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…
By Edmond Ortiz Members of two far North Side first-responder agencies achieved a watershed moment Nov. 18 during the construction of a new fire station. What is happening Officials with Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 3 (ESD 3) and the Bexar-Bulverde Fire Department gathered for a topping-out ceremony at Fire Station No. 103, which…
By Edmond Ortiz The city of San Antonio recently dedicated a local artist’s sculpture, which is designed to celebrate the connections between generations and cultures that have helped to shape the South Side. What is happening The city’s arts and culture department World Heritage office held a Nov. 14 event to unveil Ashley Perez’s display,…
By Edmond Ortiz Sean Maika, who has led the North East Independent School District as superintendent since 2019, said on Nov. 17 that he plans to retire in January 2026. What you should know School district officials said the board will determine how or when Maika’s replacement will be found. Maika started his career in…
By Edmond Ortiz Although he filed paperwork for his candidacy earlier in the week, former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg held a Nov. 15 rally to officially launch his campaign for Bexar County judge. Nirenberg throws his hat into the ring Having just ended an eight-year mayoral run last June, Nirenberg is now turning his…
By Edmond Ortiz Motorists are now able to access newly installed ramps on Loop 1604 in north San Antonio. The opening of the new ramps comes during a weekend of major road closures around town. What you should know The Texas Department of Transportation on Nov. 15 opened two flyover ramps – eastbound Interstate 10…
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 Now through Nov. 15 Trinity University’s Department of Human Communication and Theatre, in association with the department of music, will present performances…
By Edmond Ortiz A new program being created by Alamo Colleges District and a local nonprofit is designed to help students pursue their higher education goals while making sure their children get quality early learning and care. What you should know Officials with ACD and AVANCE, which serves under-served families, gathered for a Nov. 12…
By Edmond Ortiz The latest round of San Antonio-area culinary news includes the return of a famed Southtown eatery, a new Asian seafood spot on the far West Side, a new burger joint in Comfort, the closure of a popular North Side Chinese restaurant, and the roll out of a downtown library-themed lounge. Also, a…
