Sheila Townley is a modern-day Doctor Dolittle. Marking her one-year anniversary as a volunteer puppy raiser for Guide Dogs of Texas (GDTX), Townley is currently raising her first, full-time puppy – a 7-month-old Labrador Retriever named Blossom.
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.
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.
Hepatitis C virus appears to strike South Texas Hispanics disproportionately, and some persons are not diagnosed until the liver-harming infection is in its late stages. Baby boomers born between 1945 and 1965 are at heightened risk, statistics show.
A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing, not only for patients, but also for their loved ones. These are the people who will provide emotional support to the patient while wrestling with their own feelings. They may devote significant time and energy to learning about conditions and treatment options, knowing that decisions are not ultimately theirs to make. They often help manage chores, finances, meals and more for the patient while trying to keep their own lives on track.
