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Hey there, San Antonio! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where to drop pet food to help San Antonio families this week
  • What this San Antonio woman's $32K HOA win means for you
  • How one missing Marine is still helping Edgewood ISD students today

Also on today's calendar: Key Ceremony for Marine Cpl Johnathan Jaskolka and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 96, low: 78.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Antonio Animal Care Services in urgent need of pet food donations (sacurrent.com) — San Antonio Animal Care Services is urgently asking locals to donate pet food so struggling residents can keep their animals at home and out of the shelter. You can drop off Purina cat food or Pedigree dog and puppy food at the Pet Pantry on State Highway 151 during daily business hours, or give through their Amazon wishlist if that's easier.
   

2. 'The judge saw the truth': San Antonio woman wins $32K judgment against HOA after three-year battle (ksat.com) — A San Antonio landlord won more than $32,000 after a Bexar County judge ruled her HOA and its president improperly tried to restrict rentals and interfere with her tenant. Her three-year fight highlights how homeowners can challenge HOA overreach and explains where Bexar County residents can file civil claims in San Antonio if they face similar problems.
   

3. San Antonio veterans honor LCpl. Julian Escobedo on National POW/MIA Recognition Day (ksat.com) — San Antonio veterans and community members gathered on National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor Lance Cpl. Julian Escobedo, a former Edgewood ISD student still missing since Vietnam. The American Legion Alamo Post 2 used the emotional ceremony to raise scholarship funds for Edgewood ISD students, ensuring Escobedo's legacy continues helping young people in his hometown.
   

4. Queen Anne Victorian for sale steps from the River Walk has a sun porch and stained glass windows (sacurrent.com) — A historic Queen Anne Victorian just off the River Walk and near Guenther House is on the market for $519,000, showcasing original stained glass, hardwoods, and a sun porch. Centered in vibrant Southtown with easy access to downtown and local arts spots, it's highlighted as part of an ongoing effort to tell San Antonio's story through its distinctive homes.
   

5. Local Army aviator completes final career UH-60 Black Hawk flight after serving 40 years (foxsanantonio.com) — A longtime Army aviator wrapped up his flying career at Martindale Army Airfield in San Antonio, landing a UH-60 Black Hawk nicknamed "Alamo 67" after more than 40 years of service. Surrounded by family and fellow soldiers, he reflected on deployments, mentoring younger troops, and the responsibility of bringing crews home safely as he prepares for retirement next spring.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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