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Coffee in hand, San Antonio? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why are so many San Antonio restaurants closing this year?
  • Where to eat big and help fight hunger in San Antonio
  • What could a new Austin–San Antonio alliance change for commuters?

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

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 76.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Why San Antonio and Texas restaurants are struggling to stay afloat. (expressnews.com) — San Antonio diners are seeing a wave of restaurant closures as local owners struggle with soaring food, labor, insurance, and permit costs, plus intense competition across the city. Industry leaders describe how immigration enforcement, pandemic aftershocks, and overdevelopment are reshaping jobs and menus, while some restaurateurs pivot to airport and campus locations to survive without sharply raising prices.
   

2. Decadent mushroom demi-glace smash burger at Clementine (ksat.com) — Several San Antonio restaurants, including Clementine, Smashin Crab, Signature, and SAT Asian Seafood, are highlighted for standout dishes ranging from demi-glace smash burgers to Cajun seafood boils. The segment also spotlights Hunger Action Month, with Canstruction at North Star Mall and Metro Health's Villa Coronado resource center helping local families access food, diapers, and health support.
   

3. Takeaways from the alliance uniting ATX-SATX region leaders (sanantonioreport.org) — Regional leaders from San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding counties are banding together in the new Central Texas Alliance to push shared priorities like I‑35 improvements, high‑speed rail between the two cities, water supplies, and disaster resilience. With San Antonio officials heavily involved, the group aims to set a unified agenda before the next legislative session and shape how rapid corridor growth is managed.
   

4. Popular Dallas restaurant making its San Antonio debut. See where. (expressnews.com) — A new Hudson House restaurant is headed to Alamo Heights, taking over the former Nix Health sleep clinic at 5307 Broadway as part of a major redevelopment backed by a $2 million city incentive package. Vandelay Hospitality plans a $1.7 million build-out for the seafood-focused spot, which must have a restaurant operating by 2027 to meet Alamo Heights' agreement.
   

5. How intellectual is San Antonio? Not very, according to a new study. (dallasnews.com) — San Antonio ranks 43rd out of 50 major U.S. cities for intellectual life outside the classroom, according to a new Maxwell Social study. The city scores well for universities and museums like the Alamo, but lags badly in online interest for book clubs, lectures, and other idea-focused events, suggesting residents may have more resources than they actively use.
   

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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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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