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Listen: From closing Kelly Air Force Base to shooting for the stars

by Jasper Kenzo Sundeen September 9, 2025September 8, 2025

Bob Rivard talked with local leaders who have focused on Kelly Air Force Base and its transformation into Port San Antonio.

Business & Development

Port San Antonio reaches $9B in its economic impact on the region

by Shari Biediger May 21, 2025May 20, 2025

Joey Cipriano poses in front of his home in Thompson Community. He has called this neighborhood home for more than thirty years.

Where I Live: Thompson Community

by Joey Cipriano October 30, 2021October 30, 2021

Bexar’s Eye: Aviation Industry Lives On at St. Philip’s Southwest Campus

by Emily Donaldson February 23, 2020February 23, 2020

Business & Tech

Kelly: A Love Story

by Port San Antonio September 6, 2017January 31, 2020

Joe Glawson enjoys his time in John T. Floore's Country Store in Helotes for a reunion to celebrate 100 years since the birth of Kelly Field.

Business & Tech

At 95, Joe Glawson Reflects on Kelly AFB During its Centennial Year

by Camille Garcia May 28, 2017May 27, 2017

An aerial view of Port San Antonio. Courtesy photo.

Business & Tech

Transforming Kelly AFB: From Military Base to Job-Growth Engine

by Iris Gonzalez January 20, 2017January 20, 2017

Women took on jobs during World War II due to the absence of men. They were known as the "Kelly Katies."

Business & Tech

The ‘Cradle of Early Military Aviation,’ Kelly Field Turns 100

by Iris Gonzalez January 19, 2017January 19, 2017

Arts & Culture, Business & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

Coming Soon: San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame

by Edmond Ortiz February 6, 2016October 7, 2016

As part of The Lackland Master Plan, a monument is planned at the main entrance. Courtesy rendering.

Business & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

Giving Lackland the Gateway It Deserves

by Robert Rivard August 9, 2014October 7, 2016