Woman dedicates life to feeding hundreds in need after beating breast cancer
Read full article: Woman dedicates life to feeding hundreds in need after beating breast cancerOver a thousand families in need in our community will get holiday food bags put together by the 32nd Annual Irmaโs Angels Project.
Castle Hills nursing home resident spreads warmth with handmade hats for San Antonioโs community
Read full article: Castle Hills nursing home resident spreads warmth with handmade hats for San Antonioโs communityA woman living in a nursing home is sharing love and warmth with the community one stitch at a time ahead of the colder months.
Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner serves record guests, highlighting community need and impact
Read full article: Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner serves record guests, highlighting community need and impactThe 46th annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner served a record-breaking 29,000 meals on Thursday.
San Antonio LGBTQ+ community unites to protect the Pride districtโs rainbow crosswalk
Read full article: San Antonio LGBTQ+ community unites to protect the Pride districtโs rainbow crosswalkSeveral LGBTQ+ organizations and allied organizations rallied together Thursday evening to fight for the rainbow crosswalk to stay in the Pride Cultural Heritage District.
Spurs unveil $10 million plan to transform former practice facility into community center
Read full article: Spurs unveil $10 million plan to transform former practice facility into community centerSpurs Sports & Entertainment announced a $10 million investment to convert its former practice facility into the Spurs Impact Center, a multipurpose space dedicated to serving the local community.
Community rallies around veteran barber after trailer stolen, giving second chance to fulfill mission
Read full article: Community rallies around veteran barber after trailer stolen, giving second chance to fulfill missionKeith Harris was presented with a $5,000 check to help rebuild his mobile barbershop operation.
Nonprofit helps 90-year-old San Antonio cancer patient regain mobility with wheelchair ramp
Read full article: Nonprofit helps 90-year-old San Antonio cancer patient regain mobility with wheelchair rampVolunteers with the Texas Ramp Project spent Saturday morning building several wheelchair ramps across Bexar County for people in need.
West Side residents to unite in hopes of improving community for โNational Night Outโ
Read full article: West Side residents to unite in hopes of improving community for โNational Night OutโTuesday is National Night Out, a time when neighbors are encouraged to come together and form alliances to improve their communities and make them safer.
Memorial fund established to honor Suzanne Clark Simpson 1 year after disappearance
Read full article: Memorial fund established to honor Suzanne Clark Simpson 1 year after disappearanceA memorial fund has been created to honor the life of Suzanne Clark Simpson, an Olmos Park mother of four who went missing on Oct. 6, 2024.
Massive online search reunites Wisconsin toddler with Woody doll after losing it in San Marcos
Read full article: Massive online search reunites Wisconsin toddler with Woody doll after losing it in San MarcosA toy from Wisconsin played a crucial role in the relationship the San Marcos community formed with a one-year-old girl and her family.
Family of 17-year-old girl fatally shot grieves as BCSO calls on community for help
Read full article: Family of 17-year-old girl fatally shot grieves as BCSO calls on community for helpThe family of a 17-year-old girl who was shot and killed this past weekend is asking the community for help to solve the case.
Christian organization strives to send as many at-risk youth on free camp adventures
Read full article: Christian organization strives to send as many at-risk youth on free camp adventuresA West Side youth center in the 78207 zip code is hoping to give as many at-risk teens as possible the opportunity to go on a free camp adventure, an experience several of those teens have never had before.
Drownings near Salado Creek push nonprofits to improve flood response for homeless communities
Read full article: Drownings near Salado Creek push nonprofits to improve flood response for homeless communitiesSan Antonio nonprofits are pushing to improve flood response for people experiencing homelessness after two people died over Labor Day weekend.
Grieving mothers form advocacy group to demand justice and accountability for lost loved ones
Read full article: Grieving mothers form advocacy group to demand justice and accountability for lost loved onesA death inside the Bexar County jail has left one family devastated, but many others said they understand their pain.
Edgewood ISD families call for accountability after woman arrested during board meeting
Read full article: Edgewood ISD families call for accountability after woman arrested during board meetingSan Antonio families stood around their own podium Thursday night, calling for accountability from the Edgewood Independent School District.
Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation partners with SAC Academy to fund first responder scholarships
Read full article: Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation partners with SAC Academy to fund first responder scholarshipsThe Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation is teaming up with the SAC Law Enforcement and Fire Academy to offer scholarships for students training in law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services.
Flood recovery in Kendall County shifts to cleanup as search efforts finish
Read full article: Flood recovery in Kendall County shifts to cleanup as search efforts finishKendall County has completed its first 48 hours of cleanup after the Hill Country floods, but officials say the work has only begun.
The Conversation: Stomach cancer survivor shares her story to raise awareness about disease
Read full article: The Conversation: Stomach cancer survivor shares her story to raise awareness about diseaseThe latest episode of โThe Conversationโ focuses on one of the deadliest cancers that you donโt hear about as much: stomach cancer.
Crรจme Coffee & Social hosts โCoffee for Kerrโ event to support Hill Country flood relief
Read full article: Crรจme Coffee & Social hosts โCoffee for Kerrโ event to support Hill Country flood reliefCrรจme Coffee & Social hosted โCoffee for Kerrโ on Saturday, a donation event supporting Hill Country flood relief.
PHOTOS: City of Boerne honors victims, survivors and first responders in Hill Country flood tribute
Read full article: PHOTOS: City of Boerne honors victims, survivors and first responders in Hill Country flood tributeThe City of Boerne paid tribute to the victims, survivors and first responder heroes of the Kerr County flooding on Sunday evening.
Hundreds gather at Kerrville church for growing flood relief effort
Read full article: Hundreds gather at Kerrville church for growing flood relief effortHundreds gathered Saturday morning at First Presbyterian Church in Kerrville to receive help from community partners, continuing support efforts that have grown since the Hill Country floods.
City of Kerrville mayor announces new website to aid Hill Country flood victims
Read full article: City of Kerrville mayor announces new website to aid Hill Country flood victimsCity of Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring Jr. introduced a new website on Saturday where residents can receive comprehensive information and resources following the recent deadly Hill Country floods.
South San Antonio comes together again for Texans Helping Texans flood relief effort
Read full article: South San Antonio comes together again for Texans Helping Texans flood relief effortSouth San Antonio once again demonstrated its heart and resilience through the Texans Helping Texans flood relief effort.
Mothers create Facebook page reuniting families with stuffed animals lost in Hill Country floods
Read full article: Mothers create Facebook page reuniting families with stuffed animals lost in Hill Country floodsA San Antonio mother created a Facebook page called the Camp Mystic Jellycat Reunion Group to help families find stuffed animals lost in recent Hill Country floods.
Green ribbons appear across community to honor Camp Mystic campers, Hill Country flood victims
Read full article: Green ribbons appear across community to honor Camp Mystic campers, Hill Country flood victimsGreen ribbons have been appearing across the community, in Alamo Heights particularly, to honor campers from Camp Mystic who died or remain missing in the recent deadly Hill Country floods. The ribbons also serve as a symbol of support for all flood victims.
Flooded Ingram community theater faces at least $1.2 million in damage, volunteers work to rebuild
Read full article: Flooded Ingram community theater faces at least $1.2 million in damage, volunteers work to rebuildThe recent devastating floods along the Guadalupe River have left the heart of Ingramโs community theater severely damaged, with the buildingโs floor collapsed and the indoor space now too unstable to enter.
Kerrville businesses, volunteers lead recovery efforts after deadly Hill Country floods
Read full article: Kerrville businesses, volunteers lead recovery efforts after deadly Hill Country floodsKerrville businesses and volunteers are leading recovery efforts after the deadly Hill Country floods devastated the area.
PHOTOS: Donation drives held in San Antonio to support those impacted by Hill Country floods
Read full article: PHOTOS: Donation drives held in San Antonio to support those impacted by Hill Country floodsMultiple donation drives were held Sunday in San Antonio to support those impacted by the Hill Country floods that occurred during the Fourth of July weekend.
How H-E-B, USAA and other companies/sports teams are helping Texas Hill Country communities after devastating floods
Read full article: How H-E-B, USAA and other companies/sports teams are helping Texas Hill Country communities after devastating floodsBusinesses, sports franchises and many others have announced they would provide relief, resources and financial aid to the communities impacted by the Hill Country floods.
How donated breast milk saves premature, fragile babies in San Antonio
Read full article: How donated breast milk saves premature, fragile babies in San AntonioThousands of ounces of donated breast milk are quietly flowing through San Antonio, saving the lives of premature and medically fragile babies.
San Antonio community to hold vigil in honor of 53 victims in Quintana Road tragedy
Read full article: San Antonio community to hold vigil in honor of 53 victims in Quintana Road tragedyFriday marked three years since the Quintana Road Tragedy, and community members are holding a vigil Saturday morning to remember the 53 lives lost.
SAPD partners with Lights On! program to provide light repair vouchers
Read full article: SAPD partners with Lights On! program to provide light repair vouchersThe San Antonio Police Department partnered with the Lights On! program to provide light repair vouchers during a community event on Saturday.
San Antonio couple credits community for salsa brand growth
Read full article: San Antonio couple credits community for salsa brand growthA local couple credits the San Antonio community for helping their salsa brand grow, from selling their products at the Pearlโs Farmers Market to now being available on H-E-B and Walmart store shelves.
Comfort Cafe shifts focus to single location, new coffee shop concept
Read full article: Comfort Cafe shifts focus to single location, new coffee shop conceptThe Comfort Cafe, known for helping people recover from alcohol and drug addiction, is closing one door to open a new door to better benefit their recovery program.
How do people with a serious mental illness get help in South Texas?
Read full article: How do people with a serious mental illness get help in South Texas?People with serious mental illness (SMI) often admit their condition makes it difficult to maintain a job or relationships. Considering itโs not rare โ 5% of U.S. adults suffer from SMI โ how can they get help in South Texas?
โHe was just a long-time friendโ: Community gathers for vigil to honor actor Jonathan Joss
Read full article: โHe was just a long-time friendโ: Community gathers for vigil to honor actor Jonathan JossPride Center San Antonio hosted a vigil for actor Jonathon Joss on Sunday, a week after he was shot and killed at his South Side property.
San Antonio service industry turns out for fundraiser honoring โPatron Saint of Southtownโ
Read full article: San Antonio service industry turns out for fundraiser honoring โPatron Saint of SouthtownโHundreds of people came to the Southtown bar Gimme Gimme on Sunday as more than just customers. They came as friends and supporters of owner Aaron Peรฑa, buying plates of fajitas to help with his medical bills.
San Antonio launches mobile medical unit to help homeless community with healthcare access
Read full article: San Antonio launches mobile medical unit to help homeless community with healthcare accessOut in the heat with nowhere to go โ thatโs the reality for hundreds of people in San Antonio without shelter.
โItโs ridiculousโ: Potential Fiesta-goers expect traffic troubles amid downtown construction
Read full article: โItโs ridiculousโ: Potential Fiesta-goers expect traffic troubles amid downtown constructionAfter navigating downtown street construction during this monthโs NCAA Menโs Final Four celebrations, some potential Fiesta-goers are expecting more of the same when the celebrations begin next week.
Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts
Read full article: Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cutsLeaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.
Meet the dogs helping to find missing people through the Alamo Area Search and Rescue team
Read full article: Meet the dogs helping to find missing people through the Alamo Area Search and Rescue teamHave you ever wondered how much stronger a dogโs sense of smell is compared to a human? Well, the answer is why the Alamo Area Search and Rescue team uses dogs to help find missing people.
โI donโt see it ever going awayโ: Teachers praise La Vernia ISDโs transition to four-day school week
Read full article: โI donโt see it ever going awayโ: Teachers praise La Vernia ISDโs transition to four-day school weekThe La Vernia Independent School District transitioned to a four-day school week in 2023.
Kendall County firefighters lend helping hand to couple in need of mobility assistance
Read full article: Kendall County firefighters lend helping hand to couple in need of mobility assistanceFor the last 49 years, Joe and Donna Agruso have stayed together side by side, and they canโt imagine it any other way.
โWeโre going to save livesโ: New mobile unit brings medical care to San Antonioโs most vulnerable
Read full article: โWeโre going to save livesโ: New mobile unit brings medical care to San Antonioโs most vulnerableCorazon Ministries unveiled its new mobile medical unit on Friday, designed to provide health services to people experiencing homelessness in San Antonio.
San Antonio community initiatives combat inflation with fresh, affordable food options
Read full article: San Antonio community initiatives combat inflation with fresh, affordable food optionsAs inflation drives up prices, local efforts are being made to provide fresh and affordable food to San Antonio residents.
Spurs host inaugural โChampions for Changeโ event, raising over $450,000 for community initiatives
Read full article: Spurs host inaugural โChampions for Changeโ event, raising over $450,000 for community initiativesThe San Antonio Spurs marked a significant milestone with their inaugural โChampions for Changeโ event on March 5 at the Victory Capital Performance Center. More than 350 guests attended the event, which raised over $450,000.
โA lot of history hereโ: Lavaca residents voice concerns over development plans for empty lot
Read full article: โA lot of history hereโ: Lavaca residents voice concerns over development plans for empty lotThereโs pride in preservation, especially for one of San Antonioโs oldest neighborhoods.
โHe mattered to meโ: San Antonio family mourns man killed in wrong-way crash
Read full article: โHe mattered to meโ: San Antonio family mourns man killed in wrong-way crashCandice Mossberg said she remembers her brother, Richard Belmonte, for his heart and humor. Belmonte was hit and killed in a wrong-way crash on Jan. 26.
โItโs devastatingโ: San Antonio DJโs career on the line after expensive equipment was stolen
Read full article: โItโs devastatingโ: San Antonio DJโs career on the line after expensive equipment was stolenA Texas man said the future of his DJ career is uncertain now that heโs out thousands of dollars in equipment.
Local couple donates blood every year since 1991, encourages others to step up and help community blood supply
Read full article: Local couple donates blood every year since 1991, encourages others to step up and help community blood supplyA local couple is doing their part to help our community by donating blood every chance they get.
San Antonio ranks second in Texas for highest homeless population, new data shows
Read full article: San Antonio ranks second in Texas for highest homeless population, new data showsSan Antonio now ranks second in Texas for the highest homeless population, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Small city, big involvement: Windcrest neighbors push yearlong community participation
Read full article: Small city, big involvement: Windcrest neighbors push yearlong community participationThousands of lights, inflatables and animatronics line the city leading up to Christmas. December is not the only month of the year when Windcrest comes together.
Two lives saved, four surgeries total: San Antonio couple scheduled for organ swap procedure next week
Read full article: Two lives saved, four surgeries total: San Antonio couple scheduled for organ swap procedure next weekElena Perez has lived with liver disease for 14 years. Now with a new cancer diagnosis, a liver donation could save her life.
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 Centerโs annual fundraiser could bring hope for Medina Lake
Read full article: Lakehills Community Centerโs 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 Mamaโs Safe House expands into West Side community
Read full article: Nonprofit resource hub Big Mamaโs 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.
โTime is of the essenceโ: More volunteers needed to help in Houston area after Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: โTime is of the essenceโ: 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 Macyโs Thanksgiving Day Parade
Read full article: Brackenridge Eaglettes kick off fundraising efforts to dance in Macyโs Thanksgiving Day ParadeSchoolโs out for the summer, but training and fundraising for the Brackenridge Eaglettes have only just begun.