Beckinson, Dickinson and Co. has partnered with Alamo Colleges to provide job training using a $450,027 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will be used to custom train 248 new and incumbent workers to properly perform essential office and administrative skills in a timely and efficient manner. Those trained will include customer service represe...

Members of the robotics team of TMI - The Episcopal School of Texas were honored May 1 by the San Antonio City Council for advancing the FIRST World Championships, held April 22-26 in St. Louis. During the Council's morning session, team captain Morgan Garbett gave a brief presentation about the competition challenge, while other members -- Hector Castillo, Joaquin Castillo, Chad Harthan, Umer ...

President William L. Henrich, M.D., MACP, of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio recently announced the official conclusion of the university’s 10-year Campaign for the Future of Health with a final tally of $607 million – far exceeding the $500 million goal. In 2004, the UT Health Science Center San Antonio launched the historic Campaign for the Future of Health wit...

Morgan’s Wonderland has set Friday, Aug. 1, as the deadline for 2014 Walk of Fame nominations, according to Ron Morander, general manager of the world’s first theme park designed with special-needs individuals of all ages in mind and built to be enjoyed by everyone. “We annually honor five outstanding individuals who have been champions for the special-needs community,” Morander said.  “Thes...

UNITED SA Federal Credit Union has awarded $1,000 scholarships to four outstanding high school seniors. The local students and their parents were recognized at a reception on April 30 at the credit union’s Headquarters in San Antonio. The following winners were honored: Ariana Borzotra – Earl Warren High School Andrew Ivone – Louis D. Brandeis High School Mitchell Martinez – Southwest Hig...

Continuing care retirement community, Morningside Ministries, broke ground for its newest expansion in Boerne, Texas in early April. Future residents and staff joined in support of   the new facility – The Overlook at Menger Springs. Set for completion in 2015, this expansion will redefine retirement living. Private residences of modern architecture alongside a brand-new dining venue, combined ...

Security Service Federal Credit Union has been recognized with a 2014 Innovation Award for Effective Elearning in Small and Medium Enterprises from Skillsoft, a pioneer in the field of technology-delivered learning. The credit union received the award in April at 2014 Global Skillsoft Perspectives, Skillsoft’s annual user conference in Las Vegas. Skillsoft annually honors customers for their...

Humana Inc. and the Humana Foundation, the company’s philanthropic arm, announced a relaunch of their signature Humana Communities Benefit program, which will now award multi-year grants totaling $350,000 to an eligible nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in each of three areas: Tampa Bay, Chicago and San Antonio. Organizations focused on promoting healthy behaviors and healthy relationships will ...

The world commemorated Earth Day on April 22 this year. But at Goodwill, every day is Earth Day. Goodwill operates one of the largest, most unique recycling programs in the area. The non-profit organization’s mission is to help change lives through the power of work. Every donation and every purchase at a Goodwill store funds education programs and services that assist people in finding bett...

Beginning May 2014, Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark, will introduce Roa’s Aviary,a 13,500 square feet aviary containing about 300 birds representing more than 50 species. The newest attraction will be one of the park’s serene offerings, giving guests the chance to float, wade or walk among hundreds of tropical birds. Some of the birds are considered threatened or endangered and our aviary will h...