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Texas Biomedical Research Institute President/CEO Larry Schlesinger. Portraits taken outside of Texas Biomed on February 23, 2021.

Nonprofits & Philanthropy

Texas Biomed CEO Dr. Larry Schlesinger named International Citizen of the Year

by Lindsey Carnett March 17, 2021March 29, 2021

On Wednesday, March 24, the council will honor and recognize Dr. Larry Schlesinger for his lifetime of scientific accomplishments.

Former mayor Phil Hardberger gives a speech as International Citizen of the Year.

Phil Hardberger Honored as ‘International Citizen of the Year’

by Edmond Ortiz February 22, 2019February 28, 2019

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) thanks the crowd after receiving the International Citizen of the Year Award.

World Affairs Council of San Antonio Names Interim Executive Director

by Shari Biediger November 27, 2018January 31, 2020

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) receives the International Citizen of the Year Award.

House Speaker Joe Straus Honored as ‘International Citizen of Year’

by Edmond Ortiz February 23, 2018February 23, 2018

Ali Noorani: ‘Immigration Debate is about Culture and Values’

by Rocío Guenther July 13, 2017

Madam Secretary Madeleine Albright greets the crowd a "buck 'em". Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Albright Denounces U.S.-Mexico Border Wall, Refrains from Using F-word

by Iris Dimmick February 26, 2016January 31, 2020

Jane Macon (right) welcomes British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher before Thatcher's inauguration to the 1990 Texas Women's Hall of Fame. Courtesy Photo.

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

Jane Macon: An Advocate Whose Reach Knows No Bounds

by Edmond Ortiz February 25, 2016January 31, 2020

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright participates in a panel on the Future of Religion and Politics at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 2015. Photo by Maria Bryk for the U.S. Department of State.

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics

Albright to Return to San Antonio for Middle East Talk

by Edmond Ortiz February 5, 2016October 7, 2016

(Pictured above, left to right) Katie Mansfield, Nabil Kapasi, Keystone Advisor Ray Boryczka, Chris Zhu, and Emily Ye at the 13th Annual Academic WorldQuest held at Rackspace. Photo by Larry Walther.

Rackspace to Host 14th Annual Academic WorldQuest Competition

by Bekah McNeel February 2, 2016October 7, 2016

Stained glass windows illuminate at Temple Beth-El. Photo by Scott Ball.

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics, Health, Lifestyle

A Rabbi Speaks Out Against Hate Speech

by Edmond Ortiz September 13, 2015October 7, 2016