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🌱 Lockdown Incident At NEISD's Oak Grove + Many Seek Haven For Hope

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Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the San Antonio Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today...

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A thunderstorm in spots. High: 97 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, NEISD's Oak Grove Elementary School located at 3250 Nacogdoches "was place in secure status" during their first day of school. The lockdown was due to a nearby incident "where a man pointed what was believed to be a gun at two different people." According to NEISD officials, "a school is placed under secure status when there is criminal activity in the area." For more details visit: (mySA)
  2. On Friday, Aug. 12, San Antonio's Tower of the Americas will hold a kickoff event for a new Build-A-Bear Workshop located inside the tower. Starting at 6 p.m., guests will be able to enjoy "snacks, drinks, movies" and custom-made teddy bears." With each "Build-A-Bear purchase, "customers will receive "two movie tickets" to the venue's "4D theater," where they will also get free popcorn. More details at: (culturemap.com)
  3. Lately Haven for Hope, located at 1 Haven for Hope Way, has been "seeing an influx of individuals seeking shelter," the majority of them being "families and single women." Some of the reasons are due to "inflation, gas prices, and the end of the eviction moratorium." Kim Jefferies, CEO and President of Haven for Hope, said, "We do whatever we can to ensure that there is space for any individual who is seeking shelter in this community. It may not be an ideal space, and it may be a makeshift space until we until we figure out a long-term solution for this growth, but we'll find a way for everybody." To help with donations such as food, clothing and gift cards, please click HERE and visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
  4. This year is the 10-year anniversary of San Antonio's Día de los Muertos festival, and to celebrate, the community is invited to attend "two days of free music, activities, dancing, processions, and more" this fall from October 29-30. Those who are not able to attend can enjoy "a two-hour evening special" of the event on Sunday, Oct. 30, on ABC and KSAT 12 stations. The festival artistic director, Jim Mendiola, said, "San Antonio is fast becoming the capital of Day of the Dead celebrations in the U.S., and Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair is leading the way in that honor." For more details visit: (mySA)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "Thank you, San Antonio! For the 3rd year in a row, the San Antonio Zoo was voted the 'Best Family Attraction' in San Antonio Current's 'Best of San Antonio' list! We are incredibly grateful to have such an amazing community behind us!" (San Antonio Zoo via Instagram)
  • "It's NBA Handles Week! Let us know which San Antonio Spurs player's highlights you want to see in the comments!" (San Antonio Spurs via Facebook)
  • "Maury, Brutus, Capone, Luna, Mary Lou, Roxy, Rocky, Castle, and Finn are some of San Antonio Pets Alive! senior pups waiting for the highlight of their lives- to be adopted by their forever families! If you are interested in adopting one of these pups, please visit https://www.sanantoniopetsalive to complete an adoption application!" (San Antonio Pets Alive! via Instagram)
  • "Where is your favorite spot to dine on the San Antonio River Walk? With so many options, there really is something for everyone! See for yourself at https://bit.ly/3ve7FiQ ." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
  • "Tickets to the Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival are on sale now! Be part of the first-ever statewide culinary festival to partner with the James Beard Foundation and attend this four-day culinary 'festival with a purpose.' Tickets at https://bit.ly/3JKeI9f." (Visit San Antonio via Facebook)

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— Gabriela Cantu Couvillion

About me: I'm an active mom of two grown sons and a proud lifelong Texan! 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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