Making News
At the former Brooks Air Force Base, a metamorphosis is nearly complete. Or is it? (San Antonio Express-News)
November 9, 2023
With redevelopment of its original site nearly complete, Brooks is looking outside its borders to keep growing Finally out of space on the…
HOLT Renewables unveils solar project at commercial bakery site (San Antonio Business Journal)
November 8, 2023
HOLT Texas Ltd. subsidiary HOLT Renewables LLC has completed a new solar carport project at a commercial bakery site. HOLT Renewables and Forth…
Steel maces, ballistic balls? South Side gym CEO promotes hybrid training methods. (San Antonio Express-News)
October 20, 2023
In a building at Brooks on San Antonio’s South Side, you will find battle ropes, steel maces, steel clubs, sand bags and ballistic med balls. It’s…
Commentary: Improve health outcomes with education, workforce development (San Antonio Express-News)
October 5, 2023
One can lose hope for a healthier future given the negative news about high rates of adult diabetes and obesity, accelerating rates of childhood…
Brooks plans to add affordable apartments, senior living facility to campus (San Antonio Business Journal)
September 14, 2023
The two projects would spring up at the intersection of South New Braunfels Avenue and Research Plaza. With market-rate housing and build-to-rent…
Global EV auto parts manufacturer to plant its flag at Brooks (San Antonio Business Journal)
September 7, 2023
San Antonio’s auto manufacturing industry is expanding as Brooks has landed a global company that produces parts for electric vehicles. The name of…
After Hurricane Maria drove him from Puerto Rico, chef Hector Rojas rises in S.A.’s culinary scene (San Antonio Express-News)
August 10, 2023
Hector Rojas didn’t have a culinary career on his mind when he became a hotel dishwasher at age 17 in his native Puerto Rico. Soon, however, he felt…
Houston developer doubles down on apartments at Brooks (San Antonio Business Journal)
August 3, 2023
After breaking ground on Caroline late last year, Houston-based developer Morgan Group is planning to nearly double the amount of apartments at…
Baptist hospital expands its south side NICU to meet high demand for preemie care on south side, surrounding area
June 7, 2023
Now even more of the tiniest infants — preemies — born with special medical needs, can receive lifesaving care, thanks to expansions in…
Announcements
The Greenline – a $10.6 million, 43-acre Linear Park – Opens at Brooks
April 25, 2018
(SAN ANTONIO) – Brooks officially unveils San Antonio’s newest urban greenspace, The Greenline, today. A $10.6 million, 43-acre linear park, The…
Brooks hosts “Quincetennial” to mark founding of Air Force base 100 years ago, rebirth as a mixed-use community 15 years ago
July 20, 2017
(SAN ANTONIO) – On Thursday, Brooks marked the founding of Brooks Air Force Base 100 years ago, as well as its rebirth as a mixed-use community 15…
Brooks City Base evolving name to “Brooks”
June 1, 2017
(SAN ANTONIO) – Brooks City Base will now be known simply as “Brooks” in an effort to align the development’s name with its identity as an…
Brooks Celebrates Grand Opening of Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa
May 11, 2017
SAN ANTONIO-- Brooks celebrated the official grand opening of the new Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Brooks Hotel & Spa, the only…
Brooks Celebrates Grand Opening of Restored Hangar 9
March 24, 2017
SAN ANTONIO– Brooks celebrated the grand opening of the restored Hangar 9, Friday, a $2.8 million project to transform the historic wooden…
Air Force Couple Share Memories of Brooks, Hangar 9
March 23, 2017
SAN ANTONIO-- In today’s fast-paced, tech-savvy world, what significance could a World War I hangar possibly have? For Colonel Alan Pease and Colonel…
Leo Gomez Selected as Brooks Development Authority President & CEO
April 19, 2013
SAN ANTONIO – The Board of Directors of the Brooks Development Authority (BDA), the organization responsible for the management and continued…
From our Blog
Brooks creates a sustainable community for others to model
March 2, 2022
By Jim Campbell Chairman, Brooks Board of Directors Chairman, San Antonio River Authority How far can you take sustainability and development? At Brooks, we’ve explored the idea and…
A challenging year becomes a catalyst for growth
December 22, 2021
Despite the challenges of an unprecedented year, Brooks adapted and grew 2021 was one for the books. Each day was dedicated to our mission and vision to promote and develop a vibrant, sustainable…
How a mentorship program shaped my future (ULI San Antonio)
October 27, 2021
In honor of National Mentoring Day 2021, ULI member Ana Marcela Gonzalez, Project Coordinator at Brooks, explains how her experience in the ULI San Antonio Mentorship Forum shaped her future.……