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Good morning to you San Antonio! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will VIA's new Rapid Green Line change your commute?
  • Where can you scan a lost pet's microchip in San Antonio?
  • What's changing in downtown San Antonio after four recent shootings?

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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 95, low: 77.
  • Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. VIA Rapid Green Line Aims to Transform Downtown Travel (news4sanantonio.com) — San Antonio residents can soon expect faster downtown trips as VIA's Rapid Green Line creates dedicated bus lanes and more frequent service along busy corridors like San Pedro Avenue. Construction is underway now, with upgrades such as traffic signal priority and off-board fare payment aimed at cutting delays and improving connections between downtown, the airport, and other key city destinations.
   

2. San Antonio adds pet microchip scanners at 11 fire stations (tspantx.com) — San Antonio pet owners now have a new way to reunite lost dogs and cats with their families, thanks to free, 24-hour microchip scanners at 11 fire stations and the Animal Care Services campus. Residents who safely contain a stray can scan for a chip, use their smartphone to contact the registry, and avoid unnecessary shelter intake while following clear guidance on when to call 311 instead.
   

3. San Antonio police increase patrols amid rise in downtown shootings (kens5.com) — San Antonio police have stepped up patrols downtown after four shootings near Hemisfair and Civic Park in the past 90 days, including a deadly incident by the Tower of the Americas. Officers are increasing bike and directive patrols, partnering with BCSO's gang unit, and supporting new parking restrictions, while urging residents and visitors to keep reporting suspicious activity.
   

4. UTSA Bold Promise students to get help with housing, meals through new Najim donation (star-telegram.com) — San Antonio students in UTSA's Bold Promise program will soon get extra help covering rent, food, transportation, and textbooks thanks to a new $5 million gift from philanthropist Harvey Najim. The Harvey Najim Bold Promise Scholarship will provide $500,000 annually for a decade to eligible Bexar County–area students, building on his long record of support for UTSA and Alamo Colleges.
   

5. San Antonio's August home sales outperformed state and national averages (tspantx.com) — If you're buying or selling in San Antonio, August brought encouraging news: local home sales rose 4% over last year while the median price held steady around $299,000. With nearly six months of inventory and homes sitting longer on the market, buyers have more options and negotiating room, even as most sellers still receive close to their asking price.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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