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Síclovía Success
9:42 am
Tue October 9, 2012

Síclovía Continues to Grow in Route and Attendance

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Credit Joey Palacios / TPR
Cyclists pedal down Broadway near Ninth st for Síclovía.
roTenGo
Credit Chris Eudaily / TPR
In one of the many areas for recreation along the route, a game of RoTenGo (road tennis) was an ordinary sight as people flooded Broadway from the Alamo to the Witte Museum.
biking in costume
Credit Chris Eudaily / Texas Public Radio
Síclovía attendees in costume added to the fun atmosphere of the event.
Riding bikes at Síclovía
Credit Chris Eudaily / TPR
More people dressed up at Síclovía!
Síclovía walking, biking, roller skating
Credit Chris Eudaily / TPR
People biked, walked, roller skated, skateboarded and rode scooters up and down Broadway.
síclovía
Credit Chris Eudaily / Texas Public Radio
In an otherwise unused space under Hwy. 281, the transformation of Broadway was visible as children played games and people said hello to complete strangers.
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A record number of people flooded Broadway on Sunday for the city’s third Síclovía despite the coldest weather in months.

In its third incarnation, Síclovía attracted more than 45,000 people to play in the streets. At the opening ceremony in front of the Alamo, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro said initiatives like Síclovía provide more opportunities for physical activity.

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HIV/AIDS Testing
3:11 pm
Wed September 26, 2012

San Antonio AIDS Foundation Using Van to Provide Mobile Testing in Community

San Antonio Aids Foundation mobile testing van
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The San Antonio AIDS Foundation new mobile testing van holds two cubicles for rapid HIV testing. The artwork on the van was designed by local artist Ray "TattooedBoy“ Scarborough.
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After working with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation on a national testing tour two years ago, the San Antonio AIDS Foundation received a mobile testing unit for use in Bexar County. The van has two cubicles for rapid 20-minute HIV testing.

During the 2010 tour, Jill Rips, deputy executive director of the San Antonio AIDS Foundation, said they found a few positive results.

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Hyundai Hope Grant
2:23 pm
Tue September 25, 2012

Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute Awarded $250,000 Grant

Hyundai Hope Grant
Credit Ryan Loyd / Texas Public Radio
Dr. Alex Bishop (middle in red tie), and Dr. Vivian Rebel (on Bishop's right) accept the $250,000 grant from Hyundai Motor America's Rick Dorn (on Bishop's left).
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Research at the UT Health Science Center Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute is vital for families with children who have cancer, and is getting a financial boost through a Hyundai Hope Grant.

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SAISD Encourages Fitness
1:55 pm
Thu September 20, 2012

SAISD Encouraging Physical Fitness Through Zumba in School and Community

Zumba at SAISD
Credit Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio
Loukisha Lewis leads a group of 38 women in Zumba at Rogers Elementary. The group previously used Edison High School across the street but moved to Rogers for the bigger space in the gym.
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Encouraging residents to become fit and healthy has been a major goal for the city, and  San Antonio Independent School District is now joining in. The district is certifying each of its P.E. teachers in Zumba to promote a healthy lifestyle for students and to offer free classes to the community.

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