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Wed Nov 04 15:39:07 PST 2009 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
A blast fromthe past to celebrate the future of UTSA
UTSA Celebrates 40th anniversary by looking back and to the future
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Thu Nov 05 11:50:40 PST 2009 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Local women make big impact
San Antonio women pool money to support Youth Orchestras of San Antonio, a program for underprivileged children.
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Fri Nov 20 14:05:55 PST 2009 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP : Movie star tells of angels and advocates
Movie star tells of horrific child abuse and the saving grace of people who stepped in to help
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Wed Nov 25 14:34:42 PST 2009 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Holiday Giving? It's in the bag
Looking for that one of a kind present for someone special on your Christmas list? Here's one that helps preserve a piece of San Antonio history, creates jobs and saves the environment!
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Wed Dec 02 13:56:09 PST 2009 by DEBORAH KNAPP / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: The need to talk about sex
Local non-profot dedicated to preventing teen and unplanned pregnancies is holding workshops for parents to empower them to talk about sex with their teens.
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Wed Dec 09 13:56:02 PST 2009 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Warm the feet and lift the spirit
This holiday season two middle school students are spreading the warmth, both literally and from the heart as they lead a sock drive to support the troops
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Wed Dec 16 15:55:49 PST 2009 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Westside "River Walk" to become a reality
A groundbreaking this week that is really earth shattering. Years of effort is paying off with the development of the city's first linear park to be located on the west side
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Wed Jan 06 13:15:08 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Honoring a life with a gift that stands tall
People in New Braunfels have a beautiful way to honor loved ones they've lost. The New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department will plant a tree in their memory.
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Fri Jan 15 08:28:26 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Not too late for this Resolution
It's a new decade, a new month and time for some new habits. How about "out with old, in with the new" while helping yourself and others? Resolve to have a clutter-free 2010 and donate those unwanted items to your local Goodwill.
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Thu Jan 21 13:27:33 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Local leader receives first "Keep the Dream Alive" Award
On this week when we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Arturo Chavez, President and CEO of the Mexican American Catholic College in San Antonio is being honored for inspiring the nation to keep the dream alive.
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Wed Jan 27 12:18:28 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Local missionary returns to Haiti
Local missionary returns to Haiti for a second time since the earthquake hit. He brings medical supplies and food donated by San Antonians
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Fri Feb 05 11:57:28 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: General Motors CEO keeps strong San Antonio ties
Ed Whitacre has his hands full. He has been tasked with the enormous job of restoring one of our country’s legendary corporations back to pre-eminence in the auto industry.
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Thu Feb 11 14:13:48 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Offering Degrees for Mulicultural Ministry
The Mexican American Catholic College is offering, for the first time, bilingual courses that will lead to bachelors and masters degrees in Pastoral Ministry.
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Wed Feb 17 14:08:34 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Chris Marrou enjoying life after KENS 5
For all of you who have been asking me over the past two months, Chris Marrou LOVES retirement. After 40 years of being in the spotlight both figuratively and literally, Chris is relishing being out of it.
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Fri Feb 26 14:01:29 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Don't give this up for Lent!
St. Mark's Episcopal Church enters 58th year of serving Lenten lunches
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Thu Mar 04 14:33:25 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / Kens 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: A place where learning is all fun
The San Antonio Children's Museum is celebrating 15 years of engaging hands-on experiences. With it's slogan of "Where Kids Play to Learn and Adults Learn to Play", the Museum plays host to thousands of families each year
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Wed Mar 17 14:26:39 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Richer than I you can never be
When my daughter went off to college she wrote me the dearest letter including this quote, "Richer than I you can never be - I had a mother who read to me."
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Wed Apr 14 13:31:52 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Child care for Military families
The Department of Defense is also offering a program to help military families find in-home caregivers.
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Thu Apr 29 13:48:19 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Help for teen moms this Mother's Day
400 people gathered at the Pearl brewery this week for a special luncheon to honor a remarkable woman and to help dozens of teen mothers.
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Thu May 06 14:00:15 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Communities in Schools helping students stay in class
The ballroom was packed at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel this week as educators, business and civic leaders and concerned individuals from across the area gathered to support Communities in Schools.
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Thu May 13 13:13:34 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Gift to Archbishop Gomez
The ballroom was packed at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel this week as educators, business and civic leaders and concerned individuals from across the area gathered to support Communities in Schools.
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Mon May 17 14:01:52 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Local dynamic couple turns talents toward painting
Lionel and Kathy Sosa are focusing their creative talent on portrait painting. An exhibit of 50 of their works is on display this month at The CHamber of Commerce.
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Thu Jun 24 13:39:44 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: A young Princess grows up to become a Knight in shining armor
While most teenagers spend their free time on the phone or online, a 13 year old in Wilson County girl is out knocking on doors…raising money for critically and chronically ill children and their families.
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Wed Jul 07 14:22:09 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Horses helping the handicapped
Triple H Equitherapy works with students with disabilities ages 8 to 18 through -out the year. They need volunteers to help groom, lead and walk alongside the horses as the children ride.
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Wed Jul 21 10:35:43 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Dive Pirates find treasure in local volunteer
CPS Energy manager leaving job to help disabled divers fulltime
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Wed Aug 04 17:37:35 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: You go, girls!
CPS Energy manager leaving job to help disabled divers fulltime
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Thu Aug 12 16:16:32 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Alzafar Shriners looking for a few good men and women
The Alzafar Shriners are honoring Wounded Warriors and the Doctors who heal them this Saturday with The Heros and Healing Hands Gala. Attire for the first-ever gala is scrubs, suits or uniforms.
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Mon Aug 23 15:46:01 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Local doctor elected to head National Cancer Institute's early detection program
A big honor for the University of Texas Health Science System that could make a big difference in how early cancer is detected.
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Thu Aug 26 10:32:12 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Reporting from Katrina scene deepened my pride in S.A.'s response
Hurricane Katrina was the biggest news story of my career, but It was truly chance that found me in New Orleans as the storm slammed ashore.
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Fri Sep 10 13:45:06 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Make a difference in a child's life!
A local group that helps physically challenged children take part in athletic fun is asking San Antonio for help...and it won't cost you a thing. All you have to do is get to a computer and vote.
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Wed Sep 15 16:41:49 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Wrapping the big hand around the little hand
The Charity Ball Association helps thousands of children in Bexar County each year. 16 chairities are about to become reciepients of $700,000 donated by the CBA.
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Fri Oct 01 19:48:58 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: A spectacular beginning for Texas A & M -San Antonio
San Antonio celebrates Texas A & M - San Antonio with inauguration of Dr. Maria Hernandez Ferrier as founding president
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Mon Oct 11 11:26:44 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: What do Oprah Winfrey and KENS 5's James Munoz have in common?
A national award for one of our own is shining light on a program that has touched and improved thousands of lives. KENS 5 reporter James Munoz has been honored with the 2010 TRIO National Achiever Award.
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Wed Nov 10 12:17:38 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Mission San Jose set to close for nearly a year
Mission San Jose will be holding the last of services inside the mission church on Sunday, November 14, 2010. The church will be closed beginning November 15, 2010 until August 2011, for interior and exterior renovations
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Thu Nov 18 11:35:00 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: San Antonio launches new orchestra
The newly formed Chamber Orchestra of San Antonio held its first fundraiser this month that included honoring its inaugural Board of Directors. The new orchestra will complement the Symphony and provide yet another orchestra for our community to enjo
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Wed Nov 24 13:30:05 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Free video holiday messages for military families
This Thanksgiving weekend kicks off a month of Sundays where military families can tape a message to be sent to a loved one overseas...free! Four Winds Bible Church is offering to record the free video messages.
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Wed Dec 01 12:19:17 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Ready,set,shop! And spread holiday cheer to local charities
Get your Christmas list ready and make plans to head to the Shops at La Cantera Thursday night. There will be special deals plus you can help local charities.
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Thu Dec 16 12:09:16 PST 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: A holiday vacation right in our own backyard
During the holidays and through February you can see first hand artisan stone masons at work as they turn stone into hands and crosses in the restoration of the beautiful façade surrounding the door to Mission San Jose.
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Fri Jan 07 18:27:29 PST 2011 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: One librarian, a big impact
Sometimes people question whether a single person can make a difference. Meet Pease Middle School Librarian Virginia Bigler.
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Wed Jan 26 11:32:48 PST 2011 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Blessing of the babies
It's not something for which most ministers or priests hope. A church full of babies.But this Sunday Fr. David Garcia is inviting all of his parishioners at St. Agnes to bring their babies to his West Side church.
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Wed Mar 23 16:23:26 PDT 2011 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
Dr. Lou Agnese: The power of one
Dr. Lou Agnese is marking his 25th anniversary this week as president of the University of the Incarnate Word. Under his vision and drive, the university has seen phenomenal growth.
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Tue Apr 05 15:42:51 PDT 2011 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Come set a World Record and help families in San Antonio!
On Saturday, April 16 you and your family have a chance to be part of something fun, healthy and important.
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Tue Jun 07 12:20:03 PDT 2011 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5
DEBORAH KNAPP: Sisterhood fosters success at SAISD
As San Antonio Independent School (SAISD) students wrap up this school year this week, a group of young women is celebrating the conclusion to an exciting pilot program at SAISD.
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Fri Apr 23 08:59:04 PDT 2010 by Deborah Knapp / KENS 5 TV
DEBORAH KNAPP: Gems of caring helping Haitian children
San Antonians gathered this month to raise money for the Haiti's Children Relief Mission. Many took home glittering jewels, but what they sent to Haiti was far more valuable.
