By Edmond Ortiz Bicyclists and hiking enthusiasts now have new destinations at north San Antonio parks where they can enjoy their hobbies What you should know The city’s parks and recreation and public works departments held a March 18 ceremony to formally open The Grove, a new mountain bike flow trail at McAllister Park. Located…
By Edmond Ortiz Separate investigations of two Judson Independent School District trustees are allowed to proceed although the scope of one inquiry is being officially modified. What is happening Following a lengthy closed session in a March 19 special meeting, Judson ISD board voted 4-3 to uphold an investigation of allegations that board President Monica…
By Edmond Ortiz Jessica Hannah, who most recently served on the Converse Economic Development Corp. board, is now the newest member of Converse City Council. Council voted 3-2 March 17 to appoint Hannah to Place 4 seat, replacing Sylvia Meyer, who recently departed the council after serving little more than three years. However, local leaders…
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 March 21 A spring equinox celebratory concert will be held at the Cave Without a Name, featuring Rudi and the Rudiments….
By Edmond Ortiz City officials are considering changing the name of Cesar Chavez Boulevard in light of recent reported accusations that the late United Farm Workers founder groomed and sexually abused multiple girls who were part of the Latino civil rights movement. District 5 City Councilmember Teri Castillo submitted a memo March 18, asking city…
By Edmond Ortiz Local organizations responsible for promoting New Braunfels as a tourist destination will soon have a new source of funds for their marketing efforts. What is happening New Braunfels City Council voted unanimously March 9 to approve and validate petitions that support the creation of a local Tourism Public Improvement District. Once established,…
By Edmond Ortiz The state recently provided $5 million towards a $65.7 million project designed to reduce congestion at southwest San Antonio railroad crossing. What you should know The Texas Transportation Commission voted Feb. 26 to approve five grants, totaling $160.4 million, for five rail crossing separation projects around the state. The money, sourced from…
By Edmond Ortiz Fair Oaks Ranch officials will begin a phased expansion of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, where construction will be partially funded by adjustments in customers’ wastewater service fees. What is happening City Council voted March 5 to pass a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with San Antonio-based Pesado Construction Co….
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. CINEMA March 13 A free screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film “The Birds” will be held on Will’s Plaza at the Tobin…
By Edmond Ortiz The latest openings in San Antonio’s bar and culinary community include a new sandwich shop in Leon Valley, a Windcrest buffet restaurant, a revived rock music-driven bar on the South Side, a downtown honky tonk, a brunch-focused Stone Oak-area spot, and a new Hemisfair hotel. Elsewhere, the Pearl area is getting a…
