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🌱 Parks Allowing Easter Camping + Youngest 'World Record' Mariachi

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Good morning, San Antonio! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

A strong thunderstorm in spots. High: 91 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. For the past two years, Easter camping has not been allowed at San Antonio city parks due to COVID-19, but this year "the typical park curfew will be lifted at nine city parks for the Easter holiday." According to city officials, "the curfew lifts at 11 p.m. on Thursday and resumes at 11 p.m. Sunday." Homer Garcia III, director of parks and recreation, said, "We're excited to bring back this San Antonio Easter tradition after being on hold during the last two years. Families, friends and neighbors can enjoy spending time together again, outdoors, in our city's beautiful green spaces." He added, "We encourage visitors to do their part to ensure our parks remain clean by disposing of litter and recyclables properly. Whatever you pack into the park, please remember to pack it out." For a list of local parks where Easter camping will be allowed, please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
  2. Eight San Antonio restaurants were chosen to compete in the annual CultureMap Tastemaker Awards Best New Restaurant tournament, and now it's time for you to vote for your favorite! The tournament starts with the eight nominees, "and the winner from each matchup moves on to the next round, until only one remains." The inaugural event will be held on Tuesday, April 26 at The Espee live awards program, where the "Best New Restaurant champion" will be announced. Tickets for the event are on sale now. For a list with details of the local nominees visit: (culturemap.com)
  3. This past February 7-year-old Mateo Lopez from San Antonio was named "the youngest professional mariachi singer" by the "Guiness Book of World Records." His mother, Janelle Lopez, said, "To start out at 4 years old and to do what he has done already in three years, I still can't wrap my mind around it." Besides singing, Mateo also plays piano and guitar, and has appeared on "Mexico's Got Talent and NBC's Little Big Shots." Mateo said that when he puts on his mariachi "traje" (suit), he "feels excited, brave and strong." He said, "That's what makes me proud. And I feel really happy that I'm like the only one person out of like... I don't know... 5,000 million people in the whole world." For more visit: (San Antonio Current)
  4. This year, Chris Rock will make a stop in San Antonio during his "Ego Death World Tour." The comedian will perform at 8 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 10. Tickets start at $49.75 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13 at majesticempire.com. For more information visit: (550 KTSA)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • PreK and Kindergarten Teddy Bear Picnic at Brooks Collegiate Academy. (10:30 a.m.)
  • Story Time at Hemisfair Park in Yanaguana Garden located at 434 S. Alamo St. (10 a.m.)
  • Story Time at Phil Hardberger Park. For information contact Kristin Yourdon at kristin.yourdon@sanantonio.gov. (11:30 a.m.)
  • San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce "State of American Politics & Policy" Panel Discussion at Westin San Antonio North (formerly the Omni Hotel.) (11:30 a.m.)
  • Loteria Patio Night (Mexican Bingo) at Grand Hyatt San Antonio at 600 E. Market. (6 p.m.)
  • Worth Repeating: Pearls In-Person Event presented by Texas Public Radio (TPR) at 321 West Commerce. Ticket cost is $7. For tickets and information visit their website at Worth Repeating | TPR. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "Shop the exclusive KEISER CLARK x NBA collab DJ is rocking! There are less than 200 Spurs pieces, and we're one of a select number of teams featured in the collection! For details visit https://keiserclark.com/." (Facebook)
  • "Check out San Antonio Zoo's full Fiesta Medal lineup for 2022! Get yours at one of their gift shops or on their website at San Antonio Zoo (sazoo.org). Viva Fiesta!" (Instagram)
  • "The Fiesta 'After-Pawty' Adoption Special at San Antonio Pets Alive! is still going strong until Wednesday, April 13! Adoption fees are 60 percent off all cats, dogs, and puppies. For adoption details visit https://www.sanantoniopetsalive.org/adopt. For questions, please email adopt@sanantoniopetsalive.org." (Instagram)

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— 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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