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Travel Time
January has a funny reputation. The holidays are over, the tinsel and decorations come down, and suddenly everyone is expected to be organized, motivated, and ready to take on big plans. When it comes to travel, though, January doesn’t need grand resolutions. It’s simply a great time to think ahead and make future trips easier and more enjoyable for everyone—kids included.
Student Spotlight
It’s not every day a high schooler has the opportunity to publish clinical research in a peer reviewed scientific journal, but Ronald Reagan senior Angela Huang is not your typical student. Beginning her freshman year, she conducted research through Texas A&M about the emerging industry of space tourism. Her specific interest was studying the amount and impact of CO2 emissions that might be released when civilians become able to go to space as companies like Blue Origin and Space X grow in popularity.
Dental Digest
A new year inspires many to evaluate their health habits with fresh eyes. You may first consider diet and exercise, but don’t neglect your oral health. “The mouth is the gateway to the body,” says Shay Green, Lead Dental Hygienist at 7to7 Dental & Orthodontics’ Cibolo location. She noted that an infection in your mouth will circulate throughout your body and bloodstream and can exacerbate a variety of other problems including diabetes and heart disease – even prevent someone from having a much-needed surgery or a transplant.
Pet Tip
Most people mark the advent of a new year with some type of resolve to improve. And leading that list often is the desire to shift those post-holiday pounds. But although they may want to increase their exercise minutes, many pup parents feel guilty leaving their furry family members behind to rush off to the gym. One great option is to sign your pup up for a few hours of camp. They can work off their wiggles and gain social skills while you get your reps in at the gym.
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Chicken Chores
What would it look like if a pair of baby ducks had a pool party?
That’s the idea that hatched in 2023 for Dana Haby, 11-year librarian at Timberwood Park Elementary School. She had spent the past month sharing the development of incubating ducklings over the school’s live-streamed announcements. Now her sons begged to bring the adorable balls of fluff home for the weekend.
Victorious Valentine
What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? You can’t miss it; stores have been festooned with pink and red hearts since the Christmas decorations came down. American culture prioritizes making the perfect romantic gesture to show your partner how special they are. A miscalculation can cause unintended consequences.
Wish List
Sometimes San Antonio’s city programs seem far away and of little impact or interest in Stone Oak. District 9’s Councilman John Courage wanted to find a way to engage the community and bring dollars to benefit his district directly. In 2018 he launched the first participatory budget, soliciting feedback from District 9 constituents about projects that would make a difference to its residents.
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New Years Baby
While most of us were blowing horns or making a toast at 12 as the year advanced to 2023, Lauren Jacks was celebrating in a more memorable way. She ushered in the New Year with the delivery of her daughter, Avery, who arrived at two seconds past midnight at Stone Oak’s North Central Baptist Hospital.
Bank of America
Bank of America today announced four San Antonio high school juniors and seniors were selected a Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities.
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