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Join the fun with these community events for National Night Out this Tuesday
Read full article: Join the fun with these community events for National Night Out this TuesdayOct. 1st is National Night Out, and several organizations, including the City of San Antonio, are hosting events around the city to foster community.
Health concerns run deep in South San neighborhood
Read full article: Health concerns run deep in South San neighborhoodCDC data shows the South San neighborhood has historically high rates of different illnesses and diseases. Doctors who practice there say they are trying to make healthcare more accessible.
Free party, resource fair at Hamilton Community Center this Saturday
Read full article: Free party, resource fair at Hamilton Community Center this SaturdaySan Antonio Parks and Recreation is hosting a community party and resource fair at the Hamilton Community Center on the Northeast Side this Saturday.
Lakehills Community Center’s annual fundraiser could bring hope for Medina Lake
Read full article: Lakehills Community Center’s annual fundraiser could bring hope for Medina LakeThe Lakehills Community Center is hard at work to prepare for its biggest fundraiser yet. The team is just weeks out from the Medina Lake Cajun Festival, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. This year, getting the community together means a whole lot more.
Teens going back to school after earning, learning from local restaurant owner
Read full article: Teens going back to school after earning, learning from local restaurant ownerHubert Brown acted as a mentor to 26 young people who worked in his East side restaurant this summer. Even during the year, he hires youth from the community to run the barbecue business.
Local restaurant owner has no plans to slow down, even at age 95
Read full article: Local restaurant owner has no plans to slow down, even at age 95Alice "Ma" Harper, owner of the Creole Kitchen that bears her name, says working is what keeps her going. She recently was honored for her 33 years in business.
Nonprofit resource hub Big Mama’s Safe House expands into West Side community
Read full article: Nonprofit resource hub Big Mama’s Safe House expands into West Side communityBennie Price started Big Mama's Safe House on the East Side in 2021 and it's turned into a big help for his community. He's now being asked to start a similar resource hub on the West Side.
San Antonio businesses step up to help in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: San Antonio businesses step up to help in aftermath of Hurricane BerylMireles Party Ice has sent nearly 1,000,000 pounds of packaged ice to the greater Houston area, sending packages to groups like the Texas Dept. of Emergency Management and the Red Cross.
‘Time is of the essence’: More volunteers needed to help in Houston area after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: ‘Time is of the essence’: More volunteers needed to help in Houston area after Hurricane BerylIt's been five days since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas. Still more than one million Texas customers are without power.
Brackenridge Eaglettes kick off fundraising efforts to dance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Read full article: Brackenridge Eaglettes kick off fundraising efforts to dance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeSchool’s out for the summer, but training and fundraising for the Brackenridge Eaglettes have only just begun.
‘They were human beings’: City plans to unveil memorial on Quintana Road honoring the 53 lost lives
Read full article: ‘They were human beings’: City plans to unveil memorial on Quintana Road honoring the 53 lost lives53 crosses line Quintana Road, honoring the 53 migrants who died in the back of a tractor-trailer in 2022.
Barber reflects on 63 years of serving the South Side community
Read full article: Barber reflects on 63 years of serving the South Side communityThe saying goes, ‘If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life’. That’s exactly how South Side San Antonio barber Pete Hernandez is feeling as he rounds out more than 60 years of cutting hair.
‘It’s time for change’: Bexar-Bulverde Volunteer Fire Department merges with county emergency services district
Read full article: ‘It’s time for change’: Bexar-Bulverde Volunteer Fire Department merges with county emergency services districtAll staff, gear and stations transferred over with the merger at the beginning of June.
‘Very thankful’: San Antonio man saved by CPR shares story to inspire others to get certified
Read full article: ‘Very thankful’: San Antonio man saved by CPR shares story to inspire others to get certifiedTony Daniels, 57, went into cardiac arrest while refereeing a youth sports game. Strangers in the stands stepped up to help. They performed CPR compressions on him for 20 minutes until an ambulance arrived.
Man with diabetes trifecta shares his story of complications to help others
Read full article: Man with diabetes trifecta shares his story of complications to help othersDiabetes is a major reason people lose their vision or limbs or experience kidney failure, three complications that Joel Gonzalez, Jr. has dealt with in his life.
'Red flag' bill debated for hours in Maine months after mass shooting that killed 18
Read full article: 'Red flag' bill debated for hours in Maine months after mass shooting that killed 18Months after a deadly mass shooting in Maine, backers and detractors held an hourslong debate over a so-called red flag bill.
See our list of daddy-daughter dances near you, and how to share your photos
Read full article: See our list of daddy-daughter dances near you, and how to share your photosIt’s the season for the popular American tradition of daddy-daughter dances: an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers. Check out the list of dances!
Memories that last a lifetime: All you need to know about daddy-daughter dances
Read full article: Memories that last a lifetime: All you need to know about daddy-daughter dancesThe popular American tradition of a father-daughter dances are an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers.
Virginia girl who lost both feet in tragic incident defies odds, is now dancing happily
Read full article: Virginia girl who lost both feet in tragic incident defies odds, is now dancing happilyIt's nothing short of miracle. Aubrey Scaletta from the New River Valley lost both her feet in an accident while riding in her father's pickup truck. After six surgeries, Aubrey is defying odds, not only walking, but dancing.
Community members push for period product accessibility with new pantry on West Side
Read full article: Community members push for period product accessibility with new pantry on West SideChiflada's Cocktail Bar and the Periodpalooza organization created a "period" pantry on West Martin Street. People can get free period products and leave donations.
Share: What fears do you have about climate change, the environment?
Read full article: Share: What fears do you have about climate change, the environment?When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, there’s so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.
This pastor escaped a life of crime in Brooklyn. Now he gives troubled teens options with ‘hope and hammer’ approach
Read full article: This pastor escaped a life of crime in Brooklyn. Now he gives troubled teens options with ‘hope and hammer’ approachA pastor gives troubled teens options in what's called the “Hope and Hammer” approach. The goal is to get to the teens before it's too late.
San Antonio nonprofit builds accessible playground, outdoor space for hard-of-hearing kids
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit builds accessible playground, outdoor space for hard-of-hearing kidsAid the Silent, a nonprofit organization hoping to build a community for deaf and hard-of-hearing children and teens, is one of 100 community-nominated projects selected to participate in the 2023 Lowe’s Hometowns community impact program.
KSAT Money Q&A: Community-building for success
Read full article: KSAT Money Q&A: Community-building for successChristina Olivarez, with The Social Butterfly Gal, joined the KSAT Money Q&A to discuss how entrepreneurs and business professionals can harness the power of community-building for success.
Neighborhoods join forces in an effort to reduce crime in their communities
Read full article: Neighborhoods join forces in an effort to reduce crime in their communitiesOn Monday, more than 500 San Antonio communities participated in the San Antonio Neighbors Together event, also known as National Night Out.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai holds first of four community conversations
Read full article: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai holds first of four community conversationsThe first meeting was held at the Davis Scott Family YMCA in Precinct 4; those in attendance had concerns with roadways, sewage, and homelessness, but the elephant in the room was the recent uptick of shootings between suspects and law enforcement.
Opportunity Home San Antonio Wi-Fi program evolves to help with digital literacy, device distribution
Read full article: Opportunity Home San Antonio Wi-Fi program evolves to help with digital literacy, device distributionOSHA's Wi-Fi connectivity program has been in effect since 2020, and the initiative has evolved to help with digital literacy and device distribution.
Leading SA: Chief Workforce Officer with Greater: SATX discusses new business developments, plans for future
Read full article: Leading SA: Chief Workforce Officer with Greater: SATX discusses new business developments, plans for futureThe organization has been hard at work setting the foundation for economic plans in our community. Chief Workforce Officer Romanita Matta-Barrera with Greater: SATX joined Leading SA to discuss plans for the future.
Nearly one year later, dozens gather on Quintana Road remembering the 53 lost lives
Read full article: Nearly one year later, dozens gather on Quintana Road remembering the 53 lost livesTuesday marks one year since 53 migrants were abandoned in a tractor-trailer on Quintana Road and died. A memorial still stands honoring and remembering the lives lost.
‘Juneteenth is a lifestyle’: People celebrate the holiday across San Antonio
Read full article: ‘Juneteenth is a lifestyle’: People celebrate the holiday across San AntonioThis weekend has been filled with Juneteenth events to encourage people across the San Antonio community to celebrate freedom and unity.
Civic leaders host rallies on Proposition A ahead of election day
Read full article: Civic leaders host rallies on Proposition A ahead of election dayTwo groups in support of and against Proposition A held rallies Saturday in San Antonio, encouraging voters to cast their ballots for the May 6th Election.
Veterans monument, mural of Rosita Fernandez first proposed years ago
Read full article: Veterans monument, mural of Rosita Fernandez first proposed years agoTwo public art projects left unfinished with his passing in February held special meaning for San Antonio’s renowned artist and muralist Jesse Trevino.
Families wrap up Easter camping at San Antonio parks with holiday traditions
Read full article: Families wrap up Easter camping at San Antonio parks with holiday traditionsAfter camping all weekend long, braving cold temperatures and soggy weather, San Antonians in city parks geared up for a big day of traditional activities and fun for Easter.
Community raises money for Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club
Read full article: Community raises money for Salvation Army Boys & Girls ClubHundreds of people participated in Mike Taylor’s Barbecue Benefit Cook-Off at The Salvation Army Peacock Boys and Girls Club Saturday. Proceeds from the event go towards benefiting year-round operations for the club.
Thousands participate in 27th annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice
Read full article: Thousands participate in 27th annual Cesar E. Chavez March for JusticeThousands of people participated in the 27th annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice Saturday morning in the historical Avenida Guadalupe neighborhood outside of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center.
‘Inspired’: See what happened after boy sold Pokemon cards to pay for puppy’s surgery
Read full article: ‘Inspired’: See what happened after boy sold Pokemon cards to pay for puppy’s surgeryThe full story can be seen in the video above, which is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.
Video: State trooper comes to rescue by saving choking waitress
Read full article: Video: State trooper comes to rescue by saving choking waitressA waitress named Nicole at a Big Boy restaurant in Woodhaven, Michigan was trying to grab a quick bite of cornbread before helping a customer when disaster struck.
What is this? Woman finds odd creature in yard, leading to much debate
Read full article: What is this? Woman finds odd creature in yard, leading to much debateKelly Garrahan, a resident of Titusville, found a creature with oddly shaped head and tail in her yard, which started disrupting her farm animals.
Parents can get help finding right charter school for their children at School Discovery Day
Read full article: Parents can get help finding right charter school for their children at School Discovery DayThe nonprofit San Antonio Charter Moms is hosting the final “School Discovery Day” this Saturday, March 4, at Hemisfair.
Two international walking festivals, events kick off in San Antonio
Read full article: Two international walking festivals, events kick off in San AntonioThe nonprofit organization, AVA: America’s Walking Club, will host two international walking festivals as a city-wide event starting Sunday at King William Park.
Bonds beyond the badge: How police officers are connecting with kids across communities
Read full article: Bonds beyond the badge: How police officers are connecting with kids across communitiesThere are over 300 Police Athletic Leagues across the country. Their goal is to keep kids off the street and help them make better choices.
Cowboys, cowgirls show off ‘horse cutting’ routine at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Read full article: Cowboys, cowgirls show off ‘horse cutting’ routine at San Antonio Stock Show & RodeoSeveral events are happening Sunday at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, including horse cutting at the Freeman Coliseum Arena at the show grounds.
Tree branch clean-up takes multiple days and extra helping hands after freeze in Hill Country
Read full article: Tree branch clean-up takes multiple days and extra helping hands after freeze in Hill CountryTree branches are littered across the hill country after ice from this week’s storm caused branches to break. Some of those branches struck power lines causing outages across Texas.
Texas A&M Parsons Mounted Cavalry prepares for Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive
Read full article: Texas A&M Parsons Mounted Cavalry prepares for Western Heritage Parade and Cattle DriveTexas A&M University’s 70-member Parsons Mounted Cavalry saddled up for the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive in downtown San Antonio Saturday.
Family of Maria Llamas confirms remains found in 2021 positively identified as missing loved one
Read full article: Family of Maria Llamas confirms remains found in 2021 positively identified as missing loved oneThe family of Maria Jesus Llamas says the skull found near the Poteet Flea Market in 2021, where her purse had been found a month after her disappearance, matched Llamas’ DNA.
Jefferson High School students compete in San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Junior Pitmaster competition
Read full article: Jefferson High School students compete in San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Junior Pitmaster competitionHigh school students across the state competed in San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo’s Junior Pitmaster competition Saturday.
Community members working to help women living in condemned home damaged by fire
Read full article: Community members working to help women living in condemned home damaged by fireThe community is coming together to support a woman and her four cats and other former tenants whose homes were deemed unlivable after a fire last week on the city’s North Side.
San Antonio nonprofit hosts ‘School Discovery Day’ as part of National School Choice Week
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofit hosts ‘School Discovery Day’ as part of National School Choice WeekThe non-profit San Antonio Charter Moms hosted “School Discovery Day” at The DoSeum on Saturday as a kickoff event as part of the National School Choice Week campaign.
New Solutionaries podcast to offer insight, answers from problem solvers
Read full article: New Solutionaries podcast to offer insight, answers from problem solversStarting on Jan. 23, a bi-weekly podcast will supply listeners with deep dives into major topics that our reporting team from around the country is covering.