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How often is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline answered in Texas?
Read full article: How often is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline answered in Texas?New data shows progress has been made in getting more calls answered since the number was shorted two years ago. But there is still more work to be done.
YMCA of San Antonio, Alamo Colleges District create day camp to bridge higher education, child care gap
Read full article: YMCA of San Antonio, Alamo Colleges District create day camp to bridge higher education, child care gapThe Alamo Colleges District and YMCA of Greater San Antonio on Wednesday announced a new day camp to try and help close the higher education and child care gap faced by student parents and working families.
YMCA offers complimentary membership from June 16-23 to celebrate 148th birthday
Read full article: YMCA offers complimentary membership from June 16-23 to celebrate 148th birthdayThe YMCA of Greater San Antonio is celebrating its 148th birthday next week, and it’s inviting the community to enjoy a complimentary week of fun at the Y from June 16-23 for “Everyone is a Member Week.”
40 million US adults lack swimming skills, contributing to rise in drownings
Read full article: 40 million US adults lack swimming skills, contributing to rise in drowningsFor the first time since 2019, there has been an increase in drownings in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
YMCA offers San Antonio teens free summer memberships with 3 hours of weekly service
Read full article: YMCA offers San Antonio teens free summer memberships with 3 hours of weekly serviceFor San Antonio teenagers looking for something to do this summer, the YMCA of Greater San Antonio is offering a free summer membership opportunity.
With housing demand up, Arizona-based company invests in Seguin
Read full article: With housing demand up, Arizona-based company invests in SeguinArizona-based Walton Global Holdings — a land management and real estate company — has acquired 166 acres in Seguin as demand for housing in the Greater San Antonio region continues to outpace supply.
Shortage of childcare workers continues to cause long waitlists for after school programs
Read full article: Shortage of childcare workers continues to cause long waitlists for after school programsA shortage of childcare workers continue to be an issue nationwide, including in San Antonio. It’s led to a long wait list for after school programs and uncertainty for working parents.
After delays, third San Antonio-area Pluckers Wing Bar set to open in January
Read full article: After delays, third San Antonio-area Pluckers Wing Bar set to open in JanuaryThe North Star-area spot joins the Selma location, opened in 2018 and the Landmark Center location on the Northwest side, opened in 2019.
San Antonio Red Cross volunteers prepared to assist with tropical storm evacuees
Read full article: San Antonio Red Cross volunteers prepared to assist with tropical storm evacueesSAN ANTONIO Officials with the American Red Cross Greater San Antonio chapter are preparing to assist if needed in the aftermath of tropical storms Marco and Laura along the coast. Watching the Tropics: Marco Struggles, Laura IntensifiesWe are ready with volunteers that would serve virtually and boots on the ground to ensure that the Red Cross is providing everyone the necessary services through their entire process from being evacuated to being sheltered, said Michael Vela, executive director of the American Red Cross Greater San Antonio chapter. Our Red Cross volunteers here locally are getting the necessary supplies ready in the case we need to deploy a non-congregate shelter with a hotel partner locally, Vela said. We are also prepared for congregate shelters, where we will make use of the CDC guidelines for social distancing. We are doing temp checks and providing (personal protective equipment).Vela said the Red Cross has also provided special training to staff and volunteers to ensure everyones safety.