🌱 Northside ISD Bus Routes Cut + Free Mental Health Care For Students

Happy weekend, San Antonians! Elaine here in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find:

• Bus routes for Northside ISD being eliminated.
• Man found not guilty of murder of a Trinity cheerleader.
• State-funded health program will provide free mental health care for students.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds breaking and humid. High: 91 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. A total between ten to fifteen bus routes are being eliminated due to a bus driver shortage. This dilemma poses concerns to parents like Andrew McBride, whose son will have to walk to school for his 1st grade year. The area that McBride lives is bustling with traffic and he says that there's accidents often. "Northside ISD says they have been shorthanded by 60 to 90 bus drivers and have had to make it work." Sometimes bus drivers make two trips to get multiple routes in. To learn more details, visit FOX 29.
2. A man was found not guilty of a Trinity cheerleader's murder. Mark Howerton was accused of killing Cayley Mandadi in 2017. The two had supposedly been involved in an abusive relationship prior to her death. A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in Kyle, TX "conducted an exam where multiple bruises were found on Cayley’s face, arms, and legs. Cayley never regained consciousness and died two days later." Howerton has a sentencing hearing in two weeks where he could face a penalty of 2 to 20 years. More details at FOX 29.
3. San Antonio's mental health emergencies have been following a national trend, especially in children and adolescents. "UT Health San Antonio is part of state-funded, Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT), a program that partners with local school districts in Bexar County and 35 surrounding counties. Through TCHATT, students are eligible for free therapy services, medication treatment and case management." The goal of this program is for children to be seen promptly, address issues, and form plans of action for that student's improvement. UT Health San Antonio has the full report.

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Today in San Antonio:

• Tobin Pride Ride at Will Naylor Smith River Walk Plaza (9 AM)
• ‘Tell All the Truth, but Tell It Slant:’ Writing About Trauma with Thomas McNeely *Virtual* (10 AM)
• Fiddle and Traditional Music Jam Group at Antonio Strad Violin (1 PM)
• Queer Voices: A Queer & Trans Joy Pachanga! at Esperanza Peace and Justice Center (4 PM)
• Concrete Canvas: The Art and Rhythm of Street Culture at Potranco Library (6 PM)

From my notebook:

• Murder suspect brought into custody: "On June 1st, 2023, Anthony Guzman was arrested by #sapd covert detectives at the intersection of Apple Valley and Fur Valley for a Capital Murder warrant. This arrest stems from a murder that took place on May 27th, 2023." (San Antonio Police Department via Facebook)
• June happenings at the River Walk: "Brunch on a Boat 🥯 Landrace at the Thompson San Antonio Riverwalk is taking brunch to the next level on Go Rio Cruises! 📅 Every Sunday in June, embark on a delightful brunch adventure along the scenic San Antonio River Walk. 🎉 " (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)
• San Antonio vibes, all the way! "A NEW Pop-Up at Historic Market Square ❗ La Familia Cortez Restaurants announced its summer pop-up, Mar de Cortez! 🎉 Nestled in front of La Margarita, Mar de Cortez will be open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday this summer." (Visit San Antonio via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Elaine Thompson

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