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🌱 Leticia Van De Putte Recovers + San Pedro Creek Archeological Find

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower; more humid. High: 87 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. Earlier this month, former Texas state senator Leticia Van de Putte was struck by a large sports utility vehicle "after she activated a pedestrian light" and walked down a crosswalk in Orlando, Florida while she and her husband were on vacation. According to police, Van de Putte, 67, "was thrown 10 to 15 feet into the air... and suffered numerous fractures and a blow to her head." The driver who hit her stayed with her and "tried to help until an ambulance arrived." Fortunately, she "never lost consciousness" but according to her husband, Pete, "she faces a long recovery." As of last week, she was at University Hospital and according to family, was improving every day. For more on this story please visit: (Subscription: expressnews.com)
  2. Almost two years ago, "The San Antonio River Authority halted work on the $300 million" San Pedro Creek Culture Park project due to "a 2020 archeological find." Workers "unearthed the cornerstone of the post-Civil War-era Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church" with "the initials AME and the year 1875... among the markings chiseled into the cornerstone" and "researchers believe the church stood on the site from 1871 to 1877." Earlier this year, "work on the creek away from the church site resumed" but it will "be marked with historical designations and interpretive signs" to preserve the past. The project should be completed by August with a grand opening in October. For more information visit: (Texas Public Radio)
  3. Grammy award winner and singer, Julieta Venegas, will be in San Antonio on Friday, Oct. 15! During her performance at Tech Port Arena, located at 3339 General Hudnell Drive, she will promote her new album "Mismo Amor" and will sing songs from the album, including "her greatest hits like 'Lento,' 'Primer Dia' and many more." Tickets go on sale today, April 15, at 10 a.m. and can be purchased HERE. For more details visit: (FOX 29)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "Not the result we wanted in New Orleans, San Antonio Spurs, but proud of the fight this team showed all season long. Go Spurs Go, always!" (Instagram)
  • "San Antonio Police Department is celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honoring the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the world's citizens! Thank you, to our dispatchers, call takers, and expediters for all your hard work in serving our community!" (Facebook)
  • "The Visit San Antonio Official Visitor's Guide is the perfect place to start when planning your trip to the Alamo City! Grab your digital copy at https://bit.ly/3BGU71Q." (Facebook)
  • "Test your San Antonio Zoo knowledge and enter to win an 'eggs-tra' special Behind-the-Scenes experience for four! Thank you, Kinder Joy, for supporting our vision in securing a future for wildlife. For details visit http://ow.ly/syUv50IxxNf." (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— 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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