Edmond Ortiz
Edmond Ortiz is a lifelong San Antonian who worked for Prime Time Newspapers, San Antonio Express-News and Virtual Builders Exchange. He also freelanced for numerous local publications.
Fire Doesn’t Deter Revamping Lone Star Brewery
Developers who aim to revitalize the former Lone Star Brewery are committed to their plan despite a fire that struck the iconic South Side site.
The...
DECISION 2021: San Antonio runoffs set; political newcomers prevail in AHISD,...
Three undecided May 1 City Council elections affecting North Central neighborhoods are headed to a June 5 runoff.
Meanwhile, one San Antonio Independent School District...
City to extend South Side Salado Creek trail
Walkers, joggers and bicyclists visiting the Salado Creek greenway on the South Side soon will see an expanded trail.
Davila Construction plans to extend the...
DECISION 2021: Maxton wins Fair Oaks Ranch mayoral race; Saldaña takes...
Fair Oaks Ranch’s busy election May 1 included a City Council member winning the mayor’s seat.
Elsewhere, a retired principal claimed a Northside Independent School...
Local news matters more now than you know
Hard to believe it’s been nearly 23 years since this journalist, at age 24, became an entrepreneur and launched a monthly publication.
My dream for...
Nirenberg returns for third term, other council seats head for runoffs
Voters May 1 gave Mayor Ron Nirenberg a third term, approved letting police keep collective bargaining and set up runoff races for several other...
HAPPENING LOCAL-North Central
CITY COUNCILS/SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Alamo Heights: 5:30 p.m. May 10, 24; 6116 Broadway
Olmos Park: 6 p.m. May 19; 120...
LOCAL LOWDOWN-North Central
OPEN AND OPENING SOON
LAIKA CHEESECAKE & ESPRESSO, 4718 Broadway in Alamo Heights, sells a variety of the dessert by the slice or in reusable...
Alamo Heights Natatorium is year-round training center for divers
TAKEAWAYS:
• Pool located at Robbins Academy on the North Side
• Veteran diving coaches Stan Randall of Trinity and Tommy Law of UIW head the...
Alamo Heights taps engineer for Broadway project
TAKEWAYS:
• Engineering firm WGI will act as liaison between Alamo Heights and state on Broadway revamp
• $75,000 approved for engineering services
• Replacing sewer and water...