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Mosquito season has begun in earnest, and until November, there is an increased risk for mosquito-borne illnesses, including dengue fever. CDC has urged U.S. doctors to watch for dengue, particularly in people who've traveled to countries where the virus is endemic. But several states, including Texas, have reported locally acquired cases of dengue over the last fifteen years.

Former Under Secretary of the U.S. Air Force and two-time Democratic congressional candidate Gina Ortiz Jones will face former Republican Texas Secretary of State Roland Pablos in the June 7 mayoral runoff election after no candidate received a majority of votes in the May municipal election.

District 8 runoff candidates are Ivalis Meza Gonzalez and Paula McGee.

Also: Bexar County commissioners discuss future of Frost Bank Center and Freeman Coliseum; Uvalde residents mark three years since Robb Elementary school shooting; San Antonio Central Library celebrates its 30th birthday this week.

Also: Mayoral candidate Gina Ortiz Jones announces endorsements; Trump administration formally ending Afghan deportation protections; City council to consider tax mechanism to pay for Spurs arena

Alcohol use disorder doesn’t mix well with marriage. It frequently leads to personal chaos. That’s the story that Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje has written in her tell-all memoir about her journey to sobriety. Her book “Drunk Love: A Marriage Under the Influence” explores the depths of addiction and the redemptive power of love.

Also: TPR fact-checks Gov. Abbott's school finance claims; San Antonio councilman to take parental leave; Legal fight to save ITC continues

Also: Fredericksburg fire 100% contained; $8 billion school finance bill close to becoming law; Final phase of San Pedro Creek Culture Park complete

What’s it like to be a child in Central America, forced to flee to the United States and then spend months in immigration detention? “Detained” is the first-ever memoir of a child’s experience in detention on the U.S.-Mexico border under President Trump’s infamous family separation policy. The book tells a story of pain, cruelty, friendship, and resilience.

Rudi Rodriguez, the president and founder of the San Antonio-based organization, discusses his fascination with Texas history and his own Tejano heritage.