By Edmond Ortiz A recently completed art display at a southwest San Antonio park is meant to inspire visitors’ contemplation of their place in the universe. What you should know Local artist Doroteo Garza finished work on Ujuālnān in Pearsall Park. Ujuālnān means “grand sky” in Pajalate, a Coahuiltecan language that was previously spoken by…
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio-based nonprofit LiftFund recently received an award that goes to organizations that help to rebuild local economies after a disaster and economic disruption. What happened LiftFund was presented with the 2025 Outstanding CDFI (Community Development Financial Institutions) Award on Oct. 22 during a gathering of financial institutions, impact investors, and economic…
By Edmond Ortiz Registered neighborhood associations in San Antonio City Council District 8 may get their cluster mailboxes improved or replaced with little effort. What you should know District 8 Council member Ivalis Meza Gonzalez announced on Oct. 21 that her office was introducing a Replacement Anti-Theft Mailbox Program (RAMP), a pilot initiative designed to…
By Edmond Ortiz Midway through early voting on an election concerning two venue funding proposals, one local political professor says it is too early to tell whether voting trends bode well for either measure, particularly the one that could affect support for a proposed Spurs arena. Meanwhile, one grassroots group recently filed an ethics complaint…
By Edmond Ortiz Debbie McDaniel remembers Jan. 11, 2022, the day that changed her life – the day she finally received a liver after awaiting a transplant for years. “I cried that day. I cried when they took me down to the operating room. I cried when I got out, and I was like, ‘I…
By Edmond Ortiz This short roundup of San Antonio-area bar and culinary news includes the relocation of a Southtown eatery, the closure of a short-lived downtown spot, and a South Side restaurant opting to levy admission during live music shows. Additionally, Panera Bread has opened a new location in Schertz, Chick-fil-A recently launched a Universal…
By Edmond Ortiz In recognition of Make A Difference Day, VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer fare-free all day long Oct. 25 across its whole system. What you should know Partnering with the city of San Antonio, VIA is inviting the public to use its Park and Ride service and visit key events and destinations in…
By Edmond Ortiz A first was recently achieved in San Antonio with the only mobile cell therapy collection vehicle in the world. What happened San Antonio-based nonprofit BioBridge Global Advanced Therapies’ mobile cell collection bus – the only vehicle of its kind – recorded its first donation, BBG representatives said on Oct. 22. According to…
By Edmond Ortiz The San Antonio Spurs are converting the team’s former practice complex in the Medical Center area into a multipurpose community center. What you should know Officials with Spurs Sports and Entertainment on Oct. 21 said, when ongoing renovations are completed, the rebranded Spurs Impact Center at 1 Spurs Lane will be able…
By Edmond Ortiz Far west San Antonio is now home to the city’s newest cardiovascular imaging center. What you should know Methodist Healthcare opened the doors to the imaging center at Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills in early October. According to a press release, the new facility is designed to enhance access to advanced cardiovascular…
