More than 30,000 attend San Antonio Zoo’s Congo Falls grand opening weekend

More than 30,000 visitors flocked to the San Antonio Zoo over the weekend for the grand opening of Congo Falls, officials with the wildlife park told the Current. The new exhibit marks the first time gorillas have called the San Antonio Zoo home in more than 30 years, and Congo Falls has already gra

San Antonio vying to attract agency in charge of military healthcare

If the Defense Health Agency relocates here, it could bring as many as 3,300 jobs. The post San Antonio vying to attract agency in charge of military healthcare appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz of Texas vote against extending ACA tax credits

Both of Texas’ U.S. senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, voted against a Senate bill extending subsidies for healthcare covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), putting the healthcare of millions in jeopardy starting Jan. 1. Subsidies under the ACA — also known as “Obamacare” — are set to expire

Study: San Antonio residents among those who spend the most on healthcare

San Antonio residents spend 9% of their median monthly income on health care costs — the 13th highest percentage in the nation. The post Study: San Antonio residents among those who spend the most on healthcare appeared first on San Antonio Current.