🌱 Wembanyama Press Conference + New High-Tech Vans Scan 1,500 Roads

Hello all. Let's get this weekend started off right with your fresh copy of the San Antonio Patch newsletter. Here are the most important things happening in San Antonio today. In this edition, find out about these stories and more...

• Welcome home, Victor Wemby!
• Is real estate still a good investment in San Antonio?
• New high-tech vans will save time and money on repairs for 1,500 roads.
• 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee opens in the city on Monday.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 102 Low: 77.

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Here are the top stories in San Antonio today:

1. Is real estate still a good investment? It is in San Antonio — but timing is key. Despite inflation, increases in the cost of living, and interest rates above 6 percent, San Antonio is the most affordable metro area in Texas with an average home price of $300,000. The average home price in Houston is $318,000, in Dallas $346,000, and in Austin, home buyers can expect to pay an average of $525,000! San Antonio is likely to remain the most affordable metro area in Texas. “It is expected to stay that way in the coming year and more,” says Jim Gaines, an economist at Texas A&M’s Real Estate Research Center. (San Antonio Magazine)
2. High-tech vans that "revolutionize road maintenance" will soon be on the streets of Bexar County, saving time and taxpayer money. Vans fitted with three front cameras and one rear camera will use pavement data collection to survey the county's 1,500 roads every three to five years. Engineer Finch Dunkin said the technology will save time and money and "makes sure the roads remain in good shape." He added, "The person in the office can actually see the road, see the crack, and they don't have to drive out in the county to see what's going on, on that road." (WOAI)
3. Welcome home, Wemby! Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 pick for The San Antonio Spurs, was expected to land in San Antonio at the Signature North Terminal away from the crowds sometime around 3:30 p.m., after his flight was delayed, likely due to weather conditions in the New York City area. The San Antonio Spurs will introduce Victor Wembanyama during a press conference at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. (KSAT)
4. The first S.A. location of the Arkansas-based 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee will open its first San Antonio location in the city on Monday, June 22. The 7 Brew chain is the latest to open a coffee shop among "a long line of competitors" in San Antonio, including Black Rock Coffee Bar, Dutch Bros. Coffee and many others. (Subscription/San Antonio Express-News)

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Today in San Antonio:

Saturday, June 24

• The Wonder of Texas' Native Plants — Government Canyon State Natural Area (9:00 AM)
• French Conversation Club — Cody Library (10:00 AM)
• Plant Swap! — San Antonio Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Chair Yoga Class — San Antonio Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Author Theo Boyd Book Signing of "My Grief is Not Like Yours" (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Lunch with flamingos: "Lunch time with the flamingo crew! 🦩🦩🦩" (San Antonio Zoo via Facebook)
• San Antonio Rodeo: "Since 1949 The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo has become a tradition in Texas. From helping educate the Youth of Texas, to supporting the great sport of Rodeo — we’ve been making memories for 75 years. Come celebrate with us Feb. 8." (San Antonio Rodeo via Instagram)
• Wemby zoo parking space and annual pass: "Dear @Wemby, your parking space and zoo annual pass await! Welcome to San Antonio. We hope you feel the love and love the hope of our community!" (San Antonio Zoo via Instagram)
• Message to our future draft picks: "Jeremy's message to our future draft picks 🫶 #NBADraft | Ticketmaster" (San Antonio Spurs via Facebook)

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