A beloved artist known for painting elaborate portraits that honor San Antonio’s culture is being remembered by the community he impacted after he abruptly died in January.

Two powerful San Antonio women have combined their community leadership to serve teenagers in need at Southside Independent School District.

A San Antonio man is turning his dark past of homelessness into an opportunity to motivate and inspire others in the homeless community.

South Texas – Despite the coronavirus pandemic and a year filled with frustrations, restrictions, and losses, the community of South Texas hasn’t stop spreading love in the community. Several men, women, children and animals have kept us smiling, inspired, and hopeful about the future. Below are links to the stories we saw on What’s Up South Texas! :If you have a story or know someone who has a story and is making a difference in our community, send in your tips to jgray@ksat.com or on Facebook at KSAT Japhanie Gray. We would love to kick 2021 off on a fantastic note!

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has dedicated her life to sewing children’s clothes for charities in need. “I have done about 70 to 80 outfits so far this year and it only takes a day,” Gamble said. “I was about 5 ½ years old and my kindergarten teacher suggested I needed to be tested academically,” Gamble said. Ad“When I was going through that, ‘I don’t know if I am smart, so I am going to assume something is wrong with me,’ he looked past that. : Woman dedicates life to advocating for birds