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News Briefs (Aug. 20): Therapy dog arrives in Alamo Heights ISD; Tobin Hill hospital sees progress on murals; city OKs airport Terminal A/B project; H-E-B expansion receives tax break

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By Edmond Ortiz This edition of News Briefs features the introduction of a trained counseling dog helping students at an Alamo Heights school, and the approval of key leaders for an upcoming San Antonio International Airport project. Also, local residents recently applied their creative skills toward a mural project at a Tobin Hill neighborhood hospital….

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (Aug. 20-30)

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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 Aug. 20 San Antonio’s World Heritage Office will present a free screening of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” at Mission Marquee Plaza….

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (July 23-Aug. 2)

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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 July 25 The 11th annual San Antonio Reggae Festival will have a variety of reggae bands and artists, DJs, and vendor…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (July 9-19)

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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…

Alamo Heights’ new park will honor youngsters who died in 2025 Hill Country floods

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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…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (July 1-12)

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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…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (June 25-July 5)

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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 Weekly Woodlawn Comedy at Woodlawn Theatre presents Friday Night Lights. Each Friday night features standup comics or improv comedy activities. Ages…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (June 18-28)

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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 Weekly Woodlawn Comedy at Woodlawn Theatre presents Friday Night Lights. Each Friday night features standup comics or improv comedy activities. Ages…

Runoff elections: Garcia claims ACD board seat; challengers win New Braunfels

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By Edmond Ortiz Voters taking part in June 13 runoff elections tapped a business owner for an Alamo Colleges District board post, and ousted New Braunfels incumbent mayor and one council member. Alamo Colleges District Accountant Robert Garcia won a runoff election for ACD District 9 post, receiving 57% of the vote against Carolyn DeLecour,…

Light Bites: Far West Side welcomes 2 restaurants, 1 coffee stand; burger eatery opens on South Side; tapas-driven bar launches near Alamo Heights

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By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Light Bites revolves around a plethora of culinary spots opening this month in Far West San Antonio, as well as the long-awaited arrival of a renowned Chicago-style food destination. Also, a popular San Antonio-based pizza chain begins operations in New Braunfels, a chicken salad chain launches a Boerne storefront,…