In her email newsletter, District 9 Council woman Elisa Chan writes which city services will be available on Monday May 27 for Memorial Day.

The following will be open

· Garbage and recyclables will be collected.

· Downtown visitors will enjoy an on-street pay station and parking meter holiday.

· Bitters Brush Recycling Center, 1800 Bitters Rd., and Nelson Gardens Brush Recycling Center, 8963 Nelson Rd., will be open. ·Dead animal collection crews will be on duty.

· Animal care officers will be on duty.

A very gloomy start to the holiday weekend. The San Antonio area could see more rain throughout Memorial Day weekend. 

According to KSAT Weather Authority Meteorologist Mike Osterhage,scattered storms could develop throughout the day Friday.

The National Weather Service predicts a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 7 a.m. and a 40 percent chance of storms Friday night.

Chances for showers and storms continue into Saturday. The NWS predicts a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 90.

With summer on the horizon, turn your weekends into cleaning days and donate unused household items to Goodwill during it's Summer Donation Drive.

Starting Monday, June 10 through Sunday, June 23, Goodwill is asking people to donate unwanted household items to their nearest Goodwill Donation Station. Items currently in high demand include home decor, house wares, books, furniture, toys, small appliances and computers.

North East ISD was recognized by the San Antonio Business Group on Health (SABGH) and the Mayor’s Fitness Council on May 21 for its promotion of employee wellness. Joined by Sharon Glosson, executive director of school nutrition and Mario Ward, director of risk management, Steve Tovar, senior director of employee benefits and risk management, accepted the gold-level recognition award from Mayor Julian Castro.

Sweet CeCe's Frozen Yogurt and Treats is taking a whole different meaning to the phrase "Battle of the Bands." Since Sunday, May 12, this chic yogurt shop, located in the HEB Shopping Center at 1604 & Blanco, is teaming up with local high school bands in a sweet fundraising event.

On Monday, a powerful tornado struck the Oklahoma City area. Many families were affected by the damage of this storm.

Here are some ways you can support the citizens of Oklahoma.

Donors can give a $10 donation by texting "Red Cross" to 90999 or they can visit http://www.redcross.org/ok/oklahoma-city to give a larger donation through the disaster relief fund.