🌱 Cleaning Up A Southside Motel + First Ukrainian School Opens

Good morning, San Antonio! Elaine here in your inbox to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In this issue, you'll find news about...

• Woman in wheelchair struck by moving vehicle.
• Gang presence at southside motel.
• First Ukrainian school is open.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 88 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

1. A wheelchair-bound woman was struck by a moving vehicle while chasing her dog into the street. She sustained a broken leg and head injuries due to her wheelchair falling onto its side from the impact. The incident happened on the 400 block of West Houston. The driver of the vehicle stopped to render aid and will not be facing criminal charges. Visit KENS5 for more.
2. San Antonio's Dangerous Assessment Response Team is working on clearing out a "nuisance property." Neighbors have called in regarding a motel, Ever Kleen on Roosevelt, with worries that there is gang activity with guns and drugs involved. Several arrests were made on Tuesday with SWAT presence. Police say that there was illegal activity discovered but didn't go into further details. Visit KENS5 for the full story.
3. The first Ukrainian school in San Antonio opened on Saturday at Our Lady of the Lake University. "The school will teach Ukrainian culture and language and will serve kids ages 4-12." Several organizations worked in collaboration with Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia to make this happen. The center is to preserve Ukrainian culture, where about half of the children enrolled are refugees. For more information, visit Texas Public Radio.

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Today in San Antonio:

• Getting Crafty at Cortez Library (10 AM)
• The Art of Color at McNay Art Museum (10 AM)
• Nature Exploration in the Family Adventure Garden at San Antonio Botanical Garden (10 AM)
• Easy Tai Chi for Older Adults at Tobin Library at Oakwell (11 AM)
• Brian Duarte at The Cove (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Cheaper rent in San Antonio? "San Antonio is among the nation's cheapest metros for folks looking to split an apartment with a friend or acquaintance, about $664 a month per person." (San Antonio Current)
• Free meals for all children this summer: "Starting Tuesday, May 30, through July 21, the Child Nutrition Program at IDEA will offer free summer meals to children in the San Antonio community." (KSAT San Antonio)
• San Antonio Zoo offers discount: "Hey grads! You still have time to enjoy the zoo for $20.23. Whether you're graduating from kindergarten, college or going from 3rd to 4th grade, this unique offer is a fantastic way to celebrate your hard work and dedication." (San Antonio Zoo via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Elaine Thompson

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