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Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Gabriela Cantu Couvillion, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town...

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded a $2,983,433 "Apprenticeship Building America grant" to "The City of San Antonio's unprecedented workforce initiative, Ready to Work." The purpose of the grant program is "to support registered apprenticeship programs and to enable workers to find a reliable pathway to the middle class." Mayor Ron Nirenberg said, "We are honored to receive the Apprenticeship Building America grant, which reflects the Department of Labor's endorsement of San Antonio's voter-approved Ready to Work program." He added, "Together we will improve the lives of our friends and neighbors and drive the economic health of our community forward." (Press Release Desk)
  2. Several HEB grocery stores in Texas now have a home department area, including the new H‑E‑B plus! located at 20935 US Hwy 281. On Thursday, July 14, the store launched its Home by H-E-B department which features the "two new product lines, Haven + Key and Texas Proud." For more details, visit the store and: (Spectrum News)
  3. The San Antonio Zoo's corpse flower "named La Llorona is "starting to stink!" According to zoo officials, it "smells like wet garbage," although some say, "it smells like a decaying corpse." As bad as that sounds, it's "actually a good thing" because when the plant starts "to emit its famous stench," that means it's "close to blooming" and "the bloom could last up to four days." Smell for yourself at the San Antonio Zoo located at 3903 N. Saint Marys St., or see for yourself by watching "a live stream of the flower...by clicking on the player" at: (KSAT San Antonio)
  4. On Friday, July 15, 23-year Jose Armando Perez "was killed in a rollover crash in South Bexar County." The accident "happened around 2 a.m. near the intersection of New Mathis Road and Cannon Wood Drive." According to police, "Perez left a bar before he got on the road. He later lost control of his Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, went off the road and into a ditch area. Perez then drove into a concrete driveway and flipped his vehicle." (KSAT San Antonio)
  5. On Friday, July 15, "a man robbed a Dollar General on the South Side" around 10 p.m., "in the 300 block of Moursund Boulevard, near Gillette Boulevard." According to police, "the man was wearing a mask and gloves when he walked into the store. He displayed what appeared to be a gun wrapped in a rag and pointed it at the manager. The man then demanded money from the cash register, and the manager complied. He fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of money." Although "officers searched the area," they didn't find him, so "he has not been identified," but "the investigation is ongoing." (KSAT San Antonio)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "Bonnie Update from San Antonio Pets Alive! Bonnie now weighs 15 lbs. and never stops moving now that she has regained her strength in her legs. Her fabulous fosters have been working with her on exercise and learning puppy manners. We're thrilled Bonnie is thriving in her foster home and is now able to do normal puppy things!" (San Antonio Pets Alive! via Instagram)
  • "Enjoy walkable San Antonio at the San Antonio River Walk! Explore the River Walk area on foot, and enjoy lush riverside paths lined with towering trees, restaurants, hotels, shops, museums, and recreation spots at https://bit.ly/3jv66HX." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
  • Here in San Antonio, culture sings, and our creative community is always evolving! Experience the unique art and culture of the city at https://bit.ly/2XMzBcC." (Visit San Antonio via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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