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What's up San Antonio! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a San Antonio lab cracked prostate cancer's most important "machine"
  • San Antonio's Tejano community mourns musician Jesse Medina Jr.
  • How much free rent are San Antonio landlords offering right now?

Also on today's calendar: Key Ceremony for Marine Cpl Johnathan Jaskolka and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call advice from a cow ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 76.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Science & Medicine: Studying the 'form and function' of prostate cancer's main driver leads to a breakthrough (tpr.org) — Groundbreaking prostate cancer research at UT Health San Antonio is giving local patients new hope, as structural biologist Elizabeth Wasmuth maps the key androgen receptor that drives most cases. By visualizing this elusive "machine," her San Antonio lab is helping doctors design more precise treatments that could work longer and prevent more aggressive cancers from forming.
   

2. Grupo Visión Mourns the Loss of Jesse Medina Jr. (tejanonation.net) — San Antonio's Tejano community is mourning young musician Jesse Medina Jr., a member of local family band Grupo Visión who died after an accident. Tributes from fans and major Tejano acts highlight his talent and warmth, while the band reflects on his legacy in their growing San Antonio-rooted regional Mexican career.
   

3. Landlords Are Offering Major Concessions in These Markets as Vacancies Rise (lmtonline.com) — Renters in San Antonio are seeing more generous move-in deals as about two-thirds of local listings now come with concessions like free rent or fee waivers. Driven by high vacancy rates and a construction boom, these incentives give tenants more leverage to negotiate and compare offers across many similar apartment communities in the city.
   

4. Lytle K9 'Canyon' honored nationally for search-and-rescue work (kens5.com) — A search-and-rescue dog team that helped during flooding along Perrin Beitel in San Antonio has earned national recognition, with K9 Canyon named the ASPCA's 2026 Dog of the Year. Handler Christy Borman explains how the shelter rescue now assists in difficult recovery missions, including local flood responses and major disasters nationwide, bringing closure to affected families.
   

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  • Fall Shedding or Seasonal Allergies? What San Antonio Pet Owners Should Watch For —Local Update Read on Patch
  • UPDATE:
    HE WAS RETURNED HOME. He belonged to a neighbor close by and he got out. There's a loose little Frenchie in Bloomfield hills subdivision off Babcock… (Nextdoor Bloomfield Hills)
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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: Beef Tips (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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