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WATCH: 2025 Battle of Flowers Band Festival features San Antonio-area high school bands
Read full article: WATCH: 2025 Battle of Flowers Band Festival features San Antonio-area high school bandsThousands of students will gather from 42 San Antonio-area high schools on Thursday, May 1, for the Battle of Flowers Band Festival.
Hemisfair’s Yanaguana Garden ranked among the 10 best public playgrounds in US
Read full article: Hemisfair’s Yanaguana Garden ranked among the 10 best public playgrounds in USYanaguana Garden at Hemisfair was listed as one of the 10 best public playgrounds in the nation, according to rankings released Wednesday by USA Today.
KSAT Academy: Taft High School unveils new mascot Rowdy
Read full article: KSAT Academy: Taft High School unveils new mascot RowdyA school mascot is more than just a fun character; it serves as a powerful symbol of school spirit and community pride. This school year, Taft High School introduced its new mascot, Rowdy.
East Central Indie Fest 2025 showcases local talent
Read full article: East Central Indie Fest 2025 showcases local talentThe students of East Central High School’s music business and entrepreneurship courses are gearing up for their highly anticipated annual capstone event: East Central Indie Fest (ECIF).
ChildSafe distributes ‘Cardboard Kids’ to spark conversations on child abuse prevention
Read full article: ChildSafe distributes ‘Cardboard Kids’ to spark conversations on child abuse preventionThe initiative, which launched in 2011, has decorated, cardboard figures to symbolize children in the community who may or are silently enduring abuse.
🏀 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Final Four, CarFest, ‘Mamma Mia!’ musical
Read full article: 🏀 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Final Four, CarFest, ‘Mamma Mia!’ musicalGet ready to have a slam-dunk of a time this weekend as the NCAA Men’s Final Four takes over downtown San Antonio.
That’s a wrap: Here are the 2025 BexarFest award winners
Read full article: That’s a wrap: Here are the 2025 BexarFest award winnersBexarFest has wrapped up another year of highlighting local high school students who collaborated with nonprofits to create videos and public service announcements to impact the San Antonio community.
BexarFest awards local students at Tobin Center in ninth-annual ceremony
Read full article: BexarFest awards local students at Tobin Center in ninth-annual ceremonyJoin multimedia students, industry professionals and community leaders for the ninth-annual BexarFest this Wednesday at the Tobin Center.
BexarFest to celebrate local students studying media
Read full article: BexarFest to celebrate local students studying mediaLights, camera, action. This year’s BexarFest is set to highlight the hard work of local high school students in media classes as they collaborate with nonprofits to create impactful videos and public service announcements.
Southwest Legacy High School students prepare BexarFest project
Read full article: Southwest Legacy High School students prepare BexarFest projectAs the school year comes to a close, students from Southwest Legacy High School are gearing up for the BexarFest awards ceremony, which is set for April 2.
San Antonio students research lunar habitats while inside the Cave Without a Name
Read full article: San Antonio students research lunar habitats while inside the Cave Without a NameThirty San Antonio middle and high school students are conducting cutting-edge, collegiate-level aerospace research to learn how humans could live on the moon.
🎊 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Taylor Tomlinson, Norteño Fest, Market Days at Pearl
Read full article: 🎊 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Taylor Tomlinson, Norteño Fest, Market Days at PearlAs March comes to a close, there are still plenty of exciting events to wrap up the month.
Robotics club at Walzem Elementary sparks engineering interest among students
Read full article: Robotics club at Walzem Elementary sparks engineering interest among studentsThe robotics club at Walzem Elementary School is teaching kids coding, engineering and technology skills that will prepare them for future careers.
‘Stranger Things’ star Jaime Campbell Bower, ‘Cobra Kai’ actor Martin Kove coming to Big Texas Comicon
Read full article: ‘Stranger Things’ star Jaime Campbell Bower, ‘Cobra Kai’ actor Martin Kove coming to Big Texas ComiconThe Big Texas Comicon has announced some stars who will attend the sixth annual event this fall.
🦋 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Monarch Fest, César E. Chávez March, Siclovia
Read full article: 🦋 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Monarch Fest, César E. Chávez March, SicloviaSpring is here, and it’s un-bee-lievable the amount of exciting events San Antonio has buzzing around the city this weekend.
Southside ISD students advance to state welding competition, showcasing regional talent
Read full article: Southside ISD students advance to state welding competition, showcasing regional talentTexas and many southern states are among the places where most of the welding jobs are in the country, according to data from Welding Workforce.
Texas urgently seeks mentors for vulnerable children in search of role models, study shows
Read full article: Texas urgently seeks mentors for vulnerable children in search of role models, study showsTexas is well below the national average when it comes to the percentage of vulnerable kids who have an adult mentor in their lives, a study shows.
San Antonio third graders surpass goal of reading over 25 million minutes
Read full article: San Antonio third graders surpass goal of reading over 25 million minutesThe final four schools in the Read to the Final Four competition will be announced Wednesday, but San Antonio third graders are celebrating a significant milestone.
🍀 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Bud Light St. Patrick’s Day Festival, In a Pickle Fest, Alejandra Guzman
Read full article: 🍀 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Bud Light St. Patrick’s Day Festival, In a Pickle Fest, Alejandra GuzmanSan Antonio is packed with plenty of exciting events and activities this weekend for everyone to enjoy.
Harper’s Chapel offers free spring break activities for kids in San Antonio’s poorest zip code
Read full article: Harper’s Chapel offers free spring break activities for kids in San Antonio’s poorest zip codeFor the second year, Harper’s Chapel Ministries is helping to give children in the poorest neighborhood in San Antonio a positive experience for spring break.
San Antonio Spurs' Harrison Barnes, wife Brittany unveil renovated community court on West Side
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs' Harrison Barnes, wife Brittany unveil renovated community court on West SideSan Antonio Spurs' forward Harrison Barnes and his wife, Brittany Barnes, unveiled a newly renovated basketball court at the Guadalupe Community Center.
Explore San Antonio: Your guide to spring break staycation spots and attractions
Read full article: Explore San Antonio: Your guide to spring break staycation spots and attractionsIf you and your family are not traveling for spring break this year, don’t let that stop you from adventuring out in the city!
🍀 Things to do in March: Big TX Fun Crawfish Boil, St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Monarch Fest
Read full article: 🍀 Things to do in March: Big TX Fun Crawfish Boil, St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Monarch FestShamrock and roll into March with a pot of fun-filled events and activities in the Alamo City.
🎪 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Vinyl Record Show, Venardos Circus, world’s largest bounce house
Read full article: 🎪 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Vinyl Record Show, Venardos Circus, world’s largest bounce houseWe’ve finally reached the end of the month and can start looking forward to the exciting events the upcoming month is expected to bring.
Pediatric doctors begin taking steps to control the spread of measles
Read full article: Pediatric doctors begin taking steps to control the spread of measlesPediatricians like Alicia Tezle with Little Spurs Pediatrics Urgent Care say their offices have started taking steps to ensure that they don’t spread the measles in their offices.
Venardos Circus brings animal-free circus to San Antonio on Thursday
Read full article: Venardos Circus brings animal-free circus to San Antonio on ThursdayVenardos Circus, an animal-free traveling circus show, is pitching its red-and-white striped tent in San Antonio on Thursday, according to a news release.
Steps you can take to protect babies who can’t yet be vaccinated against measles
Read full article: Steps you can take to protect babies who can’t yet be vaccinated against measlesDoctor Pedro Chavez suggests parents talk to their child's pediatrician about getting their babies vaccinated as early as nine months.
🎀 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, National Margarita Day, San Antonio Zoo Locals Day
Read full article: 🎀 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck, National Margarita Day, San Antonio Zoo Locals DayWherever you choose to go this weekend in the Alamo City, you'll find plenty of events to enjoy.
Texas Senate approves school funding proposal focused on teacher raises
Read full article: Texas Senate approves school funding proposal focused on teacher raisesTeachers with three and five years of experience would qualify for raises under Senate Bill 26. Instructors in smaller school districts would get bigger pay bumps.
Families with school-age kids prep for cold weather childcare needs
Read full article: Families with school-age kids prep for cold weather childcare needsSchool districts have not announced any weather-related closures this week as the cold weather approaches. However, families with school-age children who need daycare should start bracing for emergencies.
💘 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Valentine’s Day, ‘9 to 5: The Musical,’ Los Lonely Boys
Read full article: 💘 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Valentine’s Day, ‘9 to 5: The Musical,’ Los Lonely BoysWhether you're looking for romantic outings or live entertainment, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Northside ISD culinary arts students treat families to a blind dinner
Read full article: Northside ISD culinary arts students treat families to a blind dinnerOn Wednesday, Northside ISD program coordinators and culinary arts students at Stevens High School put together a special event for the visually impaired and their families.
Toddler inspires inclusive renovations at Boerne City Park
Read full article: Toddler inspires inclusive renovations at Boerne City ParkA visit to a local playground inspired a mother to spearhead a community effort to make the play areas at Boerne City Park more inclusive for children with disabilities, leading to significant renovations.
🏈 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Los Tigres del Norte, San Antonio Zoo Locals Day, Super Bowl Sunday
Read full article: 🏈 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Los Tigres del Norte, San Antonio Zoo Locals Day, Super Bowl SundayAs the week comes to a close, let’s explore what’s happening around the Alamo City this weekend.
🤠 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Western Heritage Weekend, Pearl Lunar Year event, Latin Mafia
Read full article: 🤠 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Western Heritage Weekend, Pearl Lunar Year event, Latin MafiaThis weekend, San Antonio is buzzing with excitement as it kicks off rodeo festivities and celebrates the start of Black History Month.
Girls on the Run Bexar County, SAISD’s Advanced Learning Academy students team up for BexarFest
Read full article: Girls on the Run Bexar County, SAISD’s Advanced Learning Academy students team up for BexarFestBexarFest is an ongoing collaboration between high school students and nonprofits in Bexar County.
15 children honored with ‘Dream Leader’ awards during San Antonio’s DreamWeek summit
Read full article: 15 children honored with ‘Dream Leader’ awards during San Antonio’s DreamWeek summitFifteen children were honored with the “Dream Leader” award on Saturday as part of their volunteering efforts towards bettering their communities.
Texas State secures $1.8M grant to help area schools with fentanyl awareness
Read full article: Texas State secures $1.8M grant to help area schools with fentanyl awarenessTexas State University has received a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to combat fentanyl use in Hays County schools.
High schoolers compete to solve San Antonio issues
Read full article: High schoolers compete to solve San Antonio issuesMore than 250 students from CAST Schools in San Antonio gathered at the seventh annual Speak Up Speak Out Civics Fair, where they tackled real-life community issues with innovative solutions.
🍝 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Winter Restaurant Weeks, Kerrville Renaissance Festival, Mardi Gras Fest
Read full article: 🍝 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Winter Restaurant Weeks, Kerrville Renaissance Festival, Mardi Gras FestSome events happening over the weekend include the DreamWeek summit, cultural festivals and more.
🏈 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: DreamWeek summit, San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game, movie nights
Read full article: 🏈 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: DreamWeek summit, San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game, movie nightsCheck out a list of events happening over the weekend.
Texas is silent on whether it will offer summer food assistance for students
Read full article: Texas is silent on whether it will offer summer food assistance for studentsAfter the state missed the Jan. 1 deadline, lawmakers still have time to approve administrative costs before applying for $400 million in federal summer meal assistance.
McCollum High School Cowboy Marching Band named Fiesta Flambeau Honor Band for 2025
Read full article: McCollum High School Cowboy Marching Band named Fiesta Flambeau Honor Band for 2025The excitement is building for Fiesta San Antonio 2025, and the McCollum High School Cowboy Marching Band is taking center stage!
Soarion Credit Union sponsors Live from the Southside’s Youth Writing Program
Read full article: Soarion Credit Union sponsors Live from the Southside’s Youth Writing ProgramLive from the Southside is thrilled to announce that Soarion Credit Union has joined as the official 2025 sponsor of its Youth Writing Program!
San Antonio-area school districts announce schedule changes due to wintry weather
Read full article: San Antonio-area school districts announce schedule changes due to wintry weatherSchool districts in the Hill Country and South Central Texas have announced closures and delays this week due to wintry weather.
San Antonio ISD prepared for cold weather as students return to class, district says
Read full article: San Antonio ISD prepared for cold weather as students return to class, district saysThe San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) said it is prepared for winter weather as students return for classes.
Child Life department at Christus Children’s Hospital brings holiday spirit to young patients
Read full article: Child Life department at Christus Children’s Hospital brings holiday spirit to young patientsWith the Christmas holiday less than a week away, Christus Children’s Hospital staff want all patients to feel at home this holiday season.
AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it
Read full article: AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness itArtificial intelligence holds the promise of helping countless other students with a range of visual, speech, language and hearing impairments to execute tasks that come easily to others.