By Edmond Ortiz Political newcomers claimed victory alongside plenty of incumbent officeholders in May 2 elections held across six north San Antonio-area cities. Balcones Heights Councilmember Jack Burton was re-elected to the Place 1 seat with 65% of the vote over Vanessa Martin, a digital creator and a wedding officiant. Former Balcones Heights councilmember Juan…
By Edmond Ortiz One political newcomer won a Kirby City Council seat during the May 2 local elections, while a former council member is returning, and a sitting council member was re-elected by the slimmest of margins. According to Bexar County elections data, Christopher “Chris” Garza, who lost a council re-election bid in 2024, was…
By Edmond Ortiz Officials with Methodist Healthcare ended the month of April with two milestone events meant to expand healthcare access for Medina Valley-area residents, and advance midwifery. Medina Valley emergency room Leaders from Methodist Healthcare gathered April 30 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Methodist ER | Medina Valley, a free-standing emergency room designed to…
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio-area voters are heading to the polls May 2 to determine the outcome of city council races in 12 cities, and school board contests in six school districts. Meanwhile, Schertz voters are casting ballots to settle a special Schertz City Council election. Prepare for May 2 elections Candidates participating in local…
By Edmond Ortiz Four residents of the Medina Valley Independent School District are vying for two at-large MVISD school board seats in the May 2 elections: Andrew Carawan, a Castroville resident, has taught science, social studies, and special education at Medina Valley High School. His oldest child graduated from MVHS, and his youngest child is…
By Edmond Ortiz A local state lawmaker is hosting a May 2 town hall to discuss the planned closure of four Judson Independent School District campuses. State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, D-San Antonio, is hosting the public meeting at 10 a.m. May 2 at her district office, 3503 NE Pkwy., Suite B. In a letter addressed…
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 April 30, May 2 Opera San Antonio performs Rossini’s famed comic opera, “The Barber of Seville.” In this tale, a resourceful…
By Edmond Ortiz Facing a potential takeover by the state, North East Independent School District will prohibit students from using their cell phones throughout the school day in order to adhere to a new state law. What is happening Trustees voted 5-1 April 27 to align NEISD policy more closely with regulations contained in Texas…
By Edmond Ortiz The post-Fiesta edition of Light Bites focuses on the imminent closure of a famed San Antonio steakhouse, and the opening of a themed bar in downtown, and a new gaming-centric pub at a beloved former Beacon Hill venue. Elsewhere, Pearl is launching a two-day celebration of all things tequila this weekend. CLOSING…
By Edmond Ortiz Officials with the team that is redeveloping the 97-year-old Tower Life from an office and retail building into an apartment high-rise recently said they are entering a phased delivery to accommodate early pre-leasing in 2027, allowing tenants to move in floor-by-floor instead of awaiting total completion of the building’s conversion. Local reporters…
