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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,…

Bexar County leaders OK projects on Blanco Road, Southwest Side park

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com6 months ago6 months ago03 mins

By Edmond Ortiz Bexar County Commissioners took action Jan. 20 to approve a large-scale road widening project and a park improvement initiative, with both efforts designed to positively impact opposite parts of the county. Blanco Road Commissioners awarded a $28.2 million bid to the construction firm Dan Williams Co. to oversee the expansion of Blanco…