Samantha Ruvalcaba, Author at San Antonio Report

David Jauer left legacy of dedication to Fiesta events, Beethoven Maennerchor

by Samantha Ruvalcaba January 15, 2021January 14, 2021

David Jauer’s passion for Fiesta led to his induction into the Order of the Cascaron in recognition of his years of volunteer service.

City, Texas Disposal Systems accepting real Christmas trees for recycling

by Samantha Ruvalcaba January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Blue Skies of Texas is among the first of long term care facilities in San Antonio to begin wide distribution of the Pfizer vaccine to its residents and employees. Photos taken on December 30, 2020.

Long-term care facilities in SA begin vaccinating residents, staff

by Samantha Ruvalcaba December 30, 2020December 30, 2020

For the first time this year, University of the Incarnate Word student Marian Mae Cedeño won’t be spending the holidays with her family in the Philippines.

For international students, pandemic travel restrictions mean spending the holidays alone

by Samantha Ruvalcaba December 25, 2020December 25, 2020

Former City Councilwomen Maria Berriozábal introduces the group of Latinas and urges voters to vote "no."

Esperanza Center’s Museo del Westside showcases local women activists

by Samantha Ruvalcaba December 12, 2020December 11, 2020

(From left) Juana Arellano and Casandra de Leon hold one another while listening to speakers protest the Trump administration's decision to end DACA.

Immigration agencies prepare for Biden’s promise to change immigration policy

by Samantha Ruvalcaba December 12, 2020December 12, 2020

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge has officially opened connecting the east and west ends of Phil Hardberger Park.

Land bridge opens to Hardberger Park visitors and wildlife

by Samantha Ruvalcaba December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

The City of San Antonio, the San Antonio River Authority, and the San Antonio River Walk Association will be extending the River Walk kayaking program.

Downtown River Walk will remain open to kayakers for another 2 months

by Samantha Ruvalcaba December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

The San Antonio Mennonite Church is making an effort to support asylum-seekers through their new startup coffee truck, Café Cotidiano.

Religion & Spirituality

For Mennonite Church, coffee trailer supporting refugees provides new outlet for long-standing mission

by Samantha Ruvalcaba November 16, 2020November 15, 2020