Ann Helmke Archives - San Antonio Report

A police officer moves a rifle during a gun buyback program in Houston inFebruary. Dozens of cars were waiting on Saturday in the gun drop-off line at Harris County's Deussen Park, where police weapons experts attended to them one by one. Gun owners had to leave their weapons in the trunk or back seat, where they were retrieved by an officer, checked to make sure they were unloaded and registered in a document.

Faith groups step up to work on San Antonio’s gun violence problem

by Iris Dimmick October 12, 2023October 13, 2023

The gun-for-gift-card exchange will be partially anonymous and is one of two anti-gun violence initiatives the faith community is supporting.

The SA Is Amor mural faces Broadway Street as people arrive to downtown. The four story artwork created by Suzy Gonzales is part of the Art Everywhere project by Centro.

Alamo Colleges, city launch Compassionate USA course: San Antonio’s ‘gift’ to the world

by Iris Dimmick July 21, 2023July 24, 2023

High Opportunity Neighborhood (HON) Partners, a real estate company that rents homes to housing voucher holders is leaving Bexar County. Potentially forcing some voucher holders to uproot children from high performing schools and safe neighborhoods.

Religion & Spirituality

San Antonio’s diversity is reflected in its houses of worship

by Jennifer Norris June 26, 2022June 22, 2023

San Antonio religious leaders come together to encourage faithful to get COVID-19 vaccine

by Lindsey Carnett December 21, 2020December 21, 2020

Charles Amana (left) embraces hands with others in a prayer circle. Photo by Scott Ball.

Day of Reflection: Seeing the Challenges in Our Mutual Future

by Ann Helmke April 30, 2018

The Muslim Children Education and Civic Center has surveillance video monitoring on the property.

Religion & Spirituality

SA Faith Leaders Seek to Balance Sanctuary With Security

by Shari Biediger November 6, 2017November 8, 2017