By Jason Olivarri A 20-minute morning dog walk shouldn’t feel like a workout. But as San Antonio settles into another summer of triple-digit temperatures and heavy humidity, UT San Antonio researcher Jeffrey Howard says the health risks associated with extreme heat are increasing. A research team led by Howard, a public health professor, found that…
By Edmond Ortiz Recent significant investments will bolster scientific research and engineering studies at San Antonio’s two public universities. UT San Antonio The University of Texas Board of Regents acted in May to provide nearly $175 million in additional Permanent University Fund money to UT San Antonio to support UTSA’s research capabilities, technology infrastructure and…
By Jason P. Olivarri While most freshmen are still finding their footing, nine University of Texas at San Antonio students are preparing to represent the city on a global stage of engineering innovation. Out of nearly 1,900 entries worldwide, UTSA’s team is one of 54 semifinalists in the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge — and one…
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. LITERARY April 25 Pages for Ages celebrates Indie Author Day with an appearance from author David Lee Norris, raffles, and mystery discounts…
By Edmond Ortiz Fiesta, San Antonio’s annual 11-day citywide party, officially gets underway April 16. While Fiesta veterans have their favorite, longtime events, there are still changes, helpful tips, and unofficial Fiesta happenings to keep in mind this time around. Out and about A majority of Fiesta events take place in downtown or the urban…
By Edmond Ortiz The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) has unveiled its newest downtown academic facility that university officials said will further boost the local talent pipeline, and help to further foster collaboration and innovation. What you should know An April 6 ribbon-cutting was held for San Pedro II, a 180,000-square-foot…
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 Feb. 1 Heart of Texas Concert Band performs “Disney Magic,” an array of musical selections from classic Disney movies, such as…
