By Edmond Ortiz Heading into 2026, opponents of a controversial residential development proposed for northwest Bexar County are gearing up for a legal fight against the massive community. What is happening Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and the city of Grey Forest plan to appeal by the end of January the…
By Edmond Ortiz A state-of-the-art flood warning system will become a reality as a result of a partnership between the San Antonio River Authority and Bexar County. What you should know An interlocal agreement regarding the creation of a next-generation flood warning system was passed by county commissioners on Dec. 16, and by SARA board…
By Edmond Ortiz While 2025 is winding down, one highway expansion project is just starting in west Bexar County, and newly constructed ramps recently opened in a separate San Antonio highway project. Additionally, San Antonio officials are gearing up to roll out a pedestrian improvement project along Losoya Street in downtown. U.S. 90 The Texas…
By Edmond Ortiz A statewide culinary advocacy organization recently distributed $22,500 in grants to two San Antonio businesses and one local nonprofit for their work to promote and strengthen their culinary communities. The Austin-based Texas Food & Wine Alliance announced on Dec. 11 it was awarding a record $183,000 in grants to 22 individual projects…
By Edmond Ortiz On the Northeast Side, one school district is mulling campus consolidations and reduction in teaching positions to help decrease its budget deficit, while a neighboring school district is launching a citizens committee to develop solutions toward cutting its own fiscal shortfall. ‘Hard decisions’ in Judson ISD The end of 2025 finds Judson…
By Edmond Ortiz There was no majority vote winner in a Dec. 20 special Schertz City Council election. John Carbon and Dr. Robert Sheridan finished first and second, respectively, in a five-candidate race to replace the late Tim Brown, the Place 7 council member who died in October. Carbon, a U.S. Air Force veteran and…
By Edmond Ortiz Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones broke a 5-5 tie at the Dec. 18 City Council meeting to approve moving the city’s spring election date, which has usually been the first Saturday of May in odd-numbered years, to the state’s uniform November election date, the first Tuesday of the month. What you should know…
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 Now through Dec. 21 Classic Theatre will present“The Frosty Follies,” a festive cabaret that showcases holiday classics performed by local artists…
By Edmond Ortiz Three San Antonio-area governments are wrapping up 2025 by pledging to improve various animal care and control facilities and offerings. San Antonio Touting a Fiscal Year 2026 budget that includes more funds for animal care and control, the San Antonio City Council voted Dec. 11 to award a $15.3 million contract to…
By Edmond Ortiz Alamo Heights’ elected leaders recently discussed different ways that the city could be improving its park and recreational areas, and a portion of Broadway Street in front of Alamo Heights High School. What is happening The discussions took place during the Dec. 8 City Council meeting, where council members suggested having formal,…
