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🌱 No. 6 Best Hay Fever Park + Simmons On SAISD Athletic Hall Of Fame
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Hello again, hello! It's me, Gabriela Cantu Couvillion, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today...
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 101 Low: 78.
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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:
- According to "YorkTest, a provider of at-home health tests," San Antonio's Rancho Diana is the sixth best park on the company's "list of the best (and worst) parks for hay fever." To come up with the ratings, the health and wellness company looked at "the five-day average for grass pollen counts at the country's 150 largest parks." For study details visit: (culturemap.com)
- Sad news at the San Antonio Zoo. "Bubba, a 28-year-old endangered Komodo dragon," died on Tuesday, July 5. Bubba, who weighed 185 pounds and was eight-and-a-half-feet long, was "the first exotic animal in the world to be treated with an innovative product created to reduce inflammation in joints." During his old age, his daily medical care regime included "acupuncture, massages and stem cell replacement." Per a post on the zoo's website, "Bubba will be missed by all of his caretakers and guests at the zoo." (San Antonio Current)
- Next month, Greg Simmons, sports director for KSAT 12, is going to be inducted into the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) Athletic Hall of Fame. Simmons, a 1974 graduate from SAISD's Jefferson High School, will be "one of six SAISD graduates to be inducted." In 1980 he joined the station as a sports reporter and since then, has become "one of the most notable sportscasters in San Antonio history." The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Alamo Convocation Center located at 110 Tuleta Drive. "Tickets are now on sale" and cost $35 each or $280 for a table of eight. For more information visit: (mySA)
- On Tuesday, July 5, a San Antonio man was killed after "he lit a 'mortar-style firework' on top of his head." The "accident occurred just after midnight in the 800 block of Harriman Place." According to police, "the man had been drinking with another person" when he lit the firework on his head, and it "exploded from the bottom of the tube, piercing his head." When ER arrived, he was unresponsive and unfortunately, he later died. (San Antonio Patch)
- The hearing for Homero Zamorano, Jr., who "was arrested on criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in human smuggling resulting in the death of 53 migrants found in a semi-trailer," was waived for now. The hearing was originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 6, and he was going "to learn if he was eligible for bail," but as of now, there is no information on when it is going to be scheduled again. For further updates please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
Today in San Antonio:
- CineFestival at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. (Various Hours)
- Bubbles at the Sun Valley Playground at Johnston Library. (9:30 a.m.)
- Growing Up Wild — Seeds at Pan American Library. (10 a.m.)
- Guitar War at The Josephine Theatre. (10 a.m.)
- Staging History — A Playwright's Perspective at the McNay Art Museum. (6:30 p.m.)
- "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the San Antonio Majestic & Empire Theatres. (7:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- The San Antonio Spurs have claimed Isaiah Roby off waivers! Welcome to San Antonio! More at https://on.nba.com/3AxyjHI." (San Antonio Spurs via Facebook)
- "Timothy's Christmas in July? Yes, please! San Antonio Zoo's present to you is 50 percent off of child standard admission tickets every day in July when you purchase online. Use promo code JULYJINGLE at checkout and start celebrating the holiday season early!" (San Antonio Zoo via Instagram)
- "It's nice to enjoy the calm on the San Antonio River Walk. An early morning walk provides peace and serenity before the day begins! Visit https://bit.ly/3gD3eax." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
- "Lambo is a carefree male pup who is very happy, energic, and loves to play! He is a little over 8 months old, weighs 43 lbs. and is heartworm negative. He is currently in a transition kennel at the Building One Rescue Center, but sadly, he has had a hard time finding a foster or adopter. To foster Lambo please visit https://www.sanantoniopetsalive.org/programs/foster. If you are an approved foster, please email foster@sanantoniopetsalive.org. To adopt Lambo, please fill out an application at https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SAPA/Dog." (San Antonio Pets Alive! via Instagram)
- "The San Antonio Food Bank is now hiring! Join their team of talented, diverse, and motivated individuals on a mission to fight hunger and feed hope in our community. Apply at safoodbank.org/about-us/careers/." (San Antonio Food Bank via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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