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…
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,…
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,…
By Edmond Ortiz Contests for an Alamo Colleges District board seat, and two New Braunfels City Council posts, including the mayor’s office, will be settled at the polls June 13. Alamo Colleges District June 13 is Election Day in the ACD District 9 runoff election between accountant Robert Garcia, and Carolyn DeLecour, a past ACD…
By Edmond Ortiz North East Independent School District’s interim superintendent announced June 2 that the state will not be appointing a conservator to implement an even more stringent cell phone policy. What you should know For the last several weeks, North East ISD officials had been wondering whether the Texas Education Agency would appoint a…
By Edmond Ortiz Early voting began June 1 and continues through June 9 ahead of June 13 runoff elections that will settle one board race in part of the Alamo Colleges District, and two city council contests in New Braunfels. Alamo Colleges District Business owner Robert Garcia, and Carolyn DeLecour, a past ACD professor and…
By Edmond Ortiz North East Independent School District’s current interim superintendent is poised to become the district’s next permanent leader. What is happening School board members unanimously voted in a special May 18 meeting to name interim Superintendent Anthony Jarrett the lone finalist for superintendent. According to state rules, NEISD’s elected leaders must wait at…
By Edmond Ortiz This round of Business Briefs features the opening of a board gaming bar in New Braunfels, the launch of a new Windcrest-area thrift store, the debut of a multisports complex in Converse, and an open house at an all-inclusive/adaptive sports facility in northeast San Antonio. Plus, San Antonio is getting another multi-sports…
By Edmond Ortiz Facing a potential takeover by the state, North East Independent School District will prohibit students from using their cell phones throughout the school day in order to adhere to a new state law. What is happening Trustees voted 5-1 April 27 to align NEISD policy more closely with regulations contained in Texas…
By Edmond Ortiz A vacant building that once housed a large home improvement store in Windcrest will be revived for new commercial use. What is happening An entity called Windcrest Pad Ltd., which owns the former Builders Mark store property at 7876 I-35 N., plans to spend $9.9 million to demolish the existing structure and…
