Cibolo City Council OKs return to action for Multi-Event Center field
The city of Cibolo is ready for the return of sports activities at its Multi-Event Center, or MEC, main field.
What you need to know: Cibolo City Council green-lighted the return of sports activities Sept. 10. Sports activities can now be held for four days out of the week, with an increase of up to six days at the discretion of city staff. If a sports team books a date that was cancelled due to weather, the team can move to another date of the week if available.
Council also approved a motion to allow the local Relentless Soccer Club to use the field for Monday and Wednesday practices, as well as one weekend per month with opportunity for additional weekends if available. Another local youth sports group, South Texas Firebirds football, will also be allowed use of the field for one weekend per month.
Alamo Area Rape Crisis Center celebrates 50 years serving San Antonio
Alamo Area Rape Crisis Center—a local nonprofit organization that supports victims of sexual assault in the San Antonio area—celebrated its 50-year anniversary Sept. 9.
What you need to know: The RCC provides comprehensive services to victims of sexual assault while doing community outreach.
The nonprofit organization offers crisis intervention, counseling services and client advocacy, according to its website. The organization also has a Bexar County Sexual Assault Response Team that works directly with law enforcement to enhance the quality of services provided to survivors of sexual violence and their families, according to the RCC's website.
What the experts say: RCC CEO Audra Atzger said that the future of the RCC relies heavily on the continued support of the community.
“We’ve had a great loss of funding across city, state and federal levels,” she said. “We need support now more than ever.”
Two to three sexual assault or abuse incidents occur each day in the San Antonio—further intensifying the need for residents to step up and help, Atzger said.
Explore these 12 events in San Antonio this weekend, Sept. 11-14
Discover these 12 events in and around San Antonio this weekend.
Second Saturday Volunteering Head to the Cibolo Nature Center to help maintain its gardens, earn volunteer hours and learn more about gardening and nature.
Sept. 13, 9 a.m.
Gruene 10K/5K Hit the tarmac and race through the historic Gruene District and finish the race at the storied Gruene Hall with a celebration.
Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m.
Selma Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy Participants will learn essential fire safety skills from professional firefighters. The academy will provide weekly hands-on training including live fire extinguisher training, driving a fire truck and CPR certification. The CPR certification will be held Sept. 27.
Sept. 11; 6-9 p.m.
Evening Bat Flights Watch some of the last bat flights of the season at the Bracken Cave Preserve. Participants will be able to see the largest colony of bats in the world at full flight just before the sun goes down at the cave. Pre-registration is required.
The project is expected to begin mid-September and be completed by early 2026.
Founded in New Jersey and having expanded to more than 300 stores nationwide, Playa Bowls offers a variety of bowls using plant-based ingredients, alongside a selection of smoothies and pressed juices.
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🍔 Fatburger, Buffalo's Express open new joint location in North San Antonio (Read more)
More fried chicken options are available in North San Antonio, thanks to the expansion of a new Texas-based fast food chain. Urban Bird Hot Chicken officially opened on Sept. 4, restaurant staff told Community Impact.
The new eatery is situated at 22106 Hwy. 281, Ste. 102, near TPC Parkway.
Additionally, the chain plans to open two more San Antonio locations, one at La Cantera and another on the city’s west side, according to the restaurant's website.
