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News Briefs (Jan. 21): Student-run general store opens at Helotes school; SAISD set to close West Side campus; pet-focused programs start in San Antonio, Converse 

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By Edmond Ortiz Today’s rundown of San Antonio-area news briefs include the opening of a Helotes school-based general store run by agriculture students, and a San Antonio school district’s final decision to close a West Side campus. Also, Converse rolls out a program for shelter animals, and two local organizations launch a program to keep…

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Construction starts on new hospital tower in Live Oak

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By Edmond Ortiz Methodist Healthcare is beginning construction on a three-story, 100,000-square-foot tower at  Methodist Hospital | Northeast. Officials from Methodist Healthcare were joined by Live Oak Mayor Mary Dennis and State Sen. José Menéndez in a Jan. 20 ground-breaking ceremony, lauding the development of a new, $146 million patient bed tower. According to a…

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Former Hollywood Park official arrested for alleged scheme against town

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By Edmond Ortiz Hollywood Park officials on Jan. 20 announced the arrest of ex-City Secretary Patrick Aten, who is alleged to have organized a non-violent attack against his former employers. What is happening According to a press release, Aten’s arrest was the result of an investigation led by the Hollywood Park Police Department in coordination…

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News Briefs: San Antonio breaks ground on South Side police station; Judson ISD board president under fire; New Braunfels-area district boosts projects

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By Edmond Ortiz The launch of development of a South Side police substation, the advancement of Brackenridge Park improvements, and the painting of rainbow sidewalks at local Planned Parenthood facilities highlight the latest bits of news from around San Antonio. Also, members of a Northeast Side school district are petitioning for the removal of their…

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San Antonio panel denies Guajolote Ranch petition, but what comes next for the developer?

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By Edmond Ortiz Representatives for a Florida-based company still face overwhelming opposition – at least at the local level – in their efforts to build a 3,000-home, master-planned community in northwest Bexar County. Despite opposition from environmental organizations, grassroots groups and area elected officials, representatives for Lennar Corp. say they still have the legal authority…

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San Antonio council gets updates on Project Marvel, Missions stadium plans

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By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio city staff sat with City Council Jan. 14 to brief the elected leaders on the latest developments and next steps regarding the envisioned construction of a new downtown sports and entertainment district, and the building of a new San Antonio Missions stadium. Project Marvel plans Ben Gorzell, the city’s chief…

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San Antonio ISD in flux: One school targeted for closure, another school being renovated

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By Edmond Ortiz The San Antonio Independent School District is starting 2026 by beginning an improvement project at one campus, and considering the closure of another school. Proposed closure of Carvajal Elementary The school board is due to meet Jan. 20 to formally consider shuttering Carvajal Elementary School after the end of the current academic…

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