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Science & Medicine: San Antonio's fungus lab is on the front line of a growing drug-resistance crisis
When doctors can't identify a fungal infection, they often turn to UT Health San Antonio's Fungus Testing Laboratory, which has discovered more than 60 new species since 2013. The lab is now racing to fight drug-resistant fungi while helping bring new antifungal treatments to market.
Bexar County health department at risk as ARPA money runs out
Just four years in, Bexar County's public health department faces an uncertain future as the pandemic-era funding it relied on dries up.
Opinion: Include San Antonio FC in sports and entertainment district
A reader says not to forget San Antonio FC. The soccer club should be included in the city’s plans for a sports and entertainment district.
Emergency Medicine Residency Program strengthens South Texas healthcare workforce
For more than a decade, the UT Health San Antonio program has trained doctors to address shortages in care across the region.
As Candida auris spreads, UT Health San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
As cases of Candida auris spread across the country and an UT Health San Antonio expert says better surveillance, awareness and new treatments will be critical to confronting the growing threat.
UT Health San Antonio study reveals how the liver’s internal clock may influence metabolism
Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 12, 2026 — What if one of the keys to a healthier metabolism is understanding how and when the liver communicates with the rest of the body? Researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at […]
As Candida auris spreads, UT Health San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
Life-threatening fungus now in 27 states; Texas with second-most clinical cases Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 11, 2026 – As cases of the potentially deadly drug-resistant fungal infection Candida auris have spread to 27 states, including Texas with the second-highest number, a scientist at UT Health […]
Coen & Johnson Talk Managing Team Health, Executing Defensive Plan in Year 2
HC Liam Coen and S Antonio Johnson speak with the media following practice on Day 11 of Training Camp.
Victor Wembanyama's Hall of Fame Hype Isn't Premature
Victor Wembanyama hasn't been in the NBA nearly long enough to warrant serious Hall of Fame discussions, but if he stays anywhere close to the same trajectory he's on, it's only a matter of time.
The story behind UT Health San Antonio’s ‘Double Helix’
For more than 40 years, the landmark sculpture has reflected discovery, innovation and advances in healthcare in South Texas.
Gencom Divides Into Two Business Lines With Leadership Promotions
Real estate investment firm Gencom is reorganizing into two different business lines, with new hires and promotions to match.
Singhs Vietnamese shuts down San Antonio locations after eight years in business
Singhs Vietnamese has permanently closed both San Antonio locations after not reopening from an August break. Co-founder Eric Treviño confirmed the 8-year banh mi and bowl concept has ended; no reason given.
Singhs Vietnamese shuts down San Antonio locations after eight years in business
Singhs Vietnamese has permanently closed both San Antonio locations after not reopening from an August break. Co-founder Eric Treviño confirmed the 8-year banh mi and bowl concept has ended; no reason given.
A winning combination: Connecting the university’s data science expertise and UTSA Athletics
UT San Antonio students are turning UTSA Athletics data into action by analyzing everything from player performance to fan behavior.
High picks, high expectations: The Steelers hope Omar Khan's big investment in the offensive line pays off
The Steelers enjoyed one of their best eras of offensive football in franchise history from from 2014-18. With Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon...
PHOTOS: Metro Health offers back-to-school vaccines for Immunization Awareness Month
WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, New Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.
San Antonio’s Tate Taylor completes sprint double with 200-meter gold at World U20 Championships
Taylor dominated the race, winning by 0.48 seconds.
Metro Health hosts back-to-school vaccine clinic for Immunization Awareness Month
San Antonio Metro Health hosts a back-to-school immunization event Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex. No appointment needed. Vaccines via state programs, plus family resources. Supplies limited.
UT San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
For decades, scientists have studied antibiotic resistance, which is how bacteria evolve mechanisms to evade lifesaving drugs. Now, researchers are warning that a similar challenge is emerging among fungi, where resistance to frontline antifungal medications is making serious infections increasingly difficult to treat. Nathan Wiederhold, PharmD, director of the Fungus Testing Laboratory and professor […]
Freezing fire: UT San Antonio scientists discover breakthrough for green energy
A novel approach borrowed from metallurgy breaks down ceramics into powerful clean-energy building blocks.
Methodist Healthcare acquires 18 Texas MedClinic locations in San Antonio
Methodist Healthcare announced the acquisition of 18 Texas MedClinic urgent care facilities in San Antonio on Monday.
UT San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
For decades, scientists have studied antibiotic resistance, which is how bacteria evolve mechanisms to evade lifesaving drugs. Now, researchers are warning that a similar challenge is emerging among fungi, where resistance to frontline antifungal medications is making serious infections increasingly difficult to treat. Nathan Wiederhold, PharmD, director of the Fungus Testing Laboratory and professor […]
University Health keeps tax rate steady despite financial squeeze
University Health is keeping its current property tax rate amid opening two new community hospitals and facing federal funding pressures.
Person falls from significant height at Southwest Side business
San Antonio crews rushed to a South Side business after a person fell from a significant height. Fire Department Technical Rescue extricated the patient, who was taken to the hospital as Priority 1.
Global Health program builds future nursing leaders through clinical immersion in Zambia
Students from the UT San Antonio School of Nursing gaining a global perspective on health and cross-cultural care.
San Antonio high school students participate in hands-on research during summer Texas Biomed program
While many teenagers took a break from learning this summer, dozens of San Antonio high schoolers spent their time studying in a professional-grade laboratory.
SAPD officers suspended after man in mental health crisis brought gun into hospital, records show
Two San Antonio police officers were handed a month-long suspension after records show they failed to search a man experiencing a mental health crisis who was carrying a stolen gun, according to records reviewed by KSAT Investigates.
How UT San Antonio is helping close the gap in the Texas healthcare workforce
More than 1,100 students annually across medicine, nursing, dentistry, allied health, biomedical sciences, and public health graduate.
Local nonprofits call for changes at Bexar County jail over custody deaths, healthcare concerns
Houston, Dallas and San Antonio are home to the largest county jails in Texas. So far this year, Bexar County has had the highest number of reported deaths while in jail custody, according to data from the Texas Jail Project.
Council caught off guard as mayor seeks funding from local business owners
WOAI NBC News Channel 4 San Antonio provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, investigations, and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for San Antonio and nearby towns and communities in South Central Texas, including Windcrest, Uvalde, Universal City, Somerset, Seguin, Schertz, San Marcos, Sabinal, Poth, Poteet, Pleasanton, Pearsall, New Braunfels, Live Oak, Kerrville, Hondo, Helotes, Goliad, Fredericksburg, Floresville, Eagle Pass, Devine, Del Rio, Cuero, Crystal City, Converse, Cibolo, Castroville, Carrizo Springs, Boerne, Bandera.
Stellantis sells car-sharing business as CEO Filosa focuses on core auto-making
Stellantis has agreed to sell its Free2move car-sharing unit to German investment company Mutares , the automaker said on Tuesday, as CEO Antonio Filosa continues efforts to sharpen the group's focus on its core vehicle production.
Spurs Sports & Entertainment hosting hiring event in San Antonio
Spurs Sports & Entertainment is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday, July 29, at Frost Bank Center for part-time event security positions.
UT Health San Antonio uncovers potential strategy for safer cancer treatments
Contact: Eileen Teves, 210-450-7239, tevese@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, July 27, 2026 – Scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), have found a potential path to maintaining the cancer-fighting benefits of one type of immunotherapy while limiting harmful […]
Dementia affecting younger persons strikes Hispanics more than previously thought, UT Health San Antonio-led study shows
Educational disparities contribute to diagnostic delays of frontotemporal dementia Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, July 27, 2026 – A form of dementia that strikes younger people is more common in Hispanics than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of […]
Science & Medicine: Spinal cord injury and walking again
Selina Morgan holds a doctorate in physical therapy, a board certification in neurological physical therapy, and is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at UT Health San Antonio. She believes that there are thousands of people out there in wheelchairs who don’t have to be.
Former San Antonio Spurs 2nd-Round Pick Joins Utah Jazz
After two seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, forward Harrison Ingram has joined the Utah Jazz.In an official press release by the Jazz on Saturday, they announced the signing of the former Spurs second-round pick.“The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has signed forward Harrison Ingram. Per team policy, terms of the deal were […] The post Former San Antonio Spurs 2nd-Round Pick Joins Utah Jazz appeared first on HEAVY.
Metro Health urges summer pool-goers to curb cryptosporidiosis risk as diarrhea cases rise
San Antonio Metro Health reports 36 cryptosporidiosis and 15 cyclosporiasis cases so far in 2026, in line with past summers. Officials urge pool and food safety steps, and to see a provider for persistent GI symptoms.
A program helps Hill Country businesses rebuild all over again
After another round of destructive flooding, LiftFund is offering grants of up to $10,000 to affected small businesses and nonprofits.
Local businesses recovering after recent flooding
KERRVILLE, TEXAS - Cleanup is underway at a strip mall of Junction Highway in Kerrville after two feet of water tore through businesses. Stephen and Alton Flore
Local businesses recovering after recent flooding
KERRVILLE, TEXAS - Cleanup is underway at a strip mall of Junction Highway in Kerrville after two feet of water tore through businesses. Stephen and Alton Flore
Ranking Members Markey, Velázquez Push to Roll Back Trump Administration’s Discriminatory SBA Lending Policy that Blocks Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Pursuing the American Dream
Bicameral resolution would rescind Trump administration policy banning green card holders from accessing SBA loans Resolution Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) (Washington, July 23) – Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) today introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to rescind the Trump administration’s policy that bans green card holders from accessing essential Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to start and grow their businesses and invest in Main Streets nationwide. Trump’s SBA restrictions buck decades of precedent, attacking immigrant small business owners who are lawfully in the U.S. with no justification. The Trump administration’s green card holder ban is the most recent escalation of SBA’s draconian citizenship restrictions that are killing jobs and putting the American Dream further out of reach for entrepreneurs. In Fiscal Year 2025, the SBA made an estimated $5.7 billion in loans to green card holders, which supported more than 80,000 American jobs. Ranking Member Markey’s introduction of the CRA resolution follows his introduction of the Investing in the American Dream Act alongside Ranking Member Velázquez earlier this year. The Investing in the American Dream Act would roll back the SBA’s draconian lending restrictions and restore previous SBA lending policies for immigrant entrepreneurs lawfully in the U.S., including green card holders, refugees, and asylees. More than 100 organizations have called for the passage of the legislation and over 60 Massachusetts state legislators have raised concerns about the impact of the citizenship restrictions in their local communities. “Once again, Donald Trump is shutting hardworking immigrants out of the American Dream with his discriminatory and dangerous policies, fear tactics, and violent rhetoric. The anti-small business lending requirements implemented by Trump’s SBA won’t Make America Great Again—they are Making America Hate Again,” said Ranking Member Markey. “I am fighting every single day to roll back Trump’s brazen attempt to steal the American Dream from entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country who enrich our communities, strengthen our Main Streets, and create jobs in the United States.” “Starting and owning your own business is one of the pillars of the American Dream. Under the Trump Administration, the SBA has sought to deny immigrant small business owners and entrepreneurs that dream by preventing them from accessing the capital they need to grow and scale their businesses. Not only is this policy cruel, but it is also self-defeating and holds our country back economically. As Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, I will do everything in my power to reverse this terrible policy,” said Ranking Member Velázquez. Massachusetts state legislators applauded Ranking Member Markey’s actions and emphasized the critical contributions of green card holders to Bay State communities and the Commonwealth’s economy. "Green card holders are our neighbors, workers, entrepreneurs, and taxpayers,” said Massachusetts State Senator Adam Gómez (D-Springfield), Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “They open restaurants, launch small businesses, create jobs, and contribute every day to the economic strength of Massachusetts. Denying lawful permanent residents access to SBA loan programs doesn't make our economy stronger—it makes it harder for small businesses to succeed. I support this resolution because opportunity should never be limited by unnecessary barriers that prevent hardworking people from investing in their communities and pursuing the American dream." “Senator Markey’s CRA Resolution provides a valuable moment for our federal leaders to show their commitment to small businesses and the American Dream,” said Massachusetts State Representative Andy X. Vargas (D-Haverhill), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses. “The SBA’s recent policy restricting lawful residents from accessing the popular 7(a) and 504 programs has shut out some of the most entrepreneurial and hard-working members of our community from much-need capital. In Massachusetts, these programs have invested millions of dollars into small businesses owned by green card holders, supporting thousands of jobs. This should not be a partisan issue. People who worked hard, have legal status, and contribute so much to their communities via employment and economic impact don’t deserve to be in the crosshairs for political purposes. The Senator’s resolution is a step forward in restoring access to the American Dream that small business owners across the country deserve.” Several small business advocates and stakeholders voiced their support for Ranking Member Markey’s efforts to roll back Trump SBA’s discriminatory lending rules. “Immigrant-owned businesses are the foundation of the American economy. They power our neighborhoods, provide essential services, and employ our loved ones. Yet, systemic hurdles like the Small Business Administration’s citizenship restrictions unfairly block their path to prosperity," said Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition. "We applaud Senator Markey’s continued leadership and look forward to a future where immigrant entrepreneurs can share their ingenuity without arbitrary restrictions that hold us all back.” “Independent restaurants have always been built by people willing to work hard, take risks, and invest in their communities. When lawfully authorized entrepreneurs lose access to the financing they need to start or grow a business, we all lose. These are the businesses creating jobs, filling storefronts, and strengthening our neighborhoods. Access to capital should help good businesses succeed, and that’s exactly what restoring these SBA loan programs would do,” said Jen Ziskin, Executive Director of Massachusetts Restaurants United. “At the Latino Economic Development Corporation, we see firsthand that access to capital transforms lives, creates jobs, and strengthens neighborhoods. Many of the entrepreneurs we serve are lawful permanent residents who have invested their savings, opened businesses, and employ local residents. Restricting access to SBA financing doesn’t just impact business owners, it limits economic opportunity for entire communities. Main Street succeeds when every qualified entrepreneur has a fair chance to grow,” said Andrew Melendez, CEO and Founder of the Latino Economic Development Corporation. "Immigrants and immigrant-owned businesses are the heart and soul of small business communities in cities and towns throughout the Commonwealth, and across America. Limiting access to these SBA loans not only sends the wrong message about immigration, it will have significant negative economic impact on our small business ecosystem,” said Keith Mahoney, Vice President of Public Affairs at the Boston Foundation. “The SBA’s recent policy changes that prevent Legal Permanent Residents, and other non-citizens from participating in any of the SBA’s valuable programs are changes that are unwelcome, immoral, and antithetical to our purpose, our mission, and our vision for Massachusetts communities and businesses. Immigrant entrepreneurs and others have expressed concern that Common Capital will ‘report them to ICE,’ so loan demand has decreased. There is no valid reason for excluding Legal Permanent Residents and other noncitizens who are lawfully present in the U.S. from accessing the SBA’s programs. Immigrant entrepreneurs start businesses, they create jobs, they support their families and their communities. Our government should be in the business of encouraging their full participation in our economy,” said Raymond Lanza-Weil, President of Common Capital. "ECCHO-Latino now represents over 400 educators and 300 microbusinesses across Massachusetts, where immigrants make up 60% of the childcare workforce. When a green card holder is ready to grow her business—from expanding her home child care to opening a center—she shouldn't be turned away by local banks simply because of federal citizenship rules. Blocking access to SBA loans kills opportunity and deepens our state's childcare crisis. ECCHO-Latino strongly supports Senator Markey and Representative Velázquez in passing this resolution to put Main Street first," said Harold Antonio Blanco, Co-Founder & Executive Director of ECCHO-Latino Inc. "This is exactly how political ideology ruins an economy. Washington has taken lawful, tax-paying entrepreneurs who live in our communities, invest in America, and hire American workers, and declared their businesses ineligible for critical financing simply because a green card holder owns even a fraction of the company. Using policies ostensibly aimed at illegal immigration to punish lawful permanent residents is nothing short of ideological overreach and economic self-sabotage. The SBA exists to help viable small businesses grow, rather than imposing nativist tests that ignore an entrepreneur’s credit history, business plan, or ability to create jobs. When the federal government closes the door on qualified entrepreneurs, they’re also closing the door on American entrepreneurship and on American workers, while handing future companies, jobs, innovation, and investment to our competitors. America should be competing to attract people who want to invest and build here, not creating arbitrary barriers that drive their talent and capital elsewhere,” said Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC). "The U.S. Small Business Administration's decision to prohibit legal permanent residents, including green card holders, from accessing SBA-backed loans has the potential for disastrous consequences that could reverberate throughout America's economy for years to come. After all, immigrants are twice as likely to start small businesses as U.S.-born individuals. Congress must overturn rules requiring the SBA to block legal permanent residents from accessing lending resources because so many of the entrepreneurs who drive job creation in this country were born outside the United States," said John Arensemeyer, Founder and CEO of Small Business Majority. “NCRC supports the Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn SBA’s citizenship restrictions that bar green-card holders from receiving the 7(a) and 504 loans. When qualified entrepreneurs are denied access to SBA loans, all of Main Street gets hurt. Communities lose jobs. Neighborhoods lose services. Local economies lose the opportunity to build wealth and shrink disparities,” said Jesse Van Tol, President & CEO of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC). “We cannot afford to have the American Dream out of reach for hard-working, immigrant small business owners.” “Asian Americans and Asian immigrants have been integral in building local economies. They create businesses, jobs, and opportunities in communities across the country that benefit everyone. Lawful permanent residents pay taxes, invest in their communities, and strengthen Main Street, yet the SBA's discriminatory citizenship restrictions unfairly deny them access to the same tools that help small businesses grow and succeed. We applaud congressional leaders for advancing this resolution to overturn the latest restrictions on SBA lending for green card holders, and we urge lawmakers to also pass the Investing in the American Dream Act to fully restore access to SBA loan programs for all eligible people in the United States. Ensuring that immigrant-owned small businesses have a fair opportunity to access capital is essential to building a stronger, more inclusive economy that works for all,” said Joanna Derman, Director of Anti-Profiling, Civil Rights and National Security at Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC). "Immigrant-owned businesses often turn to SBA 7(a) and 504 loans because they face higher denial rates from traditional lenders,” said Imani Augustus, Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunity. "These programs provide the capital they need to expand operations, hire workers, and invest in their businesses. Reversing the ban on lawful permanent residents is a critical first step toward ensuring these financing tools are accessible to everyone strengthening their communities through entrepreneurship. We applaud this action and urge Congress to fully restore access by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act.” "Last year, nearly 5,700 SBA loans worth $5.7 billion went to businesses owned by green card holders, supporting more than 80,000 jobs. These are entrepreneurs who have put down roots here, hired their neighbors, and invested in the communities they call home. Barring them from capital doesn't protect Main Street—it starves it. What should matter is the strength of a business and its potential to grow, not the immigration status of its owner. This resolution doesn’t eliminate all the citizenship restrictions in SBA’s policy change, but it’s a step toward restoring a commonsense principle that stood for more than 30 years," said Howard Wial, Director of Research at ICIC. "I'm encouraged to see Congress moving to reopen access to capital for green card holders, a key tool for small business survival. Green card holders accounted for an estimated 5,700 SBA loans in Fiscal Year 2025, worth $5.7 billion and supporting more than 80,000 jobs across the country. That capital is often what keeps a business operating through its toughest stretches when cash flow gets tight. When qualified entrepreneurs lose access to that capital over their immigration status rather than their ability to repay a loan, it's the local economy that pays the price,” said Small Business for America's Future Co-Chair Shaundell Newsome, Founder of Sumnu Marketing. “Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and entrepreneurs —including green card holders — take risks every day to build businesses, create jobs, and strengthen communities. SBA loan programs should be administered with clear, consistent standards that safeguard public resources while ensuring these programs remain focused on supporting eligible entrepreneurs and job creators. This resolution responds to the opportunity to support all entrepreneurs and preserve the integrity of federally supported lending programs. We applaud the introduction of this resolution and remain committed to policies that strengthen small businesses, promote economic growth, and maintain confidence in these vital lending programs,” said Carolina Martinez, CEO of CAMEO Network. “National CAPACD wholeheartedly supports the introduction of this resolution aimed at overturning the SBA's misguided policy prohibiting immigrants from accessing the 7(a) and 504 loan programs. As a coalition, we are committed to creating systems, organizations, and societies that are fair and just. We believe we and our economy are stronger when we uplift our rich and diverse communities. Access to capital helps small businesses create jobs, build wealth, and strengthen neighborhoods. Restoring this pathway is an important first step toward ensuring immigrant entrepreneurs can continue to grow their businesses and contribute positively to our economy as a whole. We urge Congress to build on this momentum by passing the Investing in the American Dream Act, which would fully restore fair access to safe and affordable credit and uphold our commitment to a fair economy that works for everyone,” said Seema Agnani, CEO of National CAPACD. Ranking Member Markey is fighting for small business owners and immigrants that rely on SBA loans to start and run their businesses, create jobs, and contribute to their communities. In May, Ranking Member Markey highlighted the significant contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs in Massachusetts and across the country and condemned the Trump administration’s repeated attacks on immigrant communities at a Small Business Committee hearing. MIRA’s Elizabeth Sweet, who participated in Ranking Member Markey’s listening session earlier in May, provided testimony at the hearing. Also in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a listening session at the Urban College of Boston to hear directly from several Massachusetts immigrant small business owners, lenders, and chambers of commerce how President Trump’s cruel and callous anti-immigrant policies are hurting Main Streets in the Bay State. Earlier in May, Ranking Member Markey hosted a press conference alongside Ranking Member Velázquez, Democratic lawmakers, and stakeholders to condemn the Trump administration’s harmful anti-immigrant lending policies and to introduce the Investing in the American Dream Act. In March, Ranking Member Markey released a comprehensive report detailing the harms to small business owners, workers, and consumers caused by the Trump administration’s ICE raids in communities across the country. In February, Ranking Member Markey introduced the Small Business ICE Disruption Fund Act, which would provide grants to small businesses that have been impacted by the Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement actions on Main Streets across the United States. Earlier in February, Ranking Member Markey, Ranking Member Velázquez, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) sent a letter urging the SBA to rescind their lending rule change that bars legal permanent residents from receiving SBA loans. Previously, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez released a statement condemning the actions of the SBA after it announced that small businesses with legal permanent residents will be barred from receiving SBA loans. In December 2025, Ranking Member Markey and all Democratic members of the Senate Small Business Committee sent a letter to the SBA reiterating concerns with the SBA’s citizenship requirements and highlighting a drop in SBA lending volume. In September 2025, Ranking Member Markey heard directly from SBA lenders about the issues with the citizenship verification requirements. In July 2025, Ranking Members Markey and Velázquez sent a letter to the SBA expressing serious concerns with the agency’s new, draconian citizenship verification requirements that require small businesses seeking SBA loans to be 100% owned by U.S. citizens, nationals, and legal permanent residents. SBA has not responded to the letter. ###
Knicks Big Man Questions NBA 2K’s Victor Wembanyama Decision
On Wednesday, July 22, NBA 2K released the cover athletes for NBA 2K27. Representing today’s NBA will be San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Shortly after the Wemby reveal, New York Knicks center Andre Drummond took to X to question the decision behind having Wembanyama–and not Jalen Brunson–as the cover selection. Knicks Big Man Questions […] The post Knicks Big Man Questions NBA 2K’s Victor Wembanyama Decision appeared first on HEAVY.
'Double Helix’ artwork illuminates the beauty of science in motion
Near the main entrance of The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Health Science Center campus, a striking metallic “Double Helix” sculpture greets thousands of drivers each day as they make their way through the South Texas Medical Center — a metropolis of discovery, education, research and innovation. Rising skyward, the angled aluminum sculpture […]
Biggs Institute at UT Health San Antonio to lead $2.5 million national, multi-site study on dementia with Lewy bodies
Teaming with UF, UCSF and VCU to improve detection, bring hope Contacts: UT Health San Antonio, Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu University of Florida, Jill Pease, (352) 273-5816, jpease@PHHP.UFL.EDU University of California San Francisco, Suzanne Leigh, (415) 476-2993, suzanne.leigh@ucsf.edu Virginia Commonwealth University, Leigh Farmer, (804) 828-7028, forresterlg@vcu.edu SAN ANTONIO, July 21, 2026 – The Glenn […]
Summer internship program prepares students for careers in adolescent health
UT Teen Health hosted nine college students from across the country to learn what it takes to improve teen health in South Texas.
Researcher receives NSF CAREER Award to advance insect biology and strengthen South Texas agriculture
The UT San Antonio research project will also support the training of undergraduate students and expand K-12 science education.
Victor Wembanyama’s World Cup Final Appearance Catch NBA World’s Attention
San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was in attendance during the FIFA World Cup finale between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium (temporarily rebadged as New York New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Wembanyama was shown on the broadcast mere minutes before the halftime break. His appearance caught the attention of the NBA World, […] The post Victor Wembanyama’s World Cup Final Appearance Catch NBA World’s Attention appeared first on HEAVY.
San Antonio Spurs Get Worrying Update About Rookie Jayden Quaintance
The San Antonio Spurs selected Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance with the 20th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but the rookie missed all of Summer League and underwent major surgery on his knee.
Science & Medicine: Small daily choices can have a big impact on your dementia risk
A UT San Antonio researcher warns that dementia cases could triple by 2050 and that no health system on earth is ready for it. But Dr. Claudia Suemoto says the outlook isn't hopeless: everyday choices around exercise, diet, and community can meaningfully lower your risk, especially if you start by around age 35.
UT Health San Antonio’s $1 billion multiyear investment helps meet demand for care
Healthcare is a strong economic driver in San Antonio, generating more than $43 billion annually and supporting nearly 200,000 jobs across the region, according to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. As the region's academic health center, UT Health San Antonio contributes approximately $3.2 billion annually through patient care, research, education and workforce development.
UT San Antonio academic health center ranked among nation’s best for entrepreneurial readiness
UT Health San Antonio, The University of Texas at San Antonio’s academic health center, has been recognized as one of the nation’s top 10 institutions for entrepreneurial readiness, ranking No. 7 in the inaugural Cure Innovation Index for how effectively it helps researchers translate scientific discovery into real-world impact through biomedical innovation and commercialization. […]
UT Health San Antonio study links sleeping long hours with higher levels of an Alzheimer’s-related protein
UT Health San Antonio study links sleeping long hours with higher levels of an Alzheimer’s-related protein
UT Health San Antonio study links sleeping long hours with higher levels of an Alzheimer’s-related protein
Findings could signal early neurodegenerative processes at work Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu SAN ANTONIO, July 16, 2026 – Regularly sleeping long hours each night is associated with higher levels of an Alzheimer’s-related protein in the blood, even accounting for other health factors, suggests a new study from UT Health San Antonio, the academic […]
The Moment Victor Wembanyama Decided to Pass Up $50 Million
Victor Wembanyama signed a five-year, $251 million maximum contract with the San Antonio Spurs instead of a $300 million supermax deal with individual performance incentives.
'This was the easy part for Alonso'
The Drake Suite at Stamford Bridge is adorned with pictures of Chelsea managers holding trophies. Many of these pictures are of Jose Mourinho, but fellow Premier League winner Antonio Conte also features. Xabi Alonso motioned to these as he answered a question on his illustrious predecessors during his unveiling news conference on Monday, saying he is "really honoured and privileged" to follow in their footsteps.
The Spurs want input on a downtown arena and entertainment district. San Antonians are eager to weigh in.
San Antonio residents shared ideas and desires for a sports and entertainment district at the first of 10 planned listening sessions.
Spurs Want Public Input on New Ana, Downtown Entertainment District | News Radio 1200 WOAI
The San Antonio Spurs are looking for input from the public on the proposed new arena and entertainment district.
LeBron James receives hilarious free agency pitch from Spurs center
The San Antonio Spurs are a long shot to land LeBron James, but that won’t stop Luke Kornet from shooting his shot at one of the hottest NBA free agents this offseason. On Friday, the Spurs center published a post…
Commanders' wide receiver is among NFL's most overlooked rookies
Washington Commanders wide receiver Antonio Williams was named one of 2026's most overlooked rookies.
July 4 Guadalupe River floods still strain Kerrville businesses a year later
Guadalupe River business owners are still on a winding road to recovery after last year's deadly hill country floods.
Science & Medicine: Training health care workers to save lives in Texas maternity care deserts
In the nearly half of Texas counties considered maternity care deserts, few health care workers are trained to handle a pregnancy emergency like maternal cardiac arrest. A simulation-based training program from an expert at UT San Antonio's Kate Marmion School of Public Health aims to change that, and reduce preventable deaths in the process.
Science & Medicine: Training health care workers to save lives in Texas maternity care deserts
In the nearly half of Texas counties considered maternity care deserts, few health care workers are trained to handle a pregnancy emergency like maternal cardiac arrest. A simulation-based training program from an expert at UT San Antonio's Kate Marmion School of Public Health aims to change that, and reduce preventable deaths in the process.
Shoplifting suspect stabs security officer at East Side business, SAPD says
San Antonio police said a security officer at a East Side business is expected to recover after he was stabbed Friday night.
Tobias Harris explains decision to leave Pistons, sign with Spurs
The Detroit Pistons wanted to retain Tobias Harris in free agency, but ultimately he spurned the Pistons in favor of signing with the San Antonio Spurs on a two-year, $31 million contract. In an exchange with HoopsHype, Harris provided some insight into his decision to leave Detroit for San Antonio. “The urgency to win a championship," Harris said.
New veterans business center opens in San Antonio
Before the San Antonio location, Veterans Business Outreach Centers in Texas were limited to Arlington and Edinburg.
Global Health Program builds nurse leaders with broad worldview
A chance conversation at a high school reunion eventually led to a request for assistance from the president of Zambia for Kenneth P. Miller, PhD, MJ, RN, CFNP, FAAN, FAANP, associate dean for ambulatory services at The University of Texas at San Antonio School of Nursing. While catching up with a friar at his […]
Another entertainment option is coming to an area already booming with them
Whitney and Thomas Hughes, who have an Escapology franchise in San Antonio, are bringing one to Wichita in the K-96 and Greenwich area.
UT San Antonio names interim dean of College for Health, Community and Policy
Rob Tillyer’s new appointment will take effect on July 1.
GoDaddy names San Antonio America's most entrepreneurial city
San Antonio tops GoDaddy’s 2026 list of America’s most entrepreneurial cities, with 11% small business growth and 9,232 new businesses. A new Zillow tie-in cites below-average home values and rent as key draws.
Ted Cruz bill to regulate college sports in NIL era advances
The Texan said he hopes the proposed changes, written with a Democratic senator, can save athletics from a stark separation between the haves and have-nots.
Science & Medicine: Scanning the brain to improve treatment for traumatized teens
Around 20% of teens who have experienced emotional trauma don't respond to talk therapy. UT Health San Antonio is using neuroimaging to track brain changes in traumatized teens during a course of therapy to see if they can figure out why, which could lead to the development of more personalized treatments that will help more teens heal.
San Antonio Pride festival celebrates LGBTQ+ community, raises money for local nonprofits
Thousands of people were expected at Crockett Park on Saturday for the Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival, an eight-hour celebration of LGBTQ+ history, resilience and community support.
Free health clinic aims to expand care access on city's West Side
Free preventive care is coming to San Antonio’s West Side Saturday. The Health Collaborative’s Neighborhood Clinic offers 3D mammograms, screenings, vaccines, dental checks, food and help connecting to ongoing care.
Maliq Brown Arrives In San Antonio & Finds Something Familiar
Brown is in a great situation, but it should also seem familiar
AI-assisted colonoscopy enhances polyp detection at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital
Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Kristen Zapata SAN ANTONIO, June 29, 2026 – A routine colonoscopy may last less than an hour. But what happens during that procedure can change, or even save, a life years before cancer ever has a chance to develop. Physicians at The University of Texas at San […]
NFL legend reveals real reason why Antonio Brown left Steelers
NFL legend LeSean McCoy shared the real reason Antonio Brown left the Pittsburgh Steelers following the 2018 season.
NBA fans troll Victor Wembanyama after MVP chants in France
Victor Wembanyama is back in France after leading the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals. While his team failed to win the championship, he still received a lot of love from his countrymen. The 7-foot-4 center entered a club…
UT Health San Antonio researcher receives $400,000 Komen grant to study therapeutic yoga for breast cancer survivors
UT Health San Antonio researcher receives $400,000 Komen grant to study therapeutic yoga for breast cancer survivors
City council members request special meeting on planned Sports and Entertainment District
San Antonio Council Districts 1, 5 and 7 want a special meeting before Aug. 7 to guide public input on the Spurs arena’s $75M Community Benefits Agreement as the city considers a $489M Sports and Entertainment District.
UT Health San Antonio researcher receives $400,000 Komen grant to study therapeutic yoga for breast cancer survivors
Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, to work with Hispanics in South Texas Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Cliff Despres SAN ANTONIO, June 25, 2026 – Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH, MPH, a cancer researcher at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, is […]
UT Health San Antonio identifies the first potential probiotic treatment for lupus
Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu Content provided by Claire Kowalick SAN ANTONIO, June 25, 2026 – Scientists at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio, found a link between a bacterium in the gut microbiome, or ecosystem, and lupus, which could lead to more effective […]
GLP-1 and reduced cancer risk discovery earns UT Health San Antonio fellow prestigious Helio NextGen Disruptor Award
Colton Frisco Jones, MD, a 2nd-year fellow at the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), recently earned the prestigious Healio NextGen Disruptor Award at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 annual meeting in Chicago.
First-of-its-kind discovery earns UT Health San Antonio Mays Cancer Center fellow prestigious Helio NextGen Disruptor Award
Colton Frisco Jones, MD, a 2nd-year fellow at the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), recently earned the prestigious Healio NextGen Disruptor Award at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2026 annual meeting in Chicago.
UT San Antonio College of Sciences invests in new multidisciplinary research through inaugural Seed Grant Initiative
Three research projects were selected to receive up to $50,000 in seed funding.
Ginny Gomez-Leon named 2026 San Antonio Business Journal C-Suite Award winner
The San Antonio Business Journal has named Ginny Gomez-Leon, chief financial officer for The University of Texas at San Antonio, a 2026 C-Suite Award winner.
EIGHT JAGUARS EARN COLLEGE SPORTS COMMUNICATORS ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT HONORS
INDIANAPOLIS - Eight members of the IU Indianapolis men's and women's cross country and track and field programs were named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District on Tuesday (June 23) for their work in competition and in the classroom. Six members of head coach Justin Amburgy's men's squad were honored while two student-athletes from head coach Antonio McDaniel's women's team were recognized.
More psychiatric beds alone won’t fix San Antonio’s mental health challenges, experts say
San Antonio’s mental health challenges are bigger than needing more inpatient psychiatric capacity, according to experts.
Four students head to Pittsburgh to learn key professional skills as John R. Lewis Undergraduate Public Health Scholars
The UT San Antonio students will spend eight weeks this summer in classroom-based and experiential learning experiences at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health and area internships.
Isaiah Thomas facing pushback on Chris Paul-Spurs take
Isaiah Thomas sparked debates online with his big claim on Sunday. The two-time All-Star guard said that the San Antonio Spurs would’ve won the NBA championship if they still had Chris Paul. “The Point God” signed a one-year, $11 million…
San Antonio health officials urging gun owners to secure firearms
Health officials are urging gun owners, especially those who might have children in their home, to lock away their firearms.
In post-DEI era, Trump admin turns to San Antonio for more veteran-owned businesses
As governments scrap their race- and gender-conscious preferences, there's suddenly more demand for veteran contractors than supply.
Spurs center Luke Kornet attends special Mass celebrating sports in San Antonio
A special Mass celebrating the importance and impact of sports in San Antonio was held Saturday, drawing community members, sports fans and even Spurs Center Luke Kornet.
Science & Medicine: A San Antonio researcher is studying magnets and money to treat alcohol use disorder
Alcohol use disorder affects millions of Americans, but treatment options remain limited, and relapse is common. A UT Health San Antonio researcher is studying two unconventional approaches that he hopes could one day be combined into a single, more effective treatment.
De'Aaron Fox was an NBA Finals flop, but he remains a luxury the Spurs can afford to keep
Fox's time in San Antonio will eventually run out, but it doesn't need to happen right away
Spurs 'Committed' To De'Aaron Fox Despite NBA Finals Struggles
The NBA Finals didn't exactly go according to plan for San Antonio Spurs star De'Aaron Fox. Fox, a two-time All-Star, averaged 12.8 points per game in the Finals on 34.3% shooting from the field. Not only did he struggle to consistently put the ball in the basket against the New York Knicks, he ...
Italy's Meloni pushes back on Trump's 'fabricated' claim as top diplomat cancels U.S. trip
ROME (AP) — The Italian government closed ranks on Friday to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit, a pushback that suggested the longtime U.S. ally had had enough of Trump’s boasting. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly cancelled a planned trip to the United States this weekend, calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and all