By Edmond Ortiz A Nov. 20 event was held at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak to highlight a major milestone in the ongoing $104 million expansion project. What is happening Officials with Methodist Healthcare and the construction contractor gathered with counterparts and staff at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak where a steel-topping ceremony was held…
By Edmond Ortiz A new concept for an iconic East Side lounge, the launch of an upscale Pearl bar, and the opening of new Tex-Mex and burger eateries highlight the latest culinary news in the San Antonio area. Additionally. a Castle Hills restaurant has begun hosting private cooking classes, and holiday-themed pop-up bars are opening…
By Edmond Ortiz Northeast Lakeview College now has a standalone facility devoted to serving military veterans and military-connected students. What you should know Officials with NLC and Alamo Colleges District and community leaders gathered at the Northeast Side campus on Nov. 11, Veterans’ Day, to celebrate the soft opening of the Nighthawk Legacy Center. According…
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 Nov. 21-Dec. 23 San Pedro Playhouse will host performances of Disney’s “Frozen,” the stage musical inspired by the popular animated movie. Show…
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…
