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San Antonio eagerly watches for Wemby in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

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San Antonio Spur favorite Wembanyama is one of 139 current and former NBA and WNBA players competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.San Antonio eagerly watches for Wemby in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games was first posted on July 26, 2024 at 5:59…

Friday, Jul 26

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SwRI awarded $1.2M federal grant for thermal solar energy storage project utilizing molten salt

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The U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday that the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is the recipient of a $1.2 million grant for a project that could advance the way we store thermal energy. The federal grant is part of $33…

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TxDOT re-adding third lane to Broadway at Pearl, tearing up earlier improvements

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The restoration of the third lane is the result of the state reclaiming Broadway after learning that city plans included removing lanes.TxDOT re-adding third lane to Broadway at Pearl, tearing up earlier improvements was first posted on…

Thursday, Jul 25

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University Health will temporarily pause COVID vaccinations until updated vaccines arrive

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COVID infections remain high. Public health experts say COVID boosters are recommended for certain people, but others may wait for newer one.University Health will temporarily pause COVID vaccinations until updated vaccines arrive was…

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Zachry, Golden Pass settle lawsuit, allowing bankruptcy to proceed

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Zachry was forced to lay off more than 4,000 employees working on the project, according to its filings with the Texas Workforce Commission. Zachry, Golden Pass settle lawsuit, allowing bankruptcy to proceed was first posted on July 25,…

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Cowboys, hieroglyphs and Killer Klowns in this weekend’s ‘Go Do That!’

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This weekend’s ‘Go Do That!’ features local art amid modern furniture, a day for cowboys, Egyptian hieroglyphs and invasion of Killer Klowns.Cowboys, hieroglyphs and Killer Klowns in this weekend’s ‘Go Do That!’ was first posted on July 25…

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San Antonio’s ethics board orders hearing into attorney Phipps’ complaint against Councilman Whyte

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Filed by attorney Martin Phipps, the complaint alleges Whyte abused his office by asking SAPD and BCSO to send officers to Phipps' home.San Antonio’s ethics board orders hearing into attorney Phipps’ complaint against Councilman Whyte was…

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From Paris to San Antonio: UTSA Roadrunners sign Olympian track athlete

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San Antonio Report Q&A with Fatoumata Kabo - UTSA's newest Roadrunner. Kabo was invited to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.From Paris to San Antonio: UTSA Roadrunners sign Olympian track athlete was first posted on July 25, 2024 at…

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Busy 3-mile stretch of Bandera Road will get protected crosswalks, raised concrete median

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The new TxDOT project seeks to add a continuous raised center median along three-miles of the busy Northwest road plus adds safer crosswalks.Busy 3-mile stretch of Bandera Road will get protected crosswalks, raised concrete median was…

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Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail

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Rapid population growth along Interstate 35 between Austin and San Antonio revived long-abandoned talks about a high-speed rail. Texas is once more flirting with expanding passenger rail was first posted on July 24, 2024 at 7:10 pm. ©2021 …

Wednesday, Jul 24

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Running group suspends jogs in Brackenridge Park after city halts weeknight runs

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One of the largest running groups in San Antonio cites safety reasons as what halted weekly training runs in Brackenridge Park.Running group suspends jogs in Brackenridge Park after city halts weeknight runs was first posted on July 24,…

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The Texas GOP says it’s time to limit hemp that gets you high. The industry wants regulation.

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Will Texas lawmakers take on the state's estimated $8 billion consumable hemp industry next session? Some "cannabusineses" want regulations.The Texas GOP says it’s time to limit hemp that gets you high. The industry wants regulation. was…

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VIA Transit workers rally to protect working conditions

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Organizers with the local public transit union packed VIA Metropolitan Transit's board room Tuesday evening to call out what they call "union busting" efforts.VIA Transit workers rally to protect working conditions was first posted on July…

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Bridging the learning gap: Boosting San Antonio students’ success

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SPONSORED: San Antonio is one of the key cities participating in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Summer Boost program.Bridging the learning gap: Boosting San Antonio students’ success was first posted on July 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm. ©2021 "San…

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CPS Energy lineman dies after being electrocuted repairing power lines

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A CPS Energy lineman died on a job site early Tuesday morning after being electrocuted by a power line he was working on.CPS Energy lineman dies after being electrocuted repairing power lines was first posted on July 23, 2024 at 5:15 pm.…

Tuesday, Jul 23

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Listen: CEO and President Lea Rosenauer on Girls Inc.’s mission to inspire all girls

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BigCitySmallTown host Robert Rivard sits down with Girls Inc. of San Antonio CEO Lea Rosenauer about inspiring girls to achieve their goals. Listen: CEO and President Lea Rosenauer on Girls Inc.’s mission to inspire all girls was first…

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After 5 years, school districts brace for state A-F scores

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Schools have gone without the A-F state scoring system since before the pandemic, making comparisons difficult. New scores are coming anyway.After 5 years, school districts brace for state A-F scores was first posted on July 23, 2024 at 5…

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The vital role of CASA advocates for foster children in Bexar County

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SPONSORED: As school begins in Bexar County, a surge in the number of children entering the foster care system quickly follows. The vital role of CASA advocates for foster children in Bexar County was first posted on July 22, 2024 at 6:00…

Monday, Jul 22

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Local delegates follow Biden’s lead, pledge votes to Harris ahead of DNC

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South Texas delegates throw their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris for her presidential bid before the DNC in August. Local delegates follow Biden’s lead, pledge votes to Harris ahead of DNC was first posted on July 22, 2024 at…

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San Antonio church leaders train with Harvard to serve as mental health counselors

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The 12-month EMPOWER training program in San Antonio is designed to help churches aid the community amid a shortage of mental health workers.San Antonio church leaders train with Harvard to serve as mental health counselors was first…

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San Antonio’s Week in Photos, July 14-20

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Images of San Pedro Springs Park, the Balcones Heights Jazz Festival, produce farmed at Mission San Juan and more make up the past week's top photos.San Antonio’s Week in Photos, July 14-20 was first posted on July 22, 2024 at 6:00 am.…

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More parents are opting out of vaccines for their kids. Here’s what you need to know.

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Vaccine appointments are starting to fill up at clinics and pediatrician offices across San Antonio as parents round out preparations for sending their children to school, according to the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District. Miguel…

Sunday, Jul 21

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Instead of spending to criminalize homelessness, invest in care

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Commentary: Unhoused people need healing and care, not punishment, to break the cycle of incarceration and homelessness so many of us face.Instead of spending to criminalize homelessness, invest in care was first posted on July 21, 2024 at…

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Jazz in Wonderland? How a new Balcones Heights mayor could reshape the city’s arts scene

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By one vote, Balcones Heights voted in a mayor who opposed buying Wonderland of the Americas. Will the city's signature festivals continue?Jazz in Wonderland? How a new Balcones Heights mayor could reshape the city’s arts scene was first…

Saturday, Jul 20

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9th annual San Antonio Reggae Festival promises families and friends day of celebrating Jamaican culture

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On Saturday, July 27, Rosedale Park will transform once again into the grounds for the San Antonio Reggae Festival.9th annual San Antonio Reggae Festival promises families and friends day of celebrating Jamaican culture was first posted on…

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‘Global weirding’: South Texas farmers deal with extreme heat, drought

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Worried about the impacts drought and extreme heat will have on income, some South Texas farmers say they are planting on fewer acres.‘Global weirding’: South Texas farmers deal with extreme heat, drought was first posted on July 20, 2024…

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Where I Live: Estrella on Rittiman

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Trisha Wallace found balance in Estrella on Rittiman, a new development in Northeast San Antonio.Where I Live: Estrella on Rittiman was first posted on July 20, 2024 at 5:00 am. ©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal…

Friday, Jul 19

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Encuentre útiles escolares gratuitos en estos eventos en el área de San Antonio

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En las próximas semanas se llevarán a cabo donaciones de útiles escolares, chequeos médicos y eventos de salud pública en toda la ciudad de San Antonio.Encuentre útiles escolares gratuitos en estos eventos en el área de San Antonio was…

Problem with your landlord? Learn about renters’ rights at this Saturday event

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The free event stems from the renters' "bill of rights" resolution approved last year that outlines local, state and federal fair housing laws.Problem with your landlord? Learn about renters’ rights at this Saturday event was first posted…

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Immigration is taking center stage in Texas’ Senate race. Here’s what Colin Allred’s and Ted Cruz’s records show.

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Democrat U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz campaign hard on immigration reform for their upcoming Texas Senate race.Immigration is taking center stage in Texas’ Senate race. Here’s what Colin Allred’s and Ted Cruz’s…