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🌱 SAISD Black History Potluck And Museum + 'La Ley' On 95.7 FM

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Rise and shine, San Antonio! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, Feb. 25 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Occasional rain and drizzle. High: 44 Low: 36.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. The San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) Transportation Department held its second annual Black History Potluck Lunch at its bus depot on Wednesday, Feb. 23. During the event, they launched a museum which highlights Black leaders with SAISD schools named after them "or who are connected in some way to transportation." The museum's theme is "Rolling with the Best!" and it was named after Tina Turner's "Simply the Best" album. The venue is located in the SAISD Transportation facility at 418 Roland Road, and is open now until Monday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information visit: (Press Release Desk)
  2. On Wednesday, Feb. 23, a new Tejano station called "La Ley" on 95.7 FM was introduced in the Alamo City. The station which previously "focused on regional Mexican music, will now be dedicated to Tejano, showcasing San Antonio's beloved icons as well as new talent." Alfonso Flores, Alpha Media program director said, "I'm very excited and happy to bring back Tejano music on an FM radio station to the people of San Antonio." He added, "As the Tejano Music Capital of the World, and with many artists living in South Texas, it just made perfect sense." For more details visit: (mySA)
  3. Seven restaurants in San Antonio and five local chefs recently made the prestigious James Beard Awards semi-finals! "The James Beard Foundation's Restaurant and Chef Awards recognizes exceptional talent and achievement in culinary arts." For details on the finalists and award categories, please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • The Scholar 2022 Immigration Symposium at St. Mary's University. (8 a.m.)
  • 2022 Immigration Symposium at San Fernando Hall. (8:30 a.m.)
  • Carrillo - Cafecito at Health Science Academy at ZMS. (9 a.m.)
  • Farmers Market Produce Drive-Thru Giveaway for Seniors 62 years of age and over at Villa Sol Insurance Solutions LLC., located at 2807 Hillcrest Drive, Suite A. (10 a.m.)
  • San Antonio Home and Garden Show at Alamodome. Please contact the venue before attending to be sure there are no COVID-19 related postponements or cancellations. For information and updates please visit sanantoniospringhomeshow.com. (Noon)
  • Rockcastle in San Antonio at The Aquaduck. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • San Antonio FC Blackout Primary Jersey Kit available "online at safcfanshop.com or at their next home match on Saturday, Feb. 26!" (Instagram)
  • "San Antonio Pets Alive! urgently needs fosters, including temporary fosters, for just one week! They are completely out of space at their Building One Rescue Center! Please sign up to be a foster at San Antonio Pets Alive! - A lifesaving organization in San Antonio | Foster. If you are an approved foster, please email placement@sanantoniopetsalive.org." (Instagram)
  • "The all-new Riptide Race is here at Aquatica San Antonio! Grab a friend and join us for the Grand Opening on Saturday, March 5 and for a limited time, get a free Aquatica Pass with the purchase of a SeaWorld pass! Who's ready for unlimited races all season long? Buy now at https://bit.ly/3hdYhFb." (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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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