🌱 The Pearl Faces Backlash From Local Artist + Daiquiri Event

Good morning, neighbors! Elaine Thompson here with your fresh copy of the San Antonio Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including news on...

• Local man stabs family dog.
• The Pearl removes Juneteenth mural made by local artists.
• Local man arrested on charges of continuous sexual abuse of children.

But first, today's weather: Hot. High: 102 Low: 77.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. A local San Antonio man stabbed a family dog. On April 27, the suspect John Schaffer stabbed the dog after threatening to kill it. He "faces a 3rd-degree felony charge of Animal Cruelty-Torture. The felony is punishable by up to 10 years in jail with a fine of up to $10,000." The dog, Zander, was fostered by ACS officers before he found his forever home. (WOAI)
2. San Antonio chalk artist Lakey Hinson "argues that removal of his Juneteenth mural at the Pearl was politically motivated." The Pearl officials defended themselves stating that their power washing of the Juneteenth mural was not politically or racially motivated but claims that the artist did not take the proper steps to get approval to begin the art project in its location. The Pearl officials tried to rectify the issue with Hinson via social media messages, offering to work on future projects together but Hinson was not very receptive. (San Antonio Current)
3. A local 55-year-old man was "accused of sexually assaulting two children for years." Bryce Conrad Chatland was arrested and charged with two, first-degree felony charges of continuous sexual abuse of a child. The allegations state that the abuse started in 2016. Investigators found a hidden camera that was disguised as a charger with video evidence of the two juveniles. "A conviction for a first-degree felony in Texas carries a possible punishment of 5-99 years in prison." (KSAT San Antonio)

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Today in San Antonio:

Wednesday, June 28

• Wild World Records at San Antonio Zoo (9 AM)
• Sean Slater Solo at San Antonio International Airport (Noon)
• Head Start Resource Day at San Antonio Head Start (1 PM)
• Celtic jam at The Cottage (6 PM)
• An Evening with George Takei at The Tobin Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Weekend shenanigans: "Check out the top six things to do in San Antonio this weekend. For a complete list of events, visit our calendar." (CultureMap San Antonio)
• Calling all daiquiri fans! "Skilled bartenders from eight local bars and restaurants are preparing to shake things up, quite literally, at the 2nd annual Dashi Daq-Off cocktail competition." (CultureMap San Antonio)
• A president from South Texas? "Former South Texas Congressman Will Hurd is entering the 2024 presidential race as a self-described 'dark horse' candidate." (San Antonio Current)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Elaine Thompson

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