UT Health San Antonio Hosts 11th Combat PTSD Conference as H-E-B Unveils Flagship Superstore in Converse

UT Health San Antonio Convenes 11th Annual Combat PTSD Conference at Westin Riverwalk

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Bringing together global researchers, Department of Defense clinicians, and veteran mental health specialists on October 28–29, 2026, UT Health San Antonio and the STRONG STAR Consortium hosted the 11th Annual San Antonio Combat PTSD Conference at the Westin Riverwalk. The prestigious gathering presented pioneering clinical trial outcomes on prolonged exposure therapy, neurostimulation, and peer-supported interventions designed to treat war-related post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury among active-duty service members and veterans.

Conference chairs emphasized that San Antonio's unique identity as 'Military City, USA' positions local medical institutions at the forefront of developing evidence-based psychological trauma treatments adopted by healthcare systems worldwide.

H-E-B Opens Massive 125,000-Square-Foot Flagship Superstore in Converse

In retail and economic development, regional grocery leader H-E-B celebrated the grand opening of its newest 125,000-square-foot flagship supermarket located near Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 East in Converse on October 28. Dedicated shoppers camped overnight for up to 16 hours to be among the first through the doors. The massive retail facility features an expansive True Texas BBQ restaurant with drive-thru service, a curbside pickup center accommodating over 40 vehicles simultaneously, and an extensive Texas backyard garden department.

Municipal officials noted the superstore generates more than 400 permanent retail jobs and substantially expands fresh grocery and pharmacy access for growing residential subdivisions in northeast Bexar County.

San Antonio Sports Announces Nike as Official Partner for Inaugural San Antonio Marathon

On the civic wellness front, San Antonio Sports announced a premier multi-year sponsorship agreement designating Nike as the official athletic brand partner for the inaugural San Antonio Marathon, scheduled for December 4–6, 2026. Nike will provide technical apparel for thousands of registered runners, host community training sessions along the River Walk, and sponsor youth fun-runs. Race organizers noted that establishing a premier, world-class road marathon elevates San Antonio’s athletic profile on the global marathon circuit.