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Make time for Collins Garden Book Club on the San Antonio Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How much more could everyday San Antonio fees soon cost you?
- Missions walk it off in San Antonio—can they keep rolling?
- Will San Antonio help this local-tied couple win $20,000?
Also on today's calendar: Collins Garden Book Club and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and hot, temps: high: 103, low: 79.
- Friday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 102 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. San Antonio considers 140+ fee increases in new budget (ksat.com) — San Antonio leaders are weighing more than 140 new or higher city fees, from trash pickup and EMS transport to airport parking and short-term rental permits, as part of the proposed FY 2027 budget. The changes could raise nearly $99 million and include possible higher property taxes, with final council votes set for September and public budget halls underway this week. 
2. Johnson Homers Again, Missions Walk Off Nats, 6-5 (mlb.com) — San Antonio Missions fans saw a dramatic 6–5 walk-off win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Wolff Stadium, capped by a late ninth-inning rally. The Double-A series continues in San Antonio with another 7:05 p.m. first pitch, giving local baseball fans more chances to catch the Missions at home.
3. San Antonio newlyweds could become America's Favorite Couple (mysanantonio.com) — A Texas couple with ties to the San Antonio area, Víctor and Glenda de León, have reached the quarterfinals of a national "America's Favorite Couple" contest. Recently married after reconnecting decades later, they're asking supporters in San Antonio and across South Texas to vote online through August 27 to help them advance.
4. San Antonio man gets 21 years for sexually exploiting Minnesota girl, 11 (fox9.com) — A San Antonio man has been sentenced to more than 21 years in federal prison after authorities traced an online child exploitation case in Minnesota back to his home here. Investigators say the case underscores how online abuse can cross state lines and stress continued collaboration between local police, the FBI, and national child protection groups.
📸 Around San Antonio
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🗓 Upcoming Events in San Antonio
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- Collins Garden Book Club →
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
2:00 pm - Staff In-Service
Encino Library All Locations closed from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
10:00 am - Senior Sunrise
Johnson H S Student Parking Lot
6:30 am - Baby Story Time at Parman
Parman Library
10:15 am - Sewing Class →
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
10:30 am - Toddler Story Time at Parman
Parman Library
11:15 am - Medicina Alternativa →
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
12:00 pm - FOLD3: At-a-Glance →
Central Library LCRC, 600 Soledad St, San Antonio, TX, 78205
11:00 am - Taller de Finanzas Personale →
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
2:30 pm - Getting Started in Genealogy →
Virtual
3:00 pm - Teen Club @ Collins Garden Library →
Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio
5:00 pm - Bourbon Pairing Dinner with Todd Gore →
The Hoppy Monk, 1010 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am fostering Dino a 7 year old beagle mix.
He is the sweetest guy. He is fully potty trained, good with other animals. He absolutely LOVES kids. He really is just the best guy. If anyone is… (Nextdoor Forest Crest) - UPDATE: no micro chip
8-9 month old Male Needs to be neutered and needs vaccines most likely We cannot keep him for long - we have a large bag of cat food - looking for… (Nextdoor The Presidio)
- White Lodging posted a job opening for Housekeeping Aide in San Antonio. Apply here.
- Tenet Healthcare posted a job opening for EVS Tech II - Housekeeping in San Antonio. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Antonio here.
Ok San Antonio! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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