🌱 Sneaker And Clothing Convention + Retaining Wall Repairs

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Now, today's weather:

A heavy thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 92 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in St. Louis:

1. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating an incident that involved a man's truck and tools being stolen while he worked on another vehicle. According to the department, the stolen tools were worth $25,000. An armed man demanded the victim's Ford F250 keys and drove off with the truck. Nobody was injured during the incident. (KSDK.com)
2. Hundreds of individuals attended the Greater Sneaker Society's convention on Saturday. The event was held between noon and 6:00 p.m. at the Bud Dome. More than 150 resellers attended the state's biggest sneaker and clothing convention. There were international snacks, artwork, custom rugs, tattoos, haircuts, and more available during the event. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
3. The St. Louis Sewer District will be repairing the Warson Woods Creek retaining wall. The structure collapsed during the Thursday overnight storms and caused debris to back up in storm drains. The district's engineers will be evaluating the situation this week. (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)

Today in St. Louis:

• St. Louis Riverfront Cruise At Gateway Arch Riverboats (10:15 AM-7:00 PM)
• Summer Lunches At The Weber Road Branch Library (12:00 PM)
• Teacher Work Day At St. Louis City (12:00 PM)
• Friendship Bracelets At Mid-County Branch Library (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City Museum is hosting a backpack & school supplies drive through Aug. 19. Click to learn more. (City Museum, St Louis, MO via Facebook)
• The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will be performing Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows Part 2 from Sept. 23 through Sept. 25. Click to get your tickets today. (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra via Facebook)
• St. Louis County Parks is offering a Full Moon Paddle, Bike & Walk event on Aug. 10 at Simpson Park. The event is at 7:00 p.m. (St. Louis County Parks via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.