719 Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 390-0766
719 Santa Rosa
San Antonio, TX 78204
(210) 390-0766
Presidio San Antonio de Béxar was a Spanish fort built near the San Antonio River, located in what is now San Antonio, Texas, USA. It was designed for protection of the mission system and civil settlement in central Texas. It also served to secure Spain's claim to the region from French, English and American aggression. It was built by Franciscan priest Antonio de Olivares and the Payaya; and along with the Misión de San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) and the Acequia Madre de Valero, is the origin of the present city of San Antonio, Texas.EstablishmentFrom the Convent of Querétaro, several expeditions were organized to the region of Texas, an area of great strategic importance to the Spanish crown. With that goal in 1675, an expedition formed by Fray Antonio de Olivares, Fray Francisco Hidalgo, Fray Juan Larios, and Fernando del Bosque was sent to explore and describe the country beyond the borders of Rio Grande, to test the possibilities of new settlements in the area.
The BCOEM coordinates the Bexar County emergency management efforts in order to prepare, prevent, plan, respond and recover from all-hazard events.
The work of the Education Partnership is far reaching, providing outreach services to an estimated 30,000 high school students attending 25 high schools in 8 school districts in San Antonio. One-on-one assistance is provided to an estimated 5,000 high school seniors at the 25 Partnership high schools. The Education Partnership provides professionally designed programs to help San Antonio’s high school students understand, gain access, and accomplish a college degree or certificate. As an advocate for the students, College Access and Success Advisors mentor, guide, and bridge the gap between the at-risk student and the complicated tasks of transitioning from high school, college entrance, financial aid, and college retention. Most recently, the Partnership’s history of success was recognized on February 11, 2010 when the City of San Antonio Council unanimously approved awarding a contract to develop and manage a central college access and opportunity center. Cafécollege is a one-stop clearinghouse of information, resources, and experts offering free guidance students of all ages to prepare for, apply to, enroll in, and complete higher education.