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By Yvette Tello
Let’s Talk About It Ice Raids In San Antonio
A recent personal account shared in San Antonio highlights the impact of ongoing ICE raids in the community. A local woman, a U.S. citizen, explained that she was helping a friend find housekeeping work after the friend’s husband was deported by ICE. According to the account, the man was detained while shopping for diapers and was deported within 24 hours without access to legal representation or contact with his family. The post read as follows:
“I have some person-to-person news about ICE raids in San Antonio, and it is ugly. As expected. My housekeeper, a US citizen BTW, said that she was training another woman to do housekeeping work today. I asked her if she was expanding her business. This is what she told me…No, she is not expanding her business. She is helping an undocumented friend who needs to find more work now because her husband was deported from San Antonio by ICE yesterday. Her husband was snagged from a store where he went to get diapers for one of their children. ICE deported him without giving him due process. No lawyer. No phone calls. No rights. They simply shoved dad in a truck with more than a dozen others, drove them all to Nuevo Laredo, and ditched them there. Less than 24 hours had passed from the time he was abducted by ICE. It was only then that this father of two was able to call his family to tell them what happened. Now the family is separated and hurting, and without their breadwinner they are already experiencing financial straits. Salt on the wound. DEPORTATIONS MAKE NO ECONOMIC SENSE AND ARE CRUEL. TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.”
Do you agree? This story raises questions about immigration enforcement procedures, due process, and the effects on families left behind.With a system so overwhelmed, should there be these kinds of raids happening to deport non criminal, employed, undocumented individuals? Let’s talk about it….
Herb Rockman: “It's a very broad topic to cover, but I feel the way many raids and deportations are currently being carried out are not following proper guidelines and laws. Also many states are pushing for large quotas and not focusing on criminals or organized crime, instead going for easy targets. And there seems to be low transparency and record keeping in many cases.”
Chris Castillo: “Although I do not agree with individuals coming over illegally, I do not agree with them being picked up and sent back just like that. Especially if they have not committed crimes and are working to care for their families. But they must go through the process to become a citizen legally.”
Queta Rodriguez: “Instead of spending all that time and money to create chaos for families and oftentimes for businesses, the U.S. should have fixed our broken immigration system. But they have made it a political issue and sadly even our own people like you see here on this thread fall for this
ridiculous narrative that immigrants are the cause of all of our problems.I agree it's been a mess for decades, but surprise- it did not start with Obama. This goes way farther back. And Trump is doing nothing to fix it. We have Republicans in charge of the executive branch and the legislative branch, and yet we can't seem to even address it, but instead use it as a political pawn to draw emotion out of people. What is sad is that even our own people turn their back against people who were just like those from our own families that came here searching for a better life. It is misdirected anger caused by politicians using this as an issue to pit people against other human beings, and obtain political power. Sadly, too many Americans, including Latino Americans, fall for it. I think every undocumented person understands the consequences, but often the risk to secure a better life for themselves and their children is worth it, especially when they don't have the kind of money that is needed to go through our ridiculous, complicated, expensive process.”
Amanda Cena: “Yet the white South African immigrants were welcomed with open arms. Those on here stating they are BREAKING THE LAW... yet January 6th took place and those criminals got pardoned...when we all know good and well how his supporters would have felt had Latinos and Black people been attacking any building! And the outcome would have been VERY different! It's too bad the laws weren't established when white settlers came here. The hypocrisy!”
Christine White : “I am very happy if you are an American first, however, the President does not care if you are American. Which is why AMERICANS are also being deported without due process. I hope and pray that you and your family are not affected by this President's policies but that really remains to be seen. According to the administration, if you speak spanish and have tattoos or just don't agree with them, you are a criminal and should be deported. You shouldn't throw stones when you also live in a glass house. As for criminality, the President IS a convicted felon. While the man states that he is getting rid of all the "illegal stuff", let's remember that the man is not innocent. He is a con man plain and simple. He ran, not because he cares for American citizens, he ran so he wouldn't go to jail. You can send back a reply but know that I will not debate these facts nor will I drop to your level to defend him. This is my opinion of the administration currently in office. There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING you can say to change my opinion and as an American citizen who also knows my heritage, I have the right to my opinion as you do yours.”
Mary Svetlik Watkins: “There are rules to emigrate here. If we were to illegally enter Mexico we would go to jail. It’s sad a family is separated but they broke the law. People who hire undocumented people should do time.”
Sylvia Leos Apodaca: “ I am a business owner. Almost daily someone comes in and asks to apply for work. First question I ask is if they are documented. About 90% of the time they are not. They ask to get paid cash. BIG NO!! If he is undocumented, he should not be working. I understand he is being pulled away from his family, but he is breaking the law. HE IS BREAKING THE LAW. He is here illegally, and he is working illegally.”
Martha Canales Hernandez: “He is working!!! Builds homes, possibly washes your dishes or cooks your meal. But this government said they were going after cartel members. But now this president sold 16 passes to cartel members for $5 million to come here. He’s all about making money for him and his buddies. This is complete hypocrisy. These people come to work and try to make a better life and this baloney about getting in line is not as easy as you think it is. It’s sad to see how people can judge someone without living in their shoes for a minute. We need God in our heart’s first and then we can understand humanity and kindness. Enough of the evil.”
Jay Viveiros: “Ah yes, the good ol "father of 5 who just left church and finished helping an old lady cross the street" illegal immigrant story.”
Oscar Gonzalez: “Thanks to the Biden open border policies allowing all kinds of illegals to come to the USA ..it is a process and they need to go back to their original country and do it the right way. As for criminals they all do need to go regardless ...and till it happens to one of your loved one's getting hurt by one ..you will think differently. What about the prisoners that were sent here? That is not right. I was a victim to that; but the guy had no clue who I was . I still remember it as if it was yesterday. The guy tells me, "Do you know who I am?' His face, neck and arms were full of tattoos. This topic can go many different ways and never have an end. The system has been broken for decades during the Obama and Bush and Clinton administration but since Trump has been in office people just find him guilty and politicians that use it to gain the seat in office. Biden just helped cause this mess.”
Kenneth Mumma: “They took their chances and got caught now they have to pay the piper.”
Robert Vasquez: “Illegals need to go back home. Dictionary word lesson for the day. Legal and illegal.”
Jeff Hull: “I totally agree that what Trump/Musk is doing is totally uncalled for. It is not only illegal under the Constitution but it isn't the America I grew up in.”
Courtesy of the Artist
For Jeff Hull, art is more than a passion—it is a lifeline. A selftaught artist with an innate talent, Hull's creative spirit lay dormant for many years as he faced profound challenges, including abandonment, addiction, and homelessness. His path began to shift when he enrolled in a class based on The Artist’s Way, led by artist Aminah Herrman. This experience reignited his creative fire, reconnecting him with the powerful artistic voice within. Since then, Hull has produced a diverse body of work that spans Texas, California, and Mexico City. Driven by a deep desire to uplift
About the Cover Artist: Jeff Hull
others through art, he has donated his talents to numerous causes and created platforms for artistic and cultural expression. His contributions include support for scholarship programs for young Hispanic women, ACTS retreat programs, and organizing the Crossroads of Hope Art Show Fundraiser, among many others.
Hull has also made his mark as a curator, leading exhibitions such as Segundo de Febrero: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo at Centro Cultural Aztlán Gallery and Spiritual Resolution and the Creative Mind. He opened his home as part of the On/ Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour and was a co-owner
of Galleria Balleza Gallery. His work and story are featured in the documentary Art in Context: Día de los Muertos Art, funded by the University of Texas and shown regularly on KLRN, as well as Una Noche de La Gloria: Art in the Cultural Zone. Primarily working in
acrylics on canvas, Hull embraces a free-flowing approach to creativity. He believes, “There should be no rules to art,” and refuses to let limitations define his style. Guided by faith, he often says, “The canvas is my teacher, and I am merely the student,” and, “I hold the brush and God does the work.”
Jeff Hull credits his artistic journey to the unwavering support of his patrons and his commitment to authenticity. His life and work are a testament to the transformative power of art.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and SAY Sí! Unite for Grupo Animo Youth Theater Program
Courtesy of Laura Hernandez Aplin
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is excited to announce the return of its Grupo Animo Youth Theater program in partnership with SAY Sí! Annually, the program offers a month-long theater workshop for students aged 13 to 18, providing a unique opportunity for young voices to be heard through the art of performance.
From June 2 to June 27, 2025, participants will engage in a dynamic four-week summer theater experience, guided by professional teaching artists. The workshop will take place Monday through Friday from 1 PM to 6 PM, at SAY Sí!, 1310 S. Brazos, San Antonio, TX 78207. The culmination of this enriching experience will be a live performance on June 28, showcasing the talents and hard work of the Grupo Animo members. This platform not only fosters artistic skills but also encourages personal growth and confidence among participants. Registration is free!
"We are thrilled to collaborate with SAY Sí! once again to provide this invaluable opportunity for our youth," said Jorge Piña, Guadalupe Theater Dept. Director and Grupo Animo Founder. "Grupo Animo is more than just a theater program; it’s a space where young people
can explore their identities and share their stories through the transformative power of theater."
Registration for the Grupo Animo Youth Theater program is now open. Interested students and parents are encouraged to sign up early as spaces are limited. For more information about the program or to register, please visit www. guadalupeculturalarts.org or contact us at 210-271-3151.
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center acknowledges with gratitude the following funders: City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture; National Latino Theater Initiative; National Performance Network; Texas Commission on the Arts and San Antonio Area Foundation.
About The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center: The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is dedicated to promoting and preserving Latino cultural heritage through various artistic disciplines. GCAC offers programs that inspire creativity and foster community engagement.
About SAY Sí!: SAY Sí! is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth through innovative arts education programs that cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
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El Centro de Ingenieros Civiles de la Fuerza Aérea (AFCEC) ha llevado a cabo la Tercera Revisión Quinquenal Final del sitio TS255 del Programa de Respuesta a Municiones Militares de la Base Conjunta San AntonioRandolph en San Antonio, Condado de Bexar, Tejas.
El Centro de Ingenieros Civiles de la Fuerza Aérea ha concluido una revisión quinquenal programada de las labores de limpieza ambiental en el Sitio de Restauración TS255, ubicado en la Base Conjunta San Antonio-Randolph. El propósito de la revisión fue verificar la continua eficacia de un control de uso del suelo implementado para prohibir el desarrollo residencial en el sitio, que está contaminado con hidrocarburos poliaromáticos en el suelo. La evaluación determinó que la solución final sigue protegiendo tanto la salud humana como el medio ambiente, de acuerdo con la política de restauración ambiental del Departamento de la Fuerza Aérea, DAFI32-7020_DAFGM2023-01. Los historiales del sitio, las investigaciones previas y el documento de revisión final se pueden encontrar en el Registro Administrativo de la Fuerza Aérea en https:// ar.afcec-cloud.af.mil/ (AR# 638644).
Para preguntas o solicitudes de información, diríjase a: Asuntos Públicos de JBSA-Randolph 355 B Street West JBSA-Randolph, Texas 78150
Teléfono: 210-652-4410
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Para más información, comuníquese con el Sr. Jason Smith, Gerente del Proyecto de Remediación de JBSA-Randolph, al 210-652-7038. AFCEC.CZB.WorkflowBRAC@us.af.mil
Mitch Johnson
Nombrado Entrenador En Jefe De Los Spurs
Por Franco
Mitch (Mitchell) Johnson, entrenador interino del pentacampeón equipo
San Antonio Spurs “Los Spurs”, nativo de Seattle, Washington. De 38 años de edad, con estatura de 6’1”, egresado de Stanford University donde jugó baloncesto colegial con el equipo Cardenales en el periodo de 2009-2011, como guardia.
Lo cual posteriormente lo llevó por el sendero del triunfo tal es ahora su caso, después de haber cubierto interinamete el puesto del
legendario entrenador en jefe Gregg Popovich (Pop), quien en su temporada número 29 por razones de salud, con licencia de la empresa Sports Spurs & Entertainment [SS&E], y el circuito NBA, durante su rehabilitación decidió, renunciar a su puesto, dejando paso para que directivos decidieran nombrar a Mitch Johnson, como su inmediato sucesor.
En boletín oficial de la empresa SS&E, dio la noticia de Mitch, como su nuevo entrenador en jefe. Johnson así se convirtió en el décimo noveno, head coach en la historia de la franquicia Silver and Black. Pop, seguirá en la organización al frente de la oficina President of of Basketball Operations. Mitch, junto con su staff técnico dirigió 77 partidos en el resto de la temporada 2024-25 de la NBA.
Peter J. Holt, Spurs Managing Partner, indicó lo siguiente. “Estamos
emocionados porque Mitch Johnson, fue nombrado nuestro siguiente entrenador en jefe. Durante una década trabajando por nuestra organización, hemos visto y constatado, que Mitch, tiene los valores correctos, así como excelente potencial para guiarnos en el futuro”.
Mitch, en diez temporadas con Spurs comenzó en 2016, de asistente de entrenador en el club sucursal de Spurs. Los Spurs de Austin, afiliado al circuito G League, donde contribuyó a la conquista del 2018 G League Championship.
Desde entonces fue llamado por Pop, para unirse al staff de técnico donde en 2020 fue nombrado al segundo rango.
Previamente antes de unirse a la organización de Spurs, trabajó una temporada como entrenador adjunto en el equipo University of Portland 2015-2016, después de haber jugado en la G League y en el baloncesto europeo,
Mitch, quien es hijo de John Johnson, quien jugó 12 temporadas en la NBA, ha dedicado valioso tiempo ha su esposa Jessica, sus hijos; Tasia Tatum, Johnnie y Jameson.
“Muy agradecido y honrado porque he recibido esta increíble oportunidad.
Agradezco el apoyo que me
han dado Pop. RC, Brian y Peter. Quienes me han confiado seguir adelante en nuestra cultura. Trabajaré para seguir luchando y hacer orgullosa nuestra legión de seguidores”, concluyó Mitch Johnson. (Fotos de cortesía y de Franco-Mitch, en la estrategia).
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A Historical OddityGeneral Santa Anna's Prosthetic Leg
By J. Gilberto Quezada
In 1945, my sainted Mamacita and my father and my two older siblings moved to Laredo, Texas from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico and lived at 102 Lincoln Street (at the corner with San Pablo Avenue) where I was born a year later. When I was two years old, they moved up the street to 402 San Pablo Avenue and my mother told me that she went across the street to the Nayo grocery store (G&G Grocery and Meat Market), located at 11 Iturbide Street to buy a tallador (washboard) to wash our clothes. The tallador (washboard) inside the metal washtub in the photograph below is the one she bought. My parents could not afford to buy a washer or a dryer.
Our house was located in the barrio El Azteca, the oldest working class neighborhood in Laredo, mainly composed of middle class to lower class families. Most of the streets in the neighborhood were not paved and ours was one of them. Since we lived across the Arroyo El Zacate, a tributary of the Río Grande that flows in a northeasterly direction, I remember two instances when we encounter rattlesnakes inside the house! From the very beginning, we had a rough life. We did not have a black and white television set nor a car. On occasions, for entertainment, we listened to the Spanish radio stations. And every day we walked the eleven blocks to go to school, walk home for lunch, back to
school, and back home when school was out.
Moreover, our house did not have a front yard or a backyard. It only had two rooms with dirt floors. The kitchen and dining rooms were together as one room and the other room was for the two small beds and a roll away bed. We had no running water except in the kitchen, and that is where we brushed our teeth every night. And, taking a bath before going to bed every night in a metal washtub that Mamá placed in the bedroom was quite a challenging task. She would warm some water in a kettle over the stove and pour it into the metal washtub and it is the same one in the photograph with the tallador. And, this was the same metal washtub that my mother used to wash the clothes using the tallador (washboard). And I vividly remember her doing this chore on a daily basis just outside the back door. Then, she would go outside to hang the clothes to dry on two cloth lines that Papá had set up. In other words, the sun was her dryer.
And I profoundly thank the 1954 big flood in Laredo in a selfish way because it forced us to move and relocate to 210 Iturbide St., which was owned by the Castañeda family who lived next door at 212 Iturbide Street. The mother operated a beauty salon that was located in front of their house. By the way, that house is still standing. And for the first time I knew what indoor plumbing was all about and what a living room was supposed to look like.
Goodbye to the chamber pot. And Mamá continued to use her tallador and the metal washtub to wash our clothes every day and using the sun as her dryer.
In 1961, we moved to another rented house at 801 Zaragoza Street and it was here that Mamá retired her old tallador (washboard) and Papá bought her a modern washing machine. She still relied on the sun to dry our clothes.
And things began to change for Mamá and Papá in 1975 when I moved them to San Antonio and they bought their dream house, which was close to our house in the same neighborhood. It was an ideal situation because I could keep an eye on their well-being and health. It had a paved driveway, a nice big front and backyards with carpet grass and trees and since it was situated in a corner lot, it had the same shady greenery on the side.
This house was Mamá's dream house. It had three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a dining room, a small wash room, and a den! All the electrical wiring was inside the walls and the light fixtures had switches instead of strings to pull on or off. But, most importantly, this house had central air and heating! And it also had a privacy fence in the backyard! By this time, my sister and her two children Verónica and Carlos were living with my parents and so they also moved in too. Finally, she had her own home and she lived very happy in this house
for twenty-eight glorious and wonderful years. But most importantly, my sister bought Mamá a washing machine and a dryer, which she thoroughly enjoyed all this time.
Before my mother passed to her eternal reward in 2003, she gave me the tallador (washboard) and the metal washtub as an heirloom, and most importantly, as a reminder of our rough beginnings, and
which I will treasure them for the rest of my life.
In much happier times, I am with my older sister Lupe and my older brother Peter with Mamá enjoying a small family get-together in the living room of her home in San Antonio. Sadly, Peter and Mamá are deceased, Lupe has dementia and is living in a nursing home, and I am the only one left to tell the tale.
By Ramon Chapa. Jr.
La Prensa Texas was represented by Community Liaison Ramon Chapa Jr at the San Antonio Arboretum Reveal! It's going to be a great park and green space in Commissioner Tommy Calvert Precinct 4 Southeast Area!
After a comprehensive year-long planning process that engaged 18,000-plus San Antonio residents, Arboretum San Antonio unveiled its eagerly anticipated master plan design at a community celebration on Saturday, May 10. This will mark a historic milestone for San Antonio's green future and the creation of San Antonio and South Texas’ first arboretum.
This unveiling represents a transformative moment for San Antonio's environmental landscape. At just over 200 acres, Arboretum San Antonio will become the second-largest arboretum in Texas, surpassed only by Mercer Botanic Garden at 393 acres in Humble. For comparison, the Houston Arboretum covers 155 acres, and the Dallas Arboretum spans 66 acres.
While Houston, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, College Station, Athens, and Lubbock all feature arboretums, San Antonio, despite being the state's second-largest city, has lacked an arboretum until now. This project will establish a worldclass destination on the city's southeast side, serving as South Texas' premier arboretum.
The vision for Arboretum San Antonio is inspired by community input and is designed to honor the site’s trees. By focusing on the existing canopy, adding new tree collections, minimizing development, and
San Antonio Arboretum Grand Reveal
restoring habitat, the Arboretum becomes a haven for nature and discovery. Visitors will explore Texas ecoregions through representative trees, climate-resilient landscapes, and Indigenous heritage through curated collections and immersive experiences. Whether enjoying a nature program in the nature center or hiking the Hero Tree Trail, Arboretum San Antonio invites all to connect, learn, and grow with San Antonio’s trees.
Located along Salado Creek, the site already boasts impressive natural advantages: mature and heritage trees, recycled water access, an existing pond, right-of-way access to the city's hike and bike trail network, and convenient proximity to major highways – a quick 10-12 minutes from downtown. As a former golf course, approximately four acres of paved cart paths already wind through the property, providing existing infrastructure. San Antonio is at the crossroads of four unique Texas ecoregions: The Edwards Plateau, Blackland Prairie, Post Oak Savanna, and South Texas Plains, bringing together iconic landscape characteristics sculpted by the San Antonio watershed. With its location, Arboretum San Antonio is one of the best examples of where this mosaic of landscapes is witnessed firsthand.
For more information about Arboretum San Antonio or how to support the project, visit arboretumsa. org.
El Jardín Botánico De San Antonio Anuncia Entrada Gratuita
Para Haz Música En San Antonio El 21 De Junio
Cortesía de Yoen Durbin
El Jardín Botánico de San Antonio, en asociación con Alamo City Arts, se complace en celebrar Haz música en San Antonio Con Entrada gratuita para todos los visitantes en Sábado 21 de junio, de 10 a 22 horas.Se invita al público a disfrutar de un vibrante festival de música que durará todo el día y que contará con más de una docena de actuaciones musicales en los exuberantes 39 acres del jardín.
Inspirándose en la Fête de la Musique de Francia, Día de hacer músicas una celebración mundial de la creación musical que se celebra anualmente durante el solsticio de verano en más de 1000 ciudades de 120 países. El Departamento de Arte y Cultura de
la Ciudad de San Antonio coordina la participación de la ciudad en este evento global, animando a las comunidades de San Antonio a unirse a través de la música.
Este año Haz música en San Antonio El programa del Jardín Botánico de San Antonio incluye actuaciones de Banda de conciertos Heart of Texas, Colectivo de metales Alamo City, Saxofones Alamo City, Mariachi Gallos de Oro, Electric Gremlin, Compañía de danza Alamo City.y muchos más. Próximamente se anunciará el programa completo de artistas. Es necesario registrarse previamente y las entradas gratuitas estarán disponibles el miércoles 21 de mayo en www.sabot. org
“Nos enorgullece abrir nuestras puertas
y celebrar la música de nuestra ciudad de una manera tan alegre e inclusiva”, dijo Katherine Trumble, presidenta y directora ejecutiva del Jardín Botánico de San Antonio. “Este es un día para que familias, amantes de la música y quienes nos visitan por primera vez disfruten de la belleza del Jardín mientras descubren el increíble talento de los artistas locales”.
“Hay algo realmente especial en ver a personas de todos los ámbitos de la vida unirse a través de la música”, dijo Cory McRae, presidente y director ejecutivo de Alamo City Arts. Día de hacer músicas una oportunidad para que nuestros artistas y toda la comunidad simplemente disfruten del momento, celebren la creatividad y formen parte de algo alegre. Nos
entusiasma traer las artes a un espacio tan hermoso y contribuir a que este sea un día inolvidable.
Haz música en San Antonio El Jardín ofrece algo para visitantes de todas las edades y para quienes simplemente buscan una experiencia al aire libre hermosa y atractiva. Desde bandas de música hasta mariachis y rock indie, el día estará repleto de actuaciones en vivo, improvisaciones espontáneas y momentos musicales diseñados para sorprender y deleitar.
El Jardín Botánico de San Antonio se compromete a hacer que la naturaleza sea accesible y significativa para todos. A través de eventos como Haz música en San Antonio El Jardín continúa fomentando la alegría, la conexión
y la vitalidad cultural en el corazón de la ciudad. Durante su visita, visite dos hermosos jardines de demostración que exhiben plantas nativas y adaptadas, elegidas por su resiliencia, belleza y capacidad para prosperar con menos agua.
Haz música en San Antonio El evento en el Jardín Botánico de San Antonio es posible gracias al generoso patrocinio del Distrito de Colegios Álamo y la Cooperativa de Crédito Federal Randolph-Brooks. El evento también cuenta con el apoyo del Sistema de Agua de San Antonio y Culligan de San Antonio. La música está financiada por Community First Health Plans.
Courtesy of RASA
This Saturday we will be targeting the Tobin Trailhead on Salado Creek! This site is one of our 4 priority hotspots this year - RASA’s data has shown us that this stretch of creek holds over 3,000 lbs of trash every 3-4 months after our last cleanup effort.
Come help us restore this highly utilized stretch of Salado Creek so the wildlife, and our fellow San Antonians can enjoy its natural beauty!
Cleanup Information
Date: Saturday, May 24th
Duration: 9:00 am12:00 pm
Meeting/Parking
Location: Apple Maps + Google Maps (If you have trouble with the above links, copy and paste these into your app : 29.515333, -98.428362 )
River Cleanup Opportunity:
Tobin Trailhead Saturday May 24
*Bring a Reusable Water Bottle and wear Closed-Toed Shoes with Active Clothing (Long Sleeves Recommended)*
Gloves, Bags, Trash Grabbers, Bug Spray, and Sunscreen are provided, or you may bring your own.
Even 30 minutes of your time makes a visible difference, as many of you know firsthand. Showing up late is fine! We will have staff stationed at the parking lot for the duration of our clean-up to equip and direct you.
Empowering Youth Through Media Arts: EYCCP Opens Summer
Enrollment with Hands-On Film and Content Creation Program
June 9th 2025 – Forward Progress Arts & Entertainment Center, Inc. is now accepting applications for its transformative Eastside Youth Content Creators Program (EYCCP). A comprehensive media arts program designed to equip young creators with the skills to produce impactful visual content.
This summer, EYCCP will provide participants with the opportunity to
explore the full scope of content creation, from storytelling and filmmaking to editing and marketing. Through hands-on workshops and professional guidance, students will not only create original films but also develop the technical and artistic skills necessary to thrive in today’s media landscape.
“We’re committed to empowering the next generation of storytellers by offering them the
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tools and guidance to effectively share their voices,” said DeAnna Brown, Program Director of EYCCP. “Our program is not just about filmmaking; it’s about fostering a creative community and giving young artists a platform to shine.”
Program Highlights:
- Comprehensive Media Training: Participants will work in teams to write, direct, and produce original films.
Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) Has conducted the Final Five-Year Review for the Joint Base San Antonio Randolph Military Munitions Response Program site TS255 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has concluded a scheduled five-year review of environmental cleanup efforts at Restoration Site TS255, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
The purpose of the review was to verify the continued effectiveness of a land use control implemented to prohibit residential development at the site, which is contaminated with polyaromatic hydrocarbons in the soil. The assessment determined that the final remedy remains protective of both human health and the environment, in accordance with the Department of the Air Force’s environmental restoration policy, DAFI32-7020_DAFGM2023-01.
Site histories, prior investigations and the final review document can be found in the Air Force Administrative Record at https://ar.afcec-cloud.af.mil/ (AR# 638644).
Questions or requests for information can be submitted to:
JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs
355 B Street West
JBSA-Randolph, Texas 78150
Phone: 210-652-4410
502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil
For additional information, please contact Mr. Jason Smith, JBSA-Randolph Remedial Project Manager at 210-652-7038.
- Industry-Driven Curriculum: Workshops led by experienced media professionals covering acting, cinematography, scriptwriting, editing, and marketing.
- Real-World Experience: Participants will present their work at a public showcase event, gaining valuable exposure and feedback.
- Mentorship & Networking: Direct access to distinguished instructors, program alumni, and industry experts.
Forward Progress is a San Antonio-based nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating creative expression through arts and media education. With programs like the Eastside Youth Content Creators Program (EYCCP), Forward Progress empowers youth to share their stories, develop valuable skills, and connect with the broader creative community.
Via To Host Job Fair With On-The-Spot Job Offers For Full-Time Bus Operators
Courtesy of Celine Dobbs
VIA Metropolitan Transit will host a job fair on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the VIA Metro Center, 1021 San Pedro Ave. VIA will be offering on-the-spot contingent job offers for qualified full-time bus operators. To be considered, candidates must:
Apply for the full-time bus operator opening on VIAinfo. net/employment.
Take the Talent Click assessment (sent via email after applying).
Attend and interview at the May 28 job fair.
Pass the post-offer screening process.
For full-time bus operators, VIA’s starting hourly wage is $22.45, which increases to more than $24 by the 12th month of service. VIA is also offering bus operators a hiring incentive of up to $4,000. Paid training is provided for new operator hires with classes starting weekly. VIA encourages individuals who meet the following criteria to apply:
21 years or older
Valid Texas driver’s license
Three years of experience driving a vehicle
People skills
VIA is also hiring and interviewing for other select open positions including mechanics, transit police officers and transit security officers. Attendees can
also apply for other open positions online. These positions will follow VIA’s standard hiring process and will not be eligible for interviews at the job fair.
Starting wage for mechanics is $26.79 per hour. Bus operators and mechanics receive uniform allowances, and mechanics also receive tool allowances.
VIA offers one of the most extensive employee benefits packages in the industry, including family medical coverage; life, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; longevity pay; shift differential pay; tuition assistance; on-site fitness centers and wellness programs; training and advancement opportunities;
and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification reimbursement.
Free designated parking is available for job fair attendees. For a full list of job openings and to submit an application online, visit VIAinfo.net/employment.
VIA has more than 2,200 employees, including almost 1,000 bus and van operators.
VIA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. VIA supports equal opportunities for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex or age.
VIA provides safe, reliable transportation options that put opportunity within reach for
millions of passengers each year. VIA began operation in 1978 and today serves 14 member cities and the unincorporated areas of Bexar County, operating seven days a week on 75 routes, with complementing VIAtrans paratransit service and VIA Link on-demand options. VIA’s family of services help connect our community, support economic vitality, and enhance quality of life throughout the region. In 2020, voters approved funding for VIA’s Keep SA Moving plan, in support of projects designed for a modern mass transit system in San Antonio and Bexar County. Visit VIAinfo.net for more information. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Threads, YouTube, and Instagram.
Por Sendero
Deportivo
El invicto equipo Reds (Los Rojos), de Jimmy Martínez, este domingo 25 de mayo irán por su tercer triunfo consecutivo ante Rieleros que tiene marca de 0-2, por lo que el timonel Juan Sánchez y padrino de temporada Masters 50+ tratará de consumar su primer triunfo en cita a las 2pm campo 2 estadio Potranco, donde a las 11am se medirán Astros de Pedro Espinoza y Rangers del Venado, Benito Martínez.
Reds Vs Rieleros El Clásico Masters 50+
Resultados categoría
Masters tercera fecha:
Astros 3 Rieleros 2.
Alfredo Obregón se anotó la victoria y José Carmona “El Che” se quedó con la derrota.
Por Astros Ubaldo Montelongo pegó de 3-1 con carrera impulsada. Crema
Rodríguez dio de 3-2, seguido de sus compañeros Chon Rodríguez con 4-2 y carrera anotada. Papo Garza, dio de 3-1, indicando que pronto regresará a su ritmo de bateo en esta categoría del béisbol mayores de cincuenta años, ya que
su concentración por los últimos años los ha dedicado en el pitcheo y bateó de su equipo Softball Kings.
Yankees con holgada pizarra derrotó a Rangers, con victoria para Moises Cervantes y derrota para Jorge Morales.
En categoría
dominical Abierta, Cardenales de Nacho García y Efraín Cruz Franco en diez entradas dejaron en el terreno al campeón Potros de Zacatecas del artista Eloy
Rocha y del timonel
Víctor Mercedes “El
Caminante”, quien a la hora buena se discutió con jonrón llevándose por delante a un compañero para irse arriba en la pizarra. Sin embargo Cardenales vino a la ofensiva con vuela cerca del bateador Tim Palinscar, quien decidió el clásico con marcador de 4-3 carreras.
La celebración fue magnífica y la celebraron con deliciosas carnes asadas, salsas y bebidas refrescantes al gusto de todos los jugadores y sus seguidores, dándole gracias al buen amigo
don Mauro Moncada, quien sigue dedicando su valioso tiempo en el apoyo del béisbol independiente que con gran calidad se juega en este circuito.
En las fotos aparecen Rieleros celebrando en su estación donde se reúnen cada partido jugado sin importar el score. Cristian Arzola, bateador designado de Cachorros captado en los momentos de pegarle imparable al serpentinero rival de Maceteros. (Fotos de Franco).
Community Council Celebrates 60 Years
By Ramon Chapa. Jr.
The Community Council of South Central Texas held its Hope In Action 60th Anniversary Luncheon in Seguin, TX. It serves low-income families and individuals by helping them achieve self-sufficiency “by eliminating barriers through innovative programs and strong community partnerships"!
During Thursday’s celebration, the organization acknowledged four of its strong community partners as 2025 Hope in Action Heroes. They are Seguin Mayor Donna Dodgen; the San Antonio Food Bank; Dr. Amy Hart, Texas Lutheran University New Braunfels campus executive and assistant director of Nursing; and Methodist Health Ministries.
There were many elected officials present with Special Appearances by Tejano Super Star Bobby Pulido and Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert!
Early Voting Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Thru Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
