Category Archives: Local

New Opportunities for Kayaking/Canoeing

If you like to kayak or canoe, there is a new place for you. A new section of the San Antonio River has been opened up for both of those water sports enthusiasts to enjoy. The San Antonio River is the … Continue reading

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San Antonio’s Melting Pot Festival

Even though San Antonio has a Hispanic influence, there are many ethnic groups which have contributed to its rich heritage and culture. Experience the delicious cuisine, traditional dances, fine-crafted keepsakes, storytelling and music of more than 40 ethnic groups at … Continue reading

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Food Truck Parks Multiplying

First it was the Boardwalk on Bulverde located on Wetmore Road…now we have The Park at Summerglen located on 281 by Overlook Parkway.  The food truck craze is catching on in San Antonio and is alive and well. As one who … Continue reading

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San Antonio Attracts Global Manufacturers with Solar Project

CPS Energy is the nation’s largest municipally owned natural gas and electric utility, providing service to approximately 717,000 electric customers and 325,000 natural gas customers in and around the city of San Antonio. The utility ranks among the nation’s lowest-cost … Continue reading

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San Antonio “ON TOP” in Best Performance!

We keep trying to spread the word to everyone that San Antonio is the best place to be and live…and now others are recognizing it too. We continue to grow with new businesses popping up to include medical and technology … Continue reading

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Tamales Time in San Antonio

If you didn’t attend the Tamales! at Pearl last year you won’t want to miss it this year.  What fun and especially what a great opportunity to taste all of the wonderful and different tamales.  Just in time to see … Continue reading

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Single Family Residential Homes Sales Up Five Percent in October 2011

October 2011 Stats and Insights 1,349 – Total number of single- 1,349 family residential home sales in  October 2011, a 5% increase from October 2010. $182,304 – Average price of a single-family residential home in October 2011, a 1% decrease from October 2010. $149, … Continue reading

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Celebrating America’s Military

As many know San Antonio is proud to have such a prominent military community.  To show our appreciation and to celebrate, many activities and events are happening in the next few weeks beginning today. One of the highlights is the … Continue reading

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IMPORTANT CHANGES: Homestead Exemption

Effective September 1, 2011 to qualify for a residential homestead exemption you must provide the following when submitting your application: Texas Drivers License or State ID Card Vehicle Registration Receipt The address on the above MUST match the physical address … Continue reading

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EAT. DRINK.REPEAT…

…that is the slogan for the Taste of the Heights which is holding their 18th Annual event tonight, Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the beautiful Witte Museum. If you haven’t made plans for dinner consider attending this worthy event in … Continue reading

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