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🌱 UTSA Requests Feedback On 3 ITC Scenarios + Juneteenth & Pride SA!

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Hello and happy Wednesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in San Antonio. Let's have at it.

First, today's weather:

Breezy and hot. High: 99 Low: 75.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

  1. The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites the public to provide their input on three scenarios regarding the future of the Institute of Texas Cultures (ITC). The scenarios include to "relocate the ITC from the Texas Pavilion and Hemisfair district, relocate the ITC from the Texas Pavilion and remain in the Hemisfair district, or remain in the Texas Pavilion in its current location." Feedback can be submitted from now until July 12 through the UTSA "Community Conversations" online survey or at the UTSA Westside Community Center. (UTSA)
  2. Black Freedom Factory invites the community to "the Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration: The Future Is Freedom! on Thursday, June 16 at 8 p.m. at the Hopscotch Museum located at 711 Navarro St. The purpose of the event is "to celebrate the past, present and future of grassroots efforts and organizations that continue to build the pathways towards freedom." For more details on the festivities visit: (San Antonio Current)
  3. Pride San Antonio Inc. will be hosting several events during Pride Week San Antonio from June 17-26. According to the group, "Pride Week San Antonio is a gathering of the equality-minded San Antonio metropolitan community to celebrate and promote hope and awareness of equality and diversity through a cavalcade of events designed to recognize, accept, and celebrate the differences and contributions of the LGBTQIA community." For a list of events visit: (outinsa.com)
  4. On Thursday, June 16, the San Antonio Public library will host "five free family performances" from "OPERA San Antonio" apprentice artists at local public libraries. During the events, the "artists will demonstrate how characters from opera share their stories through the magical storytelling power of music." For more information visit: (San Antonio Current)
  5. A new Rosario's restaurant will be "opening in late August" in San Antonio's Southtown, at 722 South St. Mary's St. The location of the future building is on "the space once filled by the now demolished El Mirador" restaurant. Until then, the public is invited to the eatery's "original Southtown location at 910 S. Alamo St.," which "is still open." (mySA)

Today in San Antonio:

From my notebook:

  • "In honor of the San Antonio Spurs 50th Anniversary Season, they're sending one lucky fan and a guest to the 2022 NBA Draft Live at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York! To enter, sign up to join the official Spurs Fan Club here and tag a friend you'd take to Brooklyn! Submissions end Sunday, June 19, at 11:59 p.m. Winner will be notified on Monday, June 20." (San Antonio Spurs via Instagram)
  • "This is the last week of Drive Thru Zoo at the San Antonio Zoo! Take advantage of their 'Beat the Heat Sale' while it lasts! Members are just $36 per car and non-members are $45 per car! Gather your herd, blast the A/C, and let's drive!" (San Antonio Zoo via Instagram)
  • "San Antonio Pets Alive!'s Top Dog and Cat adoption special continues! From now until June 19, all cats and dogs that are adopted during this event will have an adoption fee of $50! (Ambassador animals are excluded from this offer.) The animals are located and available for adoption at Petco Love Adoption Center at 6001 N.W. Loop 410, Ste. 103." (San Antonio Pets Alive! via Instagram)
  • "The San Antonio Police Department wants to remind you to never leave children or animals unattended in a vehicle. Please stay hydrated and safe!" (San Antonio Police Department 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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