By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio-area voters are heading to the polls May 2 to determine the outcome of city council races in 12 cities, and school board contests in six school districts. Meanwhile, Schertz voters are casting ballots to settle a special Schertz City Council election. Prepare for May 2 elections Candidates participating in local…
By Edmond Ortiz Four residents of the Medina Valley Independent School District are vying for two at-large MVISD school board seats in the May 2 elections: Andrew Carawan, a Castroville resident, has taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School. His oldest child graduated from MVHS, and his youngest child is…
By Edmond Ortiz A local state lawmaker is hosting a May 2 town hall to discuss the planned closure of four Judson Independent School District campuses. State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, D-San Antonio, is hosting the public meeting at 10 a.m. May 2 at her district office, 3503 NE Pkwy., Suite B. In a letter addressed…
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 April 30, May 2 Opera San Antonio performs Rossini’s famed comic opera, “The Barber of Seville.” In this tale, a resourceful…
By Edmond Ortiz Facing a potential takeover by the state, North East Independent School District will prohibit students from using their cell phones throughout the school day in order to adhere to a new state law. What is happening Trustees voted 5-1 April 27 to align NEISD policy more closely with regulations contained in Texas…
By Edmond Ortiz The post-Fiesta edition of Light Bites focuses on the imminent closure of a famed San Antonio steakhouse, and the opening of a themed bar in downtown, and a new gaming-centric pub at a beloved former Beacon Hill venue. Elsewhere, Pearl is launching a two-day celebration of all things tequila this weekend. CLOSING…
By Edmond Ortiz Officials with the team that is redeveloping the 97-year-old Tower Life from an office and retail building into an apartment high-rise recently said they are entering a phased delivery to accommodate early pre-leasing in 2027, allowing tenants to move in floor-by-floor instead of awaiting total completion of the building’s conversion. Local reporters…
By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District board voted 5-2 April 24 to censure trustee Jose Macias for allegedly violating a section of state government laws pertaining to the behavior of an elected official. Macias’ reprimand is the latest development in a tumultuous period for Judson ISD, where the board earlier this week voted…
By Jason P. Olivarri While most freshmen are still finding their footing, nine University of Texas at San Antonio students are preparing to represent the city on a global stage of engineering innovation. Out of nearly 1,900 entries worldwide, UTSA’s team is one of 54 semifinalists in the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge — and one…
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. LITERARY April 25 Pages for Ages celebrates Indie Author Day with an appearance from author David Lee Norris, raffles, and mystery discounts…
