By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District appears not to be going forward with another effort to propose a property tax increase in a November 2026 election. What you should know Sixty percent of Judson ISD voters took part in a special November 2025 election where they rejected a district proposal to raise the…
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…
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…
By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District is entering a topsy-turvy summer with another interim superintendent, continuing lawsuits, and a new investigation launched by the Texas Education Agency. New interim superintendent The Judson ISD board voted 6-1 June 23 to appoint Ann Dixon, a former JISD educator and administrator, interim superintendent. Dixon’s career in…
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…
By Edmond Ortiz H-E-B is getting tax rebates from Bexar County that will help to support the grocer’s planned $700 million, East Side-based initiative to expand its supply chain operations. What is happening County commissioners unanimously voted May 26 to approve an economic development agreement between Bexar County and the San Antonio-based retailer, which aims…
By Edmond Ortiz This round of Business Briefs features the opening of a board gaming bar in New Braunfels, the launch of a new Windcrest-area thrift store, the debut of a multisports complex in Converse, and an open house at an all-inclusive/adaptive sports facility in northeast San Antonio. Plus, San Antonio is getting another multi-sports…
By Edmond Ortiz One political newcomer won a Kirby City Council seat during the May 2 local elections, while a former council member is returning, and a sitting council member was re-elected by the slimmest of margins. According to Bexar County elections data, Christopher “Chris” Garza, who lost a council re-election bid in 2024, was…
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 Judson Independent School District board voted 5-2 April 24 to censure trustee Jose Macias for allegedly violating a section of state government laws pertaining to the behavior of an elected official. Macias’ reprimand is the latest development in a tumultuous period for Judson ISD, where the board earlier this week voted…
