🌱 Beautification Trail Will Lead To 'Blue Hole' + Handling Oak Pollen

Good Morning, San Antonio! Elaine here, in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including news on:

• Allergen doctor gives tips on handling oak pollen.
• Beautification trail will open up to a well known nature spot.
• Tune in to April showing of Family Feud.

But first, today's weather:

Near-record temperatures. High: 92 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

1. Dr. Erika Gonzalez with STAAMP Allergy of San Antonio gave a few tips on how to handle oak pollen this season. "Take the medicines that you're prescribed. Keep using your nasal sprays. Try to avoid the times of day where peak pollen is, normally in the mornings, so don't drive with your windows down." Gonzalez also mentioned that fortunately, these higher counts of pollen don't usually last all season. Visit WOAI for more details.
2. A beautification process for 'Blue Hole' will likely be completed by the end of 2025. The main aspect that will be added is an open nature trail that offers more access for outdoor enthusiasts. It will allow natives and visitors alike to be able to appreciate unspoiled nature in an urban setting. Check WOAI for words from longtime locals.
3. Who's a fan of the show, Family Feud? The McCreary family is local to San Antonio and will appear on the April 17 episode! Tune into your local listings to cheer this family on. If you'd like to apply to be on the show yourself, visit familyfeud.com/audition. Check with KSAT San Antonio for more details.

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Today in San Antonio:

• Story Time at Hemisfair (10 AM)
• One-Year Celebration at Parry's San Antonio (11 AM)
• Public Tour: Museum Highlights at San Antonio Museum of Art (4:30 PM)
• Coloring and Crafting to Calmness at Central Library (6 PM)
• Warrior Group at 14747 Jones Maltsberger Rd (6 PM)
• Journey Ft. Toto at AT&T Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Farewell to a legend: "San Antonio artist and sculptor Angel Rodríguez-Díaz died on Friday. He was 67. One of his best known pieces is a 28-foot high obelisk at a Beacon Hill traffic circle on Blanco Road at Fulton Avenue." (Texas Public Radio)
• Major price cuts on Lennar homes: "San Antonio's largest homebuilder is offering dramatic $30k incentives on a class of inventory that has been causing problems for many industry players." (San Antonio Business Journal)
• Local admits to stealing vehicles: "Jalen Ramirez, 23, was arrested last week on multiple charges after police say he admitted to stealing vehicles in Bexar County and Balcones Heights." (KSAT)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Elaine Thompson

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