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Hey, San Antonio! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Cold with clouds breaking. High: 50 Low: 27.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. Dr. Ali Seifi, a neurointensivist at UT Health San Antonio, invented a device called HiccAway that stops hiccups immediately. His invention has received so much attention that he's even going to appear on an episode of Shark Tank, an "entrepreneurial-focused reality show" on ABC. His product is "a straw-like device that a hiccup sufferer uses to sip water through." It "was recently the subject of an article in JAMA Network Open, a publication of the Journal of the American Medical Association Network." According to the article, 249 people from different countries participated in a 4-month cross-sectional study and found that the product "stopped hiccups in almost 92 percent of cases" and was a lot better than home remedies. Dr. Seifi said, "Some health care products claim they can cure a medical condition, but they don't have scientific backup to support the product. I can confidently state that HiccAway is one of the few products on Shark Tank so far with a strong published research study as a backup." For more product details and information, visit: (culturemap.com)
  2. Once again, San Antonio was named "a top city for millennials to settle down" so if you're looking to buy a home for the first time, San Antonio might be the place for you. According to Knock's real estate website, San Antonio ranked number four of "top millennial markets for 2022, or metros where millennials 'spread their wings' for a shot at homeownership." They reported that in 2019, the Alamo City attracted over 7,000 movers from Austin, so it's clearly "becoming a more affordable alternative." For more information, visit: (mySA)
  3. San Antonio is a city full of "rich cultural diversity," and this weekend affords you the opportunity to experience it through various virtual and in-person events around town. From cultural dance presentations to Western art exhibits and folk music concerts, there is something for everyone to enjoy, but please check with the venues before attending the live events to make sure there are no changes or cancellations. For a list of 5 local events this weekend, please visit: (culturemap.com)
  4. Alissa Murphy, a MacArthur high school senior, is being recognized nationally for her painting titled "Trapped," which "was selected as part of a national virtual gallery." It depicts a person having a panic attack and the description reads "Panic attacks eat away at you from within, unapparent to anyone outside of your mind. This piece captures the internal war hidden behind a straight face, trapped but overtaking every part of you." The painting was selected out of 1,665 entries in the 2022 National Art Honor Society/National Junior Art Honor Society (NAHS/NJAHS) Juried Exhibition and will be on display at the national virtual gallery until Friday, April 29. To view the online gallery, click here and visit: (WOAI)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Varsity Tennis at the Dominion Country Club. (8 a.m.)
  • Baby Time Online Live Virtual Library Event. (10 a.m.)
  • The Future of Digital Media Dreamweek 2022 Panel Event at Alamo City Studios. (5:30 p.m.)
  • A Tuscan Dinner Cooking Class by Central Market San Antonio. (6:30 p.m.)
  • Friday Karaoke Night at Rebecca Creek Distillery. (8:30 p.m.)
  • Samuel J. Comroe at Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club. (9:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "It's official! San Antonio Spurs has acquired forward Juancho Hernangómez and a 2028 second round pick in a three-team trade! Read more here." (Facebook)
  • "Thank you so much to our generous friends at AmeriVet Veterinary Partners for organizing and hosting a donation drive benefiting San Antonio Pets Alive! Your donations will directly help the cats and dogs in our care. San Antonio Pets Alive! is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations and support from individuals, groups, businesses, corporations, and foundations to fund our programs, supplies, and operational expenses. If you or your organization is interested in hosting a donation drive, please visit here for more information." (Instagram)
  • "You wish you were having this much fun, right? Well now you can! Y'all come on out to our San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo 25th annual BBQ Cook-Off and Festival on Jan. 28 and 29! Tickets are on sale now here!" (Facebook)
  • Each U.S. household can now order four free at home COVID-19 tests to be shipped by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Tests will start shipping at the end of the month. Go to: www.covidtests.gov." (Facebook)
  • "Join our team at San Antonio Food Bank. Make a difference. There are several exciting opportunities to join our family! Learn how you can become a hunger fighter and start your new career today 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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