🌱 Gonzales High Bomb Threat + Mardi Gras Festival + Worldly Walkers

Happy Friday, San Antone! Hope your week has been grand. I've got news and events that'll keep you read-up over the weekend. Today's news and events include...

• A chance to meet award-winning authors.
• Free walking event for all ages to enjoy.
• Two women attacked on highway by man posing as help.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. Library Palooza will be at Brandeis High School on Feb. 25, featuring award-winning authors offering autographs, and panel discussions. Some featured authors at the event will be: Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Amalie Howard, Ayana Gray, Julie C. Dao, Nicola Yoon, Ibi Zoboi and more. For more details on this free community event, check out KSAT San Antonio.
2. The IVV Olympiad is one of the premier international walking festivals. San Antonio's weather and location make it a prime area for runners from different countries to enjoy the "sights and sounds" of the city. The 5k/10k walk on Feb. 19 will be at King William Park. "The community walk is not a race. It is meant to be enjoyed. In fact, Mike Schencke enjoys talking while walking, as long as it’s not about politics." WOAI has more on how to register.
3. Two women are taking the initiative to bring their attacker to justice. The two friends got a flat tire on Feb. 12 along Highway 90 and attempted to call friends for help. Fifteen minutes later, the suspect pretended to try and help the women, but began hitting Garcia in the head. He also attempted to reach for Zamora when Garcia managed to push the suspect away. "Garcia and Zamora are going door-knocking and trying to help SAPD." KSAT San Antonio has more on this story.
4. Gonzales High School was evacuated Wednesday afternoon around 12:15 p.m. after a teacher reportedly overheard "students discussing a possible bomb threat. 10 different agencies responded and cleared the school." Parents were asked to bring their IDs to pick up their students from the Apache field. Two students were detained and will be interviewed by police. Check with Kens5 for more on this developing story.

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Today in San Antonio:

• The Art Of Color at Mcnay Art Museum (10 a.m.)
• Theatre Arts Class at Al Beck Pavillion (10:15 a.m.)
• Easy Tai Chi for Seniors at Mission Library (11 a.m.)
• Live Latin Guitarist at Hotel Valencia Riverwalk Lobby (5 p.m.)
• The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Charline McCombs Empire Theatre (8 p.m.)
• Deadmau5 at Cowboys Dance Hall (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Fat Tuesday parties start today! "Two-day Mardi Gras Festival will feature free jazz performances at the Arneson River Theatre from 6 to 10 p.m. today, February 17 and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 18." (mySA)
• Message from councilman: "District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry tweeted a statement at 11:20 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, announcing he will not run for a fourth and final term on San Antonio's City Council in the May 6 election."
• Multiple car collision on I-10 West: "Police say speed may be to blame for a deadly multi-vehicle crash on the northwest side of town early Thursday morning." (KENS5)
• Elderly man beaten by carjackers: "Mandy Kohutek said her father, Larry Brister, was beaten by men who then stole his white Ford F-150. She also believes he may have been dragged by his own vehicle as the suspects took off." (KENS5)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Elaine Thompson

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