🌱 USAA Fortune's #25 + Valentine's Meal Deals + 'WhataWedding'

Good morning, people of San Antonio! Gabriela Couvillion here with the latest edition of the San Antonio Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 49 Low: 26.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. San Antonio's USAA business ranked No. 25 "on Fortune’s 2022 list of the world’s most admired companies." The financial service provider "is the No. 1 Texas-based company on the list and the only San Antonio company in the ranking." The magazine based the ranking on a "poll of about 3,700 corporate executives, corporate directors, and business analysts." Wayne Peacock, president and CEO of USAA said, "“Serving USAA members with exceptional service and commitment today, tomorrow, and long into our second century is a legacy we are determined and proud to carry forward.” For more information visit: (culturemap.com)
2. Food is in the air in San Antonio with Valentine’s Day deals at various local area restaurants. "From doughnuts and macaroons to lobster and steak," there's something for everyone to enjoy as a couple or solo. Some venues require reservations, so make sure to reserve now if there's a special place you have in mind. For a list of restaurants offering Valentine's Day specials, and to pre-order or to make your reservations, visit: (KSAT San Antonio)
3. Wedding bells are ringing at San Antonio-based Whataburger chain, as they recently released their new WhataWedding collection, which includes WhataBride and WhataGroom T-shirts, a WhataWedding shirt design, and "classic table tents emblazoned with a new 'Just Married' script design." The apparel styles are part of a collaboration between Whataburger and Frisco-based apparel business Tumbleweed TexStyles and they come in white, black and gray and include the iconic orange Whataburger logo. The T-shirts cost $25 each and the table tents are $3.99 each or $10.99 for a pack of 5. To say 'I do' to the purchase of a WhataWedding item, please go to their Whatastore and visit: (culturemap.com)

Today in San Antonio:

• UIL Mariachi Region Contest at Jay High School. For more information, contact Michelle Alanis at michelle.alanis@nisd.net. (7 a.m.)
• The Zeen® to Showcase Latest in Innovative Mobility Devices at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Combined Sections Meeting, APTA Exhibit Hall at Booth #2725, at the Henry B. González Convention Center. (8 a.m.)
• Rodeo Round Up at The Alamo. (9 a.m.)
• Western Heritage Parade and Weekend at Streets of Downtown, San Antonio. (11 a.m.)
• 2022 San Antonio Asian New Year Festival at Rolling Oaks Mall. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• "You got breakfast, ran the race, and watched the parade... now what? Our Vaquero Cook-Off is the best way to end an incredible Western Heritage weekend! On Saturday, Feb. 5 experience features authentic South Texas food, live music, and so much more! See y'all there!" (Instagram)
• "Lady Valentina sees love and excitement in your future at Meet Your Next Ex! Stop by on Saturday, Feb. 12, and let Lady Valentina predict your love life. From now until Sunday, Feb. 6, guests can save $5 on Meet Your Next Ex tickets when using promo code SAVE5X. Get tickets today at: Meet Your Next Ex | San Antonio Zoo | Single Night (sazoo.org)." (Instagram)
• "We are shouting from the rooftops! San Antonio Pets Alive! hit a major milestone in our lifesaving efforts saving 60,000 cats and dogs since our establishment in 2011! Thank you for standing by our mission and for believing, as we do, that saving animals is an important priority in our community." (Instagram)
• "In San Antonio, we rodeo! Come out to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Feb. 10-27 and enjoy musical guests, competitive events, traditional rodeo experiences and more! For more details visit: Cowboy Culture (visitsanantonio.com)." (Facebook)

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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!