Making News

Brooks: From Air Force Base to Economic Powerhouse

September 4, 2024

$1.34 Billion Invested, More Than 300 Acres Remain to Develop What began as a decommissioned military base has evolved into a national model…

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‘The Beast’: At Brooks, human centrifuge is still spinning after 61 years

September 2, 2024

It’s trained thousands of aviators about the dangers of high gravitational forces. The booming commercial space industry could keep it in…

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Brooks Receives Federal Funding to Install EV Chargers

August 29, 2024

24 chargers will be installed at three sites across Brooks The Brooks Development Authority has received $1.7 million in federal funding to…

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Brooks development on South Side to add first affordable housing projects

July 5, 2024

Land near the Mission Trail Baptist Hospital at Brooks will be developed into new affordable housing complexes When Leo Gomez took the job…

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Brooks’ strategy to pack in restaurant chains, franchises pays off for Southeast Side

May 12, 2024

La Picosa at Brooks is a new shopping center that includes popular franchises such as Crumbl, Dave’s Hot Chicken and Jersey Mike’s.…

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Brooks to connect Salado Creek to Mission Reach trail system

February 1, 2024

The Brooks Green Loop awarded $9.3M by the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization…

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A Match Made in La Gloria!

January 18, 2024

Making good on his promise to bring flaming, mesquite fire-grilled meats to his La Gloria Brooks location, acclaimed chef Johnny Hernandez is pleased…

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NRP Group partners with Brooks on $78M apartment, commercial project (San Antonio Business Journal)

January 4, 2024

As the Brooks Development Authority starts setting its sights on projects outside of its official boundaries, a mixed-use project at a nearby major…

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Brooks announces 2024 Board Officers

December 14, 2023

The Brooks Development Authority Board unanimously elects first woman as Board Chair, and new Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary One of San…

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Announcements

Brooks names Connie Gonzalez Chief Strategy Officer

October 8, 2021

Brooks – a dynamic San Antonio mixed-use community – has elevated Connie Gonzalez to Chief Strategy Officer. In this newly created role,…

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Brooks Gives Back awards $60,000 to area nonprofits, most money in a single year

October 4, 2021

Three local nonprofits received $20,000 each. Three non-profit programs serving San Antonio’s South Side – Any Baby Can, Boys &…

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Join the fight to connect South New Braunfels to Loop 410

June 1, 2021

YOUR VOICE can make it happen. Connecting South New Braunfels to Loop 410 is at the top of Brooks’ infrastructure priority list. The…

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Brooks Announces New Chairman, Board Members

May 19, 2020

(SAN ANTONIO) – Brooks – San Antonio’s fastest-growing mixed-use community – today announced changes to its Board of Directors. The board has elected…

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Brooks Breaks Ground on Lyster Road Extension

January 29, 2020

(SAN ANTONIO) – A new project aimed at improving connectivity and mobility on and around the rapidly-growing Brooks campus is underway. Dignitaries…

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Brooks Gives Back Awards $45,000 to Local Non-Profits

October 18, 2019

Inaugural monetary awards provided to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, Ride Connect, and YMCA (SAN ANTONIO) – Three non-profit programs…

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State of Brooks “2020 Vision” talked growth and previewed what’s next

October 7, 2019

Brooks President and CEO Leo Gomez delivered a State of Brooks address on Friday, October 4 at the Embassy Suites at Brooks, highlighting the growth,…

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Brooks Unveils Sculpture Honoring Frank Tejeda

April 24, 2019

(SAN ANTONIO) – Brooks unveiled “SUN MOUNTAIN” – a public art piece honoring late U.S. Congressman Frank Tejeda – in a special ceremony today.…

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Mission Trail Baptist Hospital Brings New Services to South San Antonio and Southern Counties

January 17, 2019

(SAN ANTONIO) – Thursday, January 17 – Mission Trail Baptist Hospital is growing to serve the needs of south San Antonio, Bexar and surrounding…

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From our Blog

Summer, sunshine, and smoothies: Best places to get a smoothie on San Antonio’s South Side

June 15, 2022

Looking to cool off with a sweet or healthy treat in the summer heat? Check out the following smoothie places on the south side to curb your cravings! Stop #1: Smoothie King Smoothie King…

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The Best Pet-Friendly Spots in South Side San Antonio

May 5, 2022

Ready for some fun in the sun? Us too! For those days that you can’t bear to leave your fur baby at home — these are some pet-friendly spots around South Side San Antonio for the two of you to…

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How Terramark Urban Homes is giving Brooks ‘The only thing it was missing’

May 2, 2022

When a set of 60 new family homes join the Brooks community, it will be a huge step forward not only for Brooks, but for the company behind these houses. “It’s a significant project for us, the…

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