🌱 Teacher Salary Increases Approved + Man Arrested For Sexual Abuse

Good morning, neighbors! Elaine Thompson here with your fresh copy of the San Antonio Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes news about:

• A school district votes in favor for increase in teacher salary.
• Driver shot at and injured by broken glass.
• Man arrested for continuous sexual abuse.

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Here are the top stories today in San Antonio:

1. The Board of San Antonio's East Central ISD unanimously approved a new teacher salary package. The new salary for the 2023-2023 school year, includes a $1,500 increase. "The new package means education professionals such as teachers, nurses, librarians, academic and program facilitators and instructional specialists will experience a 3% growth in their annual salaries." East Central ISD is increasing sign-on bonuses to $3,000. (San Antonio Current)
2. A male driver was injured after his vehicle was shot at on I-10. The 50-year-old told officers he did not believe that it was a road rage incident but also did not know the person who shot at him and his vehicle. He endured injuries from the broken glass but was not injured by a bullet. Investigators are still working on this case. (KSAT San Antonio)
3. A man was arrested for continuous sexual abuse of an 8-year-old child. "Patrick Gregory Carey, 62, is charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child and criminal solicitation of a minor." It turns out that Carey was known to the victim and her family, and had been forcing the sexual abuse on the child for money. "His bond is listed at $115,000." (KSAT San Antonio)

Today in San Antonio:

Wednesday, June 21

• Summer Event: Wild World Records at San Antonio Zoo (9 AM)
• School of Rock Classic Rock Camp Songs For Stranger Things (9 AM)
• Littles Explore at Cody Library (10:30 AM)
• Candlelight: A Tribute to Adele at The Josephine Theatre (6:30 PM)
• Mariachis at Hotel Contessa (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Shaquille O'Neal's restaurant coming to town: "NBA Hall of Famer and San Antonio legend Shaquille O'Neal is bringing his fast-casual chicken restaurant to San Antonio." (WOAI)
• A new sight to see: "A new memorial dedicated to the veterans of the Twenty-Year war in Afghanistan is now open in downtown San Antonio. (CultureMap San Antonio)
• What are you doing for 4th of July? "Right here in San Antonio and surrounding areas, there will be plenty of places to choose from to see big, showy fireworks display." (KENS5.com)

That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— Elaine Thompson

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