By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District is entering a topsy-turvy summer with another interim superintendent, continuing lawsuits, and a new investigation launched by the Texas Education Agency. New interim superintendent The Judson ISD board voted 6-1 June 23 to appoint Ann Dixon, a former JISD educator and administrator, interim superintendent. Dixon’s career in…
By Edmond Ortiz Many residents of a South Side neighborhood are wondering about a local company’s rezoning request and vision for a former brewery site, which includes possibly turning the building into a hub for fuel research. What is happening Headquartered in north central San Antonio, VP Racing Fuels is under contract to buy the…
By Edmond Ortiz City Council was quick and enthusiastic June 19 in formally approving a set of economic development incentives designed to support Toyota Motor Corp.’s plan to expand its South Side automobile production footprint on the South Side. The move bolsters San Antonio’s booming manufacturing industry. What is happening Toyota will build a $2…
By Edmond Ortiz City Council members are feeling squeamish about the possibility of a property tax increase and cutting deep into various expenses as local officials struggle to chip away at a budget deficit ahead of the next fiscal year. What you should know Like many governmental taxing entities, San Antonio is facing a blend…
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio Water System officials have voiced urgency in having City Council pass a proposed water rate hike in order to quickly begin generating revenues to support a series of much-needed infrastructure improvements. But many city leaders say they and their constituents first need proof that the city-owned water utility can better…
Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com. STAGE Weekly Woodlawn Comedy at Woodlawn Theatre presents Friday Night Lights. Each Friday night features standup comics or improv comedy activities. Ages…
By Edmond Ortiz City officials overseeing the advancement of Project Marvel are turning their attention to feasibility studies focused on downtown accessibility and mobility, and needs at the Alamodome and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. What you should know City staff briefed City Council June 17 on the latest developments concerning the planned multi-billion…
By Edmond Ortiz A prospective bar owner’s rezoning request in a South Side neighborhood is failing with the city, but neighbors say crime in the area in question needs more attention from local authorities in order to promote positive redevelopment. What is happening The San Antonio Zoning Commission voted June 16 to reject Mark Anthony…
By Jason Olivarri A 20-minute morning dog walk shouldn’t feel like a workout. But as San Antonio settles into another summer of triple-digit temperatures and heavy humidity, UT San Antonio researcher Jeffrey Howard says the health risks associated with extreme heat are increasing. A research team led by Howard, a public health professor, found that…
By Edmond Ortiz This pre-summer edition of Business Briefs features 12 select businesses and healthcare practices that recently opened their doors downtown, near Shavano Park and UT San Antonio, and in Castle Hills, Cibolo, Boerne, Leon Valley, and the West and South sides. Some of those fledgling ventures include two small businesses that were forced…
