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.
Monte Vista home restoration is a model for eco-friendly reuse
The restoration of a century-old Monte Vista Historic District home as part of an educational and civic partnership is being promoted as a prime example...
Hollywood Park tackles Voigt Park use, talks city finances
HOLLYWOOD PARK — City officials hope to strike a lease agreement for joint use of storage space at the Voigt Center complex by a community...
Shavano Park teen’s community project honors local fallen warriors
SHAVANO PARK — A community project created by a local Boy Scout pays tribute to a trio of homegrown warriors who made the ultimate sacrifice...
Reopened music venue, new hospital in store for Selma
SELMA — The city recently got a double dose of major business news with the announced reopening of the former Verizon Amphitheater as a music...
Northeast area school districts OK new budgets with pay raises
Federal pandemic relief funds will support planned employee pay raises in three Metrocom area school districts, while a fourth school district is asking voters...
Local Lowdown/Metrocom-September October
OPEN AND OPENING SOON
ETERNAL WATERS AQUAMATION, 8801 FM 1976, Suite 117 in Converse, offers an alternative to pet cremations using eco-friendly processes. Hours are...
Live Oak seeks to shore up safety at railroad crossing
LIVE OAK — The city is working with the Texas Department of Transportation to improve safety around a major intersection and a railway crossing.
The City...
Happening Local-Metrocom September/October
CITY COUNCILS/ SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Schertz: 6 p.m. Sept. 14, 28 & Oct. 5, 12; 1400 Schertz Parkway
Live Oak: 7 p.m. Sept. 14, 28 & Oct....
Bonds, tax measures headline Metrocom November elections
The Nov. 2 elections across the Randolph Metrocom include bonds in the Judson and Comal independent school districts, an aquatics center proposal in Windcrest,...
Public engagement drives UC City Hall expansion
UNIVERSAL CITY — Improving communications with residents is a driving force behind the city’s plans to expand its municipal building.
The City Council in June approved...