05/22 - CoCoRahs Observer

To sign up be a CoCoRahs observer go to National WeatherService Austin/San Antonio website.

Click here to fill out the form.

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05/22 - Donate To The Red Cross Oklahoma Tornado Relief Fund

FOX San Antonio and The CW 35 have teamed up with News 4 San Antonio to collect donations for the Red Cross in an effort to bring relief to the tornado victims in Oklahoma.

Click here to donate!

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05/21 - How You Can Help People Affected by Oklahoma Tornado

The American Red Cross is taking donations for those people affected by the tornado in Oklahoma. If you would like to help click here.

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05/21 - The Salvation Army responds to Deadly Tornado in Moore, OK

(San Antonio, TX) May 21, 2013 -The Salvation Army is on the ground in Moore, Oklahoma with multiple canteens and personnel coordinating with Local and State Emergency Management to serve first responders and those affected by the tornado. We continue to provide service to hard hit areas from yesterdays' storms.

Monetary donations are the most critical need as supplies and personnel are mobilized.
        Donors are encouraged to give online at www.SalvationArmyUSA.org or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769).
        You can also text the word "STORM" to 80888 to make a $10 donation through your mobile phone; to confirm your gift, respond with the word "Yes."
        Donations in the form of checks designated to Oklahoma Tornado Relief may also be mailed to:
The Salvation Army
PO Box 12600
Oklahoma City, OK 73157

Your donations make a real difference:
        $10 donation feeds 1 disaster survivor for one day.
        $30 donation provides 1 household cleanup kit, containing brooms, mops, buckets and other cleaning supplies.
        $100 donation can serve snacks and drinks for 125 survivors and emergency personnel at the scene of a disaster.
        $250 donation can provide 1 hot meal to 100 people or keep 1 hydration station operational for 24 hours.
        $500 donation keeps a Salvation Army canteen (mobile feeding unit) fully operational for one day.

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05/20 - Top SA Schools

"Children At Risk" Ranks San Antonio Schools

Top 10 Public High Schools in San Antonio
1.    Health Careers High School (Northside ISD)
2.    International School of America (North East ISD)
3.    School of Science and Technology San Antonio (School of Science and Technology)
4.    Reagan High School (North East ISD)
5.    Alamo Heights High School (Alamo Heights ISD)
6.    Clark High School (Northside ISD)
7.    Churchill High School (North East ISD)
8.    O'Connor High School (Northside ISD)
9.    Medina High School (Medina ISD)
10.    Navarro High School (Navarro ISD)

Shell Oil Company Honored the Top High School for Math and Science
This is the top ranked high school based on performance of math and science specific indicators. The second list contains the top math and science high schools that house a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.
1.    Health Careers High School (Northside ISD)
Shell Gold Ribbon High Schools for Math and Science
1.    Poteet High School (Poteet ISD)
2.    Burbank High School (San Antonio ISD)
3.    Edison High School (San Antonio ISD)

Best Urban Comprehensive High School
1.   Harlandale High School (Harlandale ISD)

Top Five Middle Schools in San Antonio
1.    Young Women's Leadership Academy (San Antonio ISD)
2.    Jose M. Lopez Middle School (North East ISD)
3.    Bush Middle School (North East ISD)
4.    Frank Tejeda Middle School (North East ISD)
5.    Austin Academy (San Antonio ISD)

Top Five Elementary Schools in San Antonio
1.    Roan Forest Elementary School (North East ISD)
2.    Encino Park Elementary School (North East ISD)
3.    Fernandez Elementary School (Northside ISD)
4.    Hardy Oak Elementary School(North East ISD)
5.    Scobee Elementary School (Northside ISD)

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05/17 - Making S.A.P.D.

If you're interested in applying to the San Antonio Police Department, click here.

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05/15 - 8 Year-Old Who Prays for the Sick

If you would like more information you can contact Paige's family by clicking here.  They will post information on healing masses w Bishop Purnell of the Mexican Roman Catholic Church.

They also take people's special prayers on this link.

 

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05/09 - Help For Drug Addiction

If you or someone you love needs help kicking a drug addiction, the people at Palmer Drug Abuse Program are here to help.  Click here to get information.

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05/07 - Mexican American Catholic College

Click here to learn more about Mexican American Catholic College.

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05/07 - Drive Now Text L8R

Sign the University Health System pledge not to text and drive.. and receive a sleeve for your cell phone. Click here for the pledge. UHS trauma doctors are working hard to prevent teens from landing in their operating rooms.

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05/07 - Early Voting Sites

Today is the last day to vote early in the 2013 Bexar County Special Elections.
Click here for a list of all the sites where you can cast your ballot today from 8am - 8pm.
If you don't make it out today Election Day is this Saturday May 11th.

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05/03 - Walk & Roll 2013

May is  National Bike Month. 

In a continuing effort to encourage people to be active  The San Antonio-Bexar County Metropolotan Planning Organization (MPO) want to remind everyone bicycling, walking, car/vanpooling, and using transit are clean, healthy and fun ways to travel and exercise.
For a list of activities during the month of Mar click here.

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04/30 - Report Abuse

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) toll free at 1-800-252-5400, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may also file a report using the secure website of TDFPS:  www.txabusehotline.org.

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04/29 - Destination College Events

Tuesday
--5:30-7:30 p.m.: Elementary School Night with games and free college-going workshops for elementary students and parents at Caf College, 131 El Paso St. For Silly --Sock Day, wear silly or mismatched socks if you're going to college.

Wednesday
--5:30-7:30 p.m.: Middle School Night with games and free college-going workshops for middle school students and parents at Caf College, 131 El Paso St.
--Wear a hat to display your college goals for Hats Off to Higher Education Wednesday.

Thursday
--5:30-7:30 p.m.: Learn about jobs of the future at a Career Block Party at the San Antonio Area Foundation, 303 Pearl Parkway, Suite 114.
--Wear a tie for Dress for Success Thursday.

Friday
--10 a.m.-noon: Seniors will proclaim their college plans during the Mayor's Signing Ceremony at St. Mary's University, Bill Greehey Arena, One Camino Santa Maria.
--Show school pride on College T-Shirt Day.

Saturday
--9 a.m.-2 p.m.: High school students will learn about college applications, financial literacy and leadership at the Destination College Summit at Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret Blvd.

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04/29 - May 11th City Elections

Click here for a list of polling sites and hours of operation.

Click here for a sample ballot.

Click here for map of early voting location.

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04/23 - Report Abuse

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, please contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) toll free at 1-800-252-5400, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may also file a report using the secure website of TDFPS:  www.txabusehotline.org.

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04/22 - Bring Awareness to Child Abuse

Sunday, April 28th, churches nationwide will take a moment to pray for the victims of child abuse. If you would like to get your church involved or learn more about "Blue Sunday," click here.

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04/18 - West Blood Donation Help

The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is asking for blood donors To help the victim n the plant blast in West, Texas.

They have been asked to send O-Negative blood to West, Texas hospital as soon as possible.

They are asking donors to also give platelets.

They Say to make an appointment at one of the six blood station in San Antonio or in New braunfels.

Call 210 731- 5590 to make the appointments.

Click here for mor information

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04/17 - Hard Rock Cafe Global Battle of the Bands

Click here to learn how to vote for Lonely Horse - a San Antonio band competing for the Grand Prize.

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04/16 - All Registered Boarding Homes Fail City Inspections

By: Yami Virgin

Since a new Boarding Home Ordinance took effect on March 1 only 31 boarding homes have registered.

Of those, the city says, all have failed their initial inspection.

Conditions in 2 of them were so bad that they closed leaving 51 residents to be relocated.

One of those homes was on the 2700 block of Pleasanton road, Sunshine Lodge. 

The other on the 1300 block of Norfleet, New Vista Lodge Boarding Care. 

Most of the registered boarding homes, 19,  are located on city's east side.

Roderick Sanchez, with the city's Development Services and Code Enforcement, says that there are more than 200 boarding homes that have not registered.

Sanchez asked for the community to help by calling the city and reporting a boarding home in their neighborhood.

You can follow Yami Virgin on Twitter:@yvirgin

or like on Facebook at Yami Virgen

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04/16 - American Airlines Flight Cancellations

Click here to check on a flight status at the San Antonio International Airport.

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04/15 - Boston Marathon Hotline Numbers

Boston authorities have provided 617-635-4500 for people trying to locate family members. Any tips or information should be directed to 1-800-494-TIPS.

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04/14 - Kinder Roundup

Kinder Roundup will be held April 15-19.  For more information click here

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04/12 - Threat Taking Seriously by District Attorney

By: Yami Virgin

43 year-old John Pratt Jr. says voices told him to try and killl District Attorney Susan Reed and the Texas Attorney General.

But before Pratt could do anything he checked himself into the Audie Murphy V.A. Hospital.

Cliff Herberg with the District Attorney's Office says threats from the mentally ill aren't the ones that most concern them.

It's the unknown threats that worry the District Attorney's Office.

Herberg says that people need to know that any threats will be taken seriously and could land them in jail.

For example Randall Mujwid is serving a life sentence for sending threatning letters to Judge Reed while she was on the bench.

In those letters Mujwid would threaten to kill her.

Mujwid was charged with retaliation on a public servant for performing their duties.

You can follow Yami Virgin on Twitter:@yvirgin

or like on Facebook at Yami Virgen

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04/11 - Missing Memories

By: Yami Virgin

A San Antonio couple is warning others about a photographer who after a year hasn't given them their wedding pictures.

Mary Hellen and Carlos Velazquez say "Gwen's Passion Photography" took their money and never gave them their pictures.

The owner of the business, in text messages, told the couple that their pictures had been deleted by mistake.

The Velazquez then asked for their video, engagement and bridal pictures.

That's when they say they were told that the owner's brother had the video and that the pictures would be mailed.

One year later nothing has been received by the Velazquez.

They say they're coming out now so other couples don't get ripped off.

You can follow Yami Virgin on Twitter:@yvirgin

or like on Facebook at Yami Virgen

 

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04/10 - Crime Victim Assistance

If you would like more information on the assistance offered to crime victims and their families, click here.

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04/06 - Rides Under the Influence

Click here to learn more about Rides Under the Influence.

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04/03 - Find Your Texas State Legislators

If you would like to call or contact your state legislator regarding the proposed bill to regulate BYOB businesses you can click here to find out who your legislator is.

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04/02 - VA Strategic Plan to Eliminate the Compensation Claims Backlog

To see the VA strategic plan to eliminate the compensation claims backlog click here.

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04/01 - Child Safe-Child Abuse Awareness Month

April is Child Abuse Awareness month.  If you'd like more information and resources to help prevent child abuse available through Child Safe, click here.

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