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Hello, hello! I'm back in your inbox this warm summer morning with your new edition of the San Antonio Daily. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on around town...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 101 Low: 77.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. A "large fireball" lit up the sky over Texas on Sunday night, putting on "quite a show that was picked up on cameras across East Texas!" A computer model from the American Meteorology Society "showed the fireball entered the atmosphere about 100 miles northeast of San Antonio and flew northwest across the sky until it flamed out near Austin." According to local experts, it may have been due to "space junk that fell from the Earth's orbit" or "a meteorite the size of a small car." If you missed it, check out the video at: (550 KTSA)
  2. "National Root Beer Float Day" is on Saturday, Aug. 6, and to celebrate, "What's Brewing" Coffee Roasters on 281 and West Rhapsody will be holding a "root beer and pinball" event starting at 1 p.m. that day! For "a $10 entry fee," people can participate in a pinball tournament, and at the same time, "utilize their caffeine intake" and enjoy a root beer float! For more information, click here and visit: (KENS5.com)
  3. A $20,000 reward is being offered for items stolen from Sports Cards Plus, located at 2251 Lockhill Selma Road. The local sports card memorabilia shop in the Lockhill-Village Shopping Center has been at that location for more than 30 years. According to owner Charlie DiPietro the burglary happened after 4 a.m. when the alarm went off, and the robbers were there about 3 minutes, but police didn't show up until 5 minutes after the alarm. If they had been there 2 more minutes, they would have been caught. DiPietro is "working with police to view the 23 cameras set up at the store," which seem to show that there were four male burglars. He said, "I want to put these people in jail, and I want to do it the right." (mySA)
  4. The body of Christina Lee Powell, reported missing on Wednesday, July 6, was found on Saturday, July 23, just before 7 p.m. According to investigators, "a security guard had noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in the same place for about a week. After walking up to the 2020 Nissan Rogue to investigate, the security guard noticed a foul odor coming from the car. Upon taking a closer look inside, they could see what looked like a dead body in the passenger side of the SUV." The car with Powell's body was "found in the 11700 block of IH-1o W., and an autopsy by the Bexar County Medical Examiner will now "determine the cause of death." (550 KTSA)
  5. San Antonio's "Muertos Fest" will celebrate "its 10th anniversary this year from Oct. 29-30" at the Hemisfair. Also known as "Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair," the free event will feature "four stages of live music, 50 altars honoring local families and loved ones who have passed on, as well as special events for children, artists and families." Phil Lane from KSAT said, "It will be the first year that the huge 'Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair' will be broadcast to the nation and on KSAT12, KSAT.com and KSAT+. The altars, music and procession have done a tremendous job of making 'Muertos Fest' one of National Geographic's Best Fall Festivals in the U.S. And this year, KSAT12 invites all South Texas to join us for this free event in Hemisfair." (KSAT San Antonio)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "Discover one of Earth's most mysterious environments at the San Antonio Zoo during Planet Earth: Deep Sea Adventures presented by Broadway Bank! Get up close with marine animals during the Sea Life Encounter, groove at the Under the Sea Dance Party, and more!" (San Antonio Zoo via Facebook)
  • "Float along the San Antonio River Walk in a Go Rio Cruises River boat! Whether you are looking for an engaging tour or just need a River Taxi, they will get you where you need to go! Click here for details." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
  • "Catch the last movie, 'The Croods: A New Age,' in the free Summer Movies series on Tuesday and Wednesday at a Santikos Entertainment theaters near you! Click here for details." (San Antonio Things To Do via Facebook)

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— 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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