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Passing the torch

6 Texans will rep Team USA in the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games
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The high energy competition continues in Paris. | Photo by Erin McPherson via 6AM City
Sad the Olympics are over? Don’t worry, sports fans — amazing athletic feats are still to come in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, running tomorrow, Aug. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 8, that will feature 549 events across 22 sports.

Cheer on these six Texas athletes representing Team USA, including two athletes from the Alamo City.

Korban Best | Para Track and Field
The 21-year-old sprinter is from Southlake and played football for Carroll Senior High School before heading to Arizona State University. He will compete in the 100 Men’s T-47 and Universal 4x100 relay, starting Friday, Aug. 30.

Marco De La Rosa | Para Shooting
This athlete calls Chicago home but he currently lives in San Antonio and will be participating in the Pistol Shooting competition at the Paralympics. The event’s kick off is on Sunday, Sept. 1.

Fabian Romo | Wheelchair Basketball
The Houstonian helped the UTA Movin’ Mavs take home a national championship in 2017 before going on to play professional wheelchair basketball in Spain. Catch him with the rest of the Team USA Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team as they take on Spain on Thursday, Aug. 29.

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Korban Best is speeding toward the 2024 Paralympic Games.

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Photo courtesy of @best_korban

Jordan White | Para Archery
From Cedar Park, White is the youngest US archer to qualify for the Paralympics at just 15 years old. Competitions begin Thursday, Aug. 29.

Kelly Elmlinger | Paratriathalon
The two-time Paralympian is originally from Ohio but considers San Antonio her hometown. She also served 10 years as a US Army medic. Catch Elmlinger competing starting Sunday, Sept. 1.

Lizzi Smith | Para Swimming
Originally from Indiana, Smith trains and coaches at Western Hills Athletic Club in Austin. The 28-year-old swimmer will compete starting Thursday, Aug. 29.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 27
  • Tuesday Training Ride | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 6 p.m. | 235 E. Mitchell St. | Free | Cycle your way through downtown with Chain Reaction San Antonio.
  • Ken Slavin’s Swinging Birthday Bash | Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7 p.m. | Sam’s Burger Joint | $27+ | Celebrate this artist’s birthday with burgers and live music.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Thursday, Aug. 29
  • Silent Book Club Meeting | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 6 p.m. | Lions Field Adult and Senior Center | Free | Meet new people and catch up on some reading with this local book club.
  • The Yadah Band | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 6-9 p.m. | Hops & Hounds | Cost of purchase | Jam out to throwback hits from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Events calendar here
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Community

🚦 How you can help improve our city’s public transit
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The VIA Rapid Silver Line will allow people to travel farther to reach more jobs, educational opportunities, or healthcare services. | Photo provided by VIA Metropolitan Transit
Did you know? San Antonio is one of the fastest-growing cities in America.

To keep things moving, VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority has introduced a new Advanced Rapid Transit service route to connect the area near Our Lady of the Lake University on the west side, through downtown + to the Frost Bank Center on the east side.

🚗 Drive the conversation

We all have our opinions — good or bad — about traffic. To involve San Antonians in this project, VIA Metropolitan Transit is hosting a series of public meetings to get feedback on how to improve services for existing + future riders.

Attend a community conversation on:
  • Wednesday, Sept. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Sept. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sept. 14, 9:30-11:30 p.m.
Check the website for event locations + more information on how to get involved.
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News Notes
Civic
  • The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association and the City of San Antonio reached an agreement that would give firefighters a 20% raise over three years. The contract needs to be ratified by union members and voted on by City Council to be approved. (TPR)
Edu
  • Texas A&M San Antonio is opening a new Rec Center tomorrow, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. Visitors can expect tours, volleyball, a basketball tournament, yoga classes, fitness challenges + a barbecue. This is part of the university’s 2020 Master Plan.
Theater
  • “All Things Equal” — a play about the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg — is coming to the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre. Get your tickets for this two-night show on Tuesday, Sept. 10 + Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Travel
  • The San Marcos Premium Outlets is expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging access. The $300,000 project begins on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and is estimated to be completed on Friday, Nov. 29. Get the 411 on EV charging in SATX.
Shop
  • Need to stock your bar? The Dollar Sale is happening at every Twin Liquors location Thursday, Aug. 29-Saturday, Aug. 31. Prices are dropped to the lowest possible mark down, then $1 is added. If you want to shop local, read through our guide to Texas-based spirits before your spree.
Weather
Sports
  • AP Sports Writer Raul Dominguez joins the conversation to discuss if the new Spurs roster is holding Wemby back. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the San Antonio Spurs with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
    Biz
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