Written by Sofia Briones on Jul 15, 2022
NOWCastSA created this resource page after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and abortion access was limited in the state of Texas. Check this list of reproductive health resources to find the support and help you need, as well as to find out how to help others and learn more about…
Written by Vivian Lopez on Jul 15, 2022
The Tier One Neighborhood Coalition is hosting a Neighbors Helping Neighbors Forum on Saturday, July 16 at Laurel Heights United Methodist Church, 227 W Woodlawn Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212. The meeting will be located at the gym on the second floor and is open to the public.
Written by City of San Antonio on Jul 15, 2022
The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District as the public health agency serving the City of San Antonio and Bexar County has confirmed two cases of monkeypox. Both individuals are currently isolating, following all recommended guidance, and all close contacts have been notified. As of…
Written by Texas Tribune on Jul 14, 2022
By Reese Oxner, The Texas Tribune
Texas is suing the Biden administration over guidance released Monday telling the nation’s doctors they’re protected by federal law to terminate a pregnancy as part of emergency treatment — and threatening to defund hospitals that don’t perform these procedures.
Written by Texas Tribune on Jul 12, 2022
By Uriel J. García and Zach Despart, The Texas Tribune
Written by Vivian Lopez on Jul 08, 2022
Many people were confused when barricades went up near the St. Mary’s Strip from March 31 through April 3. The move to put a protective barrier around the nearby neighborhood came after residents complained about violence and vandalism by bar customers who trashed their properties.
Written by Vivian Lopez on Jul 08, 2022
A fourth meeting about the fate of heritage trees in Brackenridge Park ended with a proposal to remove 43 trees and save 34 trees originally slated to be destroyed.
The fourth Brackenridge 2017 Bond Project meeting was held on June 14, 2022 where findings and final recommendations were presented…
Written by Vivian Lopez on Jul 08, 2022
The South Alamo Regional Alliance for Homeless (SARAH) reported that homelessness in San Antonio rose very little, but chronic homelessness increased dramatically.
SARAH is a nonprofit organization that aims to ensure people have a place to call home and presented findings from the Homeless Point-…
Written by Texas Tribune on Jul 06, 2022
By Delmer Martínez, Sonia Pérez D. and Christopher Sherman, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS, Honduras (AP) — Children set out hoping to earn enough to support their siblings and parents. Young adults who sacrificed to attend college thinking it would lead to success left their country disillusioned. A…