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Small Business Development Centers nurture entrepreneurial spirit in our community

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Commentary: Supporting small businesses is vital not only for economic growth but also for the strength and resilience of our communities.Small Business Development Centers nurture entrepreneurial spirit in our community was first posted…

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Hot spot policing strategy leads to dip in violent crime, officials say

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Over the past two years, San Antonio saw a 10% decrease in violent crime citywide with a 22% decrease in hotspot areas. Hot spot policing strategy leads to dip in violent crime, officials say was first posted on March 19, 2025 at 6:00 am.…

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5 years after COVID, San Antonio students bounce back in reading but still lag behind in math

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It's been five years since the coronavirus pandemic. Much has changed, from tech savviness to reading and math scores — and even handwriting. 5 years after COVID, San Antonio students bounce back in reading but still lag behind in math was…

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San Antonio jury finds 2 guilty in nation’s deadliest migrant smuggling attempt

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The smugglers heard the jury’s deliberation after the two-week trial in U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia’s federal courtroom in San Antonio. Garcia scheduled their sentence hearing for June 27, three years from the date since. San…

Tuesday, Mar 18

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‘Viva Civic Park’: Hemisfair officials celebrate opening of newest phase

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The second phase of Civic Park is the latest section of Hemisfair to be completed. It includes Source Plaza, the Promenade, Zócalo and a performance stage.‘Viva Civic Park’: Hemisfair officials celebrate opening of newest phase was first…

Greg Abbott has a PAC to shape local politics — including San Antonio’s mayoral race

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The Texas Economic Fund, run by the governor's former political director, is boosting former Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos's bid.Greg Abbott has a PAC to shape local politics — including San Antonio’s mayoral race was first…

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Westside skyline could change as board considers ultramodern office tower at Port SA

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The plan for Innovation Tower advanced Tuesday with an approval to spend $7.5 million on design, a budget and construction schedule.Westside skyline could change as board considers ultramodern office tower at Port SA was first posted on…

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Listen: This local foundation is advancing research on the human mind

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Mind Science Foundation CEO Meriam Musa Good and chief scientist Ben Rein discuss the importance of funding research and regaining public trust in science.Listen: This local foundation is advancing research on the human mind was first…

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Shut out of ‘Project Marvel’ talks, East Side commissioner writes book on community’s reaction

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As Project Marvel talks continue without him, Commissioner Tommy Calvert kicked off a media campaign to promote Eastside priorities.Shut out of ‘Project Marvel’ talks, East Side commissioner writes book on community’s reaction was first…

Monday, Mar 17

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City, partners push employees affected by federal layoffs toward Ready to Work

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San Antonio is likely to be heavily impacted by ongoing rounds of federal layoffs, city officials said during a press conference Monday.City, partners push employees affected by federal layoffs toward Ready to Work was first posted on…

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Haven for Hope taps former Goodwill CEO to serve as interim president

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Kevin Bergner, who has served on Haven for Hope’s board of directors since November, will oversee the organization as it launches a national search for its next CEO. Haven for Hope taps former Goodwill CEO to serve as interim president was…

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San Antonio is the ‘fastest-growing’ city? Wait a minute.

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Commentary: Our overall population seems to be relatively flat, and city leaders must make good jobs — and the companies that create them — a top priority in the years ahead to avoid stagnation.San Antonio is the ‘fastest-growing’ city?…

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Irish pubs, local restaurants brace for St. Patrick’s Day rush

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From Broadway to the Riverwalk and all across San Antonio, Irish pubs and restaurants are preparing for robust St. Patrick' Day crowds.Irish pubs, local restaurants brace for St. Patrick’s Day rush was first posted on March 17, 2025 at 11…

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TAMUSA and Tech Port want to make San Antonio a hub for esports

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A growing partnership between the Port and Texas A&M-San Antonio has eyes on a booming esports industry and careers in tech.TAMUSA and Tech Port want to make San Antonio a hub for esports was first posted on March 17, 2025 at 6:00 am.…

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Q&A: Former Education Secretary Miguel Cardona headlines San Antonio Report Education Forum

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The former education secretary will talk school safety, vouchers and DEI as the keynote speaker for the 10th annual San Antonio Regional Education Forum, happening April 1.Q&A: Former Education Secretary Miguel Cardona headlines San…

Sunday, Mar 16

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San Antonio family sells Hill Country land to expand Government Canyon park

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As an architect, McNeel wanted more for the land where he grew up, for the creeks, cliffs, hilltops, farmland and forests he knew so well. San Antonio family sells Hill Country land to expand Government Canyon park was first posted on…

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SwRI has successfully created a hydrogen engine for 18-wheelers. Now what?

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A San Antonio-based research nonprofit built a hydrogen engine that could power commercial semi-trucks — and potentially lower emissions.SwRI has successfully created a hydrogen engine for 18-wheelers. Now what? was first posted on March…

Saturday, Mar 15

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Parents shouldn’t have to choose between working and caring for their children

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Commentary: Access to child care is not just a family issue. It's a workforce issue that requires our attention.Parents shouldn’t have to choose between working and caring for their children was first posted on March 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm.…

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How much does a San Antonio City Council member get paid?

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San Antonio’s City Council members, plus the mayor and city manager, are getting pay raises this year after voters approved the changes.How much does a San Antonio City Council member get paid? was first posted on March 15, 2025 at 9:00 am…

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Where I Live: Shavano Park

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Since moving to Shavano Park, Mary Young-Davis has enjoyed learning about the South Texas ecosystem and volunteering in her community.Where I Live: Shavano Park was first posted on March 15, 2025 at 5:00 am. ©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use…

Friday, Mar 14

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FEMA seeks info on migrants helped by Texas nonprofits, local governments that got federal grants

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The Trump administration has asked local governments and nonprofit organizations that received federal grants to identify immigrants they have housed, suggesting in a letter that they may have violated human smuggling laws. The Department…

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San Antonio Book Festival features over 100 authors from around the country

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The festival takes place April 12 at the Central Library and UTSA Southwest Campus with authors who write everything from horror to history and poetry to picture books.San Antonio Book Festival features over 100 authors from around the…

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Body found in Northwest San Antonio identified as 28-year-old missing Cuban woman

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Missing Cuban woman Mariadelis Labrador Siles was found dead after being reported missing when she didn’t return from her usual walk.Body found in Northwest San Antonio identified as 28-year-old missing Cuban woman was first posted on…

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Republican Marc LaHood draws challenger just months into the job

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The House District 121 representative has been on the job for months and already faces a challenge for his seat in the Texas Legislature.Republican Marc LaHood draws challenger just months into the job was first posted on March 14, 2025 at…

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Kaur says a 12-year-old DWI is coming back to haunt her in a messy District 1 race

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A messy race is shaping up in District 1, where a private investigator was hired and a first-term councilwoman's sealed arrest was leaked.Kaur says a 12-year-old DWI is coming back to haunt her in a messy District 1 race was first posted…

Thursday, Mar 13

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UTSA is the new owner of downtown Kallison Square property

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UTSA bought the property adjacent to the UTSA School of Data Science from San Antonio-based developer GrayStreet Partners. UTSA is the new owner of downtown Kallison Square property was first posted on March 13, 2025 at 9:00 am. ©2021 "San…

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The 2025 San Antonio Report Voter Guide is live! Use our guide to prepare your vote.

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We’re quickly approaching San Antonio’s first open mayoral election in 16 years, and the stakes for local voters couldn’t be higher.The 2025 San Antonio Report Voter Guide is live! Use our guide to prepare your vote. was first posted on…

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Chef Nicola Blaque’s mission to share Jamaican culture came to her in a dream

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A dream propelled The Jerk Shack's Nicola Blaque from culinary school to culinary fame. She's a James Beard nominee and has been recognized as the city's top chef.Chef Nicola Blaque’s mission to share Jamaican culture came to her in a…

Wednesday, Mar 12

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How to vote in San Antonio’s 2025 mayoral election

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The May 3 election ballot will feature the open mayoral race and all 10 City Council races, but some contests won't be decided until June.How to vote in San Antonio’s 2025 mayoral election was first posted on March 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm.…