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sanantonioreport. org > san-antonio-covid-community-labs-diabetes-testing

Community Labs moves on from COVID to diabetes testing

1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (875+ words) A local nonprofit established in 2020 to conduct widespread COVID-19 testing across San Antonio is back with plans to apply its expertise to a longer-standing public health threat in the city: diabetes. Community Labs conducted COVID-19 tests free of charge at…...

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sanantonioreport. org > youth-orchestras-makes-former-church-and-school-its-new-home-returning-both-music-and-students-to-the-campus

Youth orchestra finds new home in former San Antonio church

2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (631+ words) The diverging sounds of Tchaikovsky's high-energy "Russian Dance" and the crushing blows of sledgehammers on drywall Friday morning marked a key milestone for a 50-year-old nonprofit. The leaders, musicians and supporters of Youth Orchestras of San Antonio gathered at a…...

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sanantonioreport. org > advocates-ask-court-for-chance-to-defend-texas-dream-act-in-state-tuition-for-undocumented-students

Texas Dream Act goes to court as advocates fight to restore the law

21+ hour, 9+ min ago  (1134+ words) Students, immigrant-rights advocates and Austin Community College asked the 5th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday to let them defend the Texas Dream Act that has helped thousands of undocumented students afford college." The law allowed students who attended and graduated…...

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sanantonioreport. org > hemisfair-san-antonio-bond-tower-park-project-marvel

Hemisfair seeks $37. 8 M in 2027 bond to finish Tower Park

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1110+ words) In the 21 years since the first phase of Hemisfair opened in downtown San Antonio, the nonprofit that runs the park has restored six historic structures where various tenants serve up everything from pizza and paletas to coffee and cocktails. To…...

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sanantonioreport. org > plan-san-antonio-river-walk-future-tourism

Vision for River Walk's future seeks link to downtown attractions

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (839+ words) City leaders are thinking about the future of the San Antonio River Walk. Now an advisory board tasked with looking after one of the state's top attractions is reviewing a strategic plan, a year in the making and the first…...

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sanantonioreport. org > project-marvels-hotel-nixed-300m-chilled-water-plant-relocation

Project Marvel's new hotel nixed to avoid moving SAWS plant

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (707+ words) This piece of Project Marvel is officially off the table. The City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Water System decided not to build a new convention center hotel at the site of a downtown chilled water plant after…...

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sanantonioreport. org > san-antonio-company-xpel-manufacturing-china

San Antonio company Xpel investing $110 M across the globe

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (574+ words) San Antonio-based company Xpel is planning a $110 million expansion at home and abroad. The company makes protective films for vehicle paint and windows and it plans on growing its manufacturing capabilities. Xpel is purchasing the Eastside facility it currently leases…...

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sanantonioreport. org > northside-isd-superintendent-announces-retirement-john-craft-2026

Another San Antonio school superintendent announces exit

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (598+ words) In an era of public school leadership shakeups, Superintendent John Craft plans to retire from Northside Independent School District after serving as its head administrator for just three years. Northside ISD is San Antonio's largest school district, and one of…...

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sanantonioreport. org > the-case-for-a-local-first-san-antonio-commentary

The case for a local-first San Antonio

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (644+ words) San Antonio is a city of creatives, innovators, and problem solvers. We have incredible talent in marketing, manufacturing, professional services, and the trades. It's about time we recognize our community's strengths and start leaning on our own. That is why…...

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sanantonioreport. org > san-antonio-children-free-summer-meals-2026-hunger

San Antonio children can get free summer lunches across the city

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (635+ words) After students go home for the summer break, most school districts will keep working through the season to feed San Antonio's children. Several Bexar County school districts, charter networks and nonprofits like the San Antonio Food Bank are participating in…...