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 While Bexar County plans to rebuild a Windcrest-area street, a number of notable road, drainage and sidewalk projects are advancing around the San Antonio-area, including initiatives in Midtown and west San Antonio, Castle Hills, Cibolo, Converse and Shavano Park. Elsewhere, New Braunfels residents are asked to voice their thoughts on which city…
By Edmond Ortiz The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority is proposing a roadway project that it believes will reduce traffic congestion in a fast-growing Far West Bexar County neighborhood. What you should know The Alamo RMA has tentatively slated winter 2027 to begin a proposed expansion of Alamo Ranch Parkway from Loop 1604 to Calaveras Way….
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. MUSIC Weekly Disco Alfresco, presented by the Brackenridge Park Conservancy and SoundCream Airstream DJs, features local and visiting DJs playing different genres…
By Edmond Ortiz Officials with Texas A&M University-San Antonio and Bexar County gathered June 26 to celebrate the opening of the South Side campus’ new track and field facility. What you should know The university began construction on the complex in February 2025 with the support of $10 million in funding from Bexar County. The…
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…
