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News Briefs (April 22): Judson ISD finalizes ouster of superintendent; San Antonio councilors question Northside ISD’s bond project move

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By Edmond Ortiz This education-centric edition of News Briefs highlights a Northeast Side school district’s final move to fire its beleaguered superintendent, and two City Council members’ questioning a north San Antonio school district’s decision to pause some bond-funded projects. Judson ISD officially removes Fields as superintendent Judson Independent School District board voted 4-3 April…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (April 16-26)

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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 Now through April 19 The Amazing Acro-Cats, a troupe of trained former rescue cats, will perform tricks, ride skateboards, jump through…

Judson ISD moves forward with cutting staff positions, changing school boundaries

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By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District is proceeding with plans to eliminate positions toward achieving a balanced budget, as well as plans to redraw school boundaries to accommodate a long-term campus consolidation effort. Staff position reductions The Judson ISD school board voted 6-1 April 14 to approve a recommendation to jettison 7% of…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (April 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. STAGE Now through April 11 Overtime Theater presents final performances of “GLAAD to Know You.” It’s a comedy about a popular queer…

News Briefs (April 3): San Antonio councilor critical of public housing measure; NISD unveils new sports complex; Converse fills council vacancy

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By Edmond Ortiz A San Antonio public housing agency is moving forward with a controversial plan that is not sitting well with at least one City Council member. In other recent San Antonio news, council is opting to wait to talk more about the mayor’s proposed voting commission, and a city panel approved conceptual plans…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (March 26-April 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. MUSIC March 28 Greater San Antonio Community Bands Association presents a community band festival, featuring performances from groups such as San Antonio…

Investigations continue in Judson ISD but with some changes

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By Edmond Ortiz Separate investigations of two Judson Independent School District trustees are allowed to proceed although the scope of one inquiry is being officially modified. What is happening Following a lengthy closed session in a March 19 special meeting, Judson ISD board voted 4-3 to uphold an investigation of allegations that board President Monica…

Converse City Council fills one vacancy, seeks applicants for second opening

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By Edmond Ortiz Jessica Hannah, who most recently served on the Converse Economic Development Corp. board, is now the newest member of Converse City Council. Council voted 3-2 March 17 to appoint Hannah to Place 4 seat, replacing Sylvia Meyer, who recently departed the council after serving little more than three years. However, local leaders…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (March 19-29)

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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 March 21 A spring equinox celebratory concert will be held at the Cave Without a Name, featuring Rudi and the Rudiments….

Transit Tracker: San Antonio provides updates on Blanco Road, South Alamo Street; Toepperwein Road project pushed back

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By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Transit Tracker features updates on projects affecting Blanco Road at Loop 1604 on the North Side, and South Alamo Street in the heart of downtown. Elsewhere, Balcones Heights started a final phase of improvements on Crestview Drive, an electric vehicle charging station opens in Windcrest, and Converse’s effort to…