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San Antonio kicks off a summer of music with 'Make Music Day'
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is preparing for a summer of music with a mix of musical events lined up, and Make Music Day will serve as a signature event happening on the day of the summer solstice. Make Music San Antonio is based on France’s “Fête de la...
As summer heat arrives, mobile home community residents instructed to remove window A/C units
SAN ANTONIO — A resident looking for relief from the heat is told her window units have to go. This is a rule implemented by management of the Springfield Meadows Yes Communities for mobile homes. Theresa Walker lives in her home with her two children. She’s resorted to covering...
Texas' Tony Gonzales tries to fight off YouTube personality in runoff election
The Texas Republican Party gathered in San Antonio for its annual convention this weekend, but GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales, who represents part of San Antonio and lives there, was ambivalent about attending. That's not entirely surprising — one of the featured speakers was Rep. Matt Gaetz, who endorsed Gonzales' opponent, Brandon Herrera, in Tuesday's GOP primary runoff in the 23rd District. The Texas Republican Party censured Gonzales last year over his vote for gun control legislation backed by the Biden White House, introduced in the wake of the 2022 Uvalde school shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers. Uvalde is also in the...
Edgewood ISD honors veterans with Memorial Day ceremony
SAN ANTONIO – The Edgewood Independent School District and the Compadres for Scholarships honored veterans during an annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday. The event was held at the EISD Wall of Honor at Veterans Stadium. The ceremony honored the sacrifice and memory of veterans, especially those from the...
Edgewood Independent School District Honors Fallen Alumni in 36th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
On a somber Memorial Day, Edgewood Independent School District, in concert with Compadres for Scholarships, paid tribute to the legacy of former students who gave their lives for their country. The 36th annual ceremony, held at Veterans Stadium, stood as a testament to the valor of the fallen, particularly those hailing from the Edgewood community. The assembly underscored a shared history etched by the sacrifices of veterans who served across seas and on foreign battlegrounds.
San Antonio Residents Embrace the Spirit of Memorial Day Amidst National Call for Remembrance
As the nation marked Memorial Day, a solemn reminder of sacrifice soaked in the silence of military cemeteries across the country, urging us to pause amid the festive fanfare of summer’s unofficial commencement. In San Antonio, Noah Lipman and his wife Kim Grosenbacher dedicated their day to honoring those interred at the San Antonio National Cemetery, amidst headstones whispering histories of bygone valor. "We try to have thoughts and respect about the people who are buried here going all the way back to before the Civil War who ultimately gave their lives for this country that we continue to honor and cherish," Lipman told KENS 5.
Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery to add 40,000 burial, cremation spaces by fall
San Antonio – More than 40,000 new burial and cremated spaces will soon be available to extend the life of Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for decades to come. Jerry Lefler, the cemetery’s newest director, said the new burial and cremation spaces would be available by this fall.
Texas Cities Eye High-Speed Rail Revolution: San Antonio-Austin Link Progresses, Bullet Train Plans from Dallas to Houston Forge Ahead
A transportation revolution as high-speed rail proposals are gaining traction in several Texas urban areas. Recent developments indicate that plans for a rail connecting San Antonio and Austin are moving forward aggressively. A group of 20 South Texas officials, including San Antonio's Sukh Kaur, Jalen McKee Rodriguez, Melissa Cabello Havrda, and Manny Palaez, is pushing for the project. According to FOX San Antonio, the coalition believes that "a robust suite of mobility options, especially rail, is vital to keeping our region a shining beacon of success and excellence."
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