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.
Southtown’s Fiesta spirit remains strong with house-float parade
TAKEAWAYS:
• King William, Lavaca and Roosevelt Park associations organized a house-float parade April 15-25 in lieu of King William Fair event
• More than 70...
Backed by city, Rosario’s project begins despite last-minute objections
TAKEAWAYS:
• City’s Historic and Design Review Commission gives Rosario’s green light
• Neighboring restaurant argued against construction of a wall at site
• Project will incorporate...
South Side voters to consider charter proposals, numerous council candidates,
South Side voters on May 1 will consider a full slate of mayoral and City Council candidates, and two proposed City Charter changes.
Two-term Mayor Ron...
Metrocom-area races see crowded ballots
May 1 elections feature mayoral and city council races in Garden Ridge and San Antonio, two Judson Independent School District school board contests, and a...
Northside ISD races draw several candidates
One school board member faces a challenger while four aspiring trustees are jockeying for an open seat in Northside Independent School District races.
District 5 trustee Katie...
May 1 ballot box sees crowded field in North San Antonio
Nearly 30 San Antonians are running either for mayor or three North Side City Council seats in the May 1 election.
Two-term Mayor Ron Nirenberg and...
Elections loom in 3 North Side suburbs
Incumbents in Castle Hills and Shavano Park face opponents in the May 1 elections, but in Hollywood Park a sitting councilman’s name on the...
Harlandale pantry provides lifeline
One of the South Side’s newest little free pantries is helping provide Harlandale neighborhood residents in need with everything from food to clothes.
The Harlandale...
Harlandale ISD, San Antonio ISD trustees face election foes
Harlandale and San Antonio independent school district trustees have drawn opponents in the May 1 elections, while other open seats are up for grabs.
HARLANDALE...
South Siders learning lessons following weather emergency
Following a historic winter storm, relief programs have emerged as officials assess what responses worked and which ones didn’t during the emergency and its...