San Antonio College hosts ceremony honoring military veterans

SAN ANTONIO – A ceremony honoring military veterans was held Thursday morning at San Antonio College’s Victory Center. College faculty, staff, students, community members and local leaders attended the event. The Texas Veterans Commission also presented San Antonio College’s Office of Veterans Affairs with the 2023 Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award. The college serves … Read more

UTSA professor secures funding for research on climate, spirituality intersection

SAN ANTONIO – A UTSA professor who is pioneering the concept of centering spirituality as a means to fight climate change has secured funding to advance climate science research and its impact on public behavior and society. Jessica Eise, an assistant professor of social and environmental challenges in the Department of Communication, was awarded the … Read more

‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ inducted into Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, 7 other women honored

Opal Lee is among a total of eight women to be honored into the hall of fame this year. AUSTIN, Texas — The 2023 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held Thursday in Austin.  The ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ Opal Lee was inducted into the hall of fame for her civic leadership.  Lee led … Read more

Zapatos brings communities together through shoe drives, distributions

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio nonprofit Zapatos collects and distributes shoes to children in need, but their mission extends beyond footwear. Even during the midst of a shoe drive, the organization is actively working with local schools to put those donations to work. On Wednesday, some students in grades pre-k to second grade lined up … Read more

‘He’s belittling everybody’ | NY radio host blasts Spurs’ Popovich for postgame interview answers

This New York radio host took exception to Popovich’s postgame media chat demeanor. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is known for being the best coach in league history, a Hall of Famer, and a great humanitarian. He’s also known for his short, direct answers during media conference sessions and his … Read more

As Hollywood scrambles to get back to work, stars and politicians alike react to strike ending

Hollywood jumped into planning mode Thursday at the news of a tentative agreement between striking actors and the major entertainment companies. After 118 days of most productions shut down and most stars unable to promote projects, publicists, studios and awards strategists went into hyperdrive plotting out how to best use their newly available talent for … Read more