San Antonio’s Week in Photos, Feb. 18-24
Jason Holt and his son Isaac Holt
Jason Holt and his son Isaac Holt were photographed kneeling before their relative’s new headstone inside of Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Thursday. Private First Class T.C. Hawkins was one of the 17 Black World War 1 soldiers sentenced to death after a hasty trial following the “Houston Riots” in 1917. In 2023, the Army reviewed their cases and dismissed the convictions, directing the soldiers’ records to reflect honorable discharges.
Jeanette Ball, SWISD superintendent
Jeanette Ball, the SWISD superintendent, celebrated as Dragon 1, a student-built airplane, fired up its motor during the inaugural flight event on Monday.
Victor Velasquez
Victor Velasquez was captured working on a pair of custom boots in the Little’s Boot Company workshop.
SAPD cadets at Christian Assistance Ministry
SAPD cadets Derek Martinez, Josh Barrientos, and Derek Nichols from SAPD’s community immersion program were seen listening to a talk at the Christian Assistance Ministry at the Grace Lutheran Church on Wednesday.
River Walk business owners
Some River Walk business owners expressed their desire for the city to provide additional funds for the downtown attraction.
