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Texas Gulf Coast Toad art on Mulberry Bridge at Brackenridge Park

Written by CharlotteAnne Lucas on Jul 13, 2011

Artist Diana Kersey's ceramic panels on the Mulberry Avenue Bridge at Brackenridge Park whimsically depict the life cycle of the Texas Gulf Coast Toad, from mating to egg, to tadpole to toad again.

Kersey was commissioned to do the public art under the city's Public Art San Antonio program, and she chronicled the process on her blog, dianakersey.blogspot.com

Map: Free Summer Food Service Sites

Written by evrard on Jun 27, 2011

The Summer Nutrition Program, funded by the Texas Department of Agriculture, provides nutritious meals at no charge to children age 18 and younger from June 13 through Aug. 5, 2011 at 95 locations across San Antonio. NOWCastSA created this map to help families find the closest service centers.

Free health screenings at Central Library

Written by Beth Graham on Jun 27, 2011

From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, the Baptist Health System will bring its mobile health unit to the Central Library to offer free health screening for those persons 20 years of age and older who are at the highest risk to develop diabetes and heart disease.

Testing takes about 10 minutes and will include cholesterol, glucose and blood pressure levels, and Body Mass Index, along with risk assessments for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. The unit will be located in the Augusta Street bus zone between the library and the parking garage.

Project Cool initiative launches; seeking donations of box fans

Written by Joe Ruiz on Jun 06, 2011

Unless you've been living inside your air-conditioned home nonstop the past few weeks, you've noticed it's hot outside. It's certainly the onset of the South Texas summers as temperatures are already consistently reaching the mid-to-high 90s.

Video: Tour of Hardberger Park West

Written by evrard on May 19, 2011

NOWCastSA received a sneak-peak tour of San Antonio's newest public park. Located at 8400 NW Military Highway, Phil Hardberger Park West is a natural area with modern amenities. Employees are working around the clock to prepare for the park's grand opening, scheduled for Saturday, May 21. See the video tour below, or scroll down for more information about the grand opening.