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Cover Story
Optimizing health and wellness has been a growing trend. We all want to look and feel our very best – maximizing not just longevity, but quality of life. Dr. Alexander Roka provides personalized medical care and aesthetic solutions through his internal medicine and family practice office, RokaMD, and the adjacent Revify med spa, for which he serves as
medical director.
Student Spotlight
You might have watched the 2020 documentary, Boys State, which follows the week-long summer program where high school boys learn how to build a state government from the ground up. At Boys State, students run mock governments and engage in civic leadership, providing a unique, hands-on experience in how government works. Since 1935, only the best and brightest students are selected to represent their schools at Boys or Girls State conventions.
Pet Tip
You fell in love. That cute puppy or rescue dog melted your heart, and you brought him home. Adding a new furry family member to your pack, no matter how adorable, involves a little adjustment for everybody.
You may find your pillows, couch, chairs or shoes in peril of destruction, as your new pup has boundless energy and a mouth erupting with 42 new permanent teeth.
Dental Digest
Did you know that a whiter, brighter smile can contribute to a more youthful appearance? As we age, tooth enamel naturally wears down and reveals the yellowish layer underneath. And years of drinking coffee, tea, dark cola or red wine can cause teeth to appear dingy and make you look older. White teeth and a gleaming smile draw positive attention, create an attractive appearance and may make your entire face look more vibrant and healthy.
News
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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