St. Mary’s University to receive more than $5.5M in federal funding for Innovation Center
St. Mary’s University will receive more than $5.5 million in federal appropriations, secured by Congressman Joaquin Castro, who represents U.S. House District 20, to help fund the construction of the Blank Sheppard Innovation Center. This funding was signed into law...
South Texas College Continues to Strive for Percussion Prowess
Rhythm, precision, melody and collaboration. There were several layers of sounds echoing through the South Texas College Student Union during the STC Percussion Ensemble’s fall concert held earlier this month. The student musicians embraced the opportunity to share...
Hopes and Dreams through Education at UTSA
As young children, we are taught many things, we learn, and what to look out for. And while in school growing up, we also learn the value of homework and responsibility. However, at such a young age, college isn’t something we worry about. It isn’t until we come close...
Applications for SAAHJ Scholarships are Now Open
Provided by the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists At the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists, our mission is simple: get more Latinos in to the journalism, communications and public relations fields. Every year our nonprofit organization...
McAllen’s South Texas College Instructor Earns National Award for Historical and Social Justice Efforts
South Texas College History and Mexican American Studies Instructor Trinidad Gonzales has made history himself by becoming only the second recipient of the John Lewis Award for History and Social Justice. The award was established in 2021, named in memory of the late...
William Penn University Meets La Prensa Texas A Fresh New Leap with a Great Beginning
Most of us may see change as something difficult, but it doesn’t have to be and your education shouldn’t be either. So, what do you do when the opportunity comes knocking at your door with a lending hand to help guide your way to complete greatness? You accept it of...
Romo Honored by SAISD Athletic Hall of Fame
On Saturday, August 27, the SAISD honored Dr. Ricardo Romo and five others by inducting them into the SAISD Athletic Hall of Fame. Romo is a 1962 graduate of Fox Tech High School and attended UT Austin on a track scholarship. Ricardo Romo is the first Texan to run a...
Public Feedback Meeting for Alazan Courts Set for August 20 1pm-3pm at Tafolla Middle School
Opportunity Home welcomes Alazan Courts residents and the general public to a community feedback meeting on Saturday, August 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Tafolla Middle School cafeteria (1303 W Cesar E. Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78207). Attendees will have an...
REGRESO A CLASES. A checar los pendientes médicos
Hoy quisiera hablar de algunos elementos importantes en la lista de pendientes antes de entrar a la escuela. 1) CARTILLA DE VACUNACION (VACCINE RECORD) Esto es muy importante, principalmente para quienes empiezan pre-escolar, o es su primer año de escuela, o están...
The Texas Legislative Black Caucus Condemns East Bernard ISD’s Hair Policy
The Texas Legislative Black Caucus (TxLBC) is aware of the situation where high school junior, Dyree Williams, was not allowed to enroll into East Bernard High School in East Bernard, TX, because his braided hair did not comply with the school district's dress code...
