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Fishing For Red Drum Fish + Alamo Long Barrack + Holiday Events

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Hey, neighbors! Gabriela Couvillion here with the Tuesday copy of the San Antonio Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 83 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. "Grab your reels! It's time to go fishing!" Officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), with the help of the TPWD Neighborhood Fishin' Program, the A.E. Wood State Fish Hatchery staff and the Perry R. Bass Marine Fisheries Center, recently stocked the Calaveras Lake and the Braunig Lake with approximately 1 million red drum fish. The fish can grow 20-40 inches long in a couple of years, but they don't reproduce in freshwater, so the annual red drum stocking helps keep the population high. All those fishing can keep 1 to 3 fish over 20 inches and no tags are needed. "In Texas, children under 17 fish for free, but a fishing license with a freshwater fishing endorsement is required for adults in the family." For more details, please visit: (mySanAntonio.com)
  2. After 2 years, the Alamo Long Barrack is open again to visitors, but you won't believe what teams discovered during the time it was closed. Kristi Nichols, director of Archaeology Collections and Historical Research said "We have found that there is a geological formation about five feet below the ground, which is not quite bedrock, but it's hard. We call it hard pan. And so that means that the foundations of this building are actually sitting on top of a stable surface, so that's been great for the preservation team to understand that we have a stable surface." They also discovered that the Long Barrack walls were decorated at one time, as they found pieces of painted plaster. During the excavation, "the team used state of the art technology," such as thermal imaging and infrared photography. To see a video of the archeologists and their work, and for programs and new holiday exhibits, visit the Long Barrack for free during regular hours. For more details, visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
  3. The holidays are coming, which means it's time to gather with family and friends to give thanks and to enjoy the many wonders of the holiday season. Holiday happenings abound in the San Antonio area, such as Thanksgiving and holiday dinner events, holiday parades and Christmas light shows, and there are many places around the city where you can celebrate with loved ones. For a list of upcoming holiday events and activities, please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Off the Court with Spurs' CEO RC Buford — San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. (8:30 a.m.)
  • Teen Manga and Anime — San Antonio Public Library. (3:30 p.m.)
  • Teen Time! — San Antonio Public Library. (4 p.m.)
  • Read to a Dog Online-Live — Westfall Library. (4 p.m.)
  • Arts e Platters for the Autism Treatment Center — Rosenberg Sky Room, University of the Incarnate Word. (6:30 p.m.)

San Antonio Patch Notebook

  • The San Antonio River Walk: "Tickets are selling out for the Ford Holiday River Parade on Friday, Nov. 26. Come experience '40 Years of Magic' as we ring in the holidays! Tickets on sale at TheSanAntonioRiverWalk.com/events." (Facebook)
  • San Antonio Spurs: "It's here! The 2021-22 City Edition Collection is available now at the Spurs Fan Shops at La Cantera and the AT&T Center and online at https://bit.ly/30sue7T." (Facebook)
  • San Antonio Zoo: "Whataburger Zoo Lights is almost here! This year is bigger and brighter with all new sights and sounds that are a must-see for the whole family! See what's in store at https://sazoo.org/zoo-events/zoo-lights/." (Instagram)
  • San Antonio Pets Alive!: "Urgent — fosters needed, San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) urgently needs the help of our community to save dogs at the city municipal shelter. Many lives are at stake! Both SAPA! and the city shelter are completely full and need help to save dogs and puppies." (Instagram)
  • Visit San Antonio: "Dine at one of the seven best hotel restaurants on the San Antonio River Walk according to the San Antonio Express-News! Whether you are just grabbing a cocktail or looking for a fine dining experience, this list has it all! https://bit.ly/3CBlzy4." (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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