Alamo Colleges District on July 28 announced a $3 million pledge from a San Antonio philanthropic organization, with funds being used to support scholarships for local nursing students. What is happening The three-year, $1 million annual investment from the Kate Marmion Charitable Foundation will support up to 334 nursing students across the Alamo Colleges District,…
By Edmond Ortiz The Alamo Colleges District is introducing a single-access point designed to aid individuals seeking short-term workforce training opportunities, and help support employers needing to close critical staffing gaps. What is happening ACD officials held a July 1 press conference to announce the rollout of Alamo Technical Institute, a unified gateway where participants…
Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com. STAGE Weekly Woodlawn Comedy at Woodlawn Theatre presents Friday Night Lights. Each Friday night features standup comics or improv comedy activities. Ages…
Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com. STAGE Weekly Woodlawn Comedy at Woodlawn Theatre presents Friday Night Lights. Each Friday night features standup comics or improv comedy activities. Ages…
By Edmond Ortiz Voters taking part in June 13 runoff elections tapped a business owner for an Alamo Colleges District board post, and ousted New Braunfels incumbent mayor and one council member. Alamo Colleges District Accountant Robert Garcia won a runoff election for ACD District 9 post, receiving 57% of the vote against Carolyn DeLecour,…
By Edmond Ortiz Contests for an Alamo Colleges District board seat, and two New Braunfels City Council posts, including the mayor’s office, will be settled at the polls June 13. Alamo Colleges District June 13 is Election Day in the ACD District 9 runoff election between accountant Robert Garcia, and Carolyn DeLecour, a past ACD…
By Edmond Ortiz Early voting began June 1 and continues through June 9 ahead of June 13 runoff elections that will settle one board race in part of the Alamo Colleges District, and two city council contests in New Braunfels. Alamo Colleges District Business owner Robert Garcia, and Carolyn DeLecour, a past ACD professor and…
Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com. MUSIC Weekly Otto’s Ice House is hosting Local Wednesdays, a free all-ages live music series highlighting San Antonio artists. Genres range from…
By Edmond Ortiz Bexar County is moving forward on a trio of park and recreational proposals while Garden Ridge is proceeding with plans to develop a trail at its biggest park. Bexar County County commissioners voted April 28 to advance three separate measures that are related to the county’s overall goal of offering more public…
Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com. CINEMA May 14 San Antonio River Foundation offers a screening of the documentary film, “The River and the Wall,” which explores the…
