San Antonio Local & National News – February 22, 2019
Written by KROV News Department on February 22, 2019
In Local News –
The first ever Black Restaurant Week San Antonio (BRWSA) will be from 24 Feb-3 Mar 2019.
The purpose of BRWSA is to put a spotlight on the amazing Black owned restaurants/food trucks, Black caterers and food related businesses in San Antonio.
So come out and Kick off Black Restaurant Week San Antonio with a launch party filled with good music and good food. .
Ticket prices include entry, food, and 1 drink. **Gift bags will be available for the first 60 people.**
All black attire required.
www.BlackRestaurantWeekSanAntonio.com
Reference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-restaurant-week-san-antonio-launch-party-tickets-55783241176
In National News –
Is the plague of Florida’s red tide over? State officials think so.
The Sunshine State’s waters don’t show any sign of the organism that causes it, tests by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission show. Florida had dealt with red tide blooms since November 2017.
Red tide — fast-moving colonies of algae that can stain water a shade of crimson — kills marine life, irritates people’s skin and causes respiratory problems.
It usually occurs in the fall and winter, but this outbreak lasted more than a year. And Florida businesses are thankful for the timing of it all, since the state’s peak tourist season is just about to begin.
