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🌱Solo Food Scene + H-E-B Wellness Clinics + Military Veterans Honored

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Happy Saturday, people of San Antonio! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. These are the most important things happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 96 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. If you're dining solo tonight, why not "go out and explore San Antonio's food scene" instead of sitting home alone? There are various local places that "offer top-notch food" and at the same time, they "welcome single diners!" Take time for yourself tonight and check out "27 best places in San Antonio to eat when you're alone" here: (San Antonio Current)
  2. If you're "feeling under the weather," H-E-B has got you covered. On Thursday, May 12, "the San Antonio-based grocery chain officially introduced H-E-B Wellness, a comprehensive health solution to help Texans live their healthiest lives." The clinics for patients 12 and over offer services such as "physical therapy, health and nutrition coaching, specialty care, and lab tests." Although they don't take health insurance, their prices are very affordable, and they offer "the option of monthly subscriptions." For more visit: (culturemap.com)
  3. The local Early Bird Coffee trailer will soon have a permanent home! This summer, "the Airstream-trailer housed coffee joint" will open "a brick-and-mortar shop" at 11745 Interstate Highway 10, Suite 527, in the Huebner Oaks Shopping Center. Until then, they "will continue serving from their trailer... during weekend farmer's markets at Huebner Oaks." For more details visit: (San Antonio Current)
  4. On Thursday, May 5, a chicken "on the run" crossed "the road twice" on Highway 281 and I-35 interchange. During the incident, police officers blocked traffic "to keep everyone safe" while "the loose chicken" was captured. According to San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS), the chicken, who was named Rock-a-doodle by ACS officials, was on "an 'eggstraordinary' journey to find his forever home." If you're interested in adopting Rock-a-doodle, contact the ACS adoptions team at acsadoptions@sanantonio.gov. (KSAT San Antonio)
  5. On Thursday, May 12, "several south Texas nonprofits" honored "10 local military veterans... in a big way" to thank them for their service. The local nonprofits, in partnership with USAA and Caliber Collision, gifted the veterans with cars "as part of the National Autobody Council's Recycled Rides Program." Ramon Lopez, vice president of Insurance Claims at USAA, said, "Our mission is to protect the financial services of military families. So, it's important that we just show and demonstrate just how critical that is to us. And so not a better program to doing this for those who don't have vehicles to get around in." (KENS5.com)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "A neighbor on Lakeside needs help finding their brown bunny who got out of the yard and has been missing a few days. If anyone sees him, please contact the neighbor via the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor from West Point Gardens is looking for someone who does concrete work. Before the concrete is poured, the neighbor will remove the rock and walking stones. Please contact the neighbor on Nextdoor with quotes." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor from Woodstone is looking for a plumber. If you have any recommendations, please contact the neighbor via the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor from Kilrea Drive offers lawnmowing services for $40. If you are interested, please contact him via the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)
  • "A neighbor from Harlandale is looking for a cat sitter, preferably in or close to Cliff Avenue. All that's required is that you feed the cat her canned food and pour fresh water twice a day for her to drink. Please note that the cat doesn't do well leaving home as she gets very stressed. If interested, please contact the neighbor via the Nextdoor site." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! 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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