Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Four San Antonians make Forbes 400 list


Four San Antonians make Forbes 400 list


SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio added a fourth person to the 2014 Forbes magazine list of the 400 richest Americans on Monday despite a higher level of wealth necessary to make the list. Joining the trio of San Antonians on last year's list — Charles Butt ...


San Antonio Simplifies Its Confusing Permitting Process


When Code for America fellow David Leonard and his team members got to work in San Antonio, they wanted to better understand the challenges citizens face when dealing with the city. “We wanted to see city services and city departments through the ...


Three Of The 'San Antonio Four' Released From Prison


After two weeks of controversy over the prisoner swap that freed him, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is back on U.S. soil. With the holidays fast approaching, the San Antonio International Airport is hoping to reduce passenger stress, anxiety and all around gloom ...



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Why San Antonio Spurs Were Smart to Re-Sign Aron Baynes


Why San Antonio Spurs Were Smart to Re-Sign Aron Baynes


Aron Baynes was the lone member of the San Antonio Spurs 2014 championship squad not on the roster through the summer, but that's now a distant memory. Despite a rumor he may wind up with a Chinese team, Baynes elected to stick with San Antonio for a $2.1 ...



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Former Trail Blazer Earl Watson Joins San Antonio Spurs Coaching Staff


Former Trail Blazer Earl Watson Joins San Antonio Spurs Coaching Staff


Chris Haynes, writing for Cleveland.com, gives this report on former Trail Blazer point guard Earl Watson: After 13 years, point guard Earl Watson will retire from the NBA to accept a coaching position with the San Antonio Spurs' NBA Development League ...


Cruising down memory lane


SAN ANTONIO — It's been more than eight decades since Amos Neyhart created the first driver education program in the United States at Penn State University in 1933. Since then, the program expanded and became standardized and generations of new drivers ...


San Antonio Spurs Don’t Expect To Slow Down In 2014-15


After a long dry spell following a 2007 NBA Championship, the San Antonio Spurs were able to claw their way back into the NBA Finals in 2013. That wasn’t enough. After getting so close to a fifth franchise title, the aging Spurs fell short. It was just ...


Forbes' list of richest Americans includes four from San Antonio


Four San Antonians have made the 2014 Forbes magazine list of the richest Americans. They are: Charles Butt and family at No. 47 with $9.8 billion. Butt, H-E-B chairman and CEO, is 76. Rodney Lewis at No. 249 with $2.6 billion. An energy driller, Lewis is 60.



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Monday, September 29, 2014

Volleyball: Texas-San Antonio sweeps Mean Green


Volleyball: Texas-San Antonio sweeps Mean Green


SAN ANTONIO — North Texas, leading for the majority of the first two sets, failed to capitalize and dropped its first Conference USA match on the road to defending champion Texas-San Antonio, 22-25, 22-25, 21-25. The Mean Green falls to 10-5, 1-1 in ...


Sunny skies, warm temps on tap


Sunny skies and warm temperatures are on tap in San Antonio for the first few days of this week. Monday will be mostly sunny with a high in the upper 80s, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday and Wednesday will both start partly cloudy before ...


San Antonio Spurs 2014 Season News: Rumors, Trades, and Roster Updates


If the 2014-15 San Antonio Spurs resemble last year's team it's because their entire championship-winning roster is returning. Tim Duncan exercised a player option clause. Tony Parker signed a three-year, $43 million contract extension. Forwards Matt ...


San Antonians Say NO to Toll Roads, Mass Transit


91% of San Antonio commuters drive to work every day in our own cars, and we think transportation policy should be created with the convenience of cars top of mind, and not focus on mass transit, bicyclists, carpoolers, or pedestrians, Newsradio 1200 WOAI ...



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Source: Earl Watson to retire to join San Antonio Spurs' D-League coaching staff


Source: Earl Watson to retire to join San Antonio Spurs' D-League coaching staff


CLEVELAND, Ohio – After 13 years, point guard Earl Watson will retire from the NBA to accept a coaching position with the San Antonio Spurs' NBA Development League affiliate, the Austin Toros, a league source informed Northeast Ohio Media Group.


NBA Media Day 2014 In Pictures: Early Images Of LeBron James, Kevin Love With Cavaliers Plus Spurs, Kings And Heat


From the defending champions San Antonio Spurs to the upstart Sacramento Kings; to the new look Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, here are the early images from NBA Media Day 2014 from across the NBA.



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75,000 people fill San Antonio streets for Síclovía


75,000 people fill San Antonio streets for Síclovía


SAN ANTONIO - The streets of San Antonio became the community's playground Sunday. The city blocked off several downtown streets as 75,000 people came out for Síclovía. Síclovía only has a few rules: be active, have fun and no cars allowed. Well ...


San Antonio Spurs: Where Does Kyle Anderson Fit As A Rookie?


If there were ever a franchise that has become notorious for molding practically any average role player into a crucial piece of basketball’s most well oiled winning machine, it’s Gregg Popovich and his San Antonio Spurs. Eventually, the same will be ...


San Antonio Spurs Training Camp on the Daily Dose!


It’s another day and another edition of Duncan’s Daily Dose! Today we take a look at the San Antonio Spurs training camp and let you know everything there is to know about day one of Spurs training camp! Let’s get started shall we? Our first piece we ...



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Sunday, September 28, 2014

Antonio Gates injury update: TE probable for Chargers, fantasy owners


Antonio Gates injury update: TE probable for Chargers, fantasy owners


San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is probable for Week 4. We break down the fantasy implications. San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (hamstring) is listed as probable and will play in the team's Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.



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San Antonio Spurs stick to their philosophy as training camps begin


San Antonio Spurs stick to their philosophy as training camps begin


SAN ANTONIO — Gregg Popovich has a “live in the moment” philosophy. It has worked well for the reigning NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. “Just to be clear, we’ve never had any goals whatsoever in the sense of winning ‘X’ number of games or ...


San Antonio Scorpions Win 1-0 over the Atlanta Silverbacks


The San Antonio Scorpions beat the Atlanta Silverbacks 1-0 on a goal by Cesar Elizondo at Atlanta Silverbacks Park Saturday night. With the win, the Scorpions have now earned 22 points on the road in 2014, which is a new team record. San Antonio also moves ...



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BLAST Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening in San Antonio


BLAST Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening in San Antonio


SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Blast Fitness' newest San Antonio health club is officially open! This brand-new club is located in the Westpark Plaza at 6727 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX. Blast Fitness is known nationwide for ...


NASL Match Preview: Atlanta Silverbacks vs. San Antonio Scorpions


NASL: September 27, 2014 - Two teams looking to end their respective losing streaks as the Atlanta Silverbacks host the San Antonio Scorpions at Atlanta Silverbacks Park. The Scorpions, who are five points from first-place in the NASL Combined Standings ...



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Crafting the San Antonio Spurs Mt. Rushmore


Crafting the San Antonio Spurs Mt. Rushmore


Picture yourself on a leisurely stroll down the River Walk on a cool fall San Antonio day. You round the turn south of Navarro Street and you look upon the five-headed statue depicting our great former Spurs. The year is, of course, 2023. You take a moment ...



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Saturday, September 27, 2014

Spurs coach Popovich assures San Antonio won't be complacent in title defense


Spurs coach Popovich assures San Antonio won't be complacent in title defense


SAN ANTONIO, USA - San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich has no fear of complacency from his veteran trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili as they embark on their NBA title defense. At a media day on Friday, September 26 on the eve of training camp ...


San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board Votes Unanimously in Support of Vista Ridge Project


The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously today to urge the San Antonio Water System Board to approve the contract for the Vista Ridge Pipeline Project. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously ...



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Spurs sticking to 'live in the moment' philosophy


Spurs sticking to 'live in the moment' philosophy


SAN ANTONIO -- Gregg Popovich has a ''live in the moment'' philosophy. It has worked well for the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. ''Just to be clear, we've never had any goals whatsoever in the sense of winning 'X' number of games or this year is ...


San Antonio native gaining recognition in NCAA football


Notre Dame wide receiver Corey Robinson is making a name for himself, steering away from his former label as "David Robinson's son." Robinson is in his sophomore year at the university, and has recently made headlines after playing with a fractured thumb.



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Audit on Texas Enterprise Fund reveals "no oversight"


Audit on Texas Enterprise Fund reveals "no oversight"


SAN ANTONIO -- Handing out millions of dollars in taxpayer money with little oversight-- that was the key finding Thursday from the Texas State Auditor's office about the Texas Enterprise Fund. The fund was established in 2003 by Governor Perry to create ...


Could San Antonio Spurs Be Even Better This Time?


San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is already devising plans to keep his 2014 champions motivated after a historically one-sided five-game series against the Miami Heat. "I'm worried for one reason," Popovich told long-time San Antonio Express ...


Aussie basketball star Aron Baynes re-signs with NBA champions, San Antonio Spurs


AUSSIE NBA champion Aron Baynes has ended speculation of a Europe move, re-signing with the San Antonio Spurs. Baynes joined the Spurs in January 2013, but after their championship win in June this year, the Queenslander was open to other offers as a ...


San Antonio Missions National Historical Park


Everyone knows about the Alamo. But far fewer know that San Antonio is home to four other Spanish missions, each one with its own story and its own special character. Together, these five mission complexes make up the most complete and intact example of ...


Cornyn, Alameel stump for U.S. Senate in San Antonio


SAN ANTONIO - Candidates for the U.S. Senate seat from Texas held by Sen. John Cornyn were in San Antonio Friday campaigning and making appearances. Cornyn is seeking re-election to a third six-year term and is being challenged by Democrat David Alameel, a ...


San Antonio Spurs Full 2014-2015 Training Camp Roster


It’s been a busy day in the San Antonio Spurs news world with Spurs Media Day occurring earlier today. In what will hopefully be our final update from Spurs Media Day, we bring you the full San Antonio Spurs roster for this year’s training camp.



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San Antonio Spurs Choosing Aron Baynes For Final Roster Spot A Missed Opportunity


San Antonio Spurs Choosing Aron Baynes For Final Roster Spot A Missed Opportunity


The search for the final piece to the San Antonio Spurs’ roster appears to be over. According to reports, Aron Baynes is expected to re-sign with the team after a recent physical. Even though the return of Baynes would mean the championship roster has ...


Firefighter hospitalized while working apartment fire near San Antonio


KIRBY — Firefighters are still working to completely extinguish a fire at Woodlake Duplexes that sent one firefighter to the hospital, and they are treating the situation as if a man is trapped in the unit where it is believed the fire started, officials ...


First-year FAU coach works to rekindle excitement in the program


SAN ANTONIO — UTSA (1-2) and Florida Atlantic (1-3) meet at 4 p.m. Saturday in Boca Raton, Florida, in a Conference USA opener for both teams. Chuck King, co-founder of FAUOwlAccess.com, recently supplied some insight into UTSA’s opponent.


San Antonio Business Journal seeking nominations for Tech Flash Titans Awards


Attention San Antonio’s technology community. The San Antonio Business Journal has created a new awards program in collaboration with local industry leaders to promote and recognize outstanding individuals and organizations who are making a difference in ...



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Friday, September 26, 2014

Texas man convicted in fatal machete attack on dog


Texas man convicted in fatal machete attack on dog


SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A Texas jury has convicted a San Antonio man who slashed his dog with a machete after it chewed up his limited-edition "Call of Duty" videogame headphones. The San Antonio Express-News reports (http://bit.ly/1pfxYL0) Juan Mendiola was ...


Rain possible today, San Antonio's weekend forecast


SAN ANTONIO — Make sure to grab that umbrella or rain jacket on your way out the door this morning. Forecasters say showers are likely in San Antonio come Friday afternoon, after just a chance of rain in the morning, according to the National Weather ...



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Pango, Parking App, To Launch In San Antonio Amid Flurry Of New Ways To Find A Space


Pango, Parking App, To Launch In San Antonio Amid Flurry Of New Ways To Find A Space


One of the biggest frustrations for city dwellers is about to be solved with an app (of course)… if you live in San Antonio and a few other cities. Pango, a parking locator service that recently raised $6.5 million in venture capital funding, launches in ...


Some San Antonio schools adopt e-books


SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio-area school districts are incorporating digital learning in different ways. The San Antonio Express-News reports the North East Independent School District has completely transitioned to e-textbooks in science classes through ...



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San Diego to pay nearly $6M to settle lawsuit


San Diego to pay nearly $6M to settle lawsuit


SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The city of San Diego has agreed to pay nearly $6 million to settle a federal lawsuit by a woman who says she was groped by a police officer in 2011 after being pulled over for an alleged traffic violation. City officials announced ...


Luce's focaccia recipe is simplicity at its best


SAN ANTONIO — Dear Chris: We went to Luce Ristorante last night. It served this wonderful bread. It wasn't really an Italian loaf of bread, but I'm sure it was a yeast bread. It had a different texture than most bread. I would like the recipe or at least ...


Doctor: San Antonio PTSD study is first-of-its-kind


SAN ANTONIO - Twenty-two years in the U.S. Air Force and a deployment to Iraq changed Sgt. Nancy Dickinson. "In a war zone, we see things you hope to never see here in our homeland," she said. Dickinson came home in 2005 with anxiety, nightmares, and full ...


Some San Antonio schools adopt e-textbooks


SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio-area school districts are incorporating digital learning in different ways. The San Antonio Express-News (http://bit.ly/1oisRcN ) reports that the North East Independent School District has completely transitioned to e-textbooks ...


San Antonio Missions National Historical Park


Everyone knows about the Alamo. But far fewer know that San Antonio is home to four other Spanish missions, each one with its own story and its own special character. Together, these five mission complexes make up the most complete and intact example of ...



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Can Austin Daye Be the Next San Antonio Spurs Success Story?


Can Austin Daye Be the Next San Antonio Spurs Success Story?


Austin Daye is probably the least notable player on the San Antonio Spurs roster. Averaging only 8.2 minutes last season, Daye went largely unnoticed by many NBA fans. Austin Daye is still on the Spurs roster, however, which makes us here at Air Alamo beg ...


Bank of America to fight hunger in San Antonio


Bank of America is teaming up with Feeding America to support the Give A Meal Program to help fight hunger in San Antonio and elsewhere. Through the program, which runs until Dec. 31, 2014, Bank of America will match $2 for every $1 donated to the Give A ...


Authorities break window to rescue baby locked in car at San Antonio H-E-B


SAN ANTONIO — Authorities rescued a one-month-old child from a locked car in an H-E-B parking lot on the Southeast Side on Thursday, officials said. Firefighters responded to a call around 10:25 a.m. to the McCreless Market H-E-B in the 4100 block of S.


San Antonio’s 28th Annual Fall Home and Garden Show at the Alamodome


San Antonio.- Looking for inspiration to make your home dreams come true while enjoying wine, food, and fun for your whole family? San Antonio’s 28th Annual Fall Home and Garden Show offers all of that and more. There are plenty of ways to dig up some ...


Bicyclists ride to bring attention to San Antonio hit-and-run case


SAN ANTONIO — A group of bicyclists took to the roads of San Antonio on Wednesday evening to bring attention to an unsolved hit-and-run case that left a bicyclist hospitalized Sunday morning. About 20 cyclists turned out for the ride with the goal of ...


San Antonio talents at Alamo City Comic Con


SAN ANTONIO — Alamo City Comic Con has plenty of local talent on tap for the big comic/pop culture convention, which returns to the Convention Center Friday through Sunday. In addition to guest of honor Stan Lee and other national geek stars, be on the ...


San Antonio Spurs’ Cory Joseph Is Key To A Repeat Effort


The goal of the San Antonio Spurs for the upcoming season is simple and clear: repeat or bust. Most will look to the veterans like Tim Duncan, Tony Parker or even a rising star like Kawhi Leonard to carry the championship hopes, but Cory Joseph is the ...



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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Some San Antonio Schools Adopt E-Textbooks


Some San Antonio Schools Adopt E-Textbooks


San Antonio-area school districts are incorporating digital learning in different ways. The San Antonio Express-News reports that the North East Independent School District has completely transitioned to e-textbooks in science classes through eighth grade ...


Aron Baynes set to re-sign with NBA champions San Antonio Spurs


THEY’RE bringing the band back together. The Spurs are set to re-sign Australian centre Aron Baynes, a move that would ensure San Antonio’s entire 2013-14 championship-winning roster will be back on court this season. Local media reports said Baynes, a ...


San Antonio Lyme Disease Examiner


Shelley works as a writer and is training to be a Master Herbalist specializing in Lyme disease and other infectious diseases. She currently writes for Collective Evolution, The Public Health Alert, Natural News, and Evolve and Ascend.You may read more of ...


Jimmy John's in San Antonio affected in nationwide data breach


Some San Antonio sandwich lovers' credit and debit card information could be compromised if they visited Jimmy John's on the city's far West Side from June 16 to Sept. 5, the sandwich giant said Wednesday. The store — located at 5531 N.W. Loop 1604 ...


Middle school placed on lockdown after gun fired in classroom near downtown San Antonio


SAN ANTONIO — A handgun that accidentally went off in a middle school classroom Wednesday morning was loaded with blanks, not bullets, San Antonio Independent School District officials said. SAISD police secured the gun and took the Harris Middle School ...


San Antonio Spurs: The 5 Biggest Questions Heading Into Training Camp


After a championship season, the San Antonio Spurs are looking to repeat as champions. Here are five questions that surround the team as it heads into training camp. 5. Who Will Back Up Parker? Backup G Patty Mills is out for at least half of the season.



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San Antonio Spurs: Retaining Aron Baynes Smarter Than Waiting For Ray Allen


San Antonio Spurs: Retaining Aron Baynes Smarter Than Waiting For Ray Allen


On Wednesday, reports surfaced that power forward Aron Baynes would re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs. By retaining the big man, the Spurs will now return the full roster that won the 2014 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. This move may come as a shock ...



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All You Need to Know About Checking Accounts in San Antonio, Texas


All You Need to Know About Checking Accounts in San Antonio, Texas


A savings account, certificate of deposit and money market account are all excellent choices for maximizing your personal wealth. And if you’re committed to growing your money, you might obtain one of each type of account. These, however, aren’t the ...


Meghan Trainor cancels Thursday’s San Antonio show


SAN ANTONIO — Citing an illness, Meghan Trainor has cancelled her appearance at Thursday’s MixFest. Trainor, 20, currently has the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with “All About That Bass.” It has held that spot for three straight weeks.



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San Antonio Spurs should be the favorite


San Antonio Spurs should be the favorite


After falling to the Miami Heat in a heart-breaking seven game series loss 2013, the Spurs rebounded by dominating the Heat in five games to claim the NBA title in 2014. Instead of discussing the Spurs’ greatness, the basketball world immediately turned ...


$130M hotel to break ground in San Antonio Saturday


Hong Kong-based Honest Profit International Ltd. will break ground on its $130-million, 300-room hotel in San Antonio on Saturday, more than two months after signing a lease agreement with the Department of Public Lands. Honest Profit will use the name ...


San Antonio traffic stop yields agent's stolen gun


San Antonio police say formal charges are pending against the driver who was detained Tuesday. Sgt. Javier Salazar says the firearm was stolen several months ago during a vehicle burglary. Further details on the agent weren't immediately released.


San Antonio, Austin creative industry veterans launch Outsiders 365


A pair of veteran branding pros with deep Texas roots have teamed up to create a new boutique agency aging that will focus solely on active lifestyle brands and diversity-driven marketing initiatives. The new agency is comprised of outdoor enthusiasts who ...


San Antonio Spurs Hire Applied Sports Scientist


The San Antonio Spurs announced their additions and promotions for their team staff yesterday. One of those additions was Xavi Schelling, ann applied sports scientist. The applied sports scientist is a new addition to Spurs medical staff. What exactly is ...


San Antonio PD: Homeowner shoots teen walking with girlfriend


SAN ANTONIO -- Emergency responders were called Wednesday to the scene of a shooting in a northeast neighborhood. According to the San Antonio Police Department, a 19-year-old man was shot by a homeowner as he was walking down Burning Sunrise Drive with ...


Top 5 Centers In San Antonio Spurs History


The pride of the San Antonio Spurs' big men runs deep. Let’s take a page out of the Spurs’ book by doing less talking and more doing. Check out the top five Spurs centers in team history. 5. Moses Malone Even though Moses Malone only graced the Spurs ...


Land Rover of San Antonio offers certified pre-owned inventory


SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 24, 2014 -- /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- There is little doubt among automotive industry experts that Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles are among the best luxury SUVs available to shoppers. Each option on the Land Rover of San Antonio roster ...



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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

SAFD: Crews respond to shooting in northeast San Antonio


SAFD: Crews respond to shooting in northeast San Antonio


SAN ANTONIO -- Emergency responders were called Wednesday to the scene of a shooting in a northeast neighborhood. According to the San Antonio Fire Department, a person was shot in the 4100 block of Mystic Sunrise Dr., near North Foster and Binz-Engleman ...



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Woman breaks window, rescues baby in San Antonio


Woman breaks window, rescues baby in San Antonio


SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A woman who noticed a baby in a hot car in a parking lot in San Antonio used a tire iron to smash the windshield and rescue the child. Angela Radtke (RAD'-kee) said Monday that she knew she had to get the baby out of the locked car in ...


Spurs Roster & Trade Rumors: Tony Parker Says Back-to-Back Championships for San Antonio This Year


Tony Parker, the prized point guard of the San Antonio Spurs, thinks his team will repeat as NBA Champions come June next year when the NBA 2014-15 season draws to a close. According to Yahoo! Sports' interview on Parker, the SAS guard openly expressed his ...


Social Media Brings Sightseers to San Antonio


The city's visitors bureau uses sight, sound, and movement on Facebook to attract tourists to the home of the Alamo. Social media is where we so often share our experiences. Weddings, promotions, birthdays—you name it. Of course, among the most shared ...


San Antonio Botanical Garden


09/24 9:00 am 'Nature Connects' at the San Antonio Botanical Garden 10:00 am 'Art in the Garden' at Botanical Garden 09/25 9:00 am 'Nature Connects' at the San Antonio Botanical Garden 10:00 am 'Art in the Garden' at Botanical Garden 09/26 9:00 am 'Nature ...


San Antonio university gets $2.9 million grant


SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- A San Antonio university has been awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to improve its offerings for graduate students. St. Mary's University announced the U.S. Department of Education grant on Tuesday. The money will be awarded over a ...


San Antonio Zoo director says sole elephant won't be relocated due to health concerns


SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The director of the San Antonio Zoo says its only elephant will not be relocated despite a recent protest. Steve McCusker tells KENS-TV ( http://bit.ly/1CeZ0dC) that the aging Asian elephant named Lucky will spend the rest of her life ...


San Antonio Zoo won't relocate aging elephant


SAN ANTONIO -- The director of the San Antonio Zoo says its only elephant will not be relocated despite a recent protest. Steve McCusker tells KENS-TV (http://bit.ly/1CeZ0dC ) that the aging Asian elephant named Lucky will spend the rest of her life alone.


San Antonio man rejects plea deal in murder case


SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A San Antonio man has told jurors he isn't guilty of murder before rejecting a plea deal that would have sent him to prison for 40 years. Thirty-eight-year-old Benito Garza said Tuesday he would rather the jury decide his fate.


'Flushable' wipes clogging San Antonio sewers


That "flushable" wipe may not be so flushable: wipes flushed into the sewer system are clogging pipes in cities all over the country, including San Antonio. "Those so-called 'flushables' like cleansing wipes and feminine hygiene products won't clog your ...



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Knights physiotherapist Phil Coles leaves NRL to join NBA champions 2014 San Antonio Spurs


Knights physiotherapist Phil Coles leaves NRL to join NBA champions 2014 San Antonio Spurs


KNIGHTS physiotherapist Phil Coles is heading to the US after winning an appointment with the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs. Coles will join the reigning champions, who claimed the NBA championship against LeBron James and the Miami Heat last season, as their ...


San Antonio seeks to clarify historic district talk


The San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) led a workshop Sept. 17 at Lamar Elementary School, aiming to educate attendees about the process and impact of a historic district designation. But with the meeting in the heart of Mahncke Park, dozens ...


Opera San Antonio debuts with ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’


Opera San Antonio made its debut Tuesday night with a feast of comic delights that promises opera will make a long and enduring comeback in the city. The chamber-version production of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” by Tobias Picker, the new opera company’s ...


The San Antonio Spurs Are On The Brink Of History This Season


Last season was a compilation of achievements for the San Antonio Spurs that culminated with an NBA Finals championship. The Spurs’ regular season record of 62-10 was impressive for many reasons, but one stands out the most. They were only 11 wins away ...


Day Trips: 10 Ways to have Fun Outside near San Antonio


Who wouldn’t love to take a long trip to the Rocky Mountains or the Adirondacks, but let’s get real: not all of us have time (or the funds) to do that. And while saving up for that dream outdoor experience is a must, here are 10 short day trips from ...


Vista Ridge project would give San Antonio a water boost


San Antonio could soon be looking at the largest non-Edwards Aquifer water supply in history with its Vista Ridge Pipeline project. The pipeline would span 7 different counties, and could be the answer to our water woes. Lifelong Burleson County resident ...


2014-15 San Antonio Spurs Season Preview


For the fifth time since 1999, the San Antonio Spurs won the NBA Championship. They’ve somehow found a way to keep their championship window open despite the masses anticipating it closing for years now. Tim Duncan has proven to be ageless, Gregg ...


What would we do if the NFL's troubles surfaced in San Antonio?


There's been a lot of unpleasantness in the news lately with America's favorite sport. I bet some of their fans would love to be labeled "boring" these days. If you follow concussion-ball at all, you've no doubt noticed the NFL has recently been in the ...


San Antonio startup YupiCall promises to connect people around the world


Mexican entrepreneur Julian Flores stumbled on his latest business venture almost by accident. While trying to improve server communications for his company, SMS Gate, which has operations in Tampico, Mexico and San Antonio, Flores found that he could set ...



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Four San Antonio school districts win $2.2 million in grants


Four San Antonio school districts win $2.2 million in grants


SAN ANTONIO — Four local school districts - Southside, South San, San Antonio and Northside ISDs - won a total of $2.2 million in U.S. Department of Education grants to improve school “climate,” the department said Tuesday.



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Woman breaks window, rescues baby in San Antonio


Woman breaks window, rescues baby in San Antonio


SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A 9-month-old boy has been treated for dehydration after being rescued from a hot car in San Antonio by a woman who used a tire iron to smash the windshield. Angela Radtke (RAD'-kee) said Monday that she knew she had to get the baby ...


San Antonio May Spend $3.3 Billion On Water


San Antonio is considering a massive investment in its water supply. The city is negotiating with water treatment and desalination company Abengoa for a $3.3 billion well field and pipeline, according to reports. "A 30-year contract for 50,000 acre-feet of ...


San Antonio explores the Latino experience in Vietnam


The San Antonio Public Library plans four discussion during Hispanic Heritage Month on the experience of Latino veterans in the Vietnam War. The first is 6:30 tonight, Sept. 23, at the Parman Branch Library, 20735 Wilderness Oaks. Gil Dominguez, author of ...


San Antonio failed to break the top 20 in tourism markets in 2014


San Antonio ranked 21st on Resonance Consultancy’s Top 50 U.S. tourism destinations report for 2014. However, there could be room for improvement, the study’s authors say. Resonance Consultancy examined a range of factors, including the number of ...


San Antonio Spurs Season Preview: 'Another Championship Is in Their Sights'


The world champion San Antonio Spurs will be looking to repeat for the first time in the Gregg Popovich-Tim Duncan era, hoping to battle Father Time as they roll on into another NBA season. Do the Spurs have enough to repeat as champs? In the video above ...



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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Skin Cancer Breakthrough: New melanoma treatment here in San Antonio


Skin Cancer Breakthrough: New melanoma treatment here in San Antonio


SAN ANTONIO - A new standard has been set to treat patients with advanced skin cancer. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new treatment option for those who suffer from advanced Melanoma and a number of people are already being treated ...


San Antonio food truck ranked among top in nation


San Antonio had one food truck ranked in The Daily Meal’s list of “101 Best Food Trucks in America 2014.” Rickshaw Stop, billed as “San Antonio’s only Pakistani food truck,” ranked at No. 16 on the list. The Daily Meal said some of the factors ...



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Tony Parker expects San Antonio Spurs to repeat as NBA champions


Tony Parker expects San Antonio Spurs to repeat as NBA champions


While many expected the San Antonio Spurs’ proverbial ‘window’ to be closed last season, that didn’t end up being the case. If anything, the San Antonio Spurs flung their window wide open and maybe an additional door in the process. Yes, they’re ...


Photo Release -- Whitestone REIT Acquires The Strand at Huebner Oaks Shopping Center in San Antonio, Texas for $18 Million


HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) ("Whitestone"), a fully integrated real estate company that owns, operates and redevelops Community Centered Properties TM announced today the acquisition of The Strand at Huebner Oaks ...


Million-dollar Texas Two Step ticket sold in San Antonio


SAN ANTONIO — One ticket matching all four numbers plus the bonus number in Monday night's Texas Two Step game was sold on San Antonio's West Side, according to the Texas Lottery website. The ticket, worth $1,175,000, was sold at Mireles Party Kegs, 3630 ...


OPERA San Antonio Presents FANTASTIC MR. FOX, Now thru 9/28


Composed by OPERA San Antonio Artistic Director Tobias Picker, Fantastic Mr. Fox features a fox who will stop at nothing to keep his family safe. "Fantastic Mr. Fox is full of tuneful arias and ensembles that you'll leave the theater humming," says Picker.


San Antonio Spurs Working Out Fuquan Edwin


The San Antonio Spurs are working out former Seton Hall guard Fuquan Edwin according to a source that has informed Adam Zagoria of SNY.tv of the news. Former Seton Hall wing @fuquanedwin is working out for the NBA champion Spurs today & tomorrow, source ...


Off-Season Grades: The San Antonio Spurs


The defending champion San Antonio Spurs made sure that their roster stayed together this off-season by re-signing a few of their core players who were free agents. The most important of those players was Boris Diaw. The Spurs did not want to let the ...



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TODAY’S DEALS: California Investor Sells 559 Units in San Antonio


TODAY’S DEALS: California Investor Sells 559 Units in San Antonio


San Antonio—Regional Investment & Management, a California-based owner and operator of Texas multifamily, has completed its disposition of a two property portfolio in San Antonio. ARA’s Austin office brokered the 559-unit transaction of behalf of the ...


Tony Parker Makes Big Claim On Behalf Of San Antonio Spurs [VIDEO]


There is still just over a month until the 2014-15 NBA season tips off, but San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker has already made a big claim on behalf of his team. Parker believes this is the year the Spurs could win a repeat NBA Championship, as he ...


Massive Solar Panel Plant Opens in San Antonio


The sometimes controversial partnership between San Antonio's CPS Energy and OCI Industries of South Korea began to bear fruit today as Mission Solar Energy, a division of OCI, opened a huge facility at Brooks City Base which will manufacture a new ...


Demi Lovato injures arm prior to show in San Antonio


Demi Lovato of "The X Factor" and "Camp Rock" was injured in a concert in San Antonio, Tex., forcing her to wear an arm sling. On Sunday, US Magazine shared the news about the injury. The injury occurred during her concert on Friday night. Welp. Looks like ...


San Antonio’s burger bites go towards the fight against hunger


SAN ANTONIO -- A citywide fundraiser will be held to help raise money for hunger awareness and it's easy for you to take part. The fundraiser will be held from 6pm to 8pm Monday at all area Whataburger locations. It's to raise money for the SA Goes Orange ...



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Monday, September 22, 2014

UT San Antonio Co-hosts War Veteran PTSD Lecture on Sept. 23


UT San Antonio Co-hosts War Veteran PTSD Lecture on Sept. 23


Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often the result of a traumatic experience such as sexual assault, near-death experience, serious injury, or war. War veterans are the most common sufferers of PTSD. In the US, there are millions of war veterans that ...


Sprint Aligns with San Antonio Hispanic Chamber and Restaurant and Builders Associations


(ENP Newswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) ENP Newswire - 22 September 2014 Release date- 18092014 - SAN ANTONIO, Texas - In a move to help local businesses grow, increase productivity and boost employee engagement, Sprint is teaming with three respected ...


Antonio Banderas wants to spend more time working in Spain


Antonio Banderas has said that he wants to work more in Spain and he is looking forward to come back there and make movies. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 54-year-old actor revealed during a conference in San Sebastian that Hollywood had ceased ...



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San Antonio's Davils wins McAllen Amateur Golf Championships


San Antonio's Davils wins McAllen Amateur Golf Championships


McALLEN – San Antonio native Genaro Davila captured the 13th annual McAllen Amateur Golf Championships on Sunday at Palm View Golf Course, boasting a combined two-day score of 142 and spoiling Mission native Miguel Del Angel Jr.’s bid to become the ...


San Antonio Woman Breaks Windshield to Rescue Baby from Hot Car


(KENS5) -- When Angela Radtke saw a 1-year-old baby locked in a hot, parked car in an HEB parking lot, she didn't hesitate to take action. Despite warnings from security and the apprehension of others, Radtke smashed straight through the front windshield ...


San Antonio woman saves tot in hot car


SAN ANTONIO — When Angela Radtke saw a one-year-old baby locked in a hot, parked car in an HEB supermarket parking lot, she didn't hesitate to take action. Despite warnings from security and the apprehension of others, Radtke smashed through the front ...


Demi Lovato injured during San Antonio concert


Demi Lovato of "The X Factor" and "Camp Rock" was injured in a concert in San Antonio and is now wearing an arm sling. On Sunday, US Magazine shared about the big injury. This happened during her concert on Friday night. Lovato went to social networks ...



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