 5K Race. A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. The cost is $18 which includes a medal and a bib, and at least 15 percent of every entry will be donated to the National Hemophilia Foundation. Sign up now for $16 instead of the regular $18. Join their Facebook Community here. (7 p.m.)
  • March Noche Azul Concert at Esperanza Peace and Justice Center. The cost of tickets is $7 each and seating is limited. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a specific seat. Seating will be on a first come first-serve basis. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Jefferson-Woodlawn Lake: "Lost three German Shepherd dogs, three males and one female, black and brown in color. They are very friendly and do not bite. If you find them, please call 210-870- 8576." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— 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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