East Side spotlight: Empower House

A local East Side organization champions community health and advocacy for women of color. Empower House San Antonio provides health services, youth development programs and advocacy opportunities for women and girls of color on the East and West sides. Workers and families who are supported by Empower House have been marching in the MLK march … Read more

REMINDER: The deadline for Open Enrollment is quickly approaching on Tuesday

The deadline for comprehensive healthcare coverage through the federal government’s health insurance marketplace is Jan. 16. Open Enrollment gives anyone who doesn’t have health insurance the opportunity to find an affordable healthcare plan for themselves or their family. It’s also a time for people currently under marketplace plans to either change that plan or continue … Read more

MLK March officially canceled as freezing cold clamps down on San Antonio

Officials had been closely monitoring the changing weather conditions, which have brought extremely cold temperatures and freezing rain to the area. SAN ANTONIO — UPDATE 1/15 The MLK Commission has canceled the 2024 MLK March due to ice weather conditions. They released this statement on Monday morning: “For the safety of all participants, the City … Read more