Conservation and Preservation of Our City

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    By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran   San Antonio’s historic preservation efforts balance honoring the past with fostering modern progress. At the forefront of these initiatives are women leaders who are shaping the future of the city’s built environment and cultural heritage.   The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), led by […]

Guy to Know Pastor Ed Newton

Ed Newton

  By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   Pastor Ed’s journey is deeply rooted in his unique upbringing—an experience that shaped his worldview and calling to serve others. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to two deaf parents, Ed was thrust into the role of being their voice and ears, navigating a world where […]

Role Model Stephanie Newton

Stephanie Newton

    A Life of Faith, Family, and Service By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran   Stephanie’s life reminds us that true strength is driven by purpose and faith. “I don’t want to please anyone but Him,” she says humbly, and in doing so, she continues to inspire others to live with the […]

Cover Woman – Fran Freeland Yanity

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  Turning Noise Into Impact By Dawn Robinette, APR  |  Photography by Suzanne Pack     If you couldn’t wait to get a ticket to a Broadway in San Antonio show, decided to have your groceries delivered by H-E-B’s Favor, donated to a cause through the Big Give, soaked in the beauty of the San […]

Celebrating a Legacy of Life-Saving Miracles

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  By Lustrous Public Relations  |  Photography by Luis Vazquez Photography   The WINGS legacy began in 1999 when a breast cancer patient, Terri Jones, and her surgeon, Dr. Catherine Safford, came together with a vision: to create a lifeline for uninsured and underinsured women facing Breast Cancer in Central and South Texas. What began […]