🌱 3rd Grader Hitches Ride Home With Stranger + Cesar Chavez March

Howdy, San Antonio! Happy Friday. Elaine here, in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on...

• Cesar Chavez march happens this weekend.
• Police search for suspect involved in a murder from 2020.
• 3rd grader leaves school and hitches ride with stranger during a "time-out".

But first, today's weather:

A t-shower in the morning. High: 87 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. The 27th annual César E. Chávez March for Justice's theme this year is, “Finding True Life Through Service to Others.” The march will on March 25, and is to "honor the legacy of civil rights leader Cesar E. Chavez with a two-mile walk through downtown." An important point of respect this year is to recognize farmers and bring awareness to food disparities. Read more about this event at CultureMap San Antonio.
2. Police are searching for the suspect involved in disposing of a teen's body, after his murder. Sebastian Vasquez Carpio, 17, was reported missing and a massive search was executed when authorities later found his bike with blood on it, at a friends home. Sebastian's murderer was sentenced to 22 years in prison. His body was placed in a stolen vehicle which as later set on fire along with burning all known evidence. To learn more details on this story, stop by WOAI.
3. A Northside ISD 3rd grader left school and hitched a ride with a stranger home. Colten Heemer was put in "time-out" outside of one of the school's portable classrooms. He then crawled underneath a fence, and walked toward an intersection where he waved down a truck and hopped in to be taken home. Colten was safely dropped off at his house and his mother Corey Heemer was at the very least, anxiously worried about why the school essentially, lost her child during school hours. There is an ongoing investigation regarding this incident and FOX 29 will have any future updates on this story.

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Today in San Antonio:

• Grand Opening at AITSCM’s American Indian Center (10 AM)
• San Antonio Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld (10:30 AM)
• Between Yesterday And Tomorrow: Perspectives From Black Contemporary Artists Of San Antonio at Cultural Commons Exhibit Hall (11 AM)
• Chris Boss at Rebecca Creek Distillery (5:30 PM)
• Mehr Norouz Gala 2023 at Rosenberg Skyroom (6 PM)

From my notebook:

• Something's changing at Six Flags! "Six Flags announced that the Thrill Capital of South Texas will be unveiling the rebranded Hurricane Harbor San Antonio on April 29." (KENS5.com)
• San Antonio Rodeo merch sale: "Still want to snag some 2023 Rodeo Merch? From today til Monday at 11:59pm take 20% off all Rodeo Merchandise! 🛍️ Discount will be applied automatically at checkout. Happy Shopping!" (San Antonio Rodeo via Instagram)
• Art on the Riverwalk: "Located right along the downtown River Walk, visitors can experience one of the premier Western art events in the world 🖼️ Night of Artists at The Briscoe Western Art Museum includes the viewing and sale of 270+ new works." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
• Things to do this weekend: "Things to do in San Antonio with kids this weekend of March 24 include Family Nerf Gun War, San Antonio Folk Dance Festival, Outdoor Family Fair, Easter Bunny Photos, & more! 👍🏻" (San Antonio Things To Do via Facebook)

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— Elaine Thompson

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