🌱 Ways To Protest Property Taxes Before Deadline + Teacher Arrested

Good morning, neighbors! Elaine Thompson here with your fresh copy of the San Antonio Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Including news on:

• Protest property taxes before next week's deadline.
• Improper relationship between educator and student.
• Murder suspect apprehended.

But first, today's weather: Heavy t-storms; not as warm. High: 76 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. Since the spike in home values last year, it is expected that many homeowners will protest their property taxes. There are three ways San Antonians can pursue their protests before the May 15 deadline: Do it online by logging onto bcad.org and following the prompts, "mail the protest to the Bexar Appraisal District at P.O Box 830248, San Antonio, TX 78283", or dropping in a box located at 411 North Frio St. Residents should practice patience, make extra copies of printed documents, and expect longer than usual wait times for phone calls. The San Antonio Current has more information.
2. A Warren High School teacher was "accused of having improper relationship with 17-year-old student." Stephanie Woods is a coach and biology teacher at the school and has been arrested and placed on administrative leave. Parents were notified of this incident and states they do not believe any other students were involved. Woods was charged with having an improper relationship with a student as an educator, with a $50,000 bond set. Investigators found evidence that the student's belongings were at Woods' home, where she allegedly spent several nights. 550 KTSA has the full story.
3. San Antonio Police arrested 21-year-old Elijah Ramos, who was on an active capital murder warrant list. Ramos was wanted for the murder of a 14-year-old victim that took place in December 2020. "The suspect was arrested in result of a covert operation that took place Friday, where 4 total suspects with felony warrants were apprehended, which resulted in 7 total felony warrants being booked." Visit The San Antonio Police Department Facebook page for more.

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Today in San Antonio:

• Pop Madness at Central Library (10 AM)
• Celebrating Mothers: Painting with Gio at Briscoe Western Art Museum (10 AM)
• Meditation Class at Pan American Library (10:15 AM)
• Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Show! at Sheraton Gunter Hotel (6 PM)
• Loudness 40th Anniversary Tour at The Rock Box (7 PM)
• San Antonio Youth Ballet | The Firebird at Tobin Center for the Performing Arts (7 PM)

From my notebook:

• For the foodies: "This week's top Current food news covered a wide breadth of topics, including new businesses, expansion of tried-and-true favorites and the end of a local barbecue era. Let's jump in." (San Antonio Current)
• San Antonio Zoo recognizes AAPI: "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States." (San Antonio Zoo via Instagram)
• Did somebody say, wine? "Wine is the primary focus of the beverage program. Guests can discover new favorites with 'Drink Them Before They’re Famous,' a collection of wines from emerging producers. Or they can indulge in one of the seasonal rotating wine flights." (CultureMap San Antonio)

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— Elaine Thompson

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