By Edmond Ortiz Anthony Jarrett, chief instructional officer at the North East Independent School District, will be taking over as interim superintendent just as the current superintendent winds down his career. What you should know The school board voted unanimously Dec. 8 to appoint Jarrett interim superintendent. He will replace Sean Maika, who announced on…
By Edmond Ortiz A newly reopened medical clinic in south San Antonio is part of University Health’s larger efforts to improve health care access in historically underserved areas. What you should know Officials from University Health and Southside Independent School District gathered Dec. 4 to mark the reopening of the Susan Hall Health Center at…
By Edmond Ortiz City leaders gathered with Methodist Healthcare officials on Dec. 5 to celebrate the grand opening of the newly expanded emergency department at Methodist Hospital | Landmark. What is happening Methodist Healthcare officials said the $3.5 million expansion project, which took place during the first half of this year, resulted in growing the…
By Edmond Ortiz Las Palmas Library was the site of a special gathering Dec. 6 as city officials and community members formally marked the West San Antonio public library’s grand re-opening following a 32-month closure for a multimillion makeover. What you should know Las Palmas Library reopened for business Nov. 17 after the completion of…
By Edmond Ortiz Another round of road construction-induced closures is scheduled for two key Loop 1604 intersections on the North Side, and for Interstate 37 at Loop 410 on the South Side. What you should know Texas Department of Transportation officials said bridge construction has prompted a slate of closures around the Loop 1604/I-10 junction,…
Below is a list of select holiday 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 Dec. 23 San Antonio Playhouse will host performances of Disney’s “Frozen,” the stage musical inspired by the popular…
Below is a list of select holiday events happening 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 Dec. 23 San Antonio Playhouse will host performances of Disney’s “Frozen,” the stage musical inspired by the popular animated…
Below is a list of select events happening 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 Dec. 2 Local classical/contemporary music group Agarita and singer/songwriter Azul Barrientos will present “Before the Downbeat,” a pre-concert lecture and musical preview…
By Edmond Ortiz Converse recently welcomed the launch of two national retailers’ storefronts in mid-November as part of the latest business openings in the San Antonio area. Other new local enterprises include salons in La Vernia and Live Oak, a South Side credit union branch, a combination pickleball/padel/dining destination in New Braunfels, a creative studio…
By Edmond Ortiz A Nov. 20 event was held at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak to highlight a major milestone in the ongoing $104 million expansion project. What is happening Officials with Methodist Healthcare and the construction contractor gathered with counterparts and staff at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak where a steel-topping ceremony was held…
