Brooks Begins Rehabilitation of Historic Hangar 9
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Brooks started construction on a $2.8 million rehabilitation and restoration project of the historic Hangar 9 building, built in 1918. The building is the oldest wooden aircraft hangar of its kind still standing in its original location. Hangar 9 is a San Antonio Historic Landmark, listed in the Texas State Historical Survey, the National Register of Historic Places, and is a…
South New Braunfels to Loop 410…It’s Time To Take Action!
It’s time! We are asking for your help to make the one-mile extension of South New Braunfels from Brooks City Base to Loop 410 a reality, a critical project in the successful development of Brooks and the Southside of San Antonio. Extending South New Braunfels will create a four-lane thoroughfare that connects S.E. Military with Loop 410. The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is…
Brooks City Base and NRP Group Break Ground on New Apartment Complex
SAN ANTONIO, TX– Representatives from the City of San Antonio, Brooks City Base, and the NRP Group, LLC gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of The Residences at Kennedy Hill. The $28 million property will provide unique modern luxuries and amenities to local residents and represents a continued investment in Brooks City Base and the South San Antonio community. Located near the University of…
Brooks City Base Completes Restoration and Rehabilitation of Sidney Brooks Gravesite
SAN ANTONIO – Brooks City Base has completed a $560,000 rehabilitation project on the Sidney Brooks gravesite and memorial. Sidney Brooks is the namesake of the former U.S. Air Force Base and was among the first U.S. Army aviators in World War I. San Antonio City Councilwoman Rebecca J. Viagran, representatives from the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and other local civic and business…
Brooks City Base Elects Manuel Villa As New Chairman
SAN ANTONIO – The Brooks City Base Board of Directors has elected Mr. Manuel Villa to serve as its new Chairman. Villa has served on the Brooks Board of Directors as the District 6 representative since November 2012 and was the Vice Chairman of the Board. He was appointed by District 6 Councilman Ray Lopez. “Manny has been a huge asset to the Brooks community,” said Brooks City Base President…
