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.
Northeast Lakeview College secures money to build veterans center
UNIVERSAL CITY — The Legislature awarded $7.7 million to Northeast Lakeview College to help build a veterans center on campus.
The money for the facility was...
Windcrest: Proposed bond would create multimillion-dollar aquatics center
WINDCREST — The city is hoping voters approve a $4.9 million bond during the Nov. 2 election to build an aquatics center to replace...
North Side: Noise from airport still a concern
San Antonio International Airport improvements could be on City Council’s radar when a final draft of strategic development plans is presented late this year.
However,...
New Castle Hills business group taking shape
CASTLE HILLS — Two City Council aldermen are spearheading the formation of a pro-business group to promote the town’s merchants and increase their connections.
Jack...
Alamo Heights begins plans for big 100th
ALAMO HEIGHTS — The city’s centennial officially happens in June 2022, but folks are already gearing up for a nearly weeklong celebration to be held...
North Side school districts OK pay raises
Three school districts with North Side campuses are boosting employee pay during the 2021-2022 academic year while also grappling with a post-pandemic landscape.
The districts...
North SA leaders lay out budget goals
Including fixes to roads and sidewalks in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget is a top priority for two North Side councilmen and many of...
Mask mandate in effect in Bexar public schools during new COVID...
A civil court judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Texas allowing San Antonio and Bexar County to mandate that masks be worn...
Metrocom Lowdown/July 19-Aug. 17
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Schertz revamps Main Street zoning rules
SCHERTZ — The city is creating a zoning district to accommodate new construction on Main Street designed to help revitalize the city’s historic downtown artery.
“This...