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Brooks Development Authority receives federal funding to install EV chargers
Read full article: Brooks Development Authority receives federal funding to install EV chargersThe Brooks Development Authority has received $1.7 million in federal funding to support the installation of 24 electric vehicle chargers at three sites across its Southeast Side campus.
Incarnate Word’s Brooks campus library recipient of grant to fund rooftop solar panels
Read full article: Incarnate Word’s Brooks campus library recipient of grant to fund rooftop solar panelsThe University of the Incarnate Word’s Brooks campus library was one of five institutions internationally awarded a grant to support the installation of rooftop solar panels, according to a press release from the university.
Brooks Development Authority spends $18,540 on UTSA football suite, alcohol records show
Read full article: Brooks Development Authority spends $18,540 on UTSA football suite, alcohol records showThe Brooks Development Authority has spent thousands of dollars on food, drinks, and tickets for a UTSA football suite in the fall of 2023, according to receipts and a contract obtained by KSAT.
The Brooks Green Loop coming in summer 2024
Read full article: The Brooks Green Loop coming in summer 2024The Brooks Green Loop, a transformative project aiming to link Salado Creek to the San Antonio Mission Reach via the Brooks campus, has recently received approval from the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Transportation Policy Board.
Some striking UAW members carry family legacies, Black middle-class future along with picket signs
Read full article: Some striking UAW members carry family legacies, Black middle-class future along with picket signsBritney Johnson is among the thousands of Ford Motor Co. workers who went on strike to force the automaker to improve pay for all.
Treadmill apparently stopped out-of-control car from causing more damage inside gym
Read full article: Treadmill apparently stopped out-of-control car from causing more damage inside gymSan Antonio police are still looking for the driver of a car that crashed into a North side gym early Friday. The business was closed at the time.
Rahm says Koepka criticism was over something that wouldn't register on 'Jon anger' scale
Read full article: Rahm says Koepka criticism was over something that wouldn't register on 'Jon anger' scaleBrooks Koepka added some sauce to the Ryder Cup when he accused Jon Rahm of being childish and pounding a board.
Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died. He was 86
Read full article: Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died. He was 86Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died.
Leading SA: Brooks Chief Strategy Officer talks community history, plans for future
Read full article: Leading SA: Brooks Chief Strategy Officer talks community history, plans for futureConnie Gonzalez, the Chief Strategy Officer for Brooks, joined Leading SA to discuss the history, plans, and vision for the community.
Suspect in killings of 22 elderly Texans goes on trial again
Read full article: Suspect in killings of 22 elderly Texans goes on trial againA prosecutor says he plans to present DNA evidence linking a man accused of killing 22 elderly women in the Dallas area and stealing jewelry and valuables to one of the deaths.
Brooks celebrates completion of $2 million project connecting campus to San Antonio River
Read full article: Brooks celebrates completion of $2 million project connecting campus to San Antonio RiverBrooks on Wednesday celebrated the completion of a $2 million project that connects the Greenline Park in the community to the Mission Reach and River Walk.
EXPLAINER: How jury selection works in Arbery slaying trial
Read full article: EXPLAINER: How jury selection works in Arbery slaying trialTeachers, auto mechanics and retirees in Georgia are being questioned one by one to determine if they're qualified to serve as jurors in the trial of three white men charged with killing Ahmaud Arbery.
Up to $25K in bonuses offered at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital hiring event Tuesday
Read full article: Up to $25K in bonuses offered at Mission Trail Baptist Hospital hiring event TuesdayBaptist Health System is looking to recruit a variety of healthcare professionals at a hiring event Tuesday for its South Side hospital located in the Brooks area.
Global manufacturer Nissei will relocate headquarters from California to San Antonio
Read full article: Global manufacturer Nissei will relocate headquarters from California to San AntonioBig news for the San Antonio area: On Wednesday, it was announced that Nissei America, Inc. will relocate its U.S. headquarters from Anaheim, California to San Antonio, the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation said.
Global company seeks to fill 100 positions at upcoming Brooks virtual job fair
Read full article: Global company seeks to fill 100 positions at upcoming Brooks virtual job fairSAN ANTONIO – Okin Business Process hopes to bring 80 to 100 people on board with the help of the Brooks virtual job fair. The Czech Republic based company opened it’s U.S. headquarter in San Antonio in 2018. She believes those who apply for the upcoming positions will have a chance to set the tone at the company’s San Antonio location. You’re going to make the environment. Okin Process is just one of 39 employers that will be seeking to hire at the Brooks virtual job fair.
Sweat + spell workout
Read full article: Sweat + spell workoutSAN ANTONIO – Need a great workout for the family? Try the MixFit SA’s “sweat and spell” workout! Spell out the names of your partner or family members to get the whole gang moving. It’s also a great way to virtually work out with friends and family who are unable to be together due to the pandemic. Whether your goal is to simply get moving, lose weight, gain lean muscle or try something new, MixFit SA has the FIT for you!
Gov. Greg Abbott pushes deregulation San Antonio during ‘listening session’ on Texas economy
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott pushes deregulation San Antonio during ‘listening session’ on Texas economySAN ANTONIO – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott put deregulation and civil liability protections for businesses among his priorities for the current legislative session during a “listening session” in San Antonio at Brooks on Tuesday. Speaking with media after the session, Abbott said protecting businesses operating in “good faith” during the pandemic from “frivolous lawsuits” would come up during the session. Ensuring broadband internet access for every zip code in the state and cutting “red tape” would also come up, Abbott said. Instead, the governor pointed to CARES act money that went straight to cities like San Antonio, assistance in the most recent stimulus bill, and possible future help from the Biden administration.
15 hidden gems on San Antonio’s South Side
Read full article: 15 hidden gems on San Antonio’s South SideHere are some cool spots on the Southside of San Antonio worth checking out. The City of San Antonio was established in May 1718, when Father Antonio de Olivares and a group of Payaya Indians, built The Alamo Mission (originally known as the Mission San Antonio de Valero) and the Spanish fort known as Presidio San Antonio de Bexar. South Side San Antonio was promoted as a township in 1916. A 3.2-acre landscaped pathway, opened in March 2018, that connects the 4 San Antonio Missions and also features a site-wide water catchment system. Mission Espada was established in East Texas in 1690, Mission Concepcion and Mission San Juan were both set up in East Texas in 1716 and Mission San Jose was set up in San Antonio in 1720.
10 things you should know about Brooks on San Antonio’s South Side
Read full article: 10 things you should know about Brooks on San Antonio’s South SideFormer Air Force Base– Established as Brooks Field, in December of 1917, an Army Air Corps installation, it is one of the oldest facilities in the U.S. Air Force. In 1947, the name changed to Brooks Air Force Base and in 2002, it was renamed Brooks City Base. The Air Force Base closed on September 30, 2011, and in 2017, Brooks City Base was renamed Brooks. 3 Lodging Options– For those weary travelers, Brooks offers 3 options- – For those weary travelers, Brooks offers 3 options- Embassy Suites at Brooks Hotel & Spa, Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express & Suites. As part of Fiesta San Antonio, The Greenline at Brooks plays host to Chanclas Y Cervezas in April.
University of the Incarnate Word expands South Side campus
Read full article: University of the Incarnate Word expands South Side campusSAN ANTONIO – The University of the Incarnate Word is expanding its campus in a medically-underserved community on the South Side. The University of the Incarnate Word will now occupy seven buildings, covering 23.5 acres at Brooks and totaling 265,000 square feet of building space. “I am so excited to see our school just continue to grow and we continue to make these connections in the South Side,” said Tobias. The new plant hopes to add more than 500 jobs to the South Side over four years. Owner Ernest Tagle said it’s been a struggle during the pandemic, but opening on the South Side was always the plan.
San Antonio drive-in theater adds Halloween lineup; ‘Child’s Play’ actor to attend showing
Read full article: San Antonio drive-in theater adds Halloween lineup; ‘Child’s Play’ actor to attend showingSAN ANTONIO – A drive-in movie theater in the Brooks community is serving up screams this month with a slew of scary movies. The Mission Outdoor Theater, which opened last month to give residents an outdoor entertainment option during the pandemic, has released its movie lineup for October, with more to be added. Fred Reyes, the owner of the Mission Outdoor Theater, said “there’s a lot going on” at the theater right now as the drive-in concept becomes more and more popular. On Oct. 17, the theater will present “Grease” for free, but guests must sign up online first. Here’s the movie lineup at the Mission Outdoor Theater in October.