By Edmond Ortiz The Fourth of July edition of Light Bites throws a spotlight on two new eateries in Universal City, one of which is a celebrated Seguin barbecue spot, as well as the newest addition to the River North entertainment district. Also, a popular farmers market bakery is opening a brick-and-mortar shop in Olmos…
By Edmond Ortiz Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones continues to press the federal government for more details on its plan to convert a vacant industrial building in east San Antonio into a detention center for undocumented immigrants. What ICE is saying Jones dispatched a letter July 2 to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, doubling down on…
By Edmond Ortiz The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority is proposing a roadway project that it believes will reduce traffic congestion in a fast-growing Far West Bexar County neighborhood. What you should know The Alamo RMA has tentatively slated winter 2027 to begin a proposed expansion of Alamo Ranch Parkway from Loop 1604 to Calaveras Way….
By Edmond Ortiz Alamo Heights is opening a public park, which will be dedicated to the memories of three youths with local connections who perished in last summer’s Hill Country floods. Residents are invited to the July 11 grand opening of Kellyanne Park, located along Viesca Street between the Heights Pool parking lot and Alamo…
By Edmond Ortiz Construction crews are carrying out utility work above and below ground all along what will become VIA Metropolitan Transit’s first advanced rapid transit corridor. What you should know VIA is providing construction and detour updates to residents and merchants along the planned Rapid Green Line, from Isom Road and San Pedro Avenue…
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh is expected to appoint an interim police chief shortly before or after the July 4th holiday weekend as current Police Chief William McManus is leaving the position sooner than originally planned. McManus announced last January that he would be retiring from service to the city of…
By Edmond Ortiz The Alamo Colleges District is introducing a single-access point designed to aid individuals seeking short-term workforce training opportunities, and help support employers needing to close critical staffing gaps. What is happening ACD officials held a July 1 press conference to announce the rollout of Alamo Technical Institute, a unified gateway where participants…
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio-area motorists have seen their share of major freeway construction projects – mainly on the North Side – over the last several years. But more North Side road work is on its way before, state road planners say. What you should know The Texas Department of Transportation plans to eliminate traffic…
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. MUSIC Weekly Disco Alfresco, presented by the Brackenridge Park Conservancy and SoundCream Airstream DJs, features local and visiting DJs playing different genres…
By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Education Briefs highlights ongoing budget challenges in three local school districts, while a fourth school district moves closer to appointing a new permanent superintendent. The Judson Independent School District board unanimously voted June 25 to approve a $246 million general fund operating budget for the 2026-2027 academic year. Judson…
