By Edmond Ortiz A newly reopened medical clinic in south San Antonio is part of University Health’s larger efforts to improve health care access in historically underserved areas. What you should know Officials from University Health and Southside Independent School District gathered Dec. 4 to mark the reopening of the Susan Hall Health Center at…
By Edmond Ortiz City leaders gathered with Methodist Healthcare officials on Dec. 5 to celebrate the grand opening of the newly expanded emergency department at Methodist Hospital | Landmark. What is happening Methodist Healthcare officials said the $3.5 million expansion project, which took place during the first half of this year, resulted in growing the…
By Edmond Ortiz Converse recently welcomed the launch of two national retailers’ storefronts in mid-November as part of the latest business openings in the San Antonio area. Other new local enterprises include salons in La Vernia and Live Oak, a South Side credit union branch, a combination pickleball/padel/dining destination in New Braunfels, a creative studio…
By Edmond Ortiz A Nov. 20 event was held at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak to highlight a major milestone in the ongoing $104 million expansion project. What is happening Officials with Methodist Healthcare and the construction contractor gathered with counterparts and staff at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak where a steel-topping ceremony was held…
By Edmond Ortiz A local company has started construction work on its first residential development, which will be located in south San Antonio. What is happening Gilley Properties International, a part of Gilley International Group, announced on Nov. 11 that it is constructing Villaret Commons, at 1519 W. Villaret Blvd., near Palo Alto College and…
By Edmond Ortiz A west San Antonio nonprofit and a local county commissioner are among local businesses, civic leaders and organizations looking to make sure that struggling area families do not spend Thanksgiving without a traditional turkey. What you should know A handful of local groups, companies and individuals are sponsoring free Thanksgiving meal giveaways…
By Edmond Ortiz Methodist Healthcare has started a project at a Medical Center-area facility that will provide simulation and training to help enhance clinical education and improve patient care across South Texas. What you should know Methodist Healthcare officials held what they called a wall-breaking ceremony on Oct. 30 to kick off $7.5 million in…
By Edmond Ortiz The San Antonio Zoo now has a walking route where visitors can be reminded of the importance of health, well-being and family engagement. What you should know Zoo officials hosted an Oct. 29 event with representatives from Methodist Healthcare to celebrate the opening of the Methodist Healthcare Health Walk, a mile-long route…
By Edmond Ortiz The latest business openings in the San Antonio area include 2 independently-owned book shops, a Cibolo real estate practice, a self-storage facility on the West Side, and healthcare providers near Alamo Heights and on the Southwest Side. Additionally, a New Braunfels-based nonprofit has opened a new office, and a recently completed business…
By Edmond Ortiz October has been a busy month in the Live Oak business community, which welcomed a specialty sports retail superstore, a pickleball venue, and a pet groomer all within a few weeks time. Dick’s House of Sport Live Oak is home to the San Antonio-area’s first Dick’s House of Sport, a new concept…
