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🌱 Tejano Conjunto Festival In SA + Tower Of The Americas Gets Upgrade

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

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy and hot. High: 100 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

  1. San Antonio's annual Tejano Conjunto Festival, hosted by Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, began on Monday, May 16 and will go on until Sunday, May 22. The event features music, dance and film. The film screenings took place on Monday and Tuesday at the Guadalupe Theater, while the music and dance events will be held from Wednesday-Sunday at Rosedale Park, located at 5800 Old Highway 90. For the full schedule and to purchase tickets, click here, and for more details visit: (Texas Public Radio)
  2. On Thursday, May 19, San Antonio City Council will be adding "$700,000 to an existing contract with Beaty Palmer." The funds will be used "to upgrade the Tower of the Americas main shaft" so to "preserve the structural integrity of the building...built in 1968." Although the agenda documents don't include any "ongoing issues" with the building, "the 'on-call' contract allows the city to call on the contractor for improvements when needed." For more on this project visit: (mySA)
  3. After six months of being closed due to a water leak, "Southtown's Belgian bistro La Frite, located at 728 S. Alamo Street, is reopening on Tuesday, May 24. The venue considered "one of San Antonio's best restaurants" serves lunch and dinner, including "seafood, poultry, and steak options, as well as the restaurant's signature moules frites." For the first two weeks after the venue reopens, reservations will be required, and guests can make them through the La Frite website. For more information visit: (mySA)
  4. Although costs have gone up considerably these days, you can still find some good deals in the Alamo City, especially when it comes to food prices! For that and for more reasons, many people move to San Antonio. Besides getting "amazing food at great rates," they enjoy the culture and of course, "a huge piece of the 210's culture is the food we eat." For a list with details of 10 meals that you can enjoy in San Antonio for $10, please visit: (KENS5.com)
  5. From now until June 17, Caliber Company is supporting national food banks - including the San Antonio Food Bank - during the "11th annual Restoring You" food drive. They hope "to donate more than 4 million meals" during the event. Caliber CEO and President Mark Sanders said,"we will continue supporting local food banks that provide urgent food assistance in all of the communities that Caliber serves." All Caliber locations will be taking nonperishable food and monetary donations through June 17. The tax-deductible donations will be matched by 25% by The Caliber Foundation and can be made at www.ryfooddrive.com. For more details visit: (Community Impact Newspaper)

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From my notebook:

  • "There's always something new to see at the zoo! Each year is packed with events and exciting additions like Planet Earth: Deep Sea Adventures, Zoo Boo!, Zoo Lights, and more! Did you know you can have a membership to San Antonio Zoo for as little as $3 a month? Visit our website for more information at sazoo.org." (Facebook)
  • San Antonio Pets Alive! April in review! 440 Lives Saved, 236 Adoptions, and 46 Rescue Transfers! Thank you all for your commitment and dedication to the most vulnerable dogs and cats in San Antonio. We are their last chance, and together, we are saving lives! Please help us spread the word to anyone looking to adopt, foster, or donate to vulnerable animals in need. Learn about other ways to support on our website at https://sanantoniopetsalive.org." (Instagram)
  • "Did you know that May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Celebrate the contributions of our local San Antonio AAPI business owners and bring awareness and support to our AAPI community all month long with the San Antonio AAPI Heritage Month Restaurant Passport to 30 local AAPI-owned restaurants and businesses! More information at https://bit.ly/3Pf7Ljj. " (Facebook)
  • "Poe Middle School invites the community to attend its annual 'Artes de los Tigres' showcase today, May 18, at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature performances from advanced band ensemble, choir, guitar, Mariachi los Tigres, orchestra, theatre, the Tigerettes, and compositions from visual arts. Community resources will be available for families as well as assistance with 2022-2023 registration." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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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