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🌱 Jesse Borrego Joins SAC + First Pride Month Parade + POpshelf No. 2

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. Last week San Antonio College (SAC) announced that actor Jesse Borrego, originally from San Antonio, will be joining SAC's radio/television/broadcasting program advisory committee. Borrego said, "My career has taught me many lessons and skill sets that can be shared in a creative educational environment that can bridge many challenges to the success of our students' future in their chosen field." According to Program Coordinator Markene Bennett, enrollment for "film-related courses" has increased at Alamo Colleges, and although they "were mainly held at Northwest Vista College," SAC opened "its own film program" due to the demand. For more on this story, and for a KENS 5 interview with the actor from 2019, visit: (kens5.com)
  2. June is Pride Month and to celebrate, San Antonio, in sponsorship with Bud Light, is hosting the "first-annual Pride River Parade" on Saturday, June 18. "The free event promotes the city's inclusion, encouragement, and support of the LGBTQ+ community to live openly with equal rights." Marc Anderson, president and CEO of Visit San Antonio, said, "San Antonio truly is a unique city thanks in large part to our welcoming and inclusive community." He added, "The city already boasts fantastic Pride Month celebrations in June, and we hope this Pride River Parade addition to the festivities will showcase the huge heart of the community in as many forms possible." For more event details please visit: (mySA)
  3. After 3 years, Playland Pizza, located at 400 E. Houston St., will be closing on Monday, June 30. Owner Stefan Bowers shared the news on social media, where he said that he received "an offer to move" from the locale, but he didn't give any other details. However, he did communicate through social media that this fall, "he will be opening a restaurant and market at the 1221 Broadway Lofts" in town. For more details visit: (culturemap.com)
  4. Recently the community received a warning "of the rise of the highly contagious and deadly virus, parvovirus, increasing across Texas shelters." The virus "spreads through direct contact with an infected dog or by indirect contact with a contaminated object." Symptoms include "vomiting, diarrhea (with a distinct metallic smell), lethargy, and loss of appetite." According to City of San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS), "the strongest defense is to ensure all dogs are protected with vaccinations. Unvaccinated pets should also not be placed on public floors or even walked in outdoor spaces." For more contact Animal Care Services and visit: (mySA)
  5. Soon a second pOpshelf "discount home goods" store will be opening in San Antonio. The "Dollar Store-owned" chain store will offer "seasonal and home décor, health and beauty products, home cleaning supplies and party goods" for $5 and under. Construction of the store, which will be located at The Rim at 17822 La Cantera Parkway in Suite 114, "will start in July" and should be finished by September. For more details please visit: (San Antonio Current)

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From my notebook:

  • "For the first time ever, San Antonio Zoo guests can chug along the 2-mile track all summer long for just $40 with the brand new Train Pass! Enjoy this locomotive offer from Memorial Day Weekend until Aug. 31. For more information visit @sazoo | Linktree." (Instagram)
  • "When Arianna, a senior at SAISD Travis Early College High School, heard it was notification day for the Dell Scholars program; she was nervous. 'When I was logging into the account, the word congratulations appeared and made me become teary-eyed,' she said. 'I was so excited that I would be closer to being financially stable in the future and it made me extremely happy.' Arianna is one of 14 seniors at Travis and 22 across the district to be named Dell Scholars. The students were honored at last week's board meeting. Read more at San Antonio ISD (saisd.net)." (Facebook)
  • "Sisters for life! Willow, Lily, and Daisy are all sisters from the same litter. They were brought into the care of San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) in March and have now all been adopted together! SAPA! so happy that these three sisters will all have the happy ending they deserve... together!" (Instagram)
  • "Can't get enough of the Arts & Culture scene in San Antonio? Check out our latest blog post for 'Cultural Omnivores' and enjoy a guide through the city's music and arts at visitsanantonio.com." (Facebook)
  • "San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) students are seeing their creations come to life! KSAT 12 & KSAT.com visited Schenck Elementary, SAISD to see what they are doing with their new 3D printer, awarded by the SAISD Foundation." (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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