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🌱SAWS Works On City Heat-Related Water Leaks + Open-Air Theater In SA

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Hello, friends! It's Wednesday in San Antonio and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Hope you all have a great day! I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

Hot. High: 104 Low: 78.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. Due to the recent "record heat and extreme drought conditions," there have been "several leaks and main breaks all over the city." According to San Antonio Water System (SAWS) staff, "crews are working around the clock to get them fixed." As they are taking all necessary "heat-related precautions," unfortunately, they "may not be able to provide an exact time" of repair. However, they appreciate your patience while all the problems are being resolved. (WOAI)
  2. Jessie MacWilliams, 32, was arrested on Monday "in connection with a deadly shooting" at the LA Fitness location "on Blanco Road near Loop 410." According to witnesses, he "walked up to a man who was working out inside LA Fitness and shot him once in the head, killing him." According to police, MacWilliams "has a long history of trouble with the law, including drugs, weapons and assault on a police officer." A motive for the shooting has not been given yet, nor has "the name of the 34-year-old victim" been released. The building was evacuated "after the incident," and the gym closed until further notice. (KSAT San Antonio)
  3. As of now, "San Antonio has received 1,000 doses of the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine to help combat the growing outbreak." According to the Metropolitan Health District, "the two-shot regimen will be enough to fully vaccinate 500 people." Per health officials, "six local clinics will receive 720 doses to cover 360 people, while the city will keep the remaining 280 doses for people identified in case investigations." For a list of clinics where doses are available by appointment, please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
  4. Due to COVID-19, the space where the Classic Theatre in San Antonio performed "live during the pandemic," closed down. However, through a "partnership with the San Antonio Botanical Gardens," performances are now being held "without an actual theater." As a result of the "open-air performances at the Botanical Gardens," the theater company has been able to "branch out even more widely." Artistic Director Jimmy Moore said, "This season, season 15, is called New Places, New Faces, and we're taking our shows to several site-specific locations around downtown and San Antonio." The company's first production, "Roosters," will perform at La Zona, "Thursdays through Sundays, from Sept. 8-25." (Texas Public Radio)
  5. Three San Antonio "Westside nonprofit and historical groups" recently "submitted the now barren property at 503 Urban Loop... for historic designation consideration" by the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC). The property was the location of "an old building downtown that was once a brothel and orphanage," but "a two-alarm fire forced the owner to demolish" it. The groups seeking the "historic title" are the "Westside Preservation Alliance, Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, and the Conservation Society of San Antonio. Today, Aug. 3, "HDRC "is set to consider the historic designation." For more on this story visit: (mySA)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "San Antonio Spurs wishes you a Happy NBA Dunk Week! Let them know which Spurs slams you want to see this week in the comments on Instagram!" (San Antonio Spurs via Instagram)
  • "It's Asian Elephant Awareness Month! Did you know that in the past 75 years, their population has fallen by 50 percent? Join the San Antonio Zoo during the month of August as they highlight and appreciate those magnificent animals and learn how you can help them!" (San Antonio Zoo via Instagram)
  • "All San Antonio ISD (SAISD) students receive free meals in 2022-23. SAISD remains part of the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, which allows all SAISD students to eat for free, regardless of eligibility status." (San Antonio ISD via Facebook)
  • "Your San Antonio end-of-summer bucket list is here in the August edition of Rio Magazine! Grab your digital copy here: https://bit.ly/3HI3hxH." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
  • "There's something for everyone this year at the SAFILM - San Antonio Film Festival! From drama to comedies to movies the whole family can enjoy, you won't want to miss the fun of the cinema. Check it out at https://bit.ly/3zdINcV." (Visit San Antonio 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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