Transit Tracker: Northeast Side road eyed for makeover; road work updates provided for I-35, West Side, Midtown, suburban projects

By Edmond Ortiz While Bexar County plans to rebuild a Windcrest-area street, a number of notable road, drainage and sidewalk projects are advancing around the San Antonio-area, including initiatives in Midtown and west San Antonio, Castle Hills, Cibolo, Converse and Shavano Park. Elsewhere, New Braunfels residents are asked to voice their thoughts on which city…

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Conversion of former mall/Rackspace campus anchors economic change in Windcrest

By Edmond Ortiz The re-transformation of the former Windsor Park Mall and Rackspace Technology campus continues, as Windcrest fights economic headwinds and grow its business community. A unique makeover Construction crews recently finished an initial phase of demolition and improvements in and around the 685,000-square-foot complex that first hosted Windsor Park Mall, which initially offered…

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Anthony Jarrett becomes permanent North East ISD leader

By Edmond Ortiz The North East Independent School District has officially taken the “interim” tag off from Superintendent Anthony Jarrett’s title. The NEISD board voted June 15 to formally name Jarrett the district’s new permanent superintendent. Trustees had to wait a state-mandated 21-day period between naming Jarrett the lone finalist for superintendent, and officially appointing…

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Runoff elections: Garcia claims ACD board seat; challengers win New Braunfels

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,…

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Light Bites: Far West Side welcomes 2 restaurants, 1 coffee stand; burger eatery opens on South Side; tapas-driven bar launches near Alamo Heights

By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Light Bites revolves around a plethora of culinary spots opening this month in Far West San Antonio, as well as the long-awaited arrival of a renowned Chicago-style food destination. Also, a popular San Antonio-based pizza chain begins operations in New Braunfels, a chicken salad chain launches a Boerne storefront,…

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