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🌱 Pride Celebration Continues + VFW Post 76 Is 105 + New Fire Station

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Welcome back, San Antonio! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 93 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. There is still lots of celebrating going on during Pride Month, as June isn't over yet! On Saturday, June 25, the "Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade" on "Main Street was lined with the colors of the rainbow as people joined to celebrate and stand together." Del Rio mayor Bruno Lopez was there, and said, "Well, being visible for the community is absolutely important, especially now with what's going on with the Supreme Court. Another attendee, Josey Garcia, said, "Yesterday we witnessed overruling of a Supreme Court ruling that could potentially affect our LGBTQIA+ community and families and so it's very important that all of us come out today and show support and stand together as one to help drive forward a more positive future for our community." (KSAT San Antonio)
  2. San Antonio's VFW Post 76 is "the oldest military post in Texas," and on Saturday, June 25, local veterans celebrated "its 105th anniversary." In addition to the celebration, the group decided "to stand with the community of Uvalde" after last month's shooting tragedy at Robb Elementary School. Mike Toreno, Post 76 Service Officer, said, "We are collecting donations for food plates for the community of Uvalde, and we will go down later this week and visit our comrades that are there and the community and just say that we are thinking about them." (FOX 29)
  3. A new 21,000 square foot fire station on the west side of San Antonio "will "provide fire and emergency services to roughly 165,000 people" in town. The station, "located on Omicron Drive, right near the intersection of Potranco and 211, is set to cover 65 square miles of the district." According to fire officials, this "is the first completed fire station of many more to come for the district." (FOX 29)
  4. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office in Austin recently "hosted its first eviction prevention clinic." The seminar provided attendees with educational information "on the legal rights of tenants, and unlawful actions taken by landlords," as well as "on various rental assistance programs." Sheriff Javier Salazar said, "the county plans on holding free seminars like this in the future" and explained "his reasoning behind setting up these free seminars" on FOX 29. To listen to him speak, and for pictures and more information, please visit: (FOX 29)
  5. On Saturday, June 25, "thirteen rescues in the San Antonio area came together to host" the animal "Adoption Extravaganza" at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, located at 901 N. Loop 1604 West. According to Leigh Waldman from KSAT, "the event was a huge success!" For a video regarding the event visit: (KSAT San Antonio)

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Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "See the city in a whole new way with Go Rio Cruises at the San Antonio River Walk! Tours offered daily. Details at https://bit.ly/3JY3g9W." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
  • "Discover one of the most amazing environments on the planet during San Antonio Zoo's 'Planet Earth: Deep Sea Adventures' presented by Broadway Bank! Groove with 'Cowboy' at the 'Under the Sea Dance Party,' get hands on with marine animals with our 'Sea Life Encounter' and much more! Stop by our brand-new Project Selva 4D Theater and experience 'Planet Earth 2' or 'Aquaman' in a way you never have before! Event is free for members and included with standard admission." (San Antonio Zoo via Instagram)
  • "Real Thrills. True Joy. Head out on an adventure in San Antonio: Six Flags Fiesta Texas is home to thrills, chills, and fun! @sixflagsfiestatexas" (Visit San Antonio via Instagram)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Gabriela Cantu 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 that you think may appeal to our readers!

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