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Southside Makers & Shakers: Roxie Freeman
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Roxie Freeman

Roxie Freeman, upcoming Principal of Southwest Legacy High School, has dedicated her 16-year education career to empowering students on San Antonio’s Southside. As a 2023 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards finalist, she remains motivated by her students’ potential and is excited to guide them toward successful futures in the community.

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Southside Makers & Shakers: April Monterrosa
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Southside Makers & Shakers: April Monterrosa

April Monterrosa, founder of Live from the Southside Magazine, highlights the rich stories of the Southside community while advocating for financial literacy and homeownership resources, all while building meaningful partnerships and collaborations.

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Living in San Antonio
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Living in San Antonio

San Antonio is a vibrant city full of culture, history, and activity. From delicious food to exciting nightlife, there is always something to do in this bustling city.  If you’re…

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Buyers Will Find a Variety of Houses For Sale in San Antonio
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Buyers Will Find a Variety of Houses For Sale in San Antonio

Perry Homes. This trusted Texas home builder offers some great perks to get new residents moved into their stylish, modern units located throughout several major Texas cities. Some of their…

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VIDA San Antonio Introduces Treebate – Rewarding Owners For Planting Additional Trees
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VIDA San Antonio Introduces Treebate – Rewarding Owners For Planting Additional Trees

Residents in a new southside community are being rewarded for planting trees. The innovative VIDA San Antonio Treebate program rewards residents for adding trees to their yards. The southside planned…

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Southside Makers & Shakers: Lynn Blanco Pérez
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Southside Makers & Shakers: Lynn Blanco Pérez

In this Makers & Shakers blog, we meet Lynn Blanco Pérez, a Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas employee and the founder of The Parting Planner, a business dedicated to celebrating the lives of loved ones and providing support through life’s most challenging moments, all while staying deeply connected to the Southside community.

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Flying High on the Southside: 100 Years of Aviation in San Antonio
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Flying High on the Southside: 100 Years of Aviation in San Antonio

Trailblazer Cafe offers a menu of baked goods, specialty drinks, sandwiches, burgers and salads.  According to their website, the cafe’s goal is to improve community well-being by providing superior food…

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VIDA Community Update – April 2023
A VIDA San Antonio 2023 Medal is held up against the VIDA entrance side on the Southside.

VIDA Community Update – April 2023

Outdoor Space for All Ana Park is now open for residents and community members to enjoy. Climb the playscape, enjoy a picnic at the newly installed custom table or kick…

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Southside Makers & Shakers: Sara Pruneda Beesley
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Director, Sara Pruneda Beesley

Southside Makers & Shakers: Sara Pruneda Beesley

Sara Pruneda Beesley, Director of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, is dedicated to connecting the Southside community to nature while fostering partnerships and advocating for resources that will benefit both local residents and visitors.

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