Spirit Airlines adds nonstop service between San Antonio and Tampa

SAN ANTONIO – Spirit Airlines will launch nonstop service between San Antonio and Tampa next year. Beginning Jan. 11, the low-cost carrier will fly nonstop from SAT to the Tampa International Airport four times a week — Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Right now, the flights are seasonal and only scheduled through April 5, but … Read more

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

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

Man shot dead during argument near downtown

SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot and killed during an argument with two others downtown early Thursday morning. According to San Antonio police, the man, who is believed to be homeless, was arguing with two others near the intersection of Bonham and McCullough Avenue at 6:30 a.m. A witness told investigators that at least … Read more

IDEA Eastside uses school farm to grow food for cafeteria, teach respect for agriculture

Ever since IDEA Public Schools got its start in 1998, the focus has been not only on students’ education but also their health. IDEA offers an opportunity for its students to learn about farming through its Farm Program. Twelve of IDEA’s locations have a farm on campus. There are three farms in San Antonio, two … Read more