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Jesse Borrego + Cha Cha's New Gen + Miss SA CBS + The Light Park

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Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the San Antonio Daily.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and breezy. High: 85 Low: 49.

Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. On Thursday, Oct. 28 at 6:30 p.m., actor Jesse Borrego will give a talk on cultural identity at Our Lady of the Lake University. Originally from San Antonio, he grew up on the South Side and graduated in 1980 from Harlandale High School. His talk titled "Bridging the Cultural Uncanny Valley: Image and Story in the 21st Century" will touch on the "potential empowerment of the cultural narrative in our digital information age." He will explain "how cultural identity and image relate to society at large and the trillion-dollar entertainment industry." (San Antonio Current)
  2. San Antonio Cha-Cha's Restaurant at 6417 Evers Road is open again, but now it's called Cha-Cha's New Gen Café, and features a large variety of vegetarian-friendly dishes, besides its popular Tex-Mex eats. Owner Bania Ruiz, who graduated from Austin's Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, said "people want to start eating healthier now, so I am putting a lot of energy into that to make us a little bit different." Enjoy an original favorite like caldo, fajitas, chalupas or enchiladas; or have a meatless burger and chicken, or a "smoothies on steroids" beverage which includes "organic ingredients such as mushroom powders, fruit, cocoa nibs, hemp powder and wheat grass." Whatever you choose from the menu, enjoy and "buen provecho" (bon appetit) to you! (San Antonio Current)
  3. A familiar face is coming to CBS soon! Former Miss San Antonio Alanna Sarabia is excited to be the new evening traffic anchor for KENS 5. She will be part of the noon, 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts starting Monday, Nov. 15. Sarabia, who graduated from Texas State in 2011, is very active in the community, and was also elected Miss San Antonio in 2009. Another exciting thing on her agenda is that in a few weeks, she will be marrying her best friend. (mySA)
  4. The Light Park is coming to San Antonio on Wednesday, Nov. 3 at Selma's Retama Parkway. The holiday drive-thru light show will feature "more than 1 million LED lights throughout its one-mile light show and musical experience" and "includes a light show synchronized to a festive mix of Christmas music played on a dedicated station." Pre-purchased tickets per vehicle are $35 "and admission varies per show time (weekdays and weekends) and runs nightly from 5:30 to 10 p.m." until January 2, 2022. (Laredo Morning Times)

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Today in San Antonio:

San Antonio Patch Notebook

  • San Antonio Spurs: "That's one way to end the half!" (Facebook)
  • San Antonio Zoo: "Why spend all day lion around? Visit the link below to access free videos from Community First Health Plans that can help you get fit and stay active just like Sarabi and Axelle." (Facebook)
  • San Antonio Pets Alive!: "This week's @northsidechevrolet Top dog is, Sausage! Sausage is a precious 2-month-old shepherd/Mix. He is an adorable puppy that will instantly win over your heart!" (Instagram)
  • Visit San Antonio: "Become enchanted by magical light displays set along a beautifully illuminated one-mile path winding through the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Starting Nov. 19, you can enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience!" (Facebook)
  • San Antonio Pets Alive!: "Bengal and Panther are two adorable puppies currently being treated for URI with oral medication. They are 8 weeks old and are in need of a new foster home." (Instagram)

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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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