Category: News

  Our latest SAHCC VOICES episode takes listeners on a personal journey with cultural restaurant icon and world-famous Chef Johnny Hernandez as he discusses small business resiliency during COVID-19 and shares some valuable insights and business understandings during this pandemic. Listen to Johnny talk about how his company was able to pivot during the economic disruption and how his community and professional network helped him find answers. From his early beginnings and finding success across the U.S., Johnny gives a comprehensive insight into the inner workings of his leadership style and experience with the Hispanic Chamber’s Senior Vice President...

PRESS RELEASE                                                        Contact: Vincent Estrada FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                    (210) 347-3297                                                                                         vincent@aguillon-associates.com San Antonio, TX, May 19th, 2020 – Mexican-American singer, songwriter, filmmaker, actress and San Antonio native, Patricia Vonne Rodriguez, will co-host and perform live this Friday, May...

Compassionate Cultivation continues to deliver needed medication to patients across the state safely and effectively during this time of crisis By Heather Wagner Reed Compassionate Cultivation, Texas’ leading medical cannabis provider, maintains its ongoing dedication to its patients statewide by providing them with needed medication during the current pandemic. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, Compassionate Cultivation has been deemed an essential business by the State of Texas, and as Texas’ shelter in place ordinance went into effect at the end of March, the company implemented every possible measure to safely supply patients with their treatments, serving families in need and...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Matteo Treviño, 210-323-2835 matteo.trevino@sanantonio.gov SAN ANTONIO (May 14) — Councilwoman Ana Sandoval voted in favor of a Right to Cure ordinance that would have granted renters a 30 day period to pay outstanding rent before their landlord could file for eviction if they applied for rental assistance from the City. Her statement follows: “I voted for what I felt would have helped renters without leaving landlords with an unfunded mandate. The amendments offered today addressed each of the concerns that landlords and property managers brought to our attention.” “There are many responsible and compassionate landlords...

Feliz Dia de Todas las Madres La Prensa Texas would like to share a special message of love and gratitude to the mother of our publication, Amelia “Millie” Duran. Thank you for your support and inspiration. You always remind us of our mission to preserve the legacy of your family. We would like to extend a message of love and gratitude to all the mothers of our city: To all the mamas, abuelas, tias and sisters who support our lives and provide us with so much love, guidance and warmth. Thank you for being there and taking care. This...

Bexar County is committed to making sure that small, minority, women, disadvantaged, disabled, veteran, and LGBTE owned businesses have an equitable opportunity to participate in the County’s procurement process. To this end, Bexar County has contracted with Griffin & Strong, P.C. (GSPC), a law and public policy consulting firm to conduct a disparity study. The study will gather information necessary to determine whether all qualified firms have an equal opportunity to compete for and participate in Bexar County’s procurement of prime contracts and associated subcontracts. On April 29 and April 30, Griffin & Strong, P.C. will kick off the...

PARK CLOSURES FOR EASTER WEEKEND To Help Slow Down Spread of COVID-19 By Gloria R. Carmona The San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) announced today that it is taking additional safety measures to reduce crowds and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) during Easter Weekend. The River Authority has already closed access to some park amenities such as pavilions, basketball courts, and playgrounds, which will remain closed until further notice. Now, however, the River Authority is joining with other local governments in closing areas where larger groups gather in parks for picnicking during Easter, which is a holiday...

Los ajustes de servicio temporales comienzan el 6 de abril Por Lorraine Pulido, Ph.D. A medida que más residentes de San Antonio y vecinos en nuestra región permanezcan en sus hogares bajo órdenes de refugio en el lugar, VIA planea implementar ajustes de servicio temporales que reflejen la demanda actual de pasajeros para el servicio de autobús. Si bien la cantidad de pasajeros de VIA ha disminuido durante las últimas semanas, seguimos comprometidos a proporcionar un servicio esencial para los pasajeros que dependen del transporte público para llegar al trabajo, obtener alimentos y suministros o ayudar a cuidar a...

By Oriana Piña Nation’s Oldest & Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Demands that Federal Legislators Include Protections for All Workers, Including Immigrant Communities. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is urging Members of Congress to include protections and relief for immigrant communities in the next COVID-19 stimulus package. Congressional Republicans failed to include full access to testing and treatment for Dreamers, TPS-holders, and mixed-status families. LULAC will continue to push for an end to deportations, the release of all detainees from immigration detention centers, expedited visa processing for vital immigrant workers, and for all workers to receive...