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San Antonio Named Nation’s 5th Best City for Family Relocation
San Antonio is a popular among families who are relocating, according to a new survey by Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation. |
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Toyota Donates $20 Million for Green Initiatives
Citing the volunteer efforts of Toyota employees at Mitchell Lake Center in San Antonio, Toyota Corp. announced a $20 million grant to the National Audubon Society – the biggest grant the conservation organization has ever received. |
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A New Name for a Local College
The San Antonio College of Medical and Dental Assistants has a new name. The school, which opened in 1966, will now be known as the Kaplan Career Institute. |
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New Carrier Takes Flight in San Antonio
Travelers to San Antonio will have another air option to get to town. AirTran Airways plans to begin service to San Antonio International Airport on June 11, the airline’s 58th destination. |
Education
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Alamo Community College Teaches 21st Century Skills
Each semester, about 75,000 students hit the books in the Alamo Community College District’s five schools, and they aren’t just studying poetry and physics. |
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Tech Program Gives College Prep to High-Schoolers
Construction is nearing completion on the Floresville Early College, whose opening will be a major step toward making high school graduates and the workforce more competitive throughout the Alamo Area. |
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High Schoolers Soar at Aerospace Academy
Workforce development is a major issue for any industry, but aerospace companies in and around San Antonio have a steady supply of new talent thanks to the Alamo Area Aerospace Academy. |
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Rivalry Aside, U.T., A&M Serve Students Together
The University of Texas and Texas A&M University have a long-standing sports rivalry. |
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Region Offers Wealth of Colleges & Universities
Region offers higher education in private, public, community college settings. |
Food
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Fresh Herbs A Growing Business
Mild climate, vast landscapes yield surprisingly diverse bounties. |
Health
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Alamo Health Industry Charts Building Boom
A building boom is under way that promises to refashion several of the Alamo Area’s hospitals with larger facilities and the latest technologies and treatments. |
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Alamo Area Hospital Network Gears Up for Growth
Large hospital network meets the needs of a growing population. |
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San Antonio Researchers Pinpoint Disease in Genes
Foundation breakthroughs pinpoint disease-related genes. |
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San Antonio’s Biosciences Sector Is Booming
BioMed SA launched to unite and promote the industry. |
Livability
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Everything Old Is New Again in Helotes
Helotes became a city in 1981, but the community dates back more than 100 years before that, even cropping up in official reports in the early 1700s. |
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Cowboy Way Breeds a Bustling Business in Bandera
Other places may boast they are Cowboy Capital of the World, but what city slicker is going to debate Bandera’s claim to the title? |
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Longer Walk for a Famed Attraction
San Antonio is expanding its popular River Walk and creating more access to its riverfront |
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AT&T Center Becomes Top Venue for Sports, Concerts
Sure, the AT&T Center is primarily known as home to the four-time NBA champion San Antonio Spurs. |
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Living Is Easy in the Alamo Area
From downtown lofts to rural retreats, newcomers can take their pick of a variety of living options in the Alamo Area. |
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San Antonio Spurs Score Big On And Off the Courts
Spurs players and team give back. |
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South Texas Ranches Are a Hunter’s Paradise
The Alamo Area is truly an outdoorsman’s paradise. |
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Lakes, Rivers Provide Year-Round Fun
Lakes and rivers throughout the region offer plenty of activities on land or the water. |
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Two PGA Courses To Make Their Debut
One course is designed by Greg Norman, with help from Sergio Garcia. |
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