Gaskamp elected to bank group board Nov 7, 2009
The election took place during the 35th annual convention of the nation s largest state community banking organization at San Antonio s La Cantera Resort October 10-13. Lee has been chosen by his peers to a position of leadership in IBAT, President Chris Williston said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Soccer Falls 3-2 in Big 12 Semis Nov 7, 2009
San Antonio, Texas - The University of Missouri women's soccer team (13-6-3, 7-1-2), fell 3-2 to fifth-seeded Oklahoma State (14-7-0, 5-5-0) in the semifinals of the 2009 Big 12 Championship on Friday. The Cowgirls capitalized on their only three shots on goal to move on to Sunday's championship match and end Missouri's run to defend their tournament title from a year ago. (Mutigers.com)
Lady Raiders to Play LCU in Exhibition Game Nov 7, 2009
Nov. 14, by hosting Sam Houston State at 3:30 p.m. The Lady Raiders will then travel to San Antonio, Texas, for the ESPNU Road to the Championship as they take on Tennessee on Tues. Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. on ESPNU. Tech returns home to play Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sun. (Texastech.com)
4 Minutes of Chaos... Nov 7, 2009
Hasan -- who was transfered Friday afternoon to an Army hospital in San Antonio, in stable condition according to a hospital spokesman -- was an Army psychiatrist, trained to counsel soldiers wrestling with the horrors of war. If he was agitated about his own deployment, he showed few signs of it, according to friends, neighbors and religious leaders. (The Drudge Report)
But for heroes, bloodbath could have been worse... Nov 7, 2009
Hasan, hooked up to a ventilator, was moved Friday to a military hospital in San Antonio. The woman who stopped him, Munley, awaited surgery Friday to remove the bullets from her leg. (The Drudge Report)
Fort Hood bloodbath could have been worse Nov 7, 2009
A loud, popping noise. The sudden, urgent shout of Gun. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Coyotes attendance brings up questions Nov 7, 2009
By comparison, tickets for the San Antonio Rampage (the Coyotes AHL feeder) range from $10 to $40. The AHL s Houston Aeros price their tickets between $13 and $70, and the Texas Stars charge $9 to $65. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Runners Advancing To Regional Meet Saturday Nov 7, 2009
Varsity runners will travel to San Antonio Saturday for the Region IV-AAA cross country meet at Brooks City Base. For more on this story, read this week s print and online editions of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Women's Hoops Continues Exhibition Play Nov 7, 2009
THE CARDINALS The Incarnate Word Cardinals (UIW), an NCAA Division II school in San Antonio, Texas, are members of the Heartland Conference. Five starters and eight letterwinners return off last year's squad that finished 21-9. (Baylorbears.com)
Stresses at Fort Hood Were Likely Intense for Hasan Nov 7, 2009
With reporting by Bobby Ghosh / Washington, Hilary Hylton / Fort Hood and Karen Tumulty / San Antonio. MORE. (Time.com)
Matthews earns way onto All-American roster Nov 7, 2009
"For his part, Matthews is excited to represent his home state in a game that will be played in San Antonio. He is also one of three Texas Aitments that have been selected to participate and he looks forward to getting to play on the same squad as them."I think we all want to represent the West team and the state of Texas," he said. "I know I look forward to playing with those guys who will also be my teammates at Awill be pretty cool to get to actually play with guys that I've met at all the... (Texas A&M Sports -- Rivals.com)
Aquarium's male beluga dies in Texas Nov 7, 2009
The Georgia Aquarium announced late Monday that one of the three beluga whales it moved temporarily to Sea World San Antonio in early October as a precaution during construction died suddenly on Saturday. The exact cause of death of Nico, who was estimated to be more than 25 years old, was inconclusive after the initial gross necropsy, or animal autopsy, conducted by veterinarians and other animal health specialists in Texas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Fort Hood, community mourn shooting victims Nov 7, 2009
Hasan was transferred Friday to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, about 150 miles southwest of Fort Hood. Army officials late Friday gave no indication of his condition except to say he was "not able to converse.". (USA Today)
Research focuses on relief for chronic pain Nov 7, 2009
Frank Porreca, who earned his degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, and Theodore Price, who earned his degree from University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, are UA pharmacology professors. Part of a pain research collaborative group of 14 at UA s Department of Medical Pharmacology, Porreca and Price recently co-wrote an article about chronic pain in Scientific American Mind. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Read the story Nov 7, 2009
An Army medical official says Hasan has been transferred to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Hospital spokeswoman Maria 00004000 Gallegos says Hasan is in stable condition in the intensive care unit at the hospital on Fort Sam Houston outside San Antonio, about 150 miles southwest of Fort Hood. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Concepcion "Connie" Leal Galindo Nov 7, 2009
She is survived by her daughters, Esmeralda Maseda and husband Arthur of Houston, Veronica Martinez and husband Teodoro of Texas City, Martha Chavana and husband, Richard Sr. of Port Lavaca, and Mary Saldana of Port Lavaca; sons, Lupe Martinez and wife Beatrice Vasquez Martinez of Victoria and Juan P. Galindo of Houston; sisters, Tomasa Lara, Teresa Mendoza and Mary Jane Leal, all of Port Lavaca, Petra Duenez and Librada Ramirez, both of Victoria, Ester Gonzales of San Antonio, Estefana Reyna of... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
UPCOMING AT CHS Nov 7, 2009
versus San Antonio-Harlendale or Castroville-Medina Valley. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Veterans Day brings back many memories for Wright Nov 7, 2009
Wright enlisted at 18 and did his basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio and then reported to Amarillo for USAF Airframe Technology School. He graduated from ATS in 1965. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Obama praises army base heroism Nov 7, 2009
He said that the suspect - who had been on a ventilator in a civilian hospital - was transferred on Friday by helicopter to the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. There have been no updates on Maj Hasan's condition but the army has confirmed he is "unable to converse". (BBC News -- Americas)
USAA opens membership to all U.S. veterans Nov 6, 2009
San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio-based USAA provides insurance, banking, financial planning and investments to customers ... City Guide Spotlight - San Antonio. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
IHOP Cafe is opening in Downtown San Antonio Nov 6, 2009
San Antonio Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - San Antonio ... San Antonio Real Estate. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Exclusive Subscriber Content Nov 6, 2009
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McKinney resident's military spouse bill about to become law (1088) Nov 6, 2009
Major Poynter has served in the Army for 20 years and presently is headquartered at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. While the Poynters owned a home in McKinney, Texas, Rebecca Poynter learned first hand the challenges spouses face when relocating with an active-duty military spouse. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
DROID invades iPhone territory Nov 6, 2009
Additional Texas locations opening Thursday night are in Grapevine, Austin, Lubbock and San Antonio. The DROID by Motorola will sell for $199 with a 2-year contract and after a $100 mail in rebate. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lady Buffs Clinch First Place in the Lone Star Conference Regular Season Nov 6, 2009
DS, San Antonio, Texas). The Lady Buffs get a short break this weekend before entering postseason play. (Gobuffsgo.com)
Army gave Falcon many once-in-a-lifetime experiences Nov 6, 2009
Following his military service, Falcon returned to West Texas, left to attend barber school in San Antonio and then returned again ... Living in Sanderson, I remember during World War II they had a lot of soldiers stop by on the troop trains going from San Antonio to El Paso. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
RAW DATA: Fort Hood Nov 6, 2009
- 150 miles Northeast of San Antonio. - 160 miles South of Dallas / Fort Worth. (Fox News)
Frank Porreca, left, and Theodore Price work in a University of Arizona lab researching chronic pain issues. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News Nov 6, 2009
Frank Porreca, who earned his degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, and Theodore Price, who earned his degree from University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, are UA pharmacology professors. Part of a pain research collaborative group of 14 at UA s Department of Medical Pharmacology, Porreca and Price recently co-wrote an article about chronic pain in Scientific American Mind. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Rice gets $2M to develop oral-cancer test Nov 6, 2009
Scientists at the , the Health Science Center at Houston, the Health Science Center at San Antonio, and at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom will collaborate with the Rice researchers on developing the test. LabNow, a company launched by MCDevitt at the before he moved to Rice in July, is manufacturing the analyzers used in the test. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Rice University ranked No. 4 in nation for value by Kiplinger Nov 6, 2009
San Antonio s Trinity University, at No. 31, was the only other Texas university to make the list. Most Read Stories. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
In the service Nov 6, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Air Force Airman Catherine G. Wasylewski graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies; Air Force core values; physical fitness; and basic warfare principles and skills. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Veterans Day brings back many memories for Wright Nov 6, 2009
Wright enlisted at 18 and did his basic training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio and then reported to Amarillo for USAF Airframe Technology School. He graduated from ATS in 1965. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Concepcion "Connie" Leal Galindo Nov 6, 2009
She is survived by her daughters, Esmeralda Maseda and husband Arthur of Houston, Veronica Martinez and husband Teodoro of Texas City, Martha Chavana and husband, Richard Sr. of Port Lavaca, and Mary Saldana of Port Lavaca; sons, Lupe Martinez and wife Beatrice Vasquez Martinez of Victoria and Juan P. Galindo of Houston; sisters, Tomasa Lara, Teresa Mendoza and Mary Jane Leal, all of Port Lavaca, Petra Duenez and Librada Ramirez, both of Victoria, Ester Gonzales of San Antonio, Estefana Reyna of... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Austin-San Antonio rail group changes name Nov 6, 2009
The Austin-San Antonio Rail District changed its name to the in October and plans a briefing to update local media next week ... freight railroads for passenger rail along the Interstate 35 corridor, between Austin and San Antonio, with up to 16 stops, including Georgetown, Round Rock, Austin and Buda. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Matthews becomes third A&M commit in Army game Nov 6, 2009
"For his part, Matthews is excited to represent his home state in a game that will be played in San Antonio. He is also one of three Texas Aitments, the others being Allen offensive tackle and San Antonio Madison receiver , that have been selected to participate and he looks forward to getting to play on the same squad as them."I think we all want to represent the West team and the state of Texas," he said. "I know I look forward to playing with those guys who will also be my teammates at Awill... (Texas A&M Sports -- Rivals.com)
12 dead, 31 wounded in Fort Hood shootings Nov 6, 2009
FBI agents were headed to the scene to assist, said Erik Vasys, spokesman for the FBI office in San Antonio. He had no other details. (FOX19.com, OH)
Texas polygamist sect member guilty of sex assault Nov 6, 2009
Historically based around the Arizona-Utah state line, the FLDS bought a ranch about 150 miles northwest of San Antonio, in Eldorado, six years ago, and began building massive log homes and a towering temple. The raid of the insular group made national headlines as women in prairie dresses and braids were moved off the ranch, and child welfare officials took custody of their children in one of the largest custody cases in U.S. history. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Fiesta Bound? Nov 6, 2009
DATE/TIME: Jan. 2/9 p.m. TV: ESPN SITE: San Antonio MATCHUP: Big Ten No. 4 vs. Big 12 No. 4 THIS WEEK'S PROJECTION: vs. GMAC BOWL. DATE/TIME: Jan. 6/7 p.m. TV: ESPN SITE: Mobile, Ala. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
Rogue cop kills 5 British soldiers Nov 6, 2009
Ruiz, Cesar B., 26, Marine Sgt.; San Antonio. Walker, Frank R., 66, Air Force civilian; Oklahoma City. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Three Bears Earn Academic Honors Nov 6, 2009
Pawelek, a senior finance and economics major from San Antonio, Texas, earned first-team honors for the third consecutive year. He was a second-team Academic All-America selection last season. (Baylorbears.com)
Runners Advancing To Regional Meet Saturday Nov 6, 2009
Varsity runners will travel to San Antonio Saturday for the Region IV-AAA cross country meet at Brooks City Base. For more on this story, read this week s print and online editions of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Fall Festival of Roses to begin Friday Nov 6, 2009
At 10 a.m., one of the best plant experts in Texas, Robbi Will, manager of ARE s San Antonio location, discusses Hot r Drought. At 11:30 a.m. author Judy Barrett will discuss What Can I do with my Herbs. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Pedestrian struck by motorcycle Nov 6, 2009
Both Wright and the driver of the motorcycle, Willie Bates, were transported to University Hospital in San Antonio. Wright suffered a punctured lung, seven fractured bones in his left arm and elbow, fractured ribs, a cracked jaw and damage to his right eye. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Boozer, Jazz Rebound In 113-99 Win Over Spurs Nov 6, 2009
(AP) SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Carlos Boozer ended his slump with 27 points and 14 rebounds and the Utah Jazz snapped a two-game losing skid by beating the San Antonio Spurs 113-99 on Thursday night. Deron Williams also scored 27 and had nine assists in Utah's first win over San Antonio since April 2008 ... The Jazz smothered any comeback attempts the Spurs had and ended a four-game skid to San Antonio. (CBS News)
158 Comments Nov 6, 2009
Posted by: Kelli Location: San Antonio, Texas on Nov 5, 2009 at 04:42 PM my heart breaks for the families of the people killed or injured in this awful event ... Posted by: Cristine Location: San Antonio, Texas on Nov 5, 2009 at 04:10 PM I used to live in Commanche II. I never thought something as heavy as this would ever happen ... Posted by: John Location: San Antonio on Nov 5, 2009 at 03:59 PM Everyone please pray for these soldiers and their families. (KWTX.com, TX)
Methodist Children's Hospital is renovated Nov 6, 2009
Skanska completes work on Methodist Childrens Hospital expansion - San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal ... 2 million project aimed at bringing some updated emergency care services to San Antonio s youngest residents. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Verizon stores opening early for Droid smartphone promotion Nov 6, 2009
San Antonio Business Journal ... stores, including one in San Antonio, will open their doors at 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, in anticipation of high volume demand for the new Droid smartphone by ... The San Antonio store in the Quarry Market at 255 E. Basse Road, Suite 1530, will also be one of six Texas stores participating in a late-night shopping event on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Roadrunners to get some hoops exposure on national TV Nov 6, 2009
UTSA Roadrunners to get some national hoops exposure - San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal - by ... City Guide Spotlight - San Antonio. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
New Braunfels gains weight-loss surgery center Nov 6, 2009
Bariatric surgery center opens in New Braunfels - San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - San Antonio. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
OncoVistas quarterly revenues more than triple Nov 6, 2009
OncoVistas quarterly revenues more than triple - San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio-based OncoVista (Pink Sheets: OVIT) develops anticancer therapies. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Postal Service to raise some rates Nov 6, 2009
Express Mail, some Priority Mail postal rates go up - San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal - by ... Clabaugh writes for the Washington Business Journal, an affiliated publication to the San Antonio Business Journal. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Arnold Era begins tonight for Blinn Buccaneer basketball Nov 5, 2009
In the backcourt, San Antonio freshman Kendric Robinson has impressed in preseason workouts, while Greer could also earn a start. With the time frame we had, I m pleasantly surprised with the team, Arnold said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Lady Cardinals fall in regionals Nov 5, 2009
Those higher expectations led to an increased sense of disappointment Saturday as the Lady Cardinals were bested by San Antonio Antonian, 25-16, 25-18, 25-13. The quick-moving offense of Antonian was on display at Salado High School. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Gaskamp elected to bank group board Nov 5, 2009
The election took place during the 35th annual convention of the nation s largest state community banking organization at San Antonio s La Cantera Resort October 10-13. Lee has been chosen by his peers to a position of leadership in IBAT, President Chris Williston said. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Voter turnout better than expected Nov 5, 2009
It s designed to speed up efforts to open a federal Veterans Administration hospital in the Rio Grande Valley, where residents currently must travel to San Antonio to receive some VA hospital services 1,488-462. PROPOSITION 9: Protects the right of the public to access and use the public beaches bordering the seaward shore of the Gulf of Mexico. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Zionsville's Blake Lueders Selected To Play In U.S. Army All-American Bowl Nov 5, 2009
Even more impressive, the Zionsville stand-out is the only player from the state of Indiana that will play in the game on January 9th, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas ... A game that has featured prominent football stars such as Adrian Peterson, Reggie Bush, Mark Sanchez, and Tim Tebow, the U.S. Army All-Americal Bowl will take place on Saturday, January 9th, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. (FOX59, IN)
Greater Chamber invites Giuliani to keynote economic conference Nov 5, 2009
Rudy Giuliani tapped to speak at San Antonio Economic Outlook Conference - San Antonio Business Journal ... Rudy Giuliani tapped to speak at San Antonio Economic Outlook Conference ... San Antonio Business Journal. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Soccer Advances With 3-2 OT Win Nov 5, 2009
San Antonio, Texas - The University of Missouri women's soccer team (13-5-3) advanced to the semifinals of the Big 12 Championship with a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over Kansas (12-8-1, 4-7-0) on Wednesday night at the Blossom Soccer Complex in San Antonio ... Missouri advances to play #5-seed Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Championship semifinals on Friday at 5:30 p.m. in San Antonio after the Cowgirls knocked off Nebraska 3-0 earlier in the day. (Mutigers.com)
GM Chairman Whitacre will address TLU Nov 5, 2009
GM Chairman Whitacre will address Texas Lutheran University - San Antonio Business Journal ... San Antonio Business Journal ... Texas Lutheran University was founded in 1891 in Seguin, just east of San Antonio. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
This sign posted at the corner of Business Highway 35 N. and Glass Avenue says it all - three First Division Superior ratings garnered by the Rockport-Fulton High School Fightin Pirate band at the Region 14 marching contest. Photo by MIKE PROBST Nov 5, 2009
The state competition will be held in San Antonio on Nov. 3. Knapp said, The band is doing a great job this year with a very challenging military drill. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Runners Advancing To Regional Meet Saturday Nov 5, 2009
Varsity runners will travel to San Antonio Saturday for the Region IV-AAA cross country meet at Brooks City Base. For more on this story, read this week s print and online editions of the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Soccer Drops Battle With No. 20 A&M, 2-0 Nov 5, 2009
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The Baylor soccer team (8-6-5) could not overcome a first half penalty kick, falling to the No. 20 Texas Aes (13-5-2) 2-0 at the Blossom Soccer Stadium in San Antonio, Texas. Baylor's three conference wins this season were the most since a 3-7 campaign in 2006, and the four losses in Big 12 play were the fewest since going 6-2-2 in 2000. (Baylorbears.com)
Research focuses on relief for chronic pain (312) Nov 5, 2009
Frank Porreca, who earned his degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, and Theodore Price, who earned his degree from University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, are UA pharmacology professors. Part of a pain research collaborative group of 14 at UA s Department of Medical Pharmacology, Porreca and Price recently co-wrote an article about chronic pain in Scientific American Mind. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
UTSA reports hike in annual research spending Nov 5, 2009
San Antonio Business Journal - by ... Furthermore, UTSA began receiving funding from new sources last year, such as the San Antonio Life Sciences Institute, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and through multiple contracts with international partners ... City Guide Spotlight - San Antonio. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Marine from San Antonio dies in Afghanistan Nov 5, 2009
The Defense Department says 26-year-old Sgt. Cesar B. Ruiz of San Antonio died Saturday while supporting combat operations in the Helmand province ... About 20 relatives gathered Tuesday night in San Antonio to remember Ruiz ... The San Antonio Express-News reports his mother, Maria Ruiz, was celebrating her birthday on Halloween when she learned that her son had been killed the same day in a roadside bombing. (KHOU.com, TX)
