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🌱 'The Link' Project Proposed + Good Eats At South TX Restaurant

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Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the San Antonio Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 98 Low: 75.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. A proposed "downtown redevelopment project" called the Link would connect two San Antonio waterways, San Pedro Creek and the San Antonio River, and "would include new housing, restaurants and retail space for residents." However, "not everyone is on board with the project just yet." Bexar County approved $2 million to study the project, "but the City of San Antonio says it has not committed funding to the project." More on this at: (KENS5.com)
  2. A local South Texas restaurant called Susana's Mexican Restaurant & Catering "prides themselves in speed, affordability and overall, good eats." General Manager Martin Cardenas said, "I believe we're a perfect representation of San Antonio. We're born and raised in the south side. So, we carry that with pride. and like everything we do, we carry it with pride with our food." The eatery is located at 2223 South Zarzamora St. and opens every day except Monday until 2 p.m. For more on the restaurant click here and visit: (KENS5.com)
  3. A local nonprofit organization called "Running Down a Dream" is helping kids stay healthy and active this summer while following their dreams. Geared for children "from first grade to high school," it teaches them how to live a healthy lifestyle and provides them "with a pair of running shoes, health education, and training." They meet every Saturday at 8 a.m. at Woodlawn Lake Park, located at 1103 Cincinnati Ave. and accept donations of "gently used running shoes" for "kids who want to participate." For more click here and visit: (WOAI)
  4. On Tuesday, July 5, Christina Powell from San Antonio disappeared and has not been seen since then. "Video from a doorbell camera" showed her "leaving her home in a rush" that morning. According to her mother, Claudia Mobley, "her daughter said she was running late for work, but she still though it was strange that Powell left in such a hurry." Apparently, she "called the office where she works as a paralegal telling them she would be late, but she never showed to work." For more on this story go to: (mySA)
  5. On Wednesday, July 13, a fire occurred "around 4:40 p.m. in the 5500 block of Slattery, near Wurzbach Road" causing damages ranging from $75,000 to $80,000. The fire started in the back of the house, but "firefighters were able to get control of the flames in roughly 20 minutes. " Fortunately, the homeowners were not home, and two dogs were rescued by neighbors and firefighters, but sadly "one cat died in the fire." (KSAT San Antonio)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "Our beautiful corpse flower has a name! Meet La Llorona! La Llorona or The Weeping Woman is a ghost from Mexican folklore who roams the earth searching for her lost children whom she drowned. Stay tuned, as we expect La Llorona to bloom very soon at the San Antonio Zoo!" (San Antonio Zoo via Facebook)
  • "Take a break on the San Antonio River Walk and enjoy a delicious meal! Where is your favorite spot to grab a bite? Visit https://bit.ly/3ve7FiQ." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
  • "Boogie board your way down to Jungle Boogie Nights: Beach Bash at the San Antonio Zoo on Saturday, July 16. Enjoy the island vibes over at the zoo, as we're open until 9 p.m. Our extended hours will be packed full of music with interactive performances, live bands, DJs, dance parties, and free giveaways!" (San Antonio Zoo via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— 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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