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Kathleen Creedon is a digital producer and reporter.

People With Disabilities Face Threat Of Medical Bias, Health Care Rationing During COVID-19 Outbreak

By & • 20 hours ago

TUESDAY on "The Source" — One in four adults in the U.S. is living with a disability. That's 61 million Americans for whom everyday obstacles are exacerbated due to the outbreak, as COVID-19 shines a light on existing issues and poses new pandemic-related threats for people with disabilities.

Hospitals In San Antonio Are Filling With COVID-19 Patients, Only 10% Of Staffed Beds Available

By • 21 hours ago
Led by Dr. Joseph Varon, medical workers prepare to intubate a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patient at the United Memorial Medical Center's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) intensive care unit in Houston, Texas, U.S., June 29, 2020.
Callaghan O'Hare | REUTERS

This post has been updated. It was originally published on Sunday, July 5, at 10:48 p.m.

San Antonio hospitals are under duress, and they have been for weeks. As COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases increase, staffed hospital beds and ventilator capacity are decreasing.

The lack of availability of beds and ventilators is concerning for Bexar County and the smaller, rural counties that may rely on San Antonio hospitals for intensive care.

Ask The Expert: Dr. Ruth Berggren Warns Of July 4th Celebrations Amid Pandemic

By • Jul 1, 2020
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This week, Dr. Ruth Berggren cautioned about celebrating Independence Day in big crowds. Mayor Ron Nirenberg has not closed municipal parks for the upcoming holiday weekend.


San Antonio Sees Steep Increase In COVID-19 Hospitalization, Positive Test Rates

By • Jun 16, 2020
A testing site at Highlands High School saw 131 people on the first day it was open, May 28. The site will be open 10 a.m.–2 p.m. on May 29 and May 30.
Kathleen Creedon | Texas Public Radio

COVID-19 hospitalizations have more than doubled since June in San Antonio -- an indicator that the city is headed in the wrong direction in terms of flattening the curve.

Activists Demand Accountability From DA For Deaths Of Several Black San Antonians

By • Jun 9, 2020
Protesters gathered at the Paul Elizondo Tower downtown to hold District Attorney Joe Gonzalez accountable for the death of several Black San Antonians.
Kathleen Creedon | Texas Public Radio

About 50 activists gathered at the steps of the Paul Elizondo Tower on Tuesday for another day of protests in San Antonio. 


Protesters March From Southtown To Tower Of The Americas Seeking Police Accountability

By & • Jun 8, 2020
Protesters march downtown, starting south of Hemisfair at Blue Star Arts Complex and ending up at the foot of the Tower of the Americas.
Kathleen Creedon | Texas Public Radio

More than a week after the death of George Floyd, who was killed at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis, San Antonians are still protesting his wrongful death. And Monday, they took to the streets of Southtown.


Fin al Toque de Queda en el Centro de San Antonio, Siguen las Protestas Pacíficas

By & • Jun 7, 2020
Protesters march from the San Antonio Police Department headquarters to the Bexar County courthouse on June 6, 2020.
Kathleen Creedon | Texas Public Radio

Read this story in English here.

El Alcalde de San Antonio, Ron Nirenberg, puso fin al toque de queda en el centro el sábado por la tarde después de muchas noches de protestas por la muerte de George Floyd.

El alcalde levantó el toque de queda por recomendaciones del administrador de la ciudad y el departamento de policía.

Monday Marks 10 Straight Days Of Protests In San Antonio

By & • Jun 6, 2020
Protesters march from the San Antonio Police Department headquarters to the Bexar County courthouse on June 6, 2020.
Kathleen Creedon | Texas Public Radio

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg lifted the downtown curfew Saturday afternoon following several nights of protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

The mayor lifted the curfew based on recommendations from the city manager and the police department.

San Antonio Protesters Sing 'Happy Birthday' To Breonna Taylor, Kneel For George Floyd

By & • Jun 5, 2020
Protestors march near the Pearl in San Antonio.
Dominic Anthony Walsh | Texas Public Radio

A few dozen people protested near the Pearl on Friday afternoon. They spoke out against police brutality against black people, and they called out the silence of some white people. 

Mayor Nirenberg Speaks With San Antonians At Protest Following Tense City Council Meeting

By & • Jun 4, 2020
Protests against police brutality continue for a sixth day in San Antonio.
Kathleen Creedon | Texas Public Radio

More than 100 people gathered at the Bexar County Courthouse Thursday evening to peacefully protest police brutality in honor of George Floyd, a man killed by a police officer in Minneapolis last week.