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Community Corner 🌱 Patch AM: Will Fiesta tickets and tacos get pricier under San Antonio’s new budget? Coming up on the San Antonio Patch calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel Hello San Antonio! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️ In today's newsletter: - Will Fiesta tickets and tacos get pricier under San Antonio's new budget? - Which new San Antonio fees could hit your wallet the hardest? - Will San Antonio voters get a direct say on Spurs arena funding? Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel and 9 more events. Today's riddle: Where do bad rainbows go? 🤔 (Answer below!) - Saturday: Hot with periods of sun, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot! - Sunday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 101, low: 76. - Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees. 📰 News we're reading 1. Could San Antonio's budget increase Fiesta costs? (ksat.com) — San Antonio's proposed FY 2027 budget could shift more Fiesta police costs onto event organizers, potentially raising ticket, food, and drink prices for festival-goers. City officials want to recover about half of major Fiesta security expenses as they close a $158 million budget gap, with a final council vote set for September 17. 2. Alamodome parking, library use and ambulance transports: Breaking down the major fee increases that could be coming San Antonio's way (kens5.com) — San Antonio officials are weighing a property tax hike and nearly 150 new or increased city fees that could raise costs for parking, library use, pet ownership, ambulance rides, trash service, and more. The proposed changes, aimed at closing a projected $157.7 million deficit, would also affect schools, airport users, garage sales, and even credit card payments if approved in September. 3. Mayor makes final public push for vote on San Antonio's $489 million Spurs arena contribution (kens5.com) — San Antonio leaders are days away from deciding whether voters should weigh in on the city's proposed $489 million contribution to a new downtown Spurs arena. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is urging residents to contact their council members before Monday's special meeting, arguing city taxpayers deserve a direct say on the massive bond-funded investment. 4. 20 ways stay cool in San Antonio when it's hot AF outside (sacurrent.com) — San Antonio's brutal summer heat doesn't have to keep you trapped indoors, thanks to a long list of local ways to cool off, from San Pedro Springs Park and splash pads to the San Antonio Public Library and Alamo Drafthouse. The guide also highlights nearby rivers, caverns, waterparks, wellness spas, and new bars, giving residents plenty of options to stay refreshed close to home. 5. Bexar County deputy constable escapes blazing patrol unit on I-10, Precinct 4 constable says (ksat.com) — A Bexar County Precinct 4 deputy constable escaped unharmed after his patrol unit caught fire Friday on I-10 West between Foster and Ackerman roads in San Antonio. The blaze shut down all lanes for several hours while crews responded, and investigators are still working to determine what caused the vehicle to ignite. 📸 Around San Antonio Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM! 🗓 Upcoming Events in San Antonio Add your event to our calendar and newsletter! - Candlelight: Tribute to Juan Gabriel → The Josephine Theatre, 339 W Josephine St, San Antonio 7:30 pm - Candlelight: 80s Rock Anthems → The Josephine Theatre, 339 W Josephine St, San Antonio 8:45 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson → The Josephine Theatre, 339 W Josephine St, San Antonio 8:45 pm - Parman Knitting Club AKA "Yarnies" Parman Library 1:00 pm - Music Bingo: Country → Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio 2:00 pm - Deutscher Sonntag - German Conversation group Parman Library 3:00 pm - First day of School for all Students Encino Park El San Antonio, TX 78259 - First Day of School Las Lomas El San Antonio, TX 78258 - Teen Club @ Collins Garden Library → Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio 5:00 pm - Collins Garden Book Club → Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio 2:00 pm - Sewing Class → Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio 10:30 am - Medicina Alternativa → Collins Garden Branch Library, 200 N Park Blvd, San Antonio 12:00 pm Saturday August 15 Sunday August 16 Monday August 17 Wednesday August 19 Friday August 21 📣 San Antonio Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free! Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy. Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making San Antonio PatchAM possible: - Mowing Services by Joe — (210) 391-7300 Click here to show your appreciation! 💚 Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers. 💬 Chatter What your neighbors are talking about on social media - I just wanted to give a praise for the brush pickup folks. My amazing 80 year old neighbor has had several back surgeries but still power walks several miles a day. The day they were collecting brush, he… (Nextdoor Parkwood) - With a heavy heart I have to make this post Saleen is in need of a good home She is a good girl She has her shots has a chip & is fixed She is an older girl She likes walks & being lazy on the couch. 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