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North San Antonio Edition VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 JAN. 23FEB. 24, 2025

2025 Health & Wellness Edition

Fitness council works to make residents healthier

BY PARKS KUGLE

Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024, the Mayor’s Fitness Council is an initiative created by the San Antonio mayor’s oce to connect residents throughout the Greater San Antonio region with resources to live a healthier lifestyle. Using a variety of committees and health programs, the MFC works to cultivate physical activity and emotional well-being as well as to educate residents on chronic health diseases and early intervention strategies. MFC coordinator Andrea Botti- glieri said there are MFC organi- zations in cities across the state, with each of them unique to their municipality. However, she noted that San Antonio’s MFC is one of the most robust. “I’ve seen models across the state, and San Antonio probably has one of the strongest models,” Bottiglieri said.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Dr. Claude Jacob, Metropolitan Health District health director, celebrate the city’s progress during the 2024 Public Health Fest.

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2025 Health & Wellness Edition

Government: Find out when horse-drawn carriages ride out of downtown for the last time (Page 6)

Transportation: Learn what the north-south transit corridor oers for North San Antonio (Page 8)

Business: See what healthy lifestyle options are available at Bee’s Wellness Cafe & Juicery (Page 18)

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3 Melvin’s Homemade Ice Cream & Espresso Bar Melvin’s features homemade ice cream, milkshakes, coffee drinks and baked goods. • Opened Nov. 18 • 226 W. Bitters Road, Ste. 124, San Antonio • www.ilovemelvins.com 4 Parlor Doughnuts The Indiana-based shop offers layered doughnuts. • Opened Dec. 7 • 23535 I-10, Ste. 2102, San Antonio • www.parlordoughnuts.com 5 Teazzty Tea Bar The bubble tea shop offers a variety of boba tea drinks, teas and acai bowls. • Opened Dec. 14 • 14510 NW Military Hwy., San Antonio • Instagram: Teazzty Tea Bar 6 YWCA Women’s Live and Learn Center The center is designed to provide supportive four-year housing, workforce development and case management services. • Opened Jan. 8 • 2318 Castroville Road, San Antonio • https://ywcasa.org

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Closings

9 K Harvey Brand Partners KGB Texas rebranded to K Harvey Brand Partners. It offers advertising, public relations and public affairs services. • Rebranded in December • 825. E. Locust St., San Antonio • https://kharvey.co 10 Semmes Branch Library The Semmes Branch of the San Antonio Public Library reopened Jan. 13 after a scheduled renovation. • Opened Jan. 13 • 15060 Judson Road, San Antonio • www.mysapl.org

11 Big Lots The store will close its remaining San Antonio locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. • Closing in January • 3715 Colony Drive, San Antonio • www.biglots.com 12 Billie Jean The bar and grill closed in December after making its debut in Stone Oak in February. • Closed in December • 20711 Wilderness Oak, Ste. 113, San Antonio • Facebook: Billie Jean 13 Thatta Boy Burgers The restaurant offered made-to-order old-fashioned beef burgers, turkey burgers and milkshakes. • Closed Jan. 7 • 23503 Hardy Oak Blvd., Ste. 105, San Antonio • Facebook: Thatta Boy Burgers

14 Feng Cha The bubble tea chain will open a second location in Stone Oak in the space formerly occupied by Edible. Currently located in Castle Hills, Feng Cha offers boba teas, classic milk teas, herbal teas and desserts. • Opening TBD • 18866 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 106, San Antonio • www.fengchausa.com

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Portillo’s The Chicago-based chain restaurant is slated to open a location in Schertz and New Braunfels.

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Government

BY PARKS KUGLE

City ocials to phase out horse-drawn carriages San Antonio City Council approved an ordinance to phase out horse-drawn carriages over a ve- year period during its Dec. 12 meeting. The full story Due to concerns over animal abuse, exploitation and trac congestion, the original ordinance would have authorized a three-year plan to phase out the use of horse-drawn carriages by Jan. 1, 2028. The ordinance also creates a plan for an annual reduction of operating hours. Some council members disagreed with the original ordinance, claiming that it is unnecessary and aects small businesses and a part of San Antonio’s historical culture. “These are lives that have a value to our society, [and] a majority of people don’t necessarily want to have [horse-drawn carriages] disappear,” Courage said. City bans vaping in public venues In accordance with the updated new smoking ordinance passed in October by the San Antonio City Council, the use of electric smoking devices, such as electronic ciga- rettes and vape pens, are now prohibited in all venues throughout the city, starting Jan. 1. What you need to know The revised amendment to the municipal code includes three changes related to electronic smoking devices and one change due to updated state law, and bans vaping in the same places where smoking is restricted. Four changes to the ordinance include: • Add the deinition of electronic smoking devices to the municipal code • Include electronic smoking devices in the deinition of smoking in the municipal code • Establishments must include electronic smoking devices on signage • Remove local language on the increase of the age of sale for tobacco products

Council updates ARPA-funded projects Shavano Park City Council received a brieng on the American Rescue Plan Act funded projects Nov. 25. The overview According to city ocials, Shavano Park received $750,000 in ARPA funds from the Bexar County Commissioners Court on June 20, 2023. Between June 2023 and October 2024, city ocials completed eight projects, including: Northwest Military Highway and Fawn Drive, End Gate Lane, Shavano Drive and other projects. According to city ocials, the remaining ARPA water funds will be used to oset other project requirements, including to pay down the $900,000 Texas Department of Transportation loan incurred to relocate water mains.

The ordinance authorizes a ve-year plan to phase out the use of horse-drawn carriages by Jan. 1, 2030.

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In a counter oer to provide more time for the transition, District 10 council member Marc Whyte made a motion to extend the period from three years to ve years. The main motion to phase out horse-drawn carriages over a ve-year period passed 10-0. As of Dec. 12, no new permits to operate horse- drawn carriages will be issued, and the Animal Care Services Department will not license new horses to be used for horse-drawn carriages. County ocials discuss plans for former San Antonio State Hospital New life could come to the former San Antonio State Hospital grounds. During a Dec. 10 Bexar County Commissioners Court meeting, ocials pre- sented recommendations which includes multiple options for mental health services at the site. The overview Located at 6711 S. New Braunfels Ave., the former hospital was rebuilt by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission into a new $357 mil- lion facility and reopened for use on April 9, 2024. According to state documents, the three-story, 454,000-square-foot facility includes a 300-bed nonmaximum security unit. Since reopening the hospital, county and state ocials have been in discussions on how to repurpose the remaining vacated buildings and surrounding properties. The Adaptive Reuse Study oers multiple options on how best to utilize the additional space. This includes breaking the campus into a forensic psychiatric hospital with surrounding buildings and a low-acuity recovery village.

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The cost breakdown for each building includes: Security requirements improvements: $2.2M Contractor fee and overhead: $1.5M

Plumbing, electrical and related upgrades: $1.5M Recommended improvements: $1.2M Misc. costs: $747,984 Design allowance: $498,656 Additional items per new 48 bed layout: $121,425

Total cost: $7.7M

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What are the options? Other options include renovating seven existing plaza buildings, with 48 beds per building and an approximate cost of $8 million per building; and the construction of a new 227-bed psychiatric center for adults, adolescents and children. The study also recommends the county fund expansions at various locations outside of the detention center as well as the potential for a diver- sion center outside of the jail to serve as a transition and a pathway for community based care.

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Education

BY PARKS KUGLE

North East ISD to discuss closing three campuses at town halls

North East ISD will host three community meet- ings in January to discuss ndings from the NEISD Eciency Committee, which recommended clos- ing three campuses for the 2025-26 school year. The overview The three schools slated for consolidation are Driscoll Middle School, Wilshire Elementary School and Clear Spring Elementary School. The schools were chosen through a variety of factors, including cost per student and the total number of students. The three schools have a low student body compared to the total capacity of the campus. The context The recommendations were shared by the NEISD Eciency Committee on Dec. 9 and center around major issues the district is facing. These factors include enrollment, facility upkeep, lower birth rates, rising housing costs, an aging

population and sta retention. “There is no doubt that these changes will be hard, we are looking at campuses that are requir- ing twice as much per student and [are] clearly not ecient,” said Susie Lackhorn, NEISD executive director of nance and accounting. Lackhorn said that part of the issue is that the state’s school funding formula is based on enroll- ment and hasn’t changed since 2019. Lackhorn noted that due to rising costs through ination and competition with charter schools, private schools and home schooling, the funding model is no longer adequate. Lackhorn said that enrollment across the district has declined by 11,000 students, or 17%. “On a national scale we are also seeing a decline. From 2022-2031, the National Center of Education Statistics projects a 5.5% decrease nationwide for public secondary and elementary enrollment,” Lackhorn said.

Driscoll Middle School is one of the campuses considered for closure.

Campus consolidation community meetings will be held: Jan. 21, 6-7:30 p.m. Driscoll Middle School 17150 Jones Maltsberger Road Jan. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Wilshire Elementary School

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Transportation

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A rendering of the proposed ART Green Line that would link the San Antonio Airport to the Brooks Area and downtown San Antonio along San Pedro Avenue.

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San Antonio City Council took a step forward in implementing an Advanced Rapid Transit System by adopting a transit-oriented development policy and frame- work during its Dec. 19 meeting. Two-minute impact The ordinance also adopted a series of amendments to Chap- ter 35 of the Unied Development Code and Chapter 28 of the City Code. These include creating three categories of TOD zoning districts that create levels of density; updated standards that Transit-oriented development policy adopted

protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible development, such as height restrictions. “As a council, we approved the framework of a future where having the convenience and ame- nities of The Pearl doesn’t have to come at the cost of being able to aord The Pearl,” said Sukh Kaur, District 1 council member. The background According to city documents, the ART system is centered around two main transit corri- dors—the Rapid Green Line and the Rapid Silver Line—and will be designed to provide fast, ecient transportation. The north-south corridor Rapid Green Line is in the nal design and engineering phases and is projected to begin service in 2027-28.

New terminal breaks ground at SAT

Upon completion, the termi- nal will encompass more than 800,000 square feet and will feature up to 17 gates. According to a news release, the terminal will also feature 35,700 square feet of concessions space and 29,000 square feet of club lounge space. The terminal is scheduled for completion in 2028.

San Antonio city ocials broke ground on the new terminal at San Antonio International Airport on Dec. 10. The overview Designed to expand capacity, the SA Airport’s new terminal is a $2.5 billion expansion and part of developments laid out in the city’s capital improvements plan.

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Real estate

Median home sales prices uctuated up and down in North San Antonio compared to November 2023, dropping below the half-million dollar mark in 78231, 78248 and 78260 while rising above it in 78258. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

November 2023

November 2024

+18.75%

+100%

+31.58%

-15.15%

+6.67%

+10.26%

78230

78231

78232

78248

78258

78259

78260

281

78260

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78259

Median home sales price

1604

78248 78232

November

2023

2024

78249

337,450 525,000 410,000 519,000 499,969 395,000 573,380

425,000 432,000 374,900 449,900 550,000 435,000 485,990

78230 78231 78232 78248 78258 78259 78260

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78230

78231

Homes sold by price point

November 2024

$800,000+

$600,000-$799,999

Average days on market

$400,000-$599,999

+65.38%

+275%

-1.85%

+28.95%

+1.45%

+54.9%

-7.59%

$200,000-$399,999

<$199,999

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78230

78231

78232

78248

78258

78259

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Events

BY THALIA GUZMAN

The San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is returns for its 76th year Feb. 623.

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Health & wellness

BY ERIC WEILBACHER

Health & Wellness Edition 2025

Readers, welcome to your annual CI Health & Wellness Edition! This brand new guide features the latest updates on health and wellness resources in the North San Antonio area, along with regional, statewide and national trends in achieving a healthier lifestyle. In this edition we break down what readers need to know about the Mayor’s Fitness Council, a community-wide collaborative group advocating for awareness around healthy living through community engagement. For those interested in getting outside while the weather is milder we offer a guide to North San Antonio-area hiking trails. We also offer a listings page of local med spas that have opened recently, as well as a feature on a local business taking a unique spin on healthier living.

What's inside

Check out our roundup of North San Antonio med spas (Page 12)

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Find a local hiking trail (Page 14)

Discover what Bee’s Wellness Cafe & Juicery has to offer (Page 18)

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County health data Bexar County is seeing mixed results compared to other Texas counties and national averages. Overall, Bexar County bests the state average for factors that influence how long people will live and actual outcomes. However, in specific metrics, such as lack of sleep and obesity, it trails behind the state.

Snapshot

Health data

Least healthy in US Healthiest in US

These are some of the statistics that influence the overall health and wellness of the county.

Bexar

Health factor

Health outcome

Health factors Health factors influence how well and long people live within a community.

Bexar County

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76.7 years

77.2 years

Life expectancy Food insecurity Infant mortality Adult smoking Excessive drinking

14%

Bexar County

13% 18% 89% 15%

13% 18% 82% 20%

State average

National average

Health outcomes Health outcomes demonstrate how long people live on average within a community.

Access to exercise opportunities

Uninsured (under age 65)

Ratio of population to primary care physicians Ration of population to mental health providers

1,360:1

1,660:1

Bexar County

430:1 37% 39%

640:1

Sleep fewer than 7 hours on average

33% 36% 18%

State average National average

Adult obesity

NOTE: THE DATA FOR ALL COUNTIES STATEWIDE IS UPDATED ANNUALLY, BUT INCLUDES INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. SOURCE: COUNTY HEALTH RANKINGS AND ROADMAPS/COMMUNITY IMPACT

Poor or fair health

21%

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Health & wellness Med spa facilities

BY THALIA GUZMAN

What they offer: Chemical peels, LED red light therapy, body contouring, weight loss, injectables, hair restoration, vitamin infusion • 14800 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 202, San Antonio • www.turquoisesprings.com

• 18730 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 106, San Antonio • www.medspa810.com/sanantonio

San Antonio

Revify Med Spa Opened: 2021 What they offer: Laser hair removal, cellulite treatments, microneedling, shockwave therapy, sexual health, joint restoration, dermal fillers, Botox • 20658 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 105, San Antonio • www.revifymedspa.com SEV Opened: 2024 What they offer: Laser hair removal, microneedling, skin

Shavano Park

Luxe Wellness Lounge Opened: 2024

What they offer: Body contouring, laser hair removal, hormone therapy, dermal fillers, facial rejuvenation, peptides • 104 Gallery Circle, Ste. 126, San Antonio • www.bluediamondmedspatx.com

San Antonio

Avenü Opened: 2024

What they offer: Infrared sauna, isolated cryogenic therapy, semaglutide shots, intravenous therapy, hair restoration, body contouring. • 923 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 113, San Antonio • www.luxe-wellnesslounge.com

Beauty Couture Aesthetics & Wellness Opened: N/A What they offer: Medical dermatology, weight loss, exosomes, dermaplanning, chemical peels, dermal fillers, hair restoration

What they offer: Weight loss, hormone replacement, skin rejuvenation, body sculpting, cellulite reduction, acne scarring • 3216 Napier Park, Ste. 210, Shavano Park • https://avenumed.janeapp.com

Body Concepts Med Spa Opened: 2018

rejuvenation, dermal filler, body contouring. • 18470 Blanco Road, Ste. 103, San Antonio • www.sevlaser.com/san-antonio

• 16607 Blanco Road, San Antonio • https://beautycouturetx.com/

Magnolia Medical & Aesthetics Opened: 2018

What they offer: Cosmetic teeth whitening, foot detox, hair restoration, skin resurfacing, body contouring, weight loss • 2711 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 104, San Antonio • www.bodyconceptsmedspa.com

Beauty Wise The business offers a holistic approach to their spa services—focused on both wellness and aesthetic treatments—including self care along with fillers, facials and laser treatments. Opened: 2024 What they offer: Juvederm, GLP-1 injections, laser treatments, hair restoration, medical-grade skin care, microneedling, Sculptra • 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., Ste. 207, San Antonio • https://beautywisesa.com

Willow Aesthetics Opened: 2021

What they offer: Skin tag removal, microblading, spider vein removal, medical dermatology, chemical peels, lash lift, nail fungus removal, medial weight loss • 19141 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 504, San Antonio • www.magnoliamedskin.com Medspa810 Opened: 2024 What they offer: Injectables, CoolSculpting Elite, HydraFacial, chemical peels, facials, laser hair removal, body contouring

Believe Aesthetics & Wellness Opened: 2019

Solymar Med Spa Opened: N/A What they offer: Skin care, dermal fillers, microneedling, weight loss, Hydrafacials, neurotoxins • 434 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 3104, San Antonio • www.solymarmedspa.com

What they offer: Injectables, microneedling, chemical peels, hair restoration, CoolSculpting, Diamond Glow facial • 4118 Pond Hill Road, Ste. 202, Shavano Park

What they offer: Neurotoxins, Kybella, PDO thread lift, body contouring, hair restoration, medical peels, laser treatments • 1407 W. Bitters Road, Ste. 103, San Antonio • www.believeaesthetics.com

Folawns Medical Spa and Salon Opened: 1994

• https://willow-aesthetics.com This list is not comprehensive.

What they offer: Weight loss, Botox, dermal fillers, IV therapy, facials, waxing, lash and brow services, permanent makeup, hair services, nail services • 17851 Rogers Ranch Parkway, San Antonio • www.folawns.com

Blue Diamond Med Spa Opened: 2003

Turquoise Springs Medical Spa Opened: 2018

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Trail guide

2025

Bamberger Nature Park • 12401 Babcock Road, San Antonio Beacon Hill Linear Park • 1032 Lynwood Ave., San Antonio Belmeade Park • 208 W. Hathaway Drive, San Antonio Boerne City Lake Park • 21 Upper Cibolo Creek Road, Boerne

Friesenhahn Park • 15701 O’Connor Road, San Antonio German Texan Ranchers Trail • 3502 Lantana Falls, San Antonio Gold Canyon Park • 18402 Corporate Woods, San Antonio Gorrell Park • 4802 De Zavala Road, San Antonio

Crownridge Canyon Park Featuring two trail loops with variations in elevation and scenery, Crownridge Canyon Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities along with bike racks, picnic areas, pavilions and water features. • 7222 Luskey Blvd., San Antonio

Cathedral Rock Park • 8002 Grissom Road, San Antonio

Government Canyon State Natural Area • 12861 Galm Road, San Antonio

Comanche Lookout Park • 15551 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio Conner Park • 13345 Woller Road, San Antonio Copernicus Park • 5003 Lord Road, San Antonio Crystal Hills Park • 6441 Shadow Mist Road, San Antonio Culebra Creek Park • 10919 Westwood Loop, San Antonio Dan Markson Park • 13620 Babcock Road, San Antonio Denman Estate Park • 7735 Mockingbird Lane, San Antonio Eisenhower Park • 19399 NW Military Highway, San Antonio

Kardon Park • 6161 Gibbs-Sprawl Road, San Antonio Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area • 143 Mark Twain Drive, Boerne Lady Bird Johnson Park • 10700 Nacogdoches Road, San Antonio

Perez Park • 8601 Timber Path, San Antonio

Rainbow Hills Park • 528 Rasa Drive, San Antonio

Leon Vista Park • 8561 Rochelle Road

Raintree Park • 6860 Raintree Path, San Antonio Stablewood Farms Park • 3903 Crooked Trail, San Antonio

McAllister Park • 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio

McClain Park • 15806 O’Connor Road, San Antonio

Stage Stop Park • 9374 Valhalla, Selma

Mud Creek Park • 16675 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio

Stone Oak Park • 20395 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio Sunrise Park • 6525 Binz-Engleman Road, San Antonio

Northampton Park • 8989 FM 78, San Antonio

Falcone Park • 8701 Mystic Park, San Antonio

O.P. Schnabel • 9606 Bandera Road, San Antonio Oak Haven Park • 2215 Rest Haven Drive, San Antonio Oxbow Park • 11615 Spring Crest Drive, San Antonio Panther Springs Park • 22635 Wilderness Oak, San Antonio

Tom Slick Park • 7400 State Hwy. 151, San Antonio

Feather Ridge Park • 13047 Feather Ridge Drive, San Antonio Fox Park • 6518 West Hausman Road, San Antonio

Walker Ranch Historic Landmark Park • 12603 West Ave., San Antonio

This list is not comprehensive.

Friedrich Wilderness Park • 21395 Milsa Drive, San Antonio

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Cibolo Creek Trail The trail follows Cibolo Creek from the Waterworks Terrace near Main Plaza to the Municipal Pool, spanning about three miles in total. Access points from the historic downtown area, Hill Country Mile and River Road Park make Cibolo Creek Trail an integral part of Boerne life. The trail also features a 150-foot pedestrian bridge near City Park. • 210 W. Blanco Road, Boerne

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The overview

Comparable comorbidity rates in adults in Bexar County and similar Texas counties Bexar County Travis County Dallas County Harris County

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Health initiatives were originally launched in 2009 after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded San Antonio $15.6 million through the Communities Putting Prevention to Work grant. Former Mayor Julian Castro used the grant to create a series of initiatives to spur residents to engage in healthier lifestyles. These initiatives included a bike-share program, workshops, training tools and physical activity education for teachers at 361 schools and the installation of salad bars in 108 schools. Bottiglieri said that in 2010-2011 the programs began to wind down due to a requirement for the grant funds to be spent. As a way to maintain these programs, Castro officially formed the MFC. “[City officials] were trying to look for sustainable ways to keep [these initiatives] going,” Bottiglieri

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an umbrella organization with six separate committees and boards. These committees engage in a variety of health advocacy initiatives, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s Camino Verde— an event that highlights the city’s trail system— and Get Strong with Mayor Ron.

said. “Well, it just so happened that the Texas Department of State Health Services had an opportunity for mayors [to form] fitness councils.” Since its formation, the MFC has grown into

Breakdown of Mayor’s Fitness Council

The framework

Bottiglieri said that the MFC has changed over the years to include the formation of five internal committees as well as the San Antonio Business Group on Health. “[The MFC] has evolved in such a way that it continues to meet the needs of the community,” Bottiglieri said. The executive committee is composed of major stakeholders within the city, including a repre- sentative from the mayor’s office, Bottiglieri, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District officials, and representatives from the YMCA and San Antonio Food Bank. This committee steers the MFC’s mission each year and decides which initiatives to

focus on. The community committee is the main group that anyone can join, and the communications committee performs outreach activities. The Healthy Schools Committee includes administrators from all 15 Bexar County ISDs as well as representatives from charter schools, private schools and a home school network. Although the SABGH is technically under the MFC umbrella, the group has its own operating board. MFC’s primary role for SABGH is to oversee its funds and sponsorships. The SABGH hosts education forums and offers healthy workplace recognition opportunities.

Executive Committee 35 members

Strategic advisers 7 former MFC chairs

Community Committee 139 members

Communications Committee 24 members

Healthy Schools Committee 58 members

San Antonio Business Group on Health 355 members

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Student Ambassador program breakdown

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Zooming in

Bottiglieri said one of the most important aspects of the MFC is creating pathways to award people for healthy habits. “There’s nobody that’s awarding anyone for the good work that they’re doing. MFC is trying to fill that void,” Bottiglieri said. To fill this gap, the MFC holds multiple events that highlight and celebrate San Antonians who have made contributions toward a healthier community. One such event is the annual breakfast held in December, which celebrates organizations and individuals. The MFC also participates in the annual Community Challenge from the nonprofit Healthier Texas. San Antonio has won the Metro first place prize for nine out of 12 years and won the state championship two years in a row, including in 2024. The 2025 competition will run from Jan. 13-March 9.

Bottiglieri said the Student Ambassador initiative is MFC’s flagship program. Sponsored by Metro Health, the program was created in 2011 and launched in 2012, and accepts students from grades 6-11. The program runs for a year and a half in total. These students represent the MFC and imple- ment health-related service projects. The program teaches skills such as planning, negotiation tactics and how to bring a plan to fruition. Recently, the program graduated its 12th cohort and launched its 13th. After a student graduates the program, they become student mentors that help guide newer cohorts. Additionally, the MFC expanded the program to include fifth grade students as junior student ambassadors. “At the end of the day with the kids, I’m really concerned about growing healthy leaders for San Antonio,” Bottiglieri said.

Student mentors (8th-12th grade)

43 program graduates

12th leadership cohort (6th-11th grade)

42 student ambassadors 31 school campuses 10 Bexar County school districts

13th leadership cohort (6th-10th grade) Junior ambassadors (5th grade only) 20 junior ambassadors 10 elementary school campuses 1 Bexar County school district 55 student ambassadors 25 campuses 7 Bexar County school districts

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