Plus, thrifted Roman bust returns to Germany.
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How to celebrate baseball with Copa de la Diversión
A pitcher wears the blue and pink Flying Chanclas de San Antonio uniform for Copa de la Diversion
Check out the special Copa de la Diversión uniform. | Photo by Vashaun Newman
Minor League Baseball fans know that baseball season means it’s time for Copa de la Diversión (or “Fun Cup”) — a season-long event series designed to “connect teams with their local US Hispanic communities.”

For special games and events, the Missions transform into Las Flying Chanclas — so named to honor the “symbol of strength, discipline, and love” embodied in an abuelita’s chancla.
Las Flying Chanclas logo for Copa de la Diversion features a flying sandal.

The logo even features a flying chanclas.

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Photo courtesy of the Missions

Copa de la Diversión began in 2017 with four teams in Charlotte, Durham, Visalia, and Las Vegas. The next year, it expanded to 33 teams and added a little competition. The 2018 winner? The attendance-record-breaking Mariachis de Nuevo México in Albuquerque.

This year, 90 MiLB teams will compete to be crowned campeón based on ballpark experience, community engagement, and philanthropic impact.

Help Las Flying Chanclas win by attending events and cheering them on at oone of these upcoming games + events:
  • Flying Chanclas vs Corpus Christi Hooks | Thursday, May 11 | 7:05 p.m.
  • Flying Chanclas vs Amarillo Sod Poodles | Thursday, May 25 | 7:05 p.m.
  • Flying Chanclas Mug Giveaway | Friday, May 26, 7:05 p.m.
Pro tip: You can catch The Missions playing as the Flying Chanclas every Thursday. Just be sure you’re representing your team in style.
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Events
Tuesday, May 9
  • SA Speak Up: McAllister Park | Tuesday, May 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Northeast Senior Center, 4135 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio | Free | Join the community discussion with Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and the Council District Office 9 about the proposed plans for McAllister Park.
Wednesday, May 10
  • Sit, Stay, Learn! Dog Training Demonstration | Wednesday, May 10 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Thousand Oaks Library, 4618 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio | Free | Come to this people only educational event and learn about dog training with Animal Care Services.
  • Yoga in the Park | Wednesday, May 10 | 7:15-8:15 p.m. | The RIM Commons Park, 17635 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio | Free | Certified TruFusion instructors will be teaching on the second Wednesday of every month throughout the summer.
Thursday, May 11
  • SA Speak Up: Salado Creek Greenway Connection | Thursday, May 11 | 6:45 p.m. | Patricia J. Blattman Elementary School, 3300 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio | Free | Join this open forum and discuss the proposed trail connection from Salado Creek Greenway to Treble Creek Road.
  • Adam Conover | Thursday, May 11-Saturday, May 13 | Times vary | Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio | $64-$176 | Enjoy a night of laughter + comedy with the creator of Adam Ruins Everything, Adam Conover.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Arts
  • Remember the thrifted Roman bust found at a Goodwill in Austin? It’s currently on display at the San Antonio Museum of Art. Good news, the 19th-century marble bust is in the middle of the repatriation process. Soon it will return to its former home in Aschaffenberg, Germany, after May 28. (SA Report)
Award
  • Local teen Louis Geer was named Operation Homefront’s “2023 Military Child of the Year for the Air Force.” After maintaining high grades in math + science, and helping the youth in his community, Louis — along with six other finalists representing military branches — received $10,000, a laptop, and other donated gifts. (Express News)
Eat
  • Haven’t made it out to The Hayden? Now you can enjoy the restaurant seven days a week. The all-day diner inspired by Jewish delicatessens is now opened on Mondays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m; Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. 9 p.m.; Saturday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Outdoors
  • This Saturday, stop by the Children’s Nature Play Area at Phil Hardberger Park and pick up a grab-n-go kit. The kits feature in-park activities to help identify local bird species. Stop by Harberger Park East between 9-11 a.m to pick up one of the kits.
Coming Soon
  • The Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Co. is traveling back in time. The Boerne based pizza restaurant will soon be decked out in 70s and 80s memorabilia and serving pizzas by restauranteur Michael Hawes. Michael hopes to open the eatery this fall. (SA Current)
Biz
  • CloudHQ, a Washington D.C.-based data center developer, has purchased 123 acres of land from University of Texas Systems in western Bexar County. The land sits across the street from Microsoft’s facilities. No other information has been made public about the facility or when construction begins. (SA Business)
Transit
  • Starting today, you can now catch a ride with VIA in the Uber app, expanding local transit access. After customers have selected their route, they can choose to purchase transit passes and have it stored in the “Transit Tickets” section of the app.
Kids
  • Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.
Civic

🗳️ The votes are in

San Antonio general election results
SATXtoday: Ron Nirenberg
Incumbent Ron Nirenberg reelected as San Antonio’s Mayor during 2023 city general election. | Photo by SATXtoday team
The votes are in, San Antonio. You’ve done your civic duty and it’s time to welcome our city’s newest officials.

To recap: This year we cast votes to elect 10 city council members + our mayor, as well as share our thoughts on Proposition A.

You can stop refreshing those election trackers, because we’re here to share the results. Say hello to...

Runoff elections for City Council Districts one and seven will be held Saturday, June 10. Voters in District 1 will decide between Councilman Mario Bravo and Sukh Kaur. In District 7, voters will choose between Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito and Dan Rossiter.
More election results
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Adriana
From the editor
Guess who’s back? Besides this obnoxious San Antonio humidity, I’m back too.

I took a quick trip to Dallas to see my favorite podcast, Chicks in the Office. Then came back to San Antonio to celebrate my dad’s birthday. His age is a secret I will never tell, if I want to stay in his will.

I came back to town to the biggest surprise. Box St. All Day, one of the eateries in our brunch guide, is opening up a second location in La Cantera at the end of the year.
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