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United San Antonio Powwow a blend of cultural traditions

Written by abnaz on Feb 20, 2012

The Native American population in San Antonio is a small, but organized group. Less than one percent of all San Antonio residents identify as Native American – or American Indian, which according to organizers of the United San Antonio Powwow is the preferred term for the native people preceding Europeans in the Americas.

Video: Rev. Claude Black espouses doctrine of success and compassion

Written by abnaz on Feb 16, 2012

For nearly 50 years, Rev. Claude Black’s sage and strong voice resounded words of wisdom, resilience, and peaceful civil rights protest as the pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, from 1949 to 1998. He has served as a civil rights leader, as well as a San Antonio political figure as a city councilman and as mayor pro tem.

Seniors shimmied and shook during "Senior Sweetheart Dance"

Written by abnaz on Feb 14, 2012

Rocky Hernandez and the OBG Band rocked the Plaza Del Rey Ballroom & Bingo Hall during the District 1 "Senior Sweetheart Dance" on Tuesday.

At least 130 seniors from the Kenwood Community Center, Sacred Heart Church and other District 1 Senior Services nutrition centers joined Councilman Diego Bernal and his staff for the event. Members of the Edison and Los Angeles Heights neighborhood associations and other groups participated, as well.

Fifth annual On & Off Fred Road Studio Tour to showcase San Antonio artists

Written by Bihl Haus Arts on Feb 13, 2012

Self-guided tour anyone? Get ready to emerge onto San Antonio's inner-city art scene with the fifth annual On & Off Fredericksburg Road Studio Tour, presented by Bihl
Haus Arts, Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 19 from noon to 5 p.m.

iTAC Saves Businesses Money with Cloud-based Computing

Written by Michelle Richard on Feb 10, 2012

iTAC, a technology consulting firm, announces it now offers cloud-based business solutions, which saves local businesses potentially thousands of dollars in technology upgrades.