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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 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 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….

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (Feb. 26-March 8)

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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 1 Heart of Texas Concert Band will perform an array of popular tunes from composers such as Grainger, Berlioz, Gershwin,…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (Jan. 22-31)

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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 The weekend events are scheduled to happen as of publication of this calendar, but readers are urged to check with the event…

News Briefs (Jan. 21): Student-run general store opens at Helotes school; SAISD set to close West Side campus; pet-focused programs start in San Antonio, Converse

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By Edmond Ortiz Today’s rundown of San Antonio-area news briefs include the opening of a Helotes school-based general store run by agriculture students, and a San Antonio school district’s final decision to close a West Side campus. Also, Converse rolls out a program for shelter animals, and two local organizations launch a program to keep…