By Edmond Ortiz Six San Antonio-area school districts held contested board elections May 2, and victory was declared in all but one race, which heads to a June runoff election. Meanwhile, voters in a Northeast Side suburban school district approved a bond package there. Alamo Colleges District District 9 will have new representation as trustee…
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 Eight candidates are pursuing four school board seats in two local independent school districts in the May 2 elections, while four more contestants are vying for two board posts in a third school district. The Alamo Colleges District, meanwhile, has one contested race involving four contenders. Alamo Heights Independent School District Place…
Feb. 13 marked the end of the filing period for the May 2 local elections, and more than one dozen San Antonio-area cities and school districts will have contested races. Local government entities such as New Braunfels and the Alamo Heights Independent School District will have multiple contests while voters in Kirby, Shavano Park, the…
By Edmond Ortiz Alamo Heights officials have green-lit planned improvements for two notable downtown commercial buildings, and receive an update on the local school district’s redevelopment program. City Council took action Feb. 9 on these issues, including passing a consent agenda addressing designs for upgrades and repairs at the former La Madeleine French Bakery and…
By Edmond Ortiz Alamo Heights’ elected leaders recently discussed different ways that the city could be improving its park and recreational areas, and a portion of Broadway Street in front of Alamo Heights High School. What is happening The discussions took place during the Dec. 8 City Council meeting, where council members suggested having formal,…
