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Good day San Antonio! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How bad is San Antonio's access to mental health care?
  • How to turn a San Antonio garden visit into real relaxation
  • Which officers were honored at San Antonio's statewide CLEAT convention?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 88 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 65.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Study says San Antonio's mental health care access is worst in the U.S. (star-telegram.com) — San Antonio residents face some of the nation's worst access to mental health treatment, with just one registered facility per 100,000 people and average travel distances over seven miles for in-person care. A new study using federal data ranks the San Antonio–New Braunfels metro at the bottom nationally and shows Bexar County lagging most U.S. counties, underscoring how limited local options may delay or prevent needed treatment.
   

2. How To Plan A Calm, Comfortable Garden Day In San Antonio, Texas (vocal.media) — If you're planning a slow, restorative day outdoors in San Antonio, this guide walks you through timing your visit for cooler hours, packing light, and choosing accessible routes. It highlights the San Antonio Botanical Garden and nearby spots like Brackenridge Park and the Japanese Tea Garden, with tips for families, photographers, and visitors with mobility needs.
   

3. Dallas, DFW Officers Earn Officer Of The Year Honors (wbap.com) — San Antonio hosted the 50th anniversary convention of the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott honored 17 officers from across the state as 2026 Texas Officers of the Year. While most recipients are from other cities, one San Antonio Police Department officer was recognized, and the governor used the local event to declare October as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month statewide.
   

4. August spending was down in San Antonio, based on sales tax revenue (tpr.org) — San Antonio's August consumer spending fell about 10% from last year, partly because the city's sales tax rate dropped in January, leaving $37 million returned from August sales. While other big Texas cities saw stronger gains, San Antonio still posted July growth and maintains unemployment slightly below the statewide rate, even as state sales tax revenues rise overall.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My little dog ran out of the house, he ran from Parkwood Way to Cedar park, if anyone has seen him or is caring for him could you please let me know.
    I would be forever grateful. Thank you. His name is Burger. (Nextdoor Parkwood)
  • This sweet girl greeted me in my yard.
    Her tag says Luna but I couldn't get her to be still long enough to read the info on the back. She's very distressed and I gave her some water… (Nextdoor Eastwood Village)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Gate Agent in San Antonio. Apply here.
  • University of the Incarnate Word posted a job opening for Women's Club Volleyball Coach (Graduate Assistant) (Student) 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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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