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Good morning San Antonio! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bexar County's new vehicle emissions tests are suddenly on hold
  • San Antonio neighbors seek answers after repeated Northwest Crossing mail thefts
  • Who cut down century-old trees at Arboretum San Antonio?

Also on today's calendar: Save Big and Play Big on Wednesdays at Hooters and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 92 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bexar County emissions testing delayed amid local concerns (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Drivers in San Antonio and the rest of Bexar County are getting a reprieve, as the EPA has temporarily delayed the start of mandatory vehicle emissions testing that was set for November 1. Local leaders raised concerns in Washington about costs for drivers, especially those with older cars, and now the county's rollout is on hold while federal officials review the requirement.
   

2. Camera captures man stealing mail in Northwest Side neighborhood (ksat.com) — Northwest Crossing residents in San Antonio are on edge after surveillance video captured a man turning away a camera just before mail was stolen from a cluster box, one of several recent thefts in the neighborhood. USPS and San Antonio police are investigating, while the HOA explores added security and neighbors hope someone will recognize the suspect and help stop further crimes.
   

3. Several century-old heritage mesquite trees cut down at Arboretum San Antonio, CEO says (kens5.com) — Four century-old mesquite trees at Arboretum San Antonio were illegally cut down, damaging what staff consider an irreplaceable living collection for the city. The nonprofit is boosting security, reporting the incident to police, and asking San Antonio visitors and neighbors to watch for and report any suspicious activity to help protect this developing green space.
   

4. Foreigner to team up with Children's Chorus of San Antonio (star-telegram.com) — San Antonio music lovers can see the Children's Chorus of San Antonio perform onstage with classic rock band Foreigner at the Majestic Theatre on Oct. 13. Twenty-five local teens will back the band on "I Want to Know What Love Is," highlighting youth music education and earning a donation for the chorus.
   

5. Harvard Club of San Antonio (harvard.edu) — Harvard alumni and friends in San Antonio have a full calendar this month, from networking nights and book clubs to a concert and Taco Tuesday meetups. Most gatherings are hosted at familiar local spots around town, offering residents with Harvard ties easy ways to connect, support the Prize Book program, and stay engaged in the broader alumni community.
   

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    It's that time of year that me and my sister each make 20 backpacks for the homeless. We put in water, snacks, socks, toothpaste and toothpaste,… (Nextdoor Sequoia Cable Ranch)
  • Anyone missing this little one?
    My husband found him roaming around our street. Update: he made it home back to his family! (Nextdoor Northwest Crossing)
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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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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