🌱 Police Search For Kidnapping Suspect + Recovery Homes Awarded $3.4M

Good morning, neighbors! Elaine Thompson here, your host of the San Antonio Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in the community. Including news about...

• Strengthening addiction recovery housing.
• Tree inspections to come as Easter approaches.
• Recent stabbings investigations.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer; a morning shower. High: 71 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

1. Be Well Texas was awarded $3.4 million to improve recovery housing for young adults ages 18-25. "The UT Health San Antonio program specializes in patients struggling with opioid addiction." With this grant money, the organization is going to use those funds towards: costs for managing recovery houses, counseling services, recovery support peer specialists, mentors, and training and administrative costs. A resident at a transitional home said that it's important to live with other people trying to overcome the same obstacles and that can relate. KSAT San Antonio has the full scoop on this story.
2. City Forester Michael Holinsky is working hard to identify and fence off trees that pose dangers of falling, before annual Easter camping weekend. Holinsky states that most trees that are being marked for removal are completely dead or in an advanced state of decay that could cause dangers to people who camp near them if the branches fall. Crews have almost completed cordoning off trees that will require removal, however Holinsky's goal is to have them completely removed by Easter weekend. Check with KENS5 for more information.
3. Police are searching for a male suspect, who may have a connection with two different kidnapping attempts of a girl and a woman. The first kidnap attempt involved a woman who fought, kicked, and screamed for help as she was being pushed into the suspect's vehicle. The second attempt involved a 12-year-old girl walking within a group. Both the woman and girl fought off the suspect and witnesses were available at each incident, describing the horror as they watched. "Police say it’s the same suspect description: a Hispanic male between 18 and 25 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 175 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He was driving a 2009-2010 Maroon Nissan Murano." Visit KSAT San Antonio for more details.

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Today in San Antonio:

• Thirst For Power at The Tobin Center for Performing Arts (10 AM)
• Sunday Brunch Dance Party at The Good Kind Southtown (11 AM)
• 4word: San Antonio North Monthly Gathering at 1803 Broadway (5 PM)
• Women in Multifamily Association at Capital Title of Texas (6 PM)
• Alamo Area Beekeepers at San Antonio Botanical Gardens (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Legendary artist, Jesse Treviño laid to rest: "Acclaimed artist Jesse Trevino was laid to rest Monday morning at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery surrounded by family and close friends." (FOX 29)
• Talks of closing schools in San Antonio's Southside: "Declining student enrollment over 10 years, low-attendance rates and an ongoing budget deficit are among the reasons why South San Antonio Independent School District may shut down three of its schools." (KENS5.com)
• San Antonio Pets Alive!: "Yay for adoptions! This weekend, 45 sweet pups and cats found their forever homes! Seeing these families happy with their new pets fills our hearts with joy! 🥳 There are many more dogs and cats in our care that need a forever home!" (San Antonio Pets Alive! via Instagram)
• Visit the San Antonio River Walk: "We're officially ONE MONTH AWAY from Fiesta San Antonio festivities 🎊 Here's what you can expect on the River Walk: 🎊 The Texas Cavaliers River Parade | April 24 🎊 Ford Mariachi Festival | April 25-27 🎊 Fiesta Artisan Show | April 28." (The San Antonio River Walk via Facebook)

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— Elaine Thompson

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