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Video: Shades of Green Neighborhood Revitalization

Written by Antonio Rodriguez on Nov 01, 2012

Replay the video: Women discussed aspects of neighborhood revitalization, from business development to community gardens, to the Neighborhood Resource Center to Master Gardening and Keep San Antonio Beautiful at the 4th Annual Shades of Green Luncheon.

The luncheon, held Oct. 27, 2012 was hosted by Karen Barbee Adkisson, whose husband is County Comissioner Tommy Adkisson. This year's topic was Neighborhood Revitalization.

2012 Dignowity Hill Pushcart Derby

Written by Antonio Rodriguez on Nov 01, 2012

Replay the Video and Slideshow of 2012 Dignowity Hill Pushcart Derby. Teams from across San Antonio competed in a race around Historic Dignowity Hill Park.

Cast your vote for Pawsident at PAWS on the PATIO IV

Written by hhsanimals on Oct 03, 2012

One of the largest dog-friendly community events in all of San Antonio is just around the corner: The Fifth Annual PAWS on the PATIO! This Sunday, Oct. 7 from 1-9 p.m. is when all the fun and festivities happen at Floores Country Store & Cafe, located at14492 Old Bandera Road in Helotes.

Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics celebrates 10th anniversary

Written by CMHE on Oct 02, 2012

For a decade, the Center for Medical Humanities & Ethics has taught ethics and professionalism while nurturing empathy and humanitarian values in students at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio. These vital lessons come from the classroom and the community, at home and abroad, through arts and literature and through practical, hands-on experience.

Funeral services for Reyes G. Rodriguez

Written by Antonio Rodriguez on Sep 30, 2012

Reyes G. Rodriguez passed away in San Antonio on Sept. 25, 2012. He was 75.

Reyes was born to Erasmo and Florencia Rodriguez on Nov. 6, 1936 in Charlotte, Texas.

As a child, he spent several years at St. Peter's and St. Joseph's Children's home in San Antonio.

In junior high school, Reyes met Lucy Gonzalez, the daughter of Lola Cisneros from Kyle, Texas.

Reyes and Lucy were married on Jan. 19, 1952, two months after his 15th birthday and two months before her 15th birthday.