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🌱 Hispanic Elvis Has Died + SA No. 11 On SmartAsset + No Free Parking

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

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 86 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. On Thursday, March 31, the family of John Esquivel — better known as Hispanic Elvis — sadly confirmed that he had died. Hispanic Elvis was a local celebrity "known for his King of Rock and Roll impersonations and friendly personality" at the Market Square. Earlier his brother, George Cisneros, said that in the 1960s he was a musician before he worked at an auto body shop. He became Hispanic Elvis more than 20 years ago, which George said it "was his brother's way of living his dream." On Jan. 10, Hispanic Elvis was hospitalized for an esophagus infection and COVID-19 and although he was in a rehabilitation facility for a while, eventually he was placed in hospice care. The family has created a GoFundMe to help with his final arrangements and if you can help, please donate through this link. For more details visit: (mySA)
  2. A study by SmartAsset, a personal finance website, recently placed "San Antonio at No. 11 among 400 metro areas for housing growth and stability." According to the study, "San Antonio-area home prices soared 214 percent from 1997 through the end of 2021." It estimated that "there's a zero percent chance that a San Antonio-area home would suffer a 5 percent drop in value within 10 years of being purchased." The median price for a house in San Antonio "climbed to $314,000" in February of this year, which represents "an all-time high" and "homes spent an average of 38 days on the market" with 100 percent of them selling for list price. For more information on this study visit: (culturemap.com)
  3. This year during Fiesta San Antonio, which kicked off on Thursday, March 31, the city will be suspending its free Downtown Tuesday parking program, "which makes parking downtown at city owned parking garages free." On Tuesday, April 5, "all visitors will have to pay to park in the city-operated garages" at normal fee costs. For a list of downtown parking garages with details visit: (mySA)
  4. Every morning many of us wake up to the sound of voices from local anchors and reporters who share the news. Some of those voices belong to female newscasters who "for more than two decades... have been welcomed into your lives, sharing the news of your communities and the voices that surround them." For that and for their commitment, they are truly appreciated! To recognize some of them and to learn more about each one, please visit: (mySA)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month. More information at https://salgi.org/april/. (9 a.m.)
  • Baby Time Online-Live Virtual event hosted by various San Antonio libraries. For more information contact Jasmin Salinas at jasmin.salinas@sanantonio.gov. (10 a.m.)
  • Pixar-themed Putt-Putt Course at Pixar Putt located at 125 N. Flores St., near Legacy Park. Purchase your tickets at Pixar Putt - San Antonio. (3 p.m.)
  • Taste of New Orleans at Sunken Garden Theatre. (5 p.m.)
  • San Antonio Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers at AT&T Center. For details on how to watch the game click here. (8:30 p.m.)
  • Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary's University. (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • "We're bringing all the fun of your favorite festivals to the San Antonio Zoo during 'On A Stick' Festival! Join us every weekend from April 16–May 8 for food, drinks, and fun in four unique realms: Zoo Fiesta, Croctoberfest, State Fair, and Mardi-CRAW! This event is free for zoo members and included with admission. For more details visit @sazoo | Linktree." (Instagram)
  • "Enjoy Mariachi bands, Folklorico dancers and family fun at the Ford Mariachi Festival from April 5-7! This official Fiesta event is free for the entire family! For more information visit https://bit.ly/3Jtnqbi." (Facebook)
  • "Experience a night to remember as you slowly Drift & Dine along The San Antonio River Walk! Discover new restaurants and revisit old favorites as you relax in good company with music to hear, a sunset to watch, food to savor, and a feeling of bliss. More details at https://bit.ly/3ulNZZQ." (Facebook)
  • "Aquatica San Antonio will be closed on Friday, April 1, but we look forward to welcoming guests on Saturday April 2. See you soon!" (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you soon!

— 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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