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North San Antonio Edition VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2 NOV. 19DEC. 17, 2025

Transforming Port San Antonio

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Ocials hope tech, aerospace hub redevelopment project will launch economic growth

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Jim Perschbach, president and CEO of Port San Antonio, said Innovation Tower is designed to resemble an engine fan blade from above and give the optical illusion of rising and taking ight. (Rendering courtesy Port San Antonio)

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including science fiction, romantasy, literary fiction and young adult fiction. • Opened Oct. 11 • 2211 NW Military Hwy., Ste.118, San Antonio • Instagram: Book Nerd

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• Estimated opening in December • 4250 TPC Parkway, San Antonio • https://trimdistricttpc.square.site

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6 Wellness Pediatric Dentistry and Airway The new clinic’s main focus will be on pediatric patients below 17 years old, with standard cleanings and exams. • Opening Dec. 1 • 2211 NW Military Hwy., Ste. 119, Castle Hills • www.wellnesspediatricdentistry.com 7 Gingers Bistro The new eatery—owned by John and Sharrah Lopez— will feature Southern comfort foods, a full bar, Cajun and Creole dishes. • Estimated opening Jan. 2026 • 4250 TPC Parkway, Ste. 106, San Antonio • Facebook: Ginger’s Bistro 8 Homewood Suites by Hilton This new hotel will feature 147 suites along with 5,000 square feet of rentable meeting space. • Opening in fall 2026 • 16115 Vance Jackson Road, San Antonio • www.bhhospitalitymgmt.com

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• Opened Oct. 3 • 12720 I-10, San Antonio • www.tesolife.com

Now open

1 En Beat Dance Academy This New Zealand-based dance studio offers an eclectic mix of dance lessons and styles, plus a recreational and competitive program. • Opened Aug. 16

3 Elsewhere Too This new venue, bar and grill has outdoor patios, “Instagrammable” decor and a 53-foot-tall Ferris wheel. • Opened Oct. 4 • 4513 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio • www.elsewheretexas.com/elsewhere-too 4 Book Nerd The new bookstore—owned by Lauren and Sean Richmond—features a wide selection of genres,

• 2339 Evans Road, San Antonio • www.enbeatdanceacademy.com

Expansions

2 Teso Life From ramen to hygiene products and sodas, Teso Life carries a wide selection of Japanese and Asian goods.

9 SAT Public Safety Building The San Antonio International Airport opened a new safety building, featuring a police substation that

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houses patrol, admin command and its explosive detection canine teams.

• 8565 Ewing Halsell Drive, San Antonio • www.winston-sa.org

Now Open

• Expanded in early September • 457 Sandau Road, San Antonio • www.sanantonio.gov/Airport-Police

Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation This nonprofit organization closed its North San Antonio campus and has centralized operations at a private animal sanctuary in Kendall County.

10 Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa A new 5,600-square-foot event venue geared toward weddings and other formal events has opened at this

• Private location in Kendalia • www.wildlife-rescue.org

San Antonio resort. • Expanded Oct. 3 • 16401 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio • www.hilton.com/en/hotels/satcnsa

Closings

13 Starbucks As the nationwide coffee chain closes locations across the country, several locations in San Antonio have already shut their doors. • Closed Sept. 25 • 18154 Blanco Road, San Antonio • www.starbucks.com 14 Agave Ranch Furniture This local furniture store specializes in rustic home decor, furniture, Texas-themed art pieces and more. • Closed Oct. 31 • 17595 W. Blanco Road, Ste. 101, San Antonio • www.agaveranch.com

In the news

15 Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe The fast-casual joint offers a selection of Greek and Mediterranean dishes for lunch and dinner, from gyros to salads and more. • Opened Oct. 7 • 22103 Bulverde Road, Ste. 104, San Antonio • www.tazikis.com/location/encino-park

11 Ballet San Antonio Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the ballet features a group of professional ballet dancers, putting on three productions each year. • 115 Auditorium Circle, Ste. 20, San Antonio • www.balletsanantonio.org 12 The Winston School San Antonio This alternative learning school turned 40 years old on Aug. 24, supporting students with conditions such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and ADHD.

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Government

BY PARKS KUGLE

San Antonio looks to improve downtown River Walk experience On Oct. 1, the San Antonio City Council received a brieng on the rst strategic plan for River Walk improvements since 2008. The gist Shanon Miller, director of the Oce of Historic Preservation, said the new strategic plan’s geographic scope includes the historic horseshoe area, as well as the channel extending north into the museum reach and the turn basin by the River Center Mall. Miller said the plan has a wide scope of focus to ensure that it enhances the experience of visitors and residents alike. “The scope of work [will have] to take a holistic approach to consider all of the opportunities that we have to improve the overall experience,” Miller said. Miller also noted that city sta intended to look into any needed updates to the city code. Due to the plan’s wider scope, it could include potential capital improvements and maintenance projects, business growth and ways to improve trac and circulation. Key focus areas include: • Signage updates • Potential ordinance changes • Waynding solutions • Accessibility enhancements • Technology integration • Public art

The new strategic plan will seek to improve tourist and resident experiences on the San Antonio River Walk.

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• Landscaping Miller said the plan will seek to help improve business opportunities in slower months. “We’ve heard that foot trac is slower in sum- mer months due to heat, so we will look at things like new opportunities for shade or maybe even misters along the river,” Miller said. Looking ahead City sta are currently working on selecting dierent projects and negotiating contracts. There will also be a citywide SASpeakUp campaign to gather community input. The strategic plan is scheduled to be completed by the beginning of scal year 2026-27.

River Walk strategic plan focus

New capital improvements and maintenance strategy

Business growth and attraction

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Government

BY PARKS KUGLE

Texas Cyber Command celebrates launch at UTSA On Oct. 21, the Texas Cyber Command, or TXCC, celebrated its official launch at the University of Texas San Antonio downtown campus. What happened Protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data cyber threats Texas Cyber Command priorities

Hollywood Park appoints fire chief On Oct. 21, Hollywood Park formally appointed interim Fire Chief Eric Burnside as the city’s permanent fire chief. The details Burnside was first appointed as interim fire chief in 2024 after former Fire Chief Todd Morgan resigned from his role. During his tenure as interim chief, the city council worked on establishing hiring procedures for department heads. Place 4 council member Wendy Gonzalez said Burnside’s tenure has forged stronger bonds with city council. “[The city council] really [does] appre- ciate him, and we’ve seen the change in morale [within the department],” Gonzalez said.

The command center will be led by retired Vice Admiral Timothy James White, who was appointed to the position by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 16. During opening remarks, Taylor Eighmy, UT San Antonio president, said the university’s programs and facilities are at the state’s disposal. “To advance the command’s mission, UT San Antonio stands ready to contribute subject matter expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to help build a robust cyber defense infrastructure for the state of Texas … ” Eighmy said. White said TXCC is incredibly important for the state due to the heightened risks of cybersecurity attacks. Council discusses vision for San Antonio During the Metro SA Chamber’s City Vision event Oct. 14, City Council members shared their approach to city development. The gist Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said that the City Council’s job is to balance developing the city’s economy with reducing poverty. She also mentioned securing well-paying jobs in manufacturing and cybersecurity. “[Every council member’s] job is to do two things, which is to reduce persistent poverty in our community, and to make ourselves as economically competitive as possible,” Jones said.

Work with federal, state and other partners to anticipate cyber threats

Conduct digital forensic investigations to support law enforcement

Enhance the state’s cyber incident response capabilities

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Looking ahead TXCC is currently housed at UT San Antonio’s San Pedro I building, and is reviewing applications for principal staff.

Bexar County voters approve venue sales tax Bexar County voters approved Propositions A and B, which cleared the way for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to transform the county’s Eastside properties into its permanent home, and fund 25% , or $311 million , of the new downtown Spurs Arena. The details 248,428 out of 1.3 million registered Bexar Nov. 4 election: Bexar County propositions Votes for Votes against

Bexar County voters approved Propositions A and B on the Nov. 4 ballot, according to unofficial results from the county’s election office.

Proposition A: Coliseum Complex Venue Project

County voters cast ballots in the Nov. 4 election. 55.91% of voters supported Proposition A, while 44.09% voted against it. Proposition B was backed by 52.14% of voters, with 47.86% voting against it. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said in a statement that she will continue to work with community leaders to prioritize progress and affordability downtown. “Our urban core represents an opportunity to remake a vital part of our city—one that can drive economic activity, create quality jobs, and add affordable housing stock that our community desperately needs,” Jones said in the statement. A spokesperson for the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo said the historic vote marks a step forward in the community. “Voters have placed their trust in us with an investment that will allow us to grow, and in turn,

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Cast ballots: 19.3% Did not vote: 80.7% Total: 1.3 million

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“As we look at some of these major generational opportunities, it’s really ... a conversation about how to prioritize things that we would like to see in our community.” GINA ORTIZ JONES, SAN ANTONIO MAYOR

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enable the community to benefit,” the spokesper- son for the rodeo said. “The Rodeo will continue working to earn that trust, expand our nonprofit efforts and strengthen our mission of supporting the youth of Texas.”

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Education

BY PARKS KUGLE

During the Oct. 6 North East ISD board of trustees meeting, the board received an evaluation of the district’s bilingual and ESL programs, which showed that the district’s emergent bilingual stu- dent population remained consis- tent year over year from 20.11% in the 2023-24 school year to 20.74% in the 2024-25 school year. NEISD program enrollment remains steady

In a nutshell Alicia Calderon, senior director of bilingual and ESL programs, said the increased emergent bilingual population of around 150-170 students is not as significant as previous years, which have seen a steady increase from 11.6% in the 2016-17 school year to over 20% in the current school year. Calderon said the district’s next steps include increasing student performance on STAAR assessments, improving TELPAS performance, increasing students’ proficiency levels and enhancing biliteracy practices.

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On Sept. 9, the Alamo Colleges District acquired a new building in Westover Hills to house a series of programs and career pathways at Northwest Vista College. The details Located at 10000 Rogers Run, the 198,000 -square-foot office complex is near the Northwest Vista College campus and will be used to expand the college’s high-opportunity, high-demand career pathways, according to a news release. The 14.5 -acre property consists of a building and a parking garage, the release states. Northwest Vista College will renovate the Rogers Run complex to provide space

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Bexar County moves forward with new state veterans home County Commissioners approved an ordinance on Oct. 14 that allows the Bexar County Depart- ment of Military and Veterans Services, or BCD- MVS, to coordinate with the Texas General Land Office Veterans Land Board, or VLB, to construct a State Veterans Home in Bexar County. The overview Keith Wilson, executive director of the BCDMVS, said the process requires the county to donate 27 acres of land at the southwest corner of Cagnon Road and Ponder Road. “We have 173,000 -plus veterans in our commu- nity, [which] makes us the number one county in the state of Texas and the fourth in the country for veteran populations,” Wilson said. According to the presentation, the only county

The Merc breaks ground in San Antonio On Oct. 15, Schumacher Interests cel- ebrated the construction of The Merc’s 8-acre, three-building retail centerpiece with a groundbreaking ceremony. According to a news release, the project will total approximately 35,000 square feet of retail and dining space and will eventually expand into a 112 -acre mixed-use develop- ment with 1,600 total apartments. The details Located between UTSA Boulevard and West Hausman Road, the $350 million development will eventually expand into a Pearl-like district, with restaurants, apart- ments, retail and outdoor spaces. According to the release, phase I openings are scheduled to begin in summer 2026.

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cost is the donated land, with 65% of the con- struction costs to be covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the remaining 35% of the cost to be covered by the VLB. The VLB will also cover operations and maintenance costs. Next steps Prior to the land transfer, the BCDMVS and VLB will conduct state-funded surveys, environmental assessments and negotiate the conditions for the land transfer. Afterward, a land transfer request will be brought before Commissioners Court for final approval.

Shavano Park to review trailhead entry point

Cliffside Drive access point for a secure connection to the San Antonio trail system and minimize safety risks. $25,000 has been earmarked for a survey and engineering that will produce a 20-30% design concept. Funds will be taken from the Engagement and Enhancement Fund. The P&Z is expected to complete and deliver the review by April 2026.

On Oct. 27, the Shavano Park City Council voted to have the planning and zoning commission conduct a review of the Cliffside Drive to Salado Creek Parkway trail entry point. Current situation The review will be restricted to the Cliffside Drive to Salado Creek Parkway entry point. The review will explore ways to enhance the

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Transportation

BY PARKS KUGLE

Upcoming projects

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Ongoing

1 Classen Road project Project: Roadway improvements from Classen Spur to Knollcreek Drive include adding sidewalks, curbs, driveway approaches, a multibox drainage culvert and bicycle lanes. Update: Currently in the design phase, the project will widen the roadway, add four 11-foot lanes, a 12-foot turn lane, and a 10-foot shared-use path. • Timeline: summer 2026-winter 2028 • Cost: $10.33 million • Funding source: 2022 General Obligation Bond, the San Antonio Water System

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3 District 8 Pedestrian Mobility project Project: Part of the city of San Antonio’s 2022-27 bond program, the project constructs new sidewalks, bike paths, streetlights, crosswalks and improves public transportation access. Update: Improvements to sidewalks and mobility are taking place on Hamilton Wolfe from Ewing Halsell Drive to Tom Slick Drive. • Timeline: fall 2023-summer 2026 • Cost: $1 million • Funding source: 2022 General Obligation Bond

2 I-10 and Loop 1604 interchange project Project: Part of the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project, the Loop 1604 and I-10 interchange project will consist of eight flyover ramps and other improvements. Update: The Texas Department of Transportation opened the fifth flyover ramp Oct. 5, connecting westbound I-10 to eastbound Loop 1604. • Timeline: 2022-2027 • Cost: $463 million • Funding source: state and federal funds

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Events

BY ANDREW CREELMAN

ICE! featuring Frosty the Snowman Get a glimpse of this winter-themed display featuring 34 sculptures and over 6,700 blocks of ice in total. • Nov. 23-Jan. 4 • $26-$35 (single-day admission) • JW Marriot, 23808 Resort Parkway, San Antonio • www.jwhillcountrychristmas.com

WinterFest Get to Stone Oak for this winter celebration featuring real snow, performances from local schools, sledding, carnival rides—all proceeds will benefit the Brighton Center.

• Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • $7.77 (admission) • North Central Baptist Hospital, 21702 Hardy Oak Blvd., San Antonio • www.winterfestivalsa.com

a Santa plus Grinch appearance, check out the city’s annual tree lighting festival. • Dec. 6, 3-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park • www.shavanoparktx.gov/residents/holidayevent.php Cowboy Christmas Head to this staple art museum and compete in a scavenger hunt while getting to meet the cowboy version of Santa Claus. Preregistration required. • Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (Bexar County resident admission) • Briscoe Western Art Museum, 210 W. Market St., San Antonio • www.briscoemuseum.org/etn/cowboy-christmas Collect-A-Con Head to this expo for all things collectible, from trading cards to figurines and comics to a guest appearance from musician Waka Flocka Flame. • Dec. 6-7, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $30 (Sunday general admission), $35 (Saturday general admission), $50 (2 day pass) • Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., San Antonio • www.freemancoliseum.com/event/collect-a-con Movie in the Park: ‘The Santa Clause’ Catch the showing of this classic holiday movie at the Tower of the Americas downtown.

• 9800 Hyatt Resort Drive, San Antonio • www.hyattexperiences.com/hyatt-regency/sanhc#!/ event Classic Christmas This holiday festival has several winter-themed installations, photos with Santa, food, drinks, music and more. • Nov. 28-Dec. 28, times vary • $21-$29 (admission) • Toyota Field, 5106 David Edwards Drive, San Antonio • www.classicchristmas.com Lighting of the Lights Experience the city’s kickoff to the holiday season with the illumination of a light display and family- friendly activities. • Nov. 30, 4:30-6 p.m. • Free (admission)

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Beauty + Zen Haus Night Market Head to this market alongside live music at this historic downtown location in the Alamo City. There will be food, drinks, gifts and more. • Nov. 21, 7 p.m. • Free (admission) • St. Paul’s Square, 1174 E. Commerce St., San Antonio • www.stpaulsq.com/events-calendar San Antonio Spartan Race Make the drive south of the city to this nationally recognized endurance race boasting over 20 challenging obstacles on a South Texas ranch. • Nov. 22-23, times vary

• $125-$167 depending on race distance • Sandy Oaks Ranch, 1480 I-35, Devine • www.spartan.com

• 209 Lemonwood Drive, Castle Hills • www.cityofcastlehills.com/calendar

16th annual Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk Support the city’s largest food bank while celebrating Thanksgiving and enjoying a 5K run or walk.

December

• Nov. 27, 8:30-11:30 a.m. • $40 (registration cost) • Commander’s House at H-E-B Arsenal, 622 S. Flores St., San Antonio • www.safoodbank.org/turkeytrot

Little Woodrow’s Xmas Movie Nights Catch a holiday flick at this bar and event venue every Tuesday throughout December to get into the winter spirit. • Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23; 7 p.m. • Free (admission) • Little Woodrow’s, 606 W. Afton Oaks Blvd., San Antonio • www.littlewoodrows.com/locations/stone-oak Shavano Park Winter Holiday Event Along with a cookie contest, choir performance and

Christmas Lighting Celebration with Santa See live reindeer, listen to live local performances from area schools and enjoy other holiday festivities at this scenic Hill Country resort. • Nov. 28, 6-9 p.m. • $25 (admission)

• Dec. 13, sunset • Free (admission)

• 739 E. Cesar Chavez Blvd., San Antonio • www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/event/ movie-in-the-park

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Transforming Port San Antonio From the cover

Aerospace 1 Boeing 2 Knight Aerospace 3 StandardAero 4 Chromalloy Component Services Aviation 5 Atlantic 6 XYREC Engineering 7 Applied Research Associates, or ARA 8 Intertek Automotive Research Cybersecurity 9 Two Six Technologies 10 IP Secure 11 CyManII 12 Alamo Regional Security Operations Center, or ARSOC 13 IntelliGenesis 14 Leidos 15 Cyber Net Force Technologies, or CNF Technology 16 General Dynamics Information Technology, or GDIT 17 Booz Allen 18 Plus One Robotics 19 Accenture 20 CACI 21 Innovation Tower Government 22 Department of Defense Other 23 The San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology, or SAMSAT 24 Capital Factory, entrepreneurship hub 25 Alamo Colleges 26 Boeing Center at Tech Port

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The big picture

Jim Perschbach, president and CEO of Port San Antonio, is working to redevelop the port’s Southwest San Antonio campus into a world-class space for aerospace, cybersecurity and defense companies. With an aim of transforming the former Kelly Air Force Base into a developed research campus that also lifts the fortune of the nearby residents, campus development projects include the Innovation Tower, a defense campus, a military campus, a child development center, a vertiport, grocers, retail and dining options. “The goal here is to raise the economic attainment of the community,” Perschbach said. “If your wages go up and your property value goes up, that leads to generational wealth and community wealth.” Joe Sanchez, creator and executive director of CyberTexas Foundation, said Perschbach has transformed Port SA into a major tech hub that will guarantee future jobs for residents. There are over 80 companies currently on campus. Industries include aeronautics, robotics, national defense and space exploration.

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Perschbach’s vision for the campus is inspired by Walt Disney World’s EPCOT. The campus will showcase the past, present and future through its architectural design. “We’re trying to build a skeleton that is func- tional and operational and financially viable and can be maintained,” Perschbach said. Perschbach said diversity is the foundation of the project. “What we are trying to do at our core is attract a diversity of populations to this campus ... being able to also bring the people who like food, who like art, those different things, really becomes like a good theme park,” Perschbach said. Spears said the future design will revitalize the area. “They want to be able to have child care and really sustain themselves … with their own local restaurants and local businesses all throughout the port,” Spears said.

broken down streets and [buildings].” District 9 council member Misty Spears said the port’s desire to cultivate talent from the local community is crucial to the city long-term. “You’ll have people that care about San Antonio because they’re from here, and that’s a different kind of employee than someone who is a transplant,” Spears said.

Perschbach said the port’s current economic impact seems improbable because the campus mostly consists of buildings in need of repairs, with the aim of future revitalization. “I am blue in the face, telling people there’s $20 billion of economic impact [down here],” Perschbach said. “ … [But] there’s that cognitive dissonance, because you come down and you see

Commuting to Port San Antonio Workers from ZIP codes around the city, including North San Antonio, find employment at the tech industry hub.

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Zooming in

Looking ahead

Courses offered from NISD and NEISD Local districts have cultivated several programs to help students learn more about the tech industry, including internships, Advanced Placement programs and competitive teams.

North East ISD Superintendent Sean Maika said the district has over 50 industry-based certifica- tion pathways, including programs at the district’s magnet schools and the Institute of CyberSecurity & Innovation, or ICSI, which gives students the tools to enter high-paying industries at Port SA. “When we were conceptualizing ICSI, we co-produced that program with industry,” Maika said. “And so by co-producing it together, we created a really true, one-of-a-kind facility.” Deborah Ruel-Schaefer, the career and technical director at Northside ISD, said the district has technical programs beginning in fifth grade. “If we wait until kids start their first day in ninth grade in high school to talk about what they’re going to be, we’ve missed the boat on so much,” Ruel-Schaefer said. Port SA offers educational opportunities such as CyberPatriot competitions, a LAN gaming center, a museum and a variety of internships and summer programs in aerospace, cybersecurity and robotics.

Innovation Tower, Port SA’s first major development, is estimated to begin construction in 2026 and be completed in 2028. Sanchez said the development will continue to attract diverse employers. “I think the diversity probably out- shines any economic impact in terms of numbers and dollars,” Sanchez said. 80+ current employers on the campus 19,000 current employees throughout Port SA $9 billion in annual economic activity in San Antonio region 7 million square feet in real estate transactions since 2017 750,000 square feet of facilities built since 2017

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Institute of Cyber Security and Innovation

Engineering Technology Academy

CyberPatriot competitions

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Nonprofit Volunteer guide

2025

Operation Homefront This organization works to support American military families by providing family support and services to help those experiencing short-term difficulties. • Sample volunteer activities: financial assistance programs, provide permanent homes for veterans and transitional housing • Donations accepted: monetary, charitable donations and volunteer programs • 17319 San Pedro Ave. Ste. 505, San Antonio • www.operationhomefront.org United Way San Antonio and Bexar County United Way improves lives using community support to assist with local areas in areas such as health, education and financial stability. • Sample volunteer activities: volunteer programs include the Write Start Project, Shoebox Project, Project Warmth, making literacy kits and Read United • Donations accepted: cash donations • 700 S Alamo St., San Antonio • www.uwsatx.org

Human services

Feed the hungry

Down Syndrome Association of South Texas The organization provides lifelong assistance to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. • Sample volunteer activities: an annual walk and stroll, Parent 2 Parent mentors, teen social, sibling support, club night and adult continuing education • Donations accepted: cash donations • 1127 Patricia Drive, San Antonio • www.dsastx.org Endeavors This faith-based nonprofit helps to provide health care, education, homelessness support, senior citizen support and child care to low-income families in the city. • Sample volunteer activities: veteran support, mentoring, event assistance, donation drives

Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries Serving San Antonio and surrounding areas in the region, this ministry helps with disaster relief, conducts food drives and provides faith-based events and classes to the community. • Sample volunteer activities: food packing, clothing drives, administrative duties, warehouse operation • Donations accepted: monetary, hygiene products, canned food, in-date groceries, frozen meat San Antonio Food Bank This citywide organization helps with anti-hunger and anti-poverty programming across 29 counties in Southwest Texas. • Sample volunteer activities: put together food boxes or produce bags for distribution, make meals • Donations accepted: monetary, food, personal • 38 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne • www.hillcountrydailybread.org

• Donations accepted: monetary • 6363 De Zavala Road, San Antonio • www.endeavors.org/volunteer

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Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Girls can join local troops and learn about STEM, the outdoors, entrepreneurship and life skills. • Sample volunteer activities: earning badges, cookie sales, camping and community service projects • Donations accepted: volunteering and fundraising • 811 N. Coker Loop, San Antonio • www.girlscouts-swtx.org San Antonio Youth Literacy Volunteers tutor children who struggle with basic reading and comprehension skills. • Sample volunteer activities: Reading Buddy Program, where volunteers are trained to tutor children in over 70 elementary schools • Donations accepted: monetary and volunteering • 2527 Rim Oak, San Antonio • www.sayl.org Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas This organization works to grant wishes of children with severe illnesses. • Sample activities: events such as WISH San Antonio and Dare to Be a Superhero 5K & Kid’s Run • Donations accepted: cash donations, fundraising

hygiene products • 5200 Hwy. 90, San Antonio • www.safoodbank.org

Human services

Empower children

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas This nonprofit organization helps to provide underserved children with mentors who lead them through life choices, education, friendships and more. • Sample volunteer activities: mentoring and tutoring younger children

• Donations accepted: monetary • 10843 Gulfdale St., San Antonio • www.bigmentor.org/texas-hill-country

Military Warriors Support Foundation The organization offers specialized programs that support and uplift wounded military service members and their families. • Sample volunteer activities: see the organization’s website to get involved • Donations accepted: monetary, vehicles • 211 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 250, San Antonio • www.militarywarriors.org/about

Communities In Schools of San Antonio Placed directly in schools across the city, the nonprofit provides individualized counseling and mentoring to students in need. • Sample volunteer activities: reading buddy, mentoring, student support • Donations accepted: monetary • 1045 Cheever Blvd., Ste. 201, San Antonio • www.cissa.org

events, volunteering, memberships • 1931 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio • www.wish.org/cst This list is not comprehensive.

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San Antonio Food Bank faces increased demand due to federal cuts, government shutdown

of San Antonio’s population may also be in line for assistance. “There’s about 189,000 federal workers and government contractors that call San Antonio home,” Cooper said. “That’s a demographic that if they miss their paychecks [due to the shutdown], they will need food.” Aside from those workers, around 279,000 Bexar County residents alone rely on SNAP benets to get regular food, Cooper said. As a result, Cooper said the food bank may see an increase in need over the next few months and into the holiday season. What’s being done Cooper said the food bank is ramping up activity to meet the demands of the community. “We’re just working to try and make sure no one else goes hungry,” Cooper said.

Serving 29 counties across Southwest Texas, the San Antonio Food Bank provides for over 577,000 residents in need each year. President and CEO Eric Cooper said the nonprot provides aid to around 120,000 individuals per week. “We frame our work in the three areas that we call food for today, food for tomorrow, and food for a lifetime,” Cooper said. Managing the impact With the United States federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Cooper said that the San Antonio Food Bank may see direct impacts on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which food bank recipients can enroll in. Although more people in the region may need to receive direct help, Cooper added that fur- loughed federal workers who make up a portion

The San Antonio Food Bank helps to provide nourishment to residents across 29 counties in Southwest Texas.

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The number of homes sold in October decreased in all North San Antonio area ZIP codes except 78231, according to data from the San Antonio Board of Realtors. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

October 2024

October 2025

-18.52%

+50%

-34.88%

-35.29%

-8.57%

-35.48%

-14.55%

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Median home sales price

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2025

$425,000 $562,000 $400,000 $559,828 $522,500 $410,000 $509,000

$377,000 $388,000 $387,500 $660,000 $529,500 $397,000 $550,000

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Homes sold by price point

October 2024

$800,000+

$600,000-$799,999

Average days on market

$400,000-$599,999

-9.68%

+8.06%

-20%

+11.29%

+18.31%

+7.81%

+37.68%

$200,000-$399,999

<$199,999

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