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Bexar County commissioner Kevin Wolff announced Thursday that he will not be seeking reelection.

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San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers have released an image of two men who they said robbed an individual at gunpoint early Monday morning.The incident occurred on West Park Avenue near North Main Avenue, not far from San Antonio College.According to police, one of the suspects pulled out a gun and demanded the victims property while the other man acted as a lookout.The victim complied with the demands and the two men fled, police said.In 2018, the area had at least 10 robberies, seven aggravated assaults and 16 sexual assaults. Since the beginning of this year, the area had at least 13 robberies, five aggravated assaults and 10 sexual assaults.Anyone with any knowledge of the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 210 224-STOP.Tips can also be texted to CRIMES 274637 or by visiting the Crime Stoppers website.Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

A Harvard University study found that loneliness can be as deadly as smoking, and a group of women in South Texas believe they have found their own cure.NextTribe is a social networking group for women over the age of 45. Debbie Clarke is a single mother who has grown children. When she discovered the group, she knew it was going to be something special.It has reawakened that Wait a minute, I like to go out and be with people feeling, Clarke said.The goal of NextTribe is to promote friendships and connections for women over 45.The group started as an online magazine. Last year, it expanded to bring events and outings to Austin. This summer, it has taken off in San Antonio with about 250 members.Clarke is the community manager for the San Antonio chapter and helps plan events such as book clubs, movie screenings and exercise classes.At our age, maybe weve lost touch with previous friends or, for whatever reason, we dont have as active as a social life as we want, said Trudy Kampa, a NextTribe member.Kampa turned 60 this year. She is semi-retired, and her daughter is grown up. She believes that being part of NextTribe has helped her mentally and with her physical health.It makes you feel more vital and that you are part of something, she said.The NextTribe founder started the group to combat loneliness in older women and there are studies to back up the fact that this is a real issue.A Harvard University study says to lower your risk of heart disease or stroke, you need to get out and meet people. And a Swedish study found that people with broad networks of friends were the lowest risk group for dementia.The founders of NextTribe also use the example of an Ohio State University study, which showed that cancer patients who were surrounded by a support group were 56 less likely to die.We will not be quiet little grannies sitting in a corner, Clarke said.The group has several events planned each month. Kampa said since June, she has already made six or seven good friends thanks to NextTribe.Its given me a lot of hope and just excitement, she said.There are no member fees to join NextTribe. You must, however, be a woman who is at least 45 years old, and you can request to join the closed Facebook group in San Antonio.Once you are accepted, you can find all the groups upcoming events on the site.

Since November, USAA has sold both USAA Asset Management and USAA Investment Management in deals totaling $2.65 billion. The divestiture of two of USAAs largest investment subsidiaries represents a rare misstep for the San Antonio-based financial services company and a refocusing on its core strengths.

The city of San Antonios interim economic development department director Alex Lopez made a request for a bump in her departments 2020 budget from the City Council during a presentation Wednesday. The departments budget is $15.1 million for fiscal 2019. Lopez is asking for $700,000 more for the 2020 budget. Nearly $5 million or 31 of that funding would cover department operations. According to Lopez, $2 million from the proposed $15.8 million 2020 budget would be allocated for

A joint venture was selected to design and renovate the former Frost Bank Tower at 100 W. Houston St.

Unlike many academics, University of Houston research professor Bren Brown is a household name. Known to many for her smash hit TED Talk The Power of Vulnerability, she has also authored five best-selling books and recently released the special The Call to Courage on Netflix.In November, she will visit San Antonio to present a talk based on her 2018 book Dare to Lead.

Warning: Details of the alleged murder may disturb some readers. A San Antonio man was arrested Wednesday after police found the decomposing body of his mother in the home they shared. Police arrested 58-year-old Lindsey Turiano more than a month after finding 89-year-old Norma Turiano Woods body decomposing in a bedroom. Woods daughter called authorities on July 14 for a wellness check since she hadnt heard from her mother in several days. Responding officersdiscovered a foul odor coming from the home, located on the5900 block of Stoneybrook Drive,and saw a broken window.

Air Methods, aprovider of medical air services, will close its San Antonio communications center used to dispatch emergency aircraft. In an emailed statement, theEnglewood, Colorado-based company said it will handle dispatches for its San Antonio-area helicopters and planes via its communication center location in Omaha, Nebraska. As any business does, we conduct ongoing evaluations and reviews,Air Methods said in a written statement.

South Texas Money Management will merge with CAPTRUST Financial Advisors in a transaction expected to close in early September.The post South Texas Money Management Merging with NC Firm appeared first on Rivard Report.

Most San Antonio City Council members are reacting favorably to a new draft of the Citys climate plan, with only one member so far saying he opposes it outright. The post New Climate Plan Draft Gets Warm Welcome At Council Meeting appeared first on Rivard Report.

A week after more than 20 local governments in Texas were attacked in a mass ransomware event, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said its time for legislators to act.The post Rep. Joaqun Castro: Federal Cybersecurity Legislation Needs to Happen appeared first on Rivard Report.