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🌱Jr. Chef Competition In SA + Two SA Creameries On Yelp's Top 25 List

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Hello all. It's me, Gabriela Cantu Couvillion, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 97 Low: 75.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. Due to the extreme high temperatures, some local businesses are making changes "to help beat the summer heat." One is the San Antonio Zoo, which is closing early on weekdays. Zoo official Cyle Perez said, "We're closing at 4 p.m. [on weekdays]. Just because that is really when everything gets hot. This is the first time that we've closed early for a heat advisory." Another is Toyota Texas where, according to a post, "are adjusting and reducing production at TMMTX while also contributing to efforts to conserve energy in Texas." Per Metro Health, since March 15 "there have been more than 270 cases of heat exhaustion." It's advised that if there are "any symptoms of heat stroke" during outdoor activities, a doctor should be seen immediately. (WOAI)
  2. Around 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, 13-year-old Dynisha Jones went missing from the Northeast side of town. A notice from the Bexar County Sheriff's office described the girl and requested that individuals contact their office if they had any information. Fortunately, the young girl was found safe on Friday morning, but "no other details were available." (WOAI)
  3. The "seventh Annual Junior Chef Competition" will take place on Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Kitchen Campus, located at 3014 Rivas St. The free event, "organized by nonprofit World Lolei Inc. founder Chef Milas Williams and co-hosted by Chef Johnny Hernandez," will feature "two teams of four young culinarians" ages 10-17 who "will face off in preparing the best dish from scratch." Special guests will include "Famous Amos, Raven Phelps-Jackson, Leo Davila, Geronimo Lopez, Anthony Cubit and Tatu Herrera." Contest winners will receive "a championship belt along with an Amazon series 8 edition Fire tablet, knife set, backpack, complimentary professional chef wear, award medallions, gift bags and a gift card worth $100." For more details visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
  4. For all those with a sweet tooth, here's some "sweet" news! The "Sugar Factory American Brasserie is now open at The Shops at Rivercenter, making the location the second Texas location in a chain that spans the country." The restaurant, located at the Rivercenter Mall on the San Antonio River Walk near Margaritaville and Hooters, features more than 50 kinds of tantalizing treats, as well as "a full food menu for brunch, lunch, and dinner." Their hours are 11 a.m.-midnight, Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m.-midnight on Sundays. (mySA)
  5. According to online review site Yelp, two of the top 25 "best ice cream spots in Texas" are right here in San Antonio! Yelp's choices were based on various factors, "including total volume and ratings of reviews between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, and health inspection scores. "Arctic Ape Wild Desserts, located at 5221 Walzem Road, ranked No. 25 on Yelp's list. The shop "offers customers several options to create their own ice cream using a variety of flavors, syrups and toppings." Freshest Ice Creams, located at 8053 Callaghan Road, which also made "the top list offers 100 percent natural ice creams." (KSAT San Antonio)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "Blake from the San Antonio Spurs nearly tore the rim on this dunk! #SummerSpurs wrap up play this weekend in Vegas!" (San Antonio Spurs via Facebook)
  • "Some animals benefit from hanging out with cleaner fish. These fish snack on parasites found on animals like sharks and hippos. Luckily, we have H-E-B Sanitizer Stations at the San Antonio Zoo to help us humans stay clean all year. No fish groupies required!" (San Antonio Zoo via Facebook)
  • "Tickets are on sale now for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo's first ever Qualifier Event in Uvalde, Texas. Tickets are limited, so get yours now before it's too late at https://bit.ly/23RodeoQualifierTix." (San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo via Facebook)

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— Gabriela Cantu 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 that you think may appeal to our readers!

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