Raquel Torres, Author at San Antonio Report https://sanantonioreport.org/author/raquel-torres/ Nonprofit journalism for an informed community Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:55:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sanantonioreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-SA_Report_Logo_512pxArtboard-1-32x32.jpg Raquel Torres, Author at San Antonio Report https://sanantonioreport.org/author/raquel-torres/ 32 32 172243930 Can VIA’s public transportation infrastructure keep pace with Southside growth? https://sanantonioreport.org/via-link-public-transportation-south-side-growth/ Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5370529 Margarita Rubio crosses an intersection to reach her fifth ride with VIA in less than two hours.As San Antonio’s South Side booms with new businesses, schools and jobs, residents say more bus stops and improved wait times are needed.
Can VIA’s public transportation infrastructure keep pace with Southside growth? was first posted on June 5, 2024 at 5:00 am.
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]]> 5370529 New nonprofit coalition will aim to break cycles of disease, starting in South San Antonio https://sanantonioreport.org/nonprofit-coalition-disease-south-san-antonio-lyssa-ochoa/ Fri, 31 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5370225 Dr. Lyssa Ochoa examines a patient at the San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic.With a 20-year difference in lifespan across San Antonio neighborhoods, the new coalition would aim to create community health ecosystems.
New nonprofit coalition will aim to break cycles of disease, starting in South San Antonio was first posted on May 31, 2024 at 5:00 am.
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]]> 5370225 University Health names Edward Banos its CEO ahead of new hospital openings https://sanantonioreport.org/university-health-edward-banos-ceo-ahead-of-new-hospital-openings/ Wed, 29 May 2024 17:15:53 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5370371 University Health’s incoming CEO Ed Banos in the University Health Women and Children’s Hospital at the Medical Center.University Health on Tuesday named its new President and CEO, Edward Banos, who will assume the position on July 1. 
University Health names Edward Banos its CEO ahead of new hospital openings was first posted on May 29, 2024 at 12:15 pm.
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]]> 5370371 Southside playground’s $500K facelift prioritizes inclusivity, sparks imagination https://sanantonioreport.org/southside-playgrounds-500k-facelift-prioritizes-inclusivity-sparks-imagination/ Fri, 24 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369786 Updates to the playground at Arnold Park will include new equipment, better accessibility and more shade.
Southside playground’s $500K facelift prioritizes inclusivity, sparks imagination was first posted on May 24, 2024 at 6:00 am.
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]]> 5369786 Counseling services available at some YMCA locations in San Antonio https://sanantonioreport.org/counseling-services-available-at-some-ymca-locations-in-san-antonio/ Thu, 23 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369144 Team members from YMCA San Antonio's counseling team (from top row, left to right) Tralishé Matthews-Truss, Roy Sowell, Clara Zapata, Alicia Sanchez, Kristine Gusman and Bobby DavisIn San Antonio, the YMCA is looking beyond physical fitness and into mental health by offering counseling services to the community.
Counseling services available at some YMCA locations in San Antonio was first posted on May 23, 2024 at 5:00 am.
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]]> 5369144 San Antonio researchers hope to ‘make a dent’ in liver cancer epidemic in South Texas https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-liver-cancer-epidemic-in-south-texas/ Tue, 21 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369283 U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro speaks at the University of Texas School of Public Health following a tour of school facilities and securing nearly $3 million for hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease), a frequent complication of diabetes.Liver cancer is the most common type of cancer in San Antonio and South Texas, with higher risks of fatty liver disease, its biggest driver.
San Antonio researchers hope to ‘make a dent’ in liver cancer epidemic in South Texas was first posted on May 21, 2024 at 9:00 am.
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]]> 5369283 San Antonio security company tests surveillance robots from Singapore at SAMMinistries shelter https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-security-company-tests-surveillance-robots-from-singapore-at-samministries-shelter/ Fri, 17 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5368955 The O-R3 robot will record video and photos of a 360-degree view while they patrol the outdoor perimeter of the downtown homeless shelter operated by SAMMinistries’.The “O-R3” outdoor surveillance robots made by Singapore-based robotics maker OTSAW memorize their path, recording video and photos.
San Antonio security company tests surveillance robots from Singapore at SAMMinistries shelter was first posted on May 17, 2024 at 9:00 am.
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]]> 5368955 San Antonio doubles e-vehicle permits for downtown streets https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-doubles-e-vehicle-permits-downtown/ Wed, 15 May 2024 22:05:43 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5368724 Kevin and Liz Mancha drive in one of their brand new electric trolleys downtown Wednesday. People who are interested in hopping on a free ride can book an appointment online or hail them on the street.San Antonio has amended transportation rules for e-cars for hire, paving the way for more microtransit operators. 
San Antonio doubles e-vehicle permits for downtown streets was first posted on May 15, 2024 at 5:05 pm.
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]]> 5368724 Why the San Antonio Food Bank is building apartments in New Braunfels https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-food-bank-new-braunfels-apple-seed-apartments/ Wed, 15 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5368614 A graphic rendering shows the future Apple Seed Apartments, a housing project in the city of New Braunfels.The New Braunfels Food Bank’s long planned Apple Seed Apartments are finally coming to fruition, but the housing project is unlikely to expand to San Antonio.
Why the San Antonio Food Bank is building apartments in New Braunfels was first posted on May 15, 2024 at 6:00 am.
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]]> 5368614 San Antonio targets $909K from opioid settlement to reduce overdoses https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-metropolitan-health-district-opioid-settlement-funds-2024/ Fri, 10 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5368081 A woman collects used syringes during a weekly outreach mission performed by the Corazon Harm Reduction Center on Thursday.The dollars come as San Antonio continues to reel from overdose rates, largely driven by methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl poisoning. 
San Antonio targets $909K from opioid settlement to reduce overdoses was first posted on May 10, 2024 at 9:00 am.
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