Hundreds gather in Boerne to help raise funds for deaf, hard of hearing community
Saturday morning’s run was a major fundraising effort for the group who aims to help deaf and hard of hearing children and teens. Although masks are a standard requirement, participants were encouraged to opt for clear masks to properly communicate with those who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. “You will notice there are so many clear masks and clear face shields (being worn by participants), and they are being intentional to show everyone is welcome,” Rudkin said. For more information on Aid the Silent’s mission and services offered to deaf or hard-of-hearing children and teens, click here. For more information on Aid the Silent’s clear face masks, click here.
Rep. Joaquin Castro attends Vanessa Guillen vigil at Main Plaza in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO A vigil for slain soldier Vanessa Guillen was held at Main Plaza in downtown San Antonio Sunday evening. Guillen was a 20-year-old Army specialist stationed at Fort Hood who disappeared in April and, according to an affidavit, was killed with a hammer before two suspects burned her body. Attendees showed up to stand in solidarity with Guillens family and honor her memory, demanding justice for her death, according to the description on the Facebook event. The military as far as I can tell didnt take her case seriously enough. She deserved better than that.Castro said the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is asking for an independent investigation into what happened to Guillen and also plans to request a congressional investigation into her disappearance at Fort Hood.