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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…

Meet the candidates running in Garden Ridge, Kirby, Live Oak, Selma, Universal City

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By Edmond Ortiz Voters in four Northeast Side suburban cities have several candidates to consider ahead of their respective May 2 City Council elections. A fifth city has no contested election, but one resident there is asking local voters to enter her name on a key position on their ballot. Garden Ridge Retirees Jesus “Jesse”…

Judson ISD moves forward with cutting staff positions, changing school boundaries

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By Edmond Ortiz The Judson Independent School District is proceeding with plans to eliminate positions toward achieving a balanced budget, as well as plans to redraw school boundaries to accommodate a long-term campus consolidation effort. Staff position reductions The Judson ISD school board voted 6-1 April 14 to approve a recommendation to jettison 7% of…

What to know about Fiesta 2026 and where to go

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By Edmond Ortiz Fiesta, San Antonio’s annual 11-day citywide party, officially gets underway April 16. While Fiesta veterans have their favorite, longtime events, there are still changes, helpful tips, and unofficial Fiesta happenings to keep in mind this time around. Out and about A majority of Fiesta events take place in downtown or the urban…

SCUCISD to hold public meetings, campus tours ahead of May 2 bond election

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By Edmond Ortiz Residents in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District will have four opportunities in April to learn more about a $295 million bond that the district will present to voters in May. What you should know SCUCISD voters will consider the multi-proposition bond package at the May 2 local elections, the result of…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (April 3-12)

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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. WELLNESS Each Saturday Wellness at The Tobin is a weekly series of fitness and exercise classes designed to nurture the body and…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (March 26-April 5)

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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 28 Greater San Antonio Community Bands Association presents a community band festival, featuring performances from groups such as San Antonio…

Light Bites (March 23): Pinthouse Pizza opens San Antonio taproom; Southtown cafe moving; Stone Oak tearoom plans ‘Titanic’ event

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By Edmond Ortiz An Austin-grown brewery and restaurant opening a San Antonio locale headlines this edition of Light Bites. Also, one burger-centric eatery opens a North Side spot while another provides an update for its upcoming North Side location. Additionally, recent launches include a Boerne cafe, and a New Braunfels Irish bar, while a Southtown…

Investigations continue in Judson ISD but with some changes

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By Edmond Ortiz Separate investigations of two Judson Independent School District trustees are allowed to proceed although the scope of one inquiry is being officially modified. What is happening Following a lengthy closed session in a March 19 special meeting, Judson ISD board voted 4-3 to uphold an investigation of allegations that board President Monica…

Transit Tracker: San Antonio provides updates on Blanco Road, South Alamo Street; Toepperwein Road project pushed back

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By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Transit Tracker features updates on projects affecting Blanco Road at Loop 1604 on the North Side, and South Alamo Street in the heart of downtown. Elsewhere, Balcones Heights started a final phase of improvements on Crestview Drive, an electric vehicle charging station opens in Windcrest, and Converse’s effort to…