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Morning San Antonio! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Taiwanese billions reshape San Antonio's tech and manufacturing future?
  • Are sweltering classrooms disrupting learning at San Antonio's Edison High?
  • Why this giant candle mural means so much to West Side neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Teen Club @ Collins Garden Library and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 77.
  • Wednesday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Antonio mayor hopes to land major investment from Taiwan (riograndeguardian.com) — San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is courting billions in potential Taiwanese investment, arguing the city's cyber talent, tech growth, and border infrastructure make it a prime destination. Speaking at the NADBank Summit downtown, she warned that uncertainty over USMCA and federal trade policy could stall major projects that would boost local jobs, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing.
   

2. Questions remain as Edison High students say 80-plus degree classrooms make studying hard (news4sanantonio.com) — Students at San Antonio's Thomas Edison High School say some classrooms are topping 80 degrees, making it hard to focus while San Antonio ISD scrambles to fix what it calls isolated cooling issues. The district is prioritizing HVAC repairs, urging staff to report hot spots, and facing questions about how many campuses and students are affected.
   

3. San Antonio Explained: How 'La Veladora' became a West Side landmark (star-telegram.com) — An enormous mosaic candle honoring La Virgen de Guadalupe has quietly become one of the most beloved landmarks on San Antonio's West Side, drawing visitors for photos, prayer, and celebrations. As the Guadalupe Theater undergoes a major renovation, plans include restoring "La Veladora" and funding long-term maintenance to preserve artist Jesse Treviño's cultural legacy for future generations.
   

4. TNA Wrestling Recruiting Fans For Street Team In Multiple Cities (pwmania.com) — San Antonio wrestling fans can now apply to join TNA's local Street Team, earning free show tickets, autographs, and other perks for helping promote an upcoming event. Adults 18 and older are invited to email the organizer and specify "San Antonio Street Team" in the subject line to be considered.
   

5. Austin named America's No. 1 boomtown for third year in a row (mysanantonio.com) — San Antonio ranks No. 13 among America's top "boomtown" metros in a new LendingTree analysis, while Austin takes the No. 1 spot for the third straight year. The report highlights strong growth in housing, business applications, and migration across several Texas cities, underscoring Central Texas' continued pull for new residents and entrepreneurs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Post your beloved pets!
    Hope everyone is having a great weekend and is being safe (Nextdoor Estates at Briggs Ranch)
  • Power back on in Valley Forge.
    It came back around 3-4a so thank you CPS crews for working day and night for us. We appreciate y'all's hard work these past few days. (Nextdoor Valley Forge)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Hotel Night Auditor in San Antonio. Apply here.
  • Unifi Aviation, LLC posted a job opening for Airport Ramp Agent - Viva - SAT in San Antonio. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Antonio here.

Ok San Antonio! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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