Commentary: The Longs’ greatest legacy is a lesson for us all

October 16, 2026

By Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD There are people whose generosity changes institutions. And there are those whose generosity changes lives, families and entire communities for generations. Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long did both. With Joe’s passing, we have lost not only one of Texas’ most extraordinary philanthropists, but a man whose life reflected a […]

Bridging the mental health divide for San Antonio’s teens

October 7, 2026

  For some teens across San Antonio and South Texas, critical mental health support can feel out of reach. A shortage of professionals, coupled with long waits, transportation barriers and stigma, can leave young people without help when they need it most. Working to bridge that gap is UT Teen Health, a grant-funded program in […]

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Taking healing to new heights with three sky-high rescues

October 7, 2026

  At a young age, Tony Hsu knew he wanted to become a nurse but didn’t anticipate how his highly specialized position would prepare him for three midair rescues. At 12 years old, he was diagnosed with anti-HMGCR immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy, a rare autoimmune muscle disease in which the immune system attacks the muscles, causing […]

(Left) Tony Hsu, left, supervisor of apheresis and cellular therapy services at UT Health San Antonio’s Mays Cancer Center and UT San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, stands next to multiple myeloma patient Joseph Hall during the apheresis process in which blood -forming stem cells are collected, while the remaining blood is returned to the patient. Later, after the patient completes chemotherapy, the stored cells are infused back into the bloodstream. The cells travel to the bone marrow and begin producing new blood cells, helping blood counts recover over time

UTSA Athletics to host ESPN ‘SportsCenter on Campus’ at Alamodome Oct. 8

October 2, 2026

ESPN’s SportsCenter on Campus returns to UTSA on Oct. 8 ahead of the Roadrunners’ nationally televised matchup against South Florida. Fans can join the live broadcast at Rowdy Town Live outside the Alamodome and enjoy free food, entertainment and family-friendly activities before kickoff.

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From classroom to the community: Transforming health in underserved areas

September 17, 2026

  Across South Texas, the future of healthcare is being shaped by a new generation of health professionals who are preparing to serve the communities that need them most. Through education, mentorship and hands-on experiences, they are building the skills and connections needed to expand access to care and strengthen the healthcare workforce for generations […]