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Business Briefs: Board game hub opens in New Braunfels; YMCA offers open house at Morgan’s Sports

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com1 month ago4 weeks ago05 mins

By Edmond Ortiz This round of Business Briefs features the opening of a board gaming bar in New Braunfels, the launch of a new Windcrest-area thrift store, the debut of a multisports complex in Converse, and an open house at an all-inclusive/adaptive sports facility in northeast San Antonio. Plus, San Antonio is getting another multi-sports…

UTSA researchers craft app to help autism caregivers boost communication at home

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

By Jason P. Olivarri University of Texas at San Antonio researchers are developing a mobile app designed to help parents of children with autism practice communication strategies at home. The app, called Behavior Buddy, uses artificial intelligence to analyze conversations between parents and children and provide immediate feedback aimed at strengthening communication skills outside traditional…