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🌱 SA Starbucks Files A Petition + Happy 'Galentine's' Day In SA

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Hey, neighbors! Gabriela Couvillion here with your Thursday copy of the San Antonio Daily.

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Mostly sunny. High: 70 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. A San Antonio Starbucks shop located on 410 and Vance Jackson is "the first store in the state to join a nationwide unionization movement after filing a petition to the National Labor Relations Board" on Monday, Feb. 7. Nine baristas from that store, referred to as "partners" by the coffee chain, "sent a letter to company CEO Kevin Johnson explaining their desire to organize and announced they 'are ready to finally be regarded as [a] partner, officially.'" One partner, Gaz Garcia, said " his co-workers filed the petition to create a safer working environment, increase pay for employees and address other needs to operate the store smoothly." Rossann Williams, executive vice president and president, North America, said "the vote outcomes will not change our shared purpose or how we will show up for each other. We will keep listening, we will keep connecting and we will keep being in service of one another because that's what we've always done and what it means to be partner." According to Dr. David MacPherson, E.M. Stevens professor of economics at Trinity University, "when a union is created wages and benefits go up, which impacts labor costs." He said, "I think it's safe to say... you'll be paying more if they win." For more information and to see a news video, visit: (KENS5.com)
  2. Valentine's Day is not only for lovers, but it's also a day to celebrate love between family and friends. Referred to as "Galentine's" Day, and "popularized in an early episode of the sitcom 'Parks and Recreation,'" the friendly holiday celebrates gals and pals without focusing on "that special someone." For a list of Galentine's Day events and venues in San Antonio, including dates and costs, please visit: (mySA)
  3. On Thursday, Feb. 17, The Singing Men of South Texas will perform a free concert at First Baptist Church, located at 309 Cottonwood St. in Edna. The group, directed by Larry Danks of Trinity Baptist Church in Kerrville, is made up of music ministers, pastors and associate pastors from South Texas Baptist churches "who share the gospel of Jesus Christ through music." For more details, visit: (Victoria Advocate)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Southside Networking Breakfast at Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant. (7:30 a.m.)
  • Student Art Exhibition at St. Mary's University. (8 a.m.)
  • Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You by Advanced Cosmetics. For more information, visit https://www.herscan.com/registration/. (9 a.m.)
  • JobNewsUSA.com San Antonio Job Fair — 100s of jobs in multiple industries at Norris Conference Centers. (9 a.m.)
  • San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo at AT&T Center. 10 a.m.
  • I Heart Story Time Online Live Virtual Event hosted by multiple San Antonio libraries. For more information, e-mail Shannon Seglin at shannon.seglin@sanantonio.gov. (10 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • "We love St. Patrick's Day so much, that we have an entire weekend of festivities planned to celebrate at the San Antonio River Walk! Join us from March 19-20 for live music and entertainment, family-friendly activities, delicious Irish cuisine, a river parade and so much more! Pack your favorite green shirt and plan to be with us! For more information visit St. Patrick's Festival & River Parade | San Antonio River Walk (thesanantonioriverwalk.com)."(Facebook)
  • "What-A-Prize! Enter for a chance to win free Whataburger for a year plus 2 Star Experience tickets to San Antonio Rodeo's Little Texas Band on Saturday, Feb. 12! Best of luck, y'all! Contest link in bio at @SanAntonioRodeo | Linktree. " (Instagram)
  • "The San Antonio Food Bank has teamed up with Feeding Texas, Google Fiber, NTEN and the San Antonio Public Library for Get Connected! — a program that connects community members with digital literacy training and technology access. Read our blog to learn more and sign up for the next class at Get Connected! San Antonio Food Bank (safoodbank.org)."(Facebook)

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— Gabriela 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 you think may appeal to our readers!

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