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 June 16 Boerne Village Band performs as part of a family-friendly summer concert series held on Main Plaza every other Tuesday…
By Edmond Ortiz The Texas Department of Transportation remains busy on the Interstate 35 expansion project, opening one new ramp near while keeping a key entrance ramp closed nearer to downtown. Elsewhere, TxDOT is briefly closing a freeway closure in west Bexar County, and San Antonio Public Works is overseeing street upgrades in two neighborhoods…
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 June 6 San Antonio World Heritage Office will offer a free, family friendly screening of “Zootopia 2” outdoors at Mission Marquee…
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 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 The local May 2 elections will offer only one contested match in Castle Hills, but voters in Leon Valley and Balcones Heights have plenty of candidates to consider in their own towns, including a three-way mayoral race in Leon Valley. Balcones Heights While Mayor Johnny Rodriguez has no challenger in a bid…
By Edmond Ortiz Fiesta, San Antonio’s annual 11-day citywide party, officially gets underway April 16. While Fiesta veterans have their favorite, longtime events, there are still changes, helpful tips, and unofficial Fiesta happenings to keep in mind this time around. Out and about A majority of Fiesta events take place in downtown or the urban…
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 28 Greater San Antonio Community Bands Association presents a community band festival, featuring performances from groups such as San Antonio…
By Edmond Ortiz Johnny Rodriguez’s powers and duties as Balcones Heights mayor are temporarily limited while the city investigates employee complaints against the city’s top elected leader. The move follows a tumultuous March 23 City Council meeting involving multiple heated exchanges among Rodriguez, the city attorney, and several council members. What you should know City…
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….
