By Edmond Ortiz Following the defeat of their property tax proposal, leaders at Judson Independent School District say they hope to refrain from draconian measures while addressing a $37 million budget deficit and other difficult fiscal challenges. What you should know On Nov. 4, Judson ISD voters rejected a ballot item where JISD sought to…
By Edmond Ortiz Universal City’s new long-range comprehensive plan prioritizes preservation of parks and open space, and increasing the diversity of housing choices, types of jobs available in town, and opportunities for economic development and expansion. What you should know City Council voted Nov. 18 to adopt what local officials dub Vision 35, a 10-year…
By Edmond Ortiz A local grassroots arts organization has unveiled its efforts to make an east San Antonio public park more art friendly. What is happening Members of the San Antonio Street Art Initiative, a nonprofit, and special guests gathered Nov. 18 at Healy Murphy Park for a ceremony to commemorate the park’s new features,…
By Edmond Ortiz Converse recently welcomed the launch of two national retailers’ storefronts in mid-November as part of the latest business openings in the San Antonio area. Other new local enterprises include salons in La Vernia and Live Oak, a South Side credit union branch, a combination pickleball/padel/dining destination in New Braunfels, a creative studio…
By Edmond Ortiz A Nov. 20 event was held at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak to highlight a major milestone in the ongoing $104 million expansion project. What is happening Officials with Methodist Healthcare and the construction contractor gathered with counterparts and staff at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak where a steel-topping ceremony was held…
By Edmond Ortiz A new concept for an iconic East Side lounge, the launch of an upscale Pearl bar, and the opening of new Tex-Mex and burger eateries highlight the latest culinary news in the San Antonio area. Additionally. a Castle Hills restaurant has begun hosting private cooking classes, and holiday-themed pop-up bars are opening…
By Edmond Ortiz Northeast Lakeview College now has a standalone facility devoted to serving military veterans and military-connected students. What you should know Officials with NLC and Alamo Colleges District and community leaders gathered at the Northeast Side campus on Nov. 11, Veterans’ Day, to celebrate the soft opening of the Nighthawk Legacy Center. According…
Below is a list of select events happening 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 Nov. 21-Dec. 23 San Pedro Playhouse will host performances of Disney’s “Frozen,” the stage musical inspired by the popular animated movie. Show…
By Edmond Ortiz Bexar County will develop an initiative meant to offer short-term, immediate aid to eligible homeowners and renters who are at risk of eviction. This program is part of the county’s ever-growing effort to address housing affordability. What you should know County commissioners voted 4-1 on Nov. 18 to use $500,000 in revenues…
By Edmond Ortiz The League of Women Voters of the San Antonio Area is starting to roll out an initiative to inform incarcerated and formerly incarcerated citizens of their voting rights. What is happening League officials said on Nov. 18 that the organization received a $5,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to launch its…
