By Edmond Ortiz Leaders of four Hill Country cities are striving to address escalating needs of their growing populations while confronting increasing budgetary headwinds. Officials in Boerne, Bulverde, Fair Oaks Ranch and New Braunfels share economic and other concerns that are dogging numerous local governments that have adopted an operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027,…
By Edmond Ortiz While New Braunfels’ newly elected mayor has already presided over a few meetings, local leaders are looking to the long-term future and exploring a potential 2027 bond issue. Meanwhile, changes are afoot at one of the area’s biggest, ongoing mixed-use developments. Potential city bond City Council held a July 17 workshop to…
By Edmond Ortiz Bexar County is moving forward on a trio of park and recreational proposals while Garden Ridge is proceeding with plans to develop a trail at its biggest park. Bexar County County commissioners voted April 28 to advance three separate measures that are related to the county’s overall goal of offering more public…
By Edmond Ortiz The city of San Antonio has opened two new skate parks, and two area YMCA’s have upgraded their recreational amenities. San Antonio parks San Antonio officials have increased the number of public skateboarding parks in recent years, with the city’s West and South sides receiving the latest additions. Local leaders gathered April…
By Edmond Ortiz Alamo Heights’ elected leaders recently discussed different ways that the city could be improving its park and recreational areas, and a portion of Broadway Street in front of Alamo Heights High School. What is happening The discussions took place during the Dec. 8 City Council meeting, where council members suggested having formal,…
