Hero's Haven + SA Food Network + TX Yelp Machines + SA Spurs

Good morning, neighbors! Gabriela Couvillion here with your brand-new issue of the San Antonio Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Breezy with a thunderstorm. High: 93 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. "Daniel Cano is the owner and operator of Hero's Haven, a property investment that works with nonprofits to help get veterans off the streets and in a home." He got the idea of starting his business from a friend in the real estate industry, and actually quit his job with the Department of Defense to follow his dream. A veteran himself, he considers it a privilege to have served his country in the U.S. Air Force and says it has given him so much, and that's why he wants to give back. He hopes that homeless vets will see this as "a stepping stone for them to get somewhere else" and "possibly helping other vets" themselves when they leave. Daniel Cano, thank you for your service! (KSAT San Antonio)
2. Keli Rosa Cabunoc Romero, professor of Mexican American studies at Northwest Vista College, hosts a 5-episode Food Network series titled "The Día de los Muertos Menu." In the show, she talks about how people "honor their departed loved ones with food" and shares authentic indigenous recipes, along with local chefs. One of them is "San Antonio food educator Joaquin Muerte Abrego," who prepares "pozole verde, which he makes to honor his grandparents." Others are baker Maricela Olguin, and Malena Gonzalez-Cid who is executive director of Centro Cultural Aztlan. Taped at Jaime's Place on the West Side, the show also features guests Jaime Macias and his wife Dorothy, owners of the West Side bar. Enjoy the 5-part series every Wednesday, starting this Wednesday, Oct. 13 on the Food Network cable channel's website and social media accounts. To access the show, visit: (San Antonio Current)
3. What are those big red machines you see "at your favorite spots around the city?" They're actually called Yelp Texas Trending Machines and they're popping up all over San Antonio! Filled with cool local products and tasty goodies, they're not only free, but they support local businesses! Clarke Finney of Great Day SA talks with the owner of Honcho's Churros, where one of the Trending Machines is located, and finds out more about this exciting new trend. Experience it for yourself at Honcho's Churros, located at 6421 Broadway St. open daily, 10 a.m.-noon and closed Tuesday, but hurry because the Trending Machines will only be here until Oct. 12! (KENS5.com)
4. Last year was not the best year for San Antonio Spurs shooters. "They were 20th in overall field goal percentage (46.2) and 24th in 3-point percentage (35.0), leading to a rank of 20th in the NBA in points per game at 111.1," but fortunately they seem to have improved this summer. Josh Paredes of Air Alamo ranks the five best pure shooters that will hopefully help bring those numbers up again. They are Bryn Forbes, Doug McDermott, Derrick White, Joe Wieskamp and Devin Vassell. Visit the following to read all about them and Go Spurs Go! (Air Alamo)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Lights Out SA Downtown Bird Surveys — Bexar Audubon Society. (6 a.m.)
• Power Networking Breakfast October 2021 — North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. (7:30 a.m.)
• Ambassador Committee Meeting — South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. (11:30 a.m.)
• Fitness in the Park - Yoga - San Antonio Public Library. (1:30 p.m.)
• Reader's Ink Book Club — San Antonio Public Library. (2 p.m.)

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San Antonio Patch Notebook

• San Antonio Spurs: "Held on for the one point W!! We'll see them again on opening night." (Instagram)
• San Antonio Police Department: "BEST IN TEXAS: The SAPD SWAT team took home the top prize in the The Texas Tactical Police Officer Association SWAT Challenge. This is the third year in the row the team has finished first." (Facebook)
• San Antonio Zoo: "This is the last month of the year for Giraffe Beastly Breakfasts! Be sure to get your crew some of the limited spots left!" (Instagram)
• Visit San Antonio: "Enjoy the city's vibrant culture when you shop and dine at Historic Market Square. Boasting more than 100 locally-owned shops and stalls, this San Antonio gem is worth a visit while you are here." (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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