🌱 House Bill Gives State More Power + Remembrance Of Uvalde Shooting

Hello everyone! Elaine Thompson here, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In today's issue, we'll touch on:

• New House Bill could take away powers from local governing.
• Remembering the Uvalde tragedy, one year later.
• Police searching for suspects involved in attack and stabbing from April 18.

But first, today's weather: Clouds and sun. High: 89 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. House Bill 2127 would prevent San Antonio and other cities from enforcing laws like "evictions, employment benefits, or a host of other subjects." There are supporters and also those who oppose this bill noting that it is a way of having local control by the state. If the bill passes by Gov. Greg Abbott, it will take effect on Sept. 1. Lawmakers are concerned, as this bill is rather vague in what can or cannot be controlled on the state level. Visit KSAT San Antonio for more.
2. San Antonio schools honored the memory of Robb Elementary's school shooting victims by lowering flags and sharing a photo of solidarity with the school's colors. Sen. Roland Gutierrez "who represents Uvalde, asked politicians to use this time to pass gun safety laws." Wednesday, May 24, marked the one-year anniversary of Uvalde's mass school shooting. Check KSAT San Antonio for more information.
3. A brutal attack took place outside Heat Nightclub on April 18. A man was attacked, stabbed, then attacked again after a person in a truck ran him down. The victim survived however, San Antonio Police and Crime Stoppers are asking for help identifying the suspects involved. There are still images at 550 KTSA to work off of. "A $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest."

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Today in San Antonio:

• May Happy Hour at the Public Theater of San Antonio (5 PM)
• Teen Random Fandom at San Antonio Public Library (5 PM)
• Southwest Rising: Contemporary Art and the Legacy of Elaine Horwitch Exclusive Preview Party at Briscoe Museum (6 PM)
• The Psychology of Serial Killers at The Tobin Center (7:30 PM)
• Smells Like Nirvana Tribute & Dead Original Live in Concert at Paper Tiger (8 PM)

From my notebook:

• San Antonio's June runoff election: "Two San Antonio City Council races are heading to a June runoff. Registered voters in City Council Districts 1 and 7 will have the opportunity to cast new ballots for their City Council District members." (Texas Public Radio)
• UTSA Asian Festival: "This family-friendly event celebrates the diverse Asian diaspora throughout San Antonio and South Texas with food, hands-on activities and performances." (San Antonio Current)
• For Tina Turner: "Broadway in San Antonio at the Majestic Theatre will honor the queen of rock ‘n’ roll with a musical detailing the triumphant story of Tina Turner." (KSAT San Antonio)
• Weekend plans? Here is a list of nine things to do locally, to enjoy on for the long holiday weekend! (San Antonio Magazine)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Elaine Thompson

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