On Tuesday, June 10 the Vineyard Ranch Elementary Girl Scout troop delivered and assembled two garden benches, two bird baths, four bird feeders, and bird seed to its sister school Oak Grove Elementary School as part of their beautification project. The girls are working toward earning their bronze award which requires 20 hours of community […]

Councilman Joe Krier District 9 (210) 207-7325 Dear Residents, Last month, the City announced its receipt and consideration of an unsolicited proposal from Frost Bank and Weston Urban that would change the face of downtown in a very positive way. This would occur due to the following: 1) the transfer of the existing Frost Bank Tower and garage […]

Two local optometrists have seen their practice receive a notable business achievement award. Dr. Renee Dunlap and Dr. Kara Farmer recently received the Platinum Practice Award, given to Texas State Optical – Stone Oak for accumulating over one million dollars in revenue. The award, which has been in existence since 2007, is given out “in […]

The Johnson High School cheer team officers for the 2014-15 school year were selected and announced by cheer coach Shannon McKinley at their annual spirit banquet held on May 14. Candidates undergo an extensive selection process and must exhibit high standards of leadership, character and responsibility. Congratulations to the new officers and good luck in […]

Bitcoin. Founded by developer Satoshi Nakamoto, the digital currency was created to be immune to the predations of bankers and politicians. Generated at a predetermined rate by an open source computer program started in January of 2009, the currency is becoming accepted as payment by an increasing number of merchants. Among investors and programmers worldwide, […]

On Thursday, May 29, the third, fourth, and fifth grade gifted and talented students at Encino Park Elementary had the opportunity to participate in SASTEMIC’s Geekbus event! The Geekbus is a high-tech mobile classroom that travels to schools to provide hands-on STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The G/T students were able to learn […]

The Episcopal School of Texas welcomed summer students and campers from June through July to their Summer at TMI, a program of athletics, academic classes and other activities open to children of all ages. Families could choose half-day or all-day courses and camps, including Young Rembrandts art classes, robotics camps, sports performance training and adventure […]

On July 14, Belinda Hernandez and her classmates began the first day of a long and strenuous three-week training program to become certified Child Advocates of San Antonio (CASA) volunteers. “I’m really excited. This might be God’s purpose for my life,” Belinda Hernandez, mother of three, said. Belinda has long wanted to volunteer her time […]

More than 9,000 athletes from across the nation participated in the 2014 Summer Nationals, held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio from June 22 to July 3. 6 local fencers did extremely well at the event – either placing or bringing home medals. Blattman Elementary student Luke Kolbinskie won a Bronze medal […]