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🌱 Mental Awareness In Kids On 'Leading SA' + SAISD Gets 3D Printers

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Hi all. It's me, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on around town...

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 83 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Reena Pardiwala, Clinical Director for the Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine program (TCHATT) at UT Health San Antonio, answered questions regarding children's mental health issues on Leading SA. Pardiwala said, "One of the biggest things we want to look for as parents is isolation...our kiddos lacking interest in doing things. They're lacking energy. They're kind of hiding from family members. They no longer want to go to family events." She added, "There are also actually sleep issues. When you start noticing that your child is not sleeping as well, that's a really big indicator that maybe something is going on." For more on the program go to Community-Based Services for Children - Psychiatry (uthscsa.edu) and visit: (ksat.com)
  2. During Saturday's storms in San Antonio, The Hotel Indigo San Antonio-Riverwalk Hotel, located at 830 North St. Mary's Street, "sustained some wind damage." As part of the damage, "some of the metal roof was pulled off by strong wind." A crew was sent "to gather more information." For updates please visit: (FOX 29)
  3. The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) Foundation, in partnership with SAISD schools, recently provided 13 SAISD schools with 3D printers to allow students to "express their creativity and learn along the way." Most excitingly is that "the 3D printers can be used in every subject. For example, at the library, a student can pick a book and print an object tied to the book, to re-tell or change the story." Janeth Renshaw-Montero, digital librarian at Schenck Elementary School, said, "They can create something, design something that they could actually print or maybe they need an extra hook to hang things in the classroom. Thinking of how we can print something that's useful to us and with purpose." (ksat.com)
  4. On Saturday, May 21, 38-year-old Salvatore Alfieri IV was arrested for " impersonating a San Antonio police officer to get inside a West Bexar County home and rob the homeowners" on Friday, May 20. According to Sheriff Javier Salazar, Alfieri "is facing a litany of charges stemming from Friday's incident, including impersonating a public servant, burglary of habitation with intent to commit felony, unlawful restraint and interference of emergency request for assistance." When asked how to "avoid becoming a victim of a crime like this," Salazar said, "law enforcement officers typically wouldn't be alone if they knock on your door. Plain-clothed officers usually bring a uniformed officer with them in a marked unit. The deputies or officers will be carrying ID and should have a search warrant. If there's a doubt, don't let them in." (ksat.com)
  5. A free Memorial Day Artisan Show will take place from May 27-30 at the San Antonio River Walk, near the Chamber of Commerce and the Shops at Rivercenter Mall. Visitors will be able to shop from "over 40 handmade artisan booths, including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more." If interested in participating as a vendor, please email events@visitsanantonio.com with your name and company name, a list and description of your items, pictures of the items with one of you creating the items, and the first show that you want to participate in. Please note that consumable products are not permitted for sale. For more details on the vendor application process and rules visit: (thesanantonioriverwalk.com)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • San Antonio Pets Alive! is excited to share that 31 of their dogs are now on their way to Montana, Colorado, and Wyoming to find their forever homes! San Antonio Pets Alive!'s 'Headin' Home program, transport dogs to rescue partners in other states that don't have the pet overpopulation problems that exist in Texas. This transport will provide these furry friends a second chance at life. This transport was made possible by @dogismycopilotinc generous donors, fosters, and animal rescue partners." (Instagram)
  • "There is no shortage of things to do on Memorial Day weekend in San Antonio! Check out all of the events you can enjoy on your visit or staycation at visitsanantonio.com." (Facebook)
  • "It's been so hot in Texas recently that a stop by Walkabout Waters is a necessity! For more details visit Texas's Family-Friendly Water Park | Aquatica San Antonio." (Facebook)
  • The San Antonio Food Bank is excited to share that through the National Association of Letter Carrier's Stamp Out Hunger food drive, the community donated 61,175 pounds of food for their neighbors in need! Thank you for 'Feeding Hope' in our community!" (Facebook)
  • "Uncover 'Good Finds' at your local Goodwill San Antonio store! Their stores have a wide selection of colorful home décor to refresh any room! Click here to find a location near you."(Facebook)

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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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