Learn about normal people with extraordinary stories in Japhanie Gray's What's Up South Texas.
What’s Up South Texas! Air Force veteran houses homeless veterans through his business
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas! Air Force veteran houses homeless veterans through his businessA San Antonio Air Force veteran has combined his love for serving his country and his love for real estate to start a business dedicated to helping other veterans experiencing homelessness.
What’s Up South Texas! Teen artist hopes to make hobby of drawing a thriving career
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas! Teen artist hopes to make hobby of drawing a thriving careerA teen artist is hoping to turn his hobby of intricate artwork into a thriving career one day. Cypress Rabke, 14, has been drawing since he was a small child.
What’s Up South Texas!: Aspiring chef hopes to inspire others to become blood donors
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Aspiring chef hopes to inspire others to become blood donorsAn aspiring chef diagnosed with a rare blood disorder is hoping her story encourages others to become blood donors in the community.
What’s Up South Texas!: Cibolo business feeds hundreds during pandemic through pay-it-forward program
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Cibolo business feeds hundreds during pandemic through pay-it-forward programA Cibolo couple did not let the pandemic stop them from serving essential workers a free meal thanks to a pay-it-forward idea their son thought of years ago.
What’s Up South Texas!: Former deputy, single father encourages others to put family first in life
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Former deputy, single father encourages others to put family first in lifeA San Antonio single father is hoping his bond with his daughter inspires others to always put family first in life.
What’s Up South Texas! Two women give the name ‘cat lady’ a new, productive meaning
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas! Two women give the name ‘cat lady’ a new, productive meaningTwo ladies living at the Army Residence Community are giving the name ‘cat lady’ a whole new and productive meaning. They trap, spay and neuter neighborhood cats, strays, and feral cats before releasing them back into the community.
What’s Up South Texas!: Officer honors fallen partner through Police Athletic League for children
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Officer honors fallen partner through Police Athletic League for childrenA San Antonio police officer nearly killed in the line of duty dedicates his life to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community in honor of his fallen partner.
What’s Up South Texas!: BCSO deputy by day, lucha libre luchador by night
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: BCSO deputy by day, lucha libre luchador by nightA Bexar County Sheriff’s deputy is not letting his day job stop him from following his passion as a Lucha Libre luchador. Roger Musquiz, 54, has been at the BCSO for over 20 years.
What’s Up South Texas!: Barbering brothers credit their mother for their success
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Barbering brothers credit their mother for their successTwo brothers credit their successful barbering business and passion to give back to their community to their mother who raised them to be the men they are today. Fonzie and Gilbert Lopez started Barber Bros in 2015.
What’s Up South Texas!: SA 12-year-old combines talents to win statewide competition
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: SA 12-year-old combines talents to win statewide competitionA multi-talented San Antonio 6th grader combined her skills of performing to create a public service announcement that earned her first place out of 200 participants in the Take Care of Texas campaign.
What’s Up South Texas!: Man turns dark past of homelessness into opportunity to serve the homeless
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Man turns dark past of homelessness into opportunity to serve the homelessA San Antonio man is turning his dark past of homelessness into an opportunity to motivate and inspire others in the homeless community.
What’s Up South Texas!: San Antonio man beautifies community with graffiti art
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: San Antonio man beautifies community with graffiti artA San Antonio man is hoping to inspire others to stay creative in life through his graffiti art throughout the city. Nick Soupe, 47, has been painting all of his life.
What’s Up South Texas!: Teen creates food app to help others live healthier lifestyles
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Teen creates food app to help others live healthier lifestylesA San Antonio teen is using her technology skills to help the younger community live healthier lives. Isabella Jimenez, 16, is a Johnson High School senior. She created the app, ‘My Fun food.’
What’s Up South Texas!: Teen to skate over 800 miles across Texas to raise awareness for clean roads
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Teen to skate over 800 miles across Texas to raise awareness for clean roadsA San Antonio 16-year-old hopes to raise awareness about road cleanliness by skateboarding 800 miles across Texas.
What’s Up South Texas!: Young author, mother accomplish goals together despite life obstacles
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Young author, mother accomplish goals together despite life obstaclesA 8-year-old boy in San Antonio is hoping his dreams of becoming a well-known author inspires others to fall in love with reading and writing.
What’s Up South Texas!: SA woman overcomes hardships through majorette dance, provides outlet for youth
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: SA woman overcomes hardships through majorette dance, provides outlet for youthA San Antonio woman is hoping to change the lives of the youth in the Alamo City through majorette dancing.
What’s Up South Texas!: Pre-teen makeup artist uses passion for makeup to give back to community
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Pre-teen makeup artist uses passion for makeup to give back to communityA 12-year-old makeup artist is using her passion for makeup to give back to the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio.
What’s Up South Texas!: Teen with glaucoma inspires others to reach their goals despite life obstacles
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Teen with glaucoma inspires others to reach their goals despite life obstaclesA Steele High School Junior with a visual impairment is hoping her story will encourage others to overcome their obstacles in life.
What’s Up South Texas!: Woman dedicates life to sewing toddlers’ clothes for charities
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Woman dedicates life to sewing toddlers’ clothes for charitiesA San Antonio woman has dedicated her life to sewing children’s clothes for charities in need. Kathleen Gamble, 40, created her own non-profit company called, ‘Too Kute to Sleep In.’
What’s Up South Texas!: Woman rescues shelter dogs to train as service dogs for vets with PTSD
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Woman rescues shelter dogs to train as service dogs for vets with PTSDA south Texas woman has dedicated her life to helping veterans overcome disabilities by training death-row dogs as service animals for them.
What’s Up South Texas!: San Antonio 7-year-old educates elementary kids in math during pandemic
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: San Antonio 7-year-old educates elementary kids in math during pandemicA 7-year-old boy in San Antonio has spent his time in quarantine helping other children learn math by way of a YouTube channel.
What’s Up South Texas!: RN helps people regain identities through tattoo removal program
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: RN helps people regain identities through tattoo removal programA local registered nurse has transformed her passion of helping others in the emergency room to helping people through her non-profit tattoo removal program.
What’s Up South Texas!: Former drug addict, alcoholic chef serves needy through signature food
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Former drug addict, alcoholic chef serves needy through signature foodA local San Antonio chef is using his passion for food to serve the needy in our community. This call to action was motivated by his own experience of being a former drug addict, alcoholic and nearly homeless.
What’s Up South Texas!: Woman dedicates life to advocating for birds
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Woman dedicates life to advocating for birdsA San Antonio woman has dedicated her life to advocating for birds and hopes to inspire others to do the same. Alesia Garlock is a citizen scientist who finds time in her busy schedule to not only advocate for birds but photographs them for the community to see.
What’s Up South Texas!: Bartender shares history of alcohol abuse to inspire others
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Bartender shares history of alcohol abuse to inspire othersA San Antonio woman named Touch Tunes Bartender of the Year out of the entire nation is bringing awareness to the fight against alcohol and drug addiction. It is a battle she has dealt with most of her life.
What’s Up South Texas!: Woman’s White House ornament collection blends love of Christmas and country
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Woman’s White House ornament collection blends love of Christmas and countryA San Antonio veteran’s wife is sharing her love for her country though her patriotic Christmas ornaments.
What’s Up South Texas!: Disabled woman serves homeless, shares faith through custom-made crosses
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Disabled woman serves homeless, shares faith through custom-made crossesA woman with disability shares passion for cross making with the community, while helping the homeless get back on their feet.
What’s Up South Texas!: Street drummer connects with people through music
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Street drummer connects with people through musicA San Antonio drummer who inspires people downtown through his music wants to push others to follow their dreams in life, despite obstacles. Jeremy Evans, also known as Remy Bones, has been street performing the past few years of his life.
What's Up South Texas!: Pastor encourages those in need to never give up
Read full article: What's Up South Texas!: Pastor encourages those in need to never give upA woman who has dedicated her life to following God's purpose has impacted thousands of people in need by serving them physically, mentally and spiritually.
'What's Up South Texas!': Diorama artist inspires others to cherish memories of SA history
Read full article: 'What's Up South Texas!': Diorama artist inspires others to cherish memories of SA historyIt took Northside ISD art teacher Steven Cromwell a long time to figure out art was his calling. That calling has transformed from 2D drawings to 3D miniature dioramas representing San Antonio’s history.
What's Up South Texas!: Couple's love for Mexican culture impacts tourists downtown
Read full article: What's Up South Texas!: Couple's love for Mexican culture impacts tourists downtownA love connection is what brought Abelina Ocampo De Montes De Oca together with her husband from Taxco, Mexico to the United States, doing the very thing they have loved their entire lives.
What’s Up South Texas!: Garbage boy inspires many to recycle right
Read full article: What’s Up South Texas!: Garbage boy inspires many to recycle rightA San Antonio 5-year-old boy may be small in stature, but his passion to get everyone to recycle is larger than life. His name is Ethan Charles, and one day, he wants to be the best garbage...