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🌱 The Search For Lina Continues + Dreamweek SA + CAM Reunion

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Morning, San Antonio! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Mild with plenty of sun. High: 76 Low: 43.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. The search continues for missing 3-year-old Lina Sardar Khil, who was last seen on Monday, Dec. 20 between 4-5 p.m. at a park on the 9400 block of Fredericksburg Road, near the Villa Del Cabo apartment complex. The girl has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a red dress, black shoes and a black jacket. "Agent Justin Garris of the FBI's Justin San Antonio field office said, "the FBI has utilized its child abduction rapid deployment team, behavioral analysis unit, intelligence response teams and forensic examiners" in the search. However, according to Police Chief William McManus, the case is still being investigated "as a missing person unless evidence would lead us to believe otherwise." Anyone with information on the case is being asked to call the San Antonio Police Department Missing Person's Unit at 210-207-7660. (ABC News)
  2. Shokare Nakpodia, the founder of DreamWeek San Antonio, discussed its 10th year anniversary during KSAT's Q&A session, and what the community can expect from this year's events. For details and for a video of the event, please visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
  3. Thanks to San Antonio nonprofit Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM), a father and son have been reunited! Mike McLoughlin has been looking for his 40-year-old son, James McLoughlin, for 3 years. He said, "James started out like any other child... He was a good kid until he got into some trouble in high school. Things progressed from there. He was a challenge as a young man." In 2021, he posted on Facebook that he was searching for his son, and a friend read it and reposted it on his newsfeed. Dawn White-Fosdick, president of CAM, happened to see the post and shared it with her staff, who immediately recognized him. White-Fosdick said, "He comes to our place to get food and clothing. He takes his showers. He is a regular." The father and son met in person during Thanksgiving and now they communicate, mostly by mail. Although James prefers to remain homeless, he is well taken care of at CAM, and his father is there whenever he decides to come home once again. To read more on this touching story, visit: (KSAT San Antonio)

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Today in San Antonio:

  • Tai Chi Classes at Home with AARP TX Zoom Virtual Event. (10 a.m.)
  • Virtual Playdates: Fast and Slow — San Antonio Museum of Art Zoom Virtual Event. (10 a.m.)
  • Virtual Field Trip: Star Chart McNay Art Museum Virtual Event. (Noon)
  • An Emerging Brand with Robust Market Demand (Free Webinar) (1 p.m.)
  • Holiday Lights on the San Antonio River Walk. (5:30 p.m.)
  • Hamilton at the Magestic Theatre. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  1. "The postponed San Antonio Spurs game between the Spurs and Heat has been rescheduled for Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. CT at the AT&T Center. Game tickets and parking will be valid for the new date. More info: https://on.nba.com/3znYE8o." (Facebook)
  2. "Honor and celebrate Dr. King at the 35th Annual MLK March and Legacy Celebration on Jan. 17! Sign up to march or volunteer now before it's too late: https://bit.ly/3qjkJkD." (Facebook)
  3. "Kick off the new year with a brand-new issue of our Rio Magazine! Explore what The San Antonio River Walk and surrounding areas have to offer: https://bit.ly/3qKKKtj." (Facebook)
  4. "Looking for a new start in 2022? Goodwill San Antonio offers free computer training through our Good Careers Center. Set yourself apart from other job seekers by earning digital badges, which you can include on your resume or LinkedIn Profile. Learn more about the training by visiting: goodwillsa.org/digital-literacy or calling: 210-271-8880." (Facebook)
  5. "Sign up today for the San Antonio ISD Adult and Community Education Department's January 2022 class offerings! Save up to $2,000 with free classes to prepare you for your future. To register visit www.saisd.net/ace, call 210-554-2450 or email dvolz@saisd.net." (Facebook)
  6. Urgent! 31 puppies need fosters! We have so many precious puppies that were saved and brought into San Antonio Pets Alive!'s care from The City of San Antonio's Municipal Shelter. These sweet babies are at our Building One Rescue Center (4710 Highway 151)." (Instagram)

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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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