🌱 Valentines for Seniors + NISD Lifts Mask Mandate + Super Bowl

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Gabriela Couvillion, your host of the San Antonio Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Strong winds subsiding. High: 57 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. On Monday, Feb. 14, the Gonzaba Medical Group will be hosting a drive-thru Valentine's Day event for senior citizens from 10 a.m.-noon at the PICA PICA Plaza, located at 910 S.E. Military Drive. Dr. Julian Falla and Dr. Zahir Osuna will be giving carnations and blankets to seniors, while supplies last. Happy Valentine's Day to all! (WOAI)
2. The Northside Independent School District (NISD) — the largest school district in San Antonio — will officially be lifting its mask mandate for all students and staff members on Monday, Feb. 14. Instead, the district will go back to "strongly encouraging" the use of masks, as opposed to requiring them. "In a letter to families and staff, NISD said it based the lifting of the mandate on improving metrics in San Antonio, Bexar County and in schools." However, "the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendation that students, faculty and staff wear masks in schools remains in place for now." For more information visit: (sanantonioreport.org)
3. Super Bowl Sunday is here, and if you're looking for places to enjoy it, there are many restaurants and bars in San Antonio for sports fans to watch it together this year. "From fried chicken to free pizza, these local spots are serving up the kind of grub that won't fumble the big game this Sunday." Gather the family and friends and head on out to one of those venues on Sunday, Feb. 13, for a fun Super Bowl Sunday! For a list of restaurants with details, including Super Bowl Sunday specials, please visit: (San Antonio Current)
4. If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other, there are several ideas for ways to celebrate together and "put a new spin on romance — from fun, free and easy activities to fancier plans that are worth the splurge." Impress your loved one with these "28 underrated date ideas to try in San Antonio." For a slideshow, please visit: (San Antonio Current)

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Today in San Antonio:

• Kirchoff Prairie Bird Survey at Bexar Audubon Society in Wilson County. For questions and to volunteer you time, contact Bexar Audubon Education-Engagement Chair Patsy Inglet at engagement@bexaraudubon.org. (7:45 a.m.)
• San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo at AT&T Center. (10 a.m.)
• San Antonio Coffee Festival 2022 at Travis Park. (10 a.m.)
• Happy Galentine's Day at Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk. (2 p.m.)
• Campanas de America Valentine's Day Concert at Our Lady of the Lake University Thiry Auditorium. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "The U.S. Post Office has a free service where they send you an email every morning with photos of the mail that you will be receiving that day. It also advises you of any packages that are being delivered by the Post Office (you have to scroll to the bottom of the daily page for that). To sign up, go to: https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action and enter your email address and a password." (Subscription: Nextdoor)
• Chris Lopez from Gateway/5 Palms neighborhood offers lawn mowing services and has been mowing lawns full-time for the past 10 years. He is looking to grow his own business and does good work for a reasonable price. Lopez provides lawn services in any part of San Antonio and will give you a fair price and free estimates. Give him a call at 210-787-8790. Serious inquiries only, please." (Nextdoor)
• "Bacon Me Crazy and Just Dogs Food Trucks will be at The Wortham Oaks neighborhood by the pool on Saturday, Feb. 12. Bacon Me Crazy will be there from 4:30-8 p.m. and Just Dogs will be there from 3-7 p.m. Happy Super Bowl Weekend!" (Subscription: Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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!