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CLEAR Alert issued for 26-year-old woman last seen on West Side discontinued
SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE, 9:17 p.m. Monday:. A CLEAR Alert issued for 26-year-old Katherine Gonzales has been discontinued. Gonzales was found on Monday evening. A CLEAR Alert was issued for a woman last seen Monday on the West Side. San Antonio police are searching for Katherine Gonzales, 26, who...
San Antonio to Open 24 Outdoor Pools For the Summer, Offering Extended Hours and Free Aquatic Programs
As the summer sun starts to sizzle, San Antonians can look forward to a cool splash. With the announcement from the City's Parks and Recreation Department that 24 outdoor pools will start welcoming guests from June 15, marking the official start of the summer pool season. The public can enjoy these aquatic amenities free of charge, with pool hours receiving a generous extension, adding an extra hour for those eager to dip in a bit earlier or stay a tad longer as some locations will provide earlier swim times.
San Antonio Boosts Youth Mental Health Services with New Pediatric ICU and Expanded Facilities
San Antonio's mental health landscape for young people is set to receive a substantial boost with the opening of eight new pediatric psychiatric intensive care unit rooms this August. Clarity Child Guidance Center, a nonprofit dedicated to children's mental health, is taking decisive steps to confront a sharp uptick in the demand for youth mental health services—a demand that has seen an 86% rise in patients placed on suicide risk precautions and an 89% increase in law enforcement referrals. The intensive care unit, named Methodist Healthcare Ministries Living Unit, firmly represents the first phase in a broader plan to to significantly expand the organization's capacity and services, according to the San Antonio Report.
San Antonio Encounters Legal Headwinds in Affirmative Action Practices for Procurement amid Nationwide Debate
The ongoing battles over affirmative action in procurement have struck Bexar County, where national discourse intersects with local efforts to achieve economic balance. San Antonio's software company, DigitalDesk Inc., led by white male owner Greg Gomm, sued Bexar County for what he claims was discriminatory prioritization in federal pandemic aid grants. As San Antonio Report details, their lawsuit was dismissed after a judge ruled Gomm lacked standing, failing to file the needed paperwork.
Panhandler assaults driver and steals his car before crashing into patrol vehicle, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said there are safer ways to help the homeless. Over the weekend, however, one driver had a tough lesson. “I don’t think it’s the best to give out money on the street; there are lots of reasons why that can be troubling, but mostly because it’s not a good long-term solution,” said Dawn White-Fosdick, CEO of Christian Assistance Ministries.
Amber Alert discontinued after San Antonio girl found safe, officials say
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KXAN) — A 6-year-old girl at the center of a recent Amber Alert in Texas is now back with family, according to authorities. The Amber Alert initially reported the girl was last seen in San Antonio early Wednesday morning. In an update, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said deputies have reported that she is safe.
METHODIST HOSPITAL | ATASCOSA
Rita Castillo, Vice President of Quality/Risk Management/Safety at Methodist Hospital | Atascosa, was recognized at the Annual South Texas Nurse Imagemaker ceremony. This important recognition has been a tradition for over 25 years, continuing the collaboration of Delta Alpha-at-Large Chapter of Sigma Global Nursing Excellence (Sigma) and District 8, Texas Nurses Association (TNA). Rita (in red) is pictured with (from left), Kristi Kroger, Emergency Department Director; Bethany LaPlant, Director of Med/Surgery; and Linda Fusco, Vice President of Clinical Operations.
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