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Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry Keeping Smiles Bright

Kate Watson Teacher To Tutor Turned CEO

Cazadores Restaurant Recipes From Generations Past

Contents 78209 MAGAZINE | AUGUST 2018

14 Business Profile

Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry is keeping kids’ smiles bright with their professional staff and kid friendly office.

16 Profile

Kate Watson has found a niche in education that spans from Texas to New York and abroad.

18 Home

Take a glimpse into a hundred-year-old home thats both watm and elegant and perfect for a family of 5.

DEPARTMENTS 10

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Neighborhood News

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The Scoop

Shop 78209

School News

Pets - Ask Roxie In the Loop

Community Calendar

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Community Leader

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Wine & Dine

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Restaurant Guide Church Directory Outside ‘09

Arts & Entertainment Calendar Police Blotter

On The Market Vintage View

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Publisher J. MICHAEL GAFFNEY Editor SUSAN THORNTON Contributors ERNIE ALTGELT, ROBYN BARNES RON AARON EISENBERG, LESLIE FOLEY, EBER GUERRERO, BERIT MASON, EDMOND ORTIZ, AL RENDON, HAYLEE UPTERGROVE MARTIN WADDY Copy Editor HAYLEE UPTERGROVE Graphic Design TAMARA HOOKS, MARIA JENICEK Online Media RALEIGH HART, TUESDAY SHAW Advertising Sales CINDY JENNINGS, PATRICIA MCGRATH Administration & Customer Service NANCY A. GAFFNEY Printed By Shweiki Media, San Antonio, TX For Advertising information: (210) 826-5375 email: info@78209magazine.com

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Editor’s Letter

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Dear Readers, It seems like school was just let out for summer and now it’s time to go back. Back-to-school shopping was something my boys and I always looked forward to. They loved picking out the newest, coolest style of tennis shoes to start the year off. School supply shopping was fun too, as they picked out different colored binders, spiral notebooks, and the big box of crayons. Then came the year that we got dinged with the graphing calculator that is required for high school. How many of you remember that? At least we only had to buy one for each of them!

Part of getting ready to go back to school is check-ups. Don’t forget to schedule your child a dentist appointment. In this month’s business profile, you’ll read about Dr. Joanna Ayala and Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry. One look at her waiting room and your child will be begging to go to the dentist!

You’ll also meet an incredible woman who lives in 78209 but has also had the opportunity to live in New York and abroad. She used these experiences and opportunities and made contacts that have helped her to start a multi-national tutoring company providing connections in Texas, New York, and Spain. If your child is struggling in school, you’ll want to know more about Bee Tutored.

There’s no food like Mexican food, and San Antonio has an overabundance of Mexican restaurants to choose from. Read about Cazadores Mexican Restaurant owned by Jesus Lopez and his sister Alejandra from Jalisco. Our writer, Haylee, recommends the pastor plate. Next time you’ve got a craving for Mexican food, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you may want to give it a try.

Remember to slow down, watch out for kids, and stay off your cell phones in those school zones!

Happy Back to School, whatever that looks like for you!

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Contributors

AL RENDON Photographer

Al Rendon photographs the homes seen in 78209 Magazine. “A room is four walls until someone moves in the first object.

People choose their environment and the decor in a room to express their personality. The room expresses the family’s taste, and the unique homes of 78209 are very tastefully detailed. My photographs use light to bring a home’s personality to life.

When I raise the camera and focus on a room’s view, I am composing to express its owners’ personality in the best light.”

He has had more than a dozen major solo exhibits, and his work is in such permanent collections as the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution and the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.

LESLIE FOLEY Writer

Leslie Foley, columnist for Outside ‘09 and Inside The Loop, was born and raised in Oklahoma, where she earned a public relations and journalism degree from Oklahoma State. She moved to Texas over 30 years ago and has made it her home ever since. She enjoys the opportunity to stay connected to people, events and happenings across the city. In her free time, she likes spending time in her gardens, visiting with friends and family, photographing events, catching a Spurs game or simply relaxing by watching an old classic movie.

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NEW AND NOTEWORTHY IN ‘09

BY RON AARON EISENBERG

Cooper’s Meat market on Broadway has expanded into the space once occupied by My Doll House. The new space will serve as an eat-in restaurant.

Cooper’s Meat Market Expands

Folks who regularly drive up and down Broadway may have noticed My Doll House at 6000 Broadway is gone. In its place, Cooper’s Meat Market at 6002 Broadway has expanded into the space to offer customers a restaurant-like atmosphere to sit and eat lunch and browse through the market’s enlarged wine selections.

Cooper’s owner Mike Johnson said he believed it was time to offer customers an inviting place to sit and enjoy one or more of the prepared, ready-to-eat foods the market sells every day. Plus, their additional space provided room to expand Cooper’s wine selections.

Cooper’s, which opened in 1997, describes itself as a Specialty Grocery Store – Butcher Market. It can now add “eat-in” restaurant to that description. Plus, one of Cooper’s well-kept secrets is the wonderful marrowbones they sell – a treat for any four-legged companion!

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20 New Single-Family Homes May Come to 1841 Flamingo

As reported in the July 2018 Scoop, a major new housing development is coming to Flamingo at the site of the nursing home that was demolished a couple of years ago.

Local developer Peter Greenblum recently purchased the property. His plans call for building 20 single-family homes on the land. He said he would need a zoning change to do what he hopes to with the property. He’s been working with District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry’s office on that particular task. He also plans to meet with officers of the Oak Park Northwood Neighborhood Association to discuss his ideas.

Greenblum is a well-known and highly respected developer, with projects in several areas of San Antonio.

The space at 6106 has been vacant since L’Etoile French restaurant closed in 2009. A new restaurant called Bistro ‘09 is scheduled to open in the space this October.

New Restaurant Opening in Space Vacated by L’Etoile

When L’Etoile closed in Alamo Heights in 2009, it marked the end of an era. The restaurant, which opened in 1985, featured a French menu, white tablecloths, and a high price tag.

Many were disappointed at its closing, but few were surprised. Restaurant critics said the menu was outdated and the ambiance was “stuck in the 1980s.” The space at 6106 Broadway has been vacant ever since L’Etoile shut its doors.

Now, however, well known chef and restauranteur Damien Watel is remodeling the 3,400-square-foot space with plans to open a new restaurant called Bistro ’09 in October. Watel previously owned Chez Vatel Bistro In Olmos Park, which closed in 2017.

“We are excited about the possibility of this new restaurant located in Alamo Heights,” said Alamo Heights city manager Mark Browne. “We are working with them on the permitting process and look forward to assisting them in getting approved in the future.”

Echoing Browne’s enthusiasm, Alamo Heights community development services department director Jason Lutz hailed the planned restaurant as a wonderful addition to the city.

“It’s a new business, which helps generate revenue via sales taxes, creates jobs, and provides the citizens another local dining option,” said Lutz. “It is also an opportunity to renovate and occupy an existing vacant building.”

Hunting season is just around the corner. The 2018 season opens September 1, but licenses go on sale on August 15.

Ranger Firearms has new inventory arriving daily including shotguns, shells, bird bags, game washers and coolers of all sizes. It’s all under one roof and in your neighborhood. Be sure and stop by to fill up your cooler with free ice on your way out to the field.

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Meemo’s Bakery Relocates

Meemo’s Bakery on Sunset has moved to 2611 Wagon Wheel. The space was previously occupied by D’lish Café and Bakery. The new location offers more room for the business, including additional space for a larger kitchen and display cases to showcase Meemo’s cakes and cupcakes. www.78209magazine.com | 13

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‘09 ENTREPRENEURS AND PROFESSIONALS

SUNSHINE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Keeping our kids’ smiles bright

BY ERNIE ALTGELT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN WADDY

Ask any mom or dad if they think children have different needs from adults and you’ll get a resounding, “Yes!” Youngsters may resemble their elders in many ways, but in reality, their requirements (dietary, educational, even physical and emotional) can substantially vary from ours. In other words, what’s right for us may not always be best for them.

So, while recognizing and accepting the above, one area that some parents may not consider as needing a specialized approach just might be in maintaining their child’s oral health.

A dentist is just a dentist, right? Nope! As in other branches of medicine, age-appropriate specializations in dental treatment exist and fortunately, in regards to the wellness of this tender demographic’s teeth and gums, our ZIP has the perfect practitioner. Aptly named Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry, this kid-friendly, competent and convenient establishment has been expertly administering to our toddlers, teens and all those in between for years, thus ensuring that 78209’s future generations will be filled with a lot of bright, happy smiles. Now, that’s a mouthful!

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While Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry’s roots go back to 2000, the current operation accurately mirrors its current owner and head practitioner, Dr. Joanna Ayala, a young, savvy, highly trained and attuned board certified pediatric dentist – and a mother. She took over the reins from the clinic’s respected founder and fellow ‘09er, Dr. Randall Whitten, in 2016. While embracing its many excellent, existing qualities, Ayala immediately put her personal stamp on the business. Today, those changes are extremely evident in all aspects of this exclusively youth-focused practice.

The first big difference is in Sunshine’s amazing new digs.

Walk through the doors into the newly refurbished building on Sunset near Broadway and you know immediately that, “this is a place for the kiddos.” The first things encountered are the colors, cartoons and other visual creations and amusements, all targeted to attract and engage children, usually with the idea of fostering good dental hygiene – just wait until you see the giant set of teeth with oversized flossing cords! Books, videos and computer games further round out the beneficial, typically

educational entertainments in the accommodating waiting room.

“When a child enters, we want them to get excited,” Ayala explains. “This is a fun place where only good things happen.”

Judging from the numerous smiles always on hand, that’s exactly the result.

Infrastructure-wise, it’s what’s around back where the “real work is done” that further impresses and reassures both the young patient and his or her parent. Six high-tech (but definitely not scary) examination rooms, all equipped with the latest technology geared to enhance patient comfort and calmness as well as the exceptional procedural processes offered, await the young charges. As an example, after the patient is seated (and, if needed, after some mild, pre-procedure calming medication has been administered), an overhead television is engaged that displays some fun, distracting viewing that the youngster personally selects. Most importantly, while in the medical area, during any and all necessary examinations and treatments, the parent is invited to remain with the child the entire time. With the colorful, non-threatening atmosphere coupled with Mom or Dad’s continual presence, a visit to Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry is almost guaranteed to be a positive experience.

The remaining key of Sunshine’s success is its amazing, contributing staff. From the minute the client and his or her parents enter, everyone encountered radiates kindness and

understanding. All are professionals who are super qualified in addressing the special needs of the young. The staff, including the dentists, hygienists, and other clerical and technical staffers, is compromised of women who have children of their own, which means they understand on deeply personal levels what adolescents want and, of greater importance, need.

With three pediatric-focused dentists and one orthodontist comprising the upper tier of the staff, as well as multiple highly trained assistants, almost all general dentistry needs can be professionally, and painlessly, met on site. If X-rays are required, new technology allows for minimal radiation exposure. If cavities are found and need to be filled, no mercury is ever used. The clinic also offers BPA-free Sealants as well. Everything within the center is made as safe as possible from start to finish, and that’s just how Ayala wants it!

However, the scope of the good work at Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry doesn’t end when the little guy or gal smilingly hops out of the chair, gets a goodie bag and a hug then heads to the door. Ayala’s philosophy includes instilling “permanent” positive habits for all of her patients. As it has been in her life, education is essential. To this end, she acts as a coach, explaining the importance of such things as regular brushing, flossing and even rinsing after enjoying that tasty cookie Mom made.

“By starting early, we can teach today’s young how to protect and preserve their teeth and gums when away from the dentist’s office and ultimately avoid oral problems that can seriously impact their future health,” Ayala says. Quite simply, being personally proactive at home is paramount, and that’s exactly what Sunshine Pediatric Dentistry encourages.

So, have you got a one-year-old who’s been teething? How about that teenager who never seems to brush? Well, there’s nothing brighter than Sunshine when it comes to good overall oral practice, so check them out at www.sunshinepdtx.com or stop by for a visit. Your little one will leave smiling!

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THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE ‘09 SPECIAL

KATE WATSON

A Life Defined by Education

BY ERNIE ALTGELT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN WADDY

It’s no secret that many move into our ZIP solely because of its extraordinary area schools. For the majority of us ‘09ers, the importance of learning is uber-appreciated, and we accept that the acquisition of knowledge (at any age) will always remain an essential key to a successful life. This has proven to be especially true for one admirable young lady who, initially as a recipient, then a provider, and now as an exceptional, entrepreneurial facilitator, has been able to define much of her productive and accomplished existence through education.

For Kate (Prichard) Watson, who was raised in the ZIP and still calls it home, school was always a worthwhile experience. An apt student, she attended the venerable St. Mary’s Hall with brief exceptions, from elementary through high school graduation. Watson realized early on the benefits of

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study and, as a result, generally excelled in the classroom.

During her adolescence, she broadened her educational experiences when her family moved to Mexico for a year, followed later by another 12 months living and studying in Spain. Not only did this gifted student become bilingual, but she also acquired something of a “world perspective” which, as she admits, “was really just another wonderful facet of learning.” Besides the invaluable cultural exposure, a high degree of independence was inculcated which she still relies on today.

Higher education ensued with Watson’s acceptance into the prestigious George Washington University, where she ultimately majored in Latin American Studies and Spanish.

During summer breaks, she was able to intern at the Mexican embassy while also working as a Spanish translator for

National Geographic. It was after her graduation, however, when she opted to remain in DC as a volunteer and provide mentoring and tutorial assistance to impoverished area youth, roles she found extremely fulfilling that would ultimately put her on her current career track.

However, while her post-graduate time in the Capitol certainly provided important lessons, it didn’t pay many bills.

To remedy this, the bold twenty-something headed off to the Big Apple (NYC), where she quickly landed a position in a large translation company. Ever the giving and compassionate individual, upon arrival, she also applied to the New York City Teaching Fellows Program, a governmental entity that places “well-rounded” academics in low-income, low-performing schools. When Watson was accepted into the program, she excitedly left translating and, after a brief indoctrination, found herself teaching Spanish in a 3000student high school in a challenging environment far from what she had previously known on the sedate campus of her old St. Mary’s Hall in SA. To those who know Watson, timidity isn’t one of her traits.

In her unique and determined way, she ended up spending five constructive years learning the ins and outs of the professional side of education and more about herself, while, most importantly, succeeding as a teacher. During this time, a tireless Watson even went on to earn her master’s in education at Pace University while also continuing to provide superior private Spanish language tutoring services.

In her role as a private tutor, Watson was soon being asked by some of her appreciative clients if she could help with other subjects besides Spanish. For the bright, observant and energetic woman that Watson certainly is, she quickly realized that, although she wasn’t qualified to tutor every topic, these requests did present additional professional opportunities. Motivated, she began linking qualified friends to

various tutorial assignments, recognizing that a definite need existed in matching students in need with the appropriate educational guidance. She was soon acting as a clearinghouse, and as a result, her current, self-founded, tutorial-based enterprise came almost naturally into being.

It was only 10 years ago when Watson (now wearing the hat of a corporate CEO and no longer actively teaching) officially started Bee Tutored, a multi-national company that acts as a conduit and connector between students in all grades and high-caliber, vetted, multi-subject, certified tutors.

Schools, foundations and other related entities are often part of the process as well. Currently providing these educational connections in New York, Texas and Spain (Watson is a frequent visitor of that country, has taught there, and even tutored the daughter of a princess), her business continues to flourish here and abroad with its noble goal of achieving success for youth through the expert facilitation of learning.

“Through Bee Tutored, since inception, it’s been so gratifying to see so many youngsters doing so well,” a justifiably proud Watson attests. “Success truly is a learned thing, and encouraging that behavior will always be a big part of my company’s teaching focus.”

With such a worldwide scope, 78209 is fortunate indeed that Watson remains an integral, esteemed and beloved part of our community. This globally-focused dynamo is able to remotely handle day-to-day operations from her local office while continuing to enjoy her life among the family and friends she’s known seemingly forever – there must be a lesson in that somewhere!

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ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN

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RAISING THE ROOF SERENITY AND STYLE IN A HUNDRED YEAR HOME

BY ROBYN BARNES PHOTOGRAPHY BY AL RENDON

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Above: the living room has walls painted in a sage hue.

The wooden horse in front of the window is from Indonesia and the mantle holds part of the homeowner’s collection of rabbits.

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Along a wide boulevard on a spacious corner lot is an elegant two-story house surrounded by shady oaks. The long sidewalk leads to a solid front door that opens into the sunny foyer of this hundred-year-old house.

The home was built in 1912, the first one constructed on its block. Unlike homes built today, these walls were made of solid concrete, providing good insulation during hot summers and cool winters. Two generations of the same family lived here before Geoff and Sandy Werner bought the property.

The couple knew they wanted a house in this zip code when

they married; Sandy grew up not far from this house. They needed space for three young kids and an assortment of canine and feline family members. The lot offered plenty of room to run and play, but the house needed remodeling to fit the Werner’s lifestyle.

The first renovation occurred before the family moved in.

What is now the kitchen was originally made up of three rooms: the laundry, an oven room and a small breakfast room. The Werners removed walls and created an L-shaped space that connects the dining room and the hall to the children’s rooms.

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Home

Above: The man-cave includes a large-screen TV, overstuffed leather furniture and an ottoman covered in cowhide.

Right: A dining area off the kitchen overlooks the backyard pool.

create a master suite and office upstairs. Sandy said she thinks the original space was an attic.

“There was a bathroom up there, but the door was so low you had to lean over at the waist and back into it to use it,” she said. “It wasn’t practical for us.”

The home is now almost 4,000 square feet, with five bedrooms, four baths, and ten-foot ceilings throughout the house.

Sandy said her design style is “Country Pottery Barn,” with overstuffed couches, comfortable fabrics and interesting art.

“I want a place where everyone feels relaxed when they come in,” she said.

The sunny foyer welcomes guests into the cool living room, with walls painted in a sage hue. A large wooden horse stands in the corner, in front of the window. Originally from Indonesia, Sandy found it in an antique store on Broadway more than 25 years ago.

“It’s large enough that a friend called one time and asked when we’d gotten a Great Dane,” Sandy said with a chuckle.

“She thought she saw a large dog looking out our window!”

The L-shaped sectional faces a wood-burning fireplace that Sandy said sees lots of use in the winter. The mantle holds part of Sandy’s collection of ceramic rabbits. The built-in shelves are full of family photos.

Beyond the living room is what Sandy calls the man cave.

The large room is faced with original paneling and even the blinds on the windows are wooden.

“Originally, the far wall was all bookcases,” she said.

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Home Right: In the kitchen the homepwner displays her collection of bird houses and pig statues.

Below: The dining room is painted cranberry and contains furniture that belonged to the homeowner’s grandmother.

“When we bought the home, we reworked the space to include shelving and space for our large-screen TV.” Furnishings include a leather sectional, overstuffed chairs and a cowhide ottoman. The combination of slate floor, leather and wood definitely create a masculine environment.

The cozy dining room leans toward the feminine side. The cranberry walls complement the cherry wood table and four chairs. The china hutch, buffet and table set all belonged to Sandy’s grandmother. Two sets of French doors open onto the covered patio and overlook the pool.

The kitchen displays Sandy’s passion for her birdhouse collection and pig statues. The tops of the kitchen cabinets are full of whimsical birdhouses, and pigs are stationed throughout the room.

The kitchen cabinets are all bead board. An island with a gas stove and a butcher block counter provide space for meal preparation, while kibitzers can sit at the small round table in the breakfast area and watch the action in the swimming pool through the French doors.

One of Sandy’s prized possessions is located on the back porch. Originally, this area was a screened-in porch. Sandy and Geoff opened it up, laid flagstone flooring, and installed a pool.

They created a covered dining area, and this is where Sandy’s old-fashioned Coke machine resides.

“It doesn’t work anymore,” she said. “We used to fill it with

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beer. You put in a nickel and out came a beer! I found it at the old Hamm Distributors. I’ve had it for 25 years.”

The wooden staircase leads upstairs to a combination office/guest room. The sunny room has one wall lined with windows, and originally a wood stove at one end of the room heated the house. Geoff’s desk occupies one wall; it serves as his home office. A sofa bed and a television armoire complete the furnishings.

During the upstairs remodel, the original bathroom was demolished and one built for everyday use was installed. A soaking tub fit beneath a window beside a glass-walled shower

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Right: The master bath has a soaking tub and shower covered in green and blue mosaic tile.

Below: The master bedroom features a large 4 poster bed with matching end tables and is painted navy blue.

featuring blue and green mosaic tiles. The couple installed bead board cabinets and a marble vanity. Deep baseboards were installed throughout the second floor to retain continuity with the first floor.

The short hall to the master suite is decorated with black and white photos of Geoff and Sandy’s children and their animal family members. An adjacent wall holds generational family photos.

The master suite is a study in serenity. The navy blue walls, wood floor and white casement windows offer a nautical feeling.

To the left is a king-size, four-poster bed with matching end tables. To the right is a sitting area, with a plush overstuffed chair and ottoman facing a large armoire that hides a television.

“When Geoff is watching TV in his man cave and it’s something I don’t want to see, this is where you’ll find me,” Sandy said. “I love this cozy space.”

Over the years, the neighborhood has changed. Sandy said she used to know all of her neighbors; now most of them have downsized and moved. The children who once knocked around the house and played in the pool have gone on to college and new lives. However, Geoff and Sandy plan to remain.

“Life is very comfortable for us here,” she said. “The kids come home for holidays and we have space to entertain. In this house, it’s all good.”

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Neighborhood News NEWS FOR THE 78209 AREA INCLUDING THE COMMUNITIES OF ALAMO HEIGHTS, TERRELL HILLS, LINCOLN HEIGHTS, TERRELL HEIGHTS, NORTHWOOD ESTATES AND OAK PARK.

BY EDMOND ORTIZ

More Office Development in Works on Broadway

Lower Broadway, beginning in Alamo Heights all the way to downtown, is being eyed for more office and commercial space development.

A recently formed partnership has submitted to the city of San Antonio a preliminary site plan for an office building with retail space at the northeastern corner of Broadway and East Grayson Street.

The partnership, 1990 Broadway, has bought seven properties, spread over 1.7 acres, in an area that the city rezoned from industrial to infill development. This specific rezoned property could accommodate a multi-story office development and small retail space.

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GrayStreet Partners is proceeding with a mixed-use, multi-story development at 1603 Broadway. Courtesy/GrayStreet Partners

ship, which, according to the San Antonio Express-News, has been working with local developer Milam Real Estate Capital on the site.

If this project were realized, it would increase the office space that is under development or planned for construction on lower Broadway and near Pearl.

Credit Human (formerly San Antonio Credit Union) is constructing a 10-story corporate headquarters in the vicinity.

Alamo Colleges is also developing a support services facility on North Alamo Street near East Grayson, a block from Broadway.

Development company Stream Realty wants the city of San Antonio to rezone a lot at Broadway and Ailing

Embrey Partners is advancing a project to build a multi-story office complex and apartments at 7600 Broadway, where 1960s-era condominiums currently exist. This is a previous conceptual rendering,

from River Improvement Overlay, District 1 (RIO-1) to RIO, District 2.

Such a rezone would accommodate the construction of an envisioned 11-story mixed-use building on the lot, which currently hosts a tiny house that City Councilman Roberto Treviño once owned and used as a field office for his architectural work.

Stream Realty was due to meet with the city’s Zoning Commission in mid-July. The developer failed to get an endorsement from the city’s Historic and Design Review Commission.

The Zoning Commission did approve a different rezoning request, one from Embrey Partners, a local developer that wants to erect a multi-story office building and apartment complex at Broadway, Nottingham and Nacogdoches.

The new development would replace a complex of 1960sera condominiums.

Local developer GrayStreet Partners received from the city a variance for its planned mixed-use tower at 1603 Broadway.

GrayStreet seeks to develop 130,000 square feet for office space, a hotel, and a small retail space there.

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Neighborhood News

On June 5, Alamo Heights City Council approved an agreement that will turn 39 parking spaces in a public right-of-way into private spaces for the Cambridge Shopping Center.

The center owner, Richard McCaleb, asked for the conversion of spaces along Fenimore Avenue and Circle Street to accommodate employee parking at center tenants, mainly Paloma Blanca restaurant.

Some neighboring residents questioned the move, but others saw it as a positive that would keep employees from parking in nearby residential streets.

The city will review the agreement in December. Councilwoman Lynda Billa Burke said this move could inspire partnerships with property owners in the business district in order to help ease parking issues along Broadway.

Heights Monitors Retail Center Parking Issue

Heights Council Approves Features for Mixed-Use Project

Alamo Heights City Council voted May 29 to approve the pedestrian lighting and crosswalk and intersection colors around the mixed-use development underway at Broadway and Austin Highway.

James West of GFF Architects, who’s heading up the project design, presented the council with proposed silver pedestrian light fixtures, graphite and foundry pavers for crosswalks, and French gray stained concrete at the corner of Ellwood and Fenimore.

The development includes a multi-story apartment complex and small retail space.

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Alamo Heights High School Class of 1978 Reunion

The Alamo Heights High School Class of 1978 will be celebrating their 40th reunion the weekend of September 2829. There will be a kick-off party Friday night at Stonewerks Restaurant and Bar located in the Shops at Lincoln Heights.

The party will feature appetizers, a cash bar and a live band.

If you’re not from the class of ‘78, but are a “Heightster” from another year, you are welcome to join them. Tickets for this event are $30 and may be purchased online or at the door.

The celebration continues on Saturday night with a formal dinner, dancing, live entertainment by the Mo-dels, and a cash bar at the Petroleum Club located at 8620 N. New Braunfels Avenue, Suite 700. This event begins at 6pm and is open to class of ‘78 graduates only. The attire for this event is cocktail or business casual. Tickets for this event are $85 and $95 and may only be purchased online.

For more information or to purchase tickets go to https://ahhsclassof78reunion.com.

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Schools THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF ‘09

78209 FROM ACADEMICS TO ATHLETICS, SCHOOL SPIRIT TO AWARDS OF MERIT, WE HAVE IT COVERED.

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Mules Gear Up For Howdy Activities and Homecoming

Alamo Heights Independent School District is set to host a huge “Howdy” this year. Howdy is an annual tradition at Alamo Heights ISD, it symbolizes the start of a new school year and kicks-off the much loved Homecoming celebration. From the first “Howdy” of the Howdy Parade, Howdy Night Carnival, Pep Rally and Bonfire, the celebration continues with the football game and Homecoming Dance. Current and former Mules love the tradition of a Mule Homecoming. Get your blue and gold on, and throw your #MulesUp! www.78209magazine.com | 33

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Father Agustin Estrada and Father Martin Leopold will teach religion classes each day at St. Peter Prince of the Apostles School.

Parish Priests Embrace New Roles

St. Peter Prince of Apostles Expands Early Childhood Daycare Program

St. Peter Prince of Apostles School will open a new addition to the early childhood daycare program, which serves children as young as 18 months. Formerly known as the Weekday Children’s Program, The Learning Center at St. Peter Prince of Apostles, located on Marcia Place, was previously housed in one building. Beginning this fall, the facilities will double in size as the school opens a second building dedicated to the early childhood program. Children will now benefit from more space to play and learn with children their own age, as each building will house one of two age groups: 18 months to two years, and two to three years. The school offers full-time and part-time care from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm each day, with after school care until 6:00 pm. As a result of this expansion, the Pre-K3 classroom has relocated to the primary building across the street, and the elementary library has been moved to a new location, all to better serve the needs of students.

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Students at St. Peter Prince of the Apostles School are used to seeing priests at weekly Mass on Fridays.

However, beginning this August, middle school students will benefit from receiving daily interaction and instruction from the parish priests in their religion classes each day. Father Martin Leopold and Father Agustin Estrada will be adding the title of classroom teacher to their resumés, as they will be teaching the religion classes for grades five through eight for the coming year.

Father Leopold has earned a Bachelor of Philosophy from Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome, a Master of Divinity from the Oblate School of Theology, and a License in Canon Law (JCL) from The Catholic University of America. Regarding entering the classroom as a middle school teacher for the first time, Father Leopold said, “I look forward to making the content of our faith relevant in the lives of our students. It will be a great blessing to get more involved with the daily life of our school.”

As of this summer, Father Estrada serves as parochial vicar of St. Peter Prince of Apostles Parish.

He earned a degree in Religious Studies from the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain, and has been serving as a priest in the Archdiocese of San Antonio since 2006. Reflecting on the importance of Catholic education, Father Estrada said, “The Catholic education of children and young people is important, because it ensures the transmission of faith. In other words: just as we receive from our parents the treasure of our Catholic faith, today’s children will transmit it to their children and so on. It is the wonderful chain, which until now has not been broken, of Christian faith and tradition.”

As fewer religious leaders occupy teaching roles in Catholic and parochial schools these days, the students at St. Peter’s will have a very special and unique opportunity to dialogue with and learn from their own parish priests.

Alamo Heights Back-to-School Calendar

It’s time to get ready to go back to school! The team at Alamo Heights ISD is excited and ready to be reunited with all our students. Here is a look at what’s on the agenda as we prepare for the first day, and a look ahead to the first weeks and months of school.

Need more information? The links to the calendar, school supply lists, Mule Markets and more can be found on the district website, www.ahisd.net, under the Students & Parents tab.

August 1

ONLINE MULE MARKETS OPEN: Howard, Cambridge & Woodridge, AHJS, AHHS (See Campus Websites for Back-to-School News & Information.)

August 9

HOWARD MINI MULE ORIENTATION: Howard, 4:00pm August 13-18

CONVOCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: AHHS Auditorium, 6900 Broadway, 8:00am All staff attends annual Convocation ceremonies on Monday, August 13, and continue with professional development throughout the week at respective campuses.

August 15

AHJS 6TH GRADE MULE CAMP: AHJS, 8:30 - 11:00am: Orientation for all 6th graders. 6th Grade schedule distribution will take place during Mule Camp.

AHJS MULE MARKET: AHJS, 1:00 - 3:00pm: 7th - 8th Graders pick up schedules August 16

AHHS FRESHMAN PREP DAY/LINK CREW: AHHS, Freshmen – 8:00 am - 12:00pm Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors – 1:00pm MEET THE TEACHER: Howard, Cambridge & Woodridge

August 20

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: All Campuses August 28

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: AHJS, 6th Grade, 6:00 - 8:00pm September 3

LABOR DAY: No school for students. Schools and offices closed.

September 4

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: AHJS, 7th - 8th Grades, 6:00 - 8:00pm September 5

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: Cambridge, 1st - 2nd Grades, 5:45 - 7:00pm; Woodridge, 1st - 2nd Grades, 6:00 - 7:15pm September 6

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: Cambridge, 3rd - 5th Grades, 5:45 - 7:00pm; Woodridge, 3rd - 5th Grades, 6:00 - 7:15pm September 10

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: AHHS, 9th - 12th Grades, 6:00 - 8:00pm September 13

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: Howard, Pre-K/PPCD/ABC/BELLS, 4:00 – 5:00pm; Kinder, 6:00 – 7:00pm September 24

HOWDY PARADE: Broadway, 4:30pm HOWDY NIGHT: AHHS, 5:00pm September 28

HOMECOMING: Harry B. Orem Stadium at AHHS, 7:30pm

Our excellent staff brings fun, creative, and challenging activities into each classroom.

As a Christian based school, we strive to give your child exceptional care, and an excellent education, with a Christian foundation.

(210) 822-3213 www.ahpcds.com

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Art Gallery On Wheels

Powered by Go Public, Via Bus, and the Texas Cavaliers, art students from across San Antonio are now part of the city’s first ever art gallery on wheels.

Thanks to the collaboration, three city buses feature collaged artwork that wraps the entire bus on all sides, showcasing 31 high school student artists from: North East ISD, San Antonio ISD, Medina Valley ISD, Alamo Heights ISD, Lackland ISD, Edgewood ISD, East Central ISD, and Floresville ISD. Additionally, 11 elementary student artists whose work was selected through the Texas Cavaliers River Art Parade contest were featured, as well as Alamo Heights students Kalle Duncan, from AHHS, and Piper Smith, from Woodridge Elementary.

Follow Go Public on Twitter and Facebook @WeGoPublic.

Check out the Cool Schools segment on KSAT 12’s SA LIVE or look for the Go Public Billboards as you drive around the city.

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Alamo Heights Independent School District Partners with National Programs

Alamo Heights Independent School District is pleased to be a part of the National School Breakfast & Lunch Programs once again. As a part of the programs, we are able to offer nutritious and delicious meals to all enrolled students of Alamo Heights. All students are welcome to eat breakfast and lunch every school day in their school café. Pricing information is available on the AHISD Child Nutrition webpage at www. ahisd.net/departments/nutrition/nutrition.html. You will also be able to link to our online Free and Reduced application process, which may provide your student with a free or reduced price meal program depending on income qualifications. Paper applications are also available in Spanish and English for download, or can be picked up in the front office of your school.

The Turf is Greener at Alamo Heights

Alamo Heights Mules will be leading the pack with the installation of Hellas Matrix® Turf at Harry B. Orem Stadium.

The district was looking to make the field cooler and protect players from injuries.

“We visited six different fields, looking at different companies,” said Jennifer Roland, athletics director at AHISD. “We especially liked that the Cushdrain pad provides extra protection for athletes and protects the integrity of the field.”

Ecotherm reduces the temperature of the field up to 20 degrees versus a synthetic turf field with black crumb rubber, and no irrigation is required.

“Keeping our kids safe is the priority,” Roland said.

The turf was completely installed and ready for use in July, just in time for the new season of Mule sports, band, cheer, drill and dance.

Summer is for Spoor Writing

Thanks to the generous support of the Alamo Heights School Foundation, 7th grade students with a love for writing can fuel their passion by attending the Martha Spoor Young Writers Workshop. The fund was established in 2008 in memory of Martha Spoor, a 1987 graduate of Alamo Heights High School and English teacher at Alamo Heights Junior School. Martha’s hope is to inspire students to express themselves in their writing through the use of critical thinking and creativity. www.78209magazine.com | 37

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Above: Students from the Aerospace engineering program at Alamo Heights High School travel annually to White Sands, New Mexico to launch their custom designed and crafted rocket.

Right: Students gathered in front of Alamo Heights High School to unveil their Goddard-level rocket to a crowd of family members , friends and members of the press in mid June.

Students from the Alamo Heights High School aerospace engineering program completed their annual summer journey to New Mexico with a custom designed and crafted rocket.

The students, led by teacher Colin Lang, unveiled their Goddard-level rocket to a crowd of family members, friends and reporters on campus in mid-June.

At the end of the month, the students went to White Sands Missile Range, where the rocket had ideal ignition and reached a height of 20,000 feet. However, the rocket did not obtain the altitude that Lang and the students had in mind.

Alamo Heights is among a handful of high schools whose students get a blend of public and private support to design and develop a rocket each year, and launch the rocket at the missile range.

AHHS Students Launch Rocket

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TMI Episcopal student Completes Immersion Study in Spain

Claire Williams, a rising sophomore at TMI Episcopal, recently completed a monthlong summer Spanish immersion program for high-school students in Segovia, Spain.

At the Instituto San Pedro, Williams lived with a host family, studied Spanish grammar, conversation, composition and civilization at the Padre Claret high school in Segovia. She also taught English to local children and experienced culture, history and architecture through daily tours. All activities, in and out of the classroom, are conducted in Spanish.

Williams was the only student from Texas, joining nine others from two schools in Boston and Connecticut. At TMI last year, she was named to the Freshman Scholastic Society, an academic honor society for ninth graders, and earned a Plata (silver) award in the 2018 National Spanish Examination. www.78209magazine.com | 39

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Ask Roxie

ADVICE FOR PET OWNERS FROM AN ‘09 PET

ITCHY PUP Fleas May Not be to Blame

By BERIT MASON

Alice Carson and her Lab Maggie. Maggie's skin allergies were successfully managed with allergy testing and treatment.

Listening to Fido scratch all night is no fun for you or for him. No one's getting any sleep around here! All that licking, scratching, and chewing of his skin and fur drives you both nuts.

Alamo Heights Pet Clinic's Dr. Claudia Alldredge, DVM, said if you've checked your dog for fleas but don't see any, have him checked for a skin allergy.

“Seasonal allergies in spring and summer are exacerbated by heat. Skin allergies can include allergies to grass, pollens, tree

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pollens and dust mites,” Alldredge said. “Symptoms are redness, scratching, irritation and an increased thickness in skin or dark pigmentation.”

Skin allergies are what brought rescue Labrador Maggie and her owner Alice Carson together. Before moving to San Antonio, Carson was an animal shelter volunteer in her hometown in Mississippi. One day, Maggie's former owner surrendered the cream-colored pup.

“Her ears were so infected, and so I think her owners were tired of treating her,” Carson said. “Her ears were almost bloody, and she scratched all of the time.”

However, Maggie was worth the challenge. The first thing Carson did after adopting her was take the pooch to the vet.

After some testing, it was revealed that allergies to the outdoors caused Maggie's distress, specifically allergies to Bermuda and Johnson grasses, Dr. Claudia Aldredge Dock Sorrell, maples and cottonwood trees. She was even allergic to house dust!

After nearly nine unsuccessful treatments, Carson drove the sweet-natured dog over to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University. There, busy animal doctors concocted the perfect serum for her, tailored to each allergen, and now Maggie is itch-free.

It costs Carson roughly $300 for a three-month supply of antidote, which she injects into her pet every ten days. Just as Carson did, Alldredge said take prompt action if you suspect Fido has a skin allergy.

“It's not wise to ignore symptoms,” she said. “If he chews too hard, he can break the skin, infecting hair follicles, allowing an infection to spread. First, give your dog a medicated bath to wash off pollens. That is your first line of defense.”

The veterinarian said if there is a break in the skin, medicated salve or pills should be the next step. Finally, shots may be in order. Steroid shots can act as an immunosuppressant, so Alldredge often employs newer solutions on the market.

Because you humans bathe frequently, skin allergies may affect you less. Rolling around in the grass, as we hounds love to do, covers us in pollen. Since we only bathe when we must, pollen builds up on our fur and skin, causing us to become itchy and allergic. However, bathing too frequently strips us of essential oils, so try not to overdo it.

The good doctor also noted that in hot weather, dogs are in and out of swimming pools, lakes and rivers more often.

“Ear infections are more common, and swim water can lead to, or complicate, ear infections,” she said.

Like people, pets can have a bad reaction to certain foods and medications. Pets can also be allergic to fleas.

Cats – see “Spoiled Brat” in the dictionary – also get allergies, but suffice it to say, if Fluffy has weird fur or itches, she might have a skin allergy. But that’s enough on cats.

The good news in all of this is that skin allergies are treatable!

So pet families, like Maggie and Carson, can enjoy their early morning walks, breathe in the great outdoors, and, in the evening, enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.

Until next month!

Roxie

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‘09 SOCIETY AND EVENTS

BY LESLIE FOLEY

Above: Foundation board chairs Yoli and Chuck Anderson with honoree Kathleen Kuper (center)

The foundation board of the Ecumenical Center hosted the annual Ethics in Business Luncheon, bringing together students and local business leaders and highlighting the importance of business ethics. In addition to recognizing excellence in organizations, The Lahourcade Award was presented to Kathleen Kuper of Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty for her high integrity and ethical decision making. Mr. J. Kuper gave the keynote speech. Proceeds for the event support the education, counseling and wellness programs at The Center, which is dedicated to healing and growth in our community. Mary Carter chaired the luncheon, John W. Weber, Jr., chaired the steering committee, and Mary Beth Fisk is the CEO/executive director.

2018 Ethics in Business San Antonio Luncheon

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Thad and Anna Ziegler with Chrissy and Thomas Labatt.

The San Antonio Botanical Garden’s La Dolce Vita themed Gala

Enjoying the sunset with cocktails in hand, this year Splendor in the Garden Gala changed tunes a bit. This year’s theme was La Dolce Vita, a 60s-inspired Italian garden party celebrating nature, plants and “the good life”, and featured catering by the RK Group, with wine and food pairings by Scott Ota and High Street Wine Company. Gala co-chairs Caroleene and Bobby Dobson, Magdalena and Raul Gaona, Jr., MD, Elizabeth and Hunter Houston, and Julie and Peter Zacher oversaw an evening beginning with cocktails and antipasti in the Family Adventure Garden, dinner in the Conservatory, and dolci e caffé in the Promenade.

Guests and committee members included: Leslie Komet Ausburn and Adam Ausburn, Belinda and William Nixon, Rusty and Kerri Hoermann, Jim and Karen Greenwood, Lauren and John Browning, Marty and Steve Hixon, Damien and Lisa Watel, Linde and Dean Murphy, and Amy and Ben Swaney.

Splendor in the Garden Gala

Damien and Lisa Watel

Rusty and Kerri Hoermann

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New Immersive Exhibits at the McNay Celebrates San Antonio’s 300th Birthday

I couldn’t resist this exhibit: the McNay's brand-new Immersed: Local to Global Art Sensations, in which you'll discover plenty of places to pose, from a grown-up interactive Lite-Brite (very cool) to Andy Warhol's Sunset film and Shadow Monsters, the latter of which will allow you to stand in front of a projection screen that sprouts horns from your head and makes your fingers beastly tentacles. The main attraction, however, is the chance to step inside revolutionary Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama's otherworldly, site-specific yellow light installation. Organized in conjunction with the San Antonio Tricentennial celebrations and the 50th anniversary of HemisFair ’68, this exhibition focuses on San Antonio as a place of deep history, local values and global thinking. Immersive, environmental installations by Yayoi Kusama and Philip Worthington, a film by Andy Warhol, and a new commission by San Antonio’s Chris Sauter transform the McNay’s Tobin Exhibition Galleries.

Internationally celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity immerses the viewer in an enclosed, mirrored, seeminglyinfinite space. A constellation of lights brightens into the expanse, only to slowly fade back into darkness so that the cycle can begin again. The work asks viewers to think about not just placement in local or global settings, but in the entire universe. Kusama’s vision of a better society through creativity, and dedication to creating objects and environments that unite and heal, is itself a mirror to San Antonio as the 44 | August 2018

An immersive installation by San Antonio artist Chris Sauter

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s yellow light installation

A life-sized Lite Bright Board

city reflects on its 300-year history. Due to the nature of the installations, reservations are required in order to allow for the best possible visitor experience. Reserve now before it’s too late; the exhibit runs through September 2.

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GLOW Lamp Divas with Xitlalt Herrera-Salazar and Ramiro Salazar

The 10th Annual Spring Party at the McNay was anything but dull during a neon evening where guests dressed in neon or white and glowed all over. Guests played with light and were amazed by talented glow-in-the-dark aerialists and LED dancers. Cocktails, flash tattoos, neon photo ops and dancing were just a few happenings in color. Committee chairs Daniela and Antonio Serna IV, along with sponsors Karen Lee and David Zachry, Amy Stieren Smiley, Jessica and Ryan Berg, Eliabeth Halff, Jessica and Clint Worth, Jill and Gardner Peavy, Sheila and Carter Mayfield, Melanie and Robert Thomas, Hannah and Jose Ortiz, and Guatam and Neha Moorjani ensured a colorful, glowing party to remember. A few attendees taking it all in included Tawana Timberlake, Michael Quintanilla, Bradley Kayser, Gemma Kennedy, Anne Zanikos, McNay director Richard Aste, Tim Hedgepeth, and Max Goodman.

Glow Baby Glow

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Save The Date!

SOCIETY AND CHARITABLE EVENT CALENDAR September 13

The 2018 Ranch Chic Fashion Show

THE ROSENBERG SKY ROOM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD 6:30PM

Guests enjoy a show filled with great western attire that can be worn to the 40th Annual Cattle Baron’s Gala and are inspired by the stories of our cancer survivor models. www.cattlebaronsgala.com September 14

The 34th Annual Zoo Run Relay

THE SAN ANTONIO ZOO 3903 NORTH ST. MARY’S STREET 6:00PM

Dr. Manny Quiñones Appointed to Texas Medical Board

Dr. Manuel “Manny” Quiñones, a board certified, family practice physician, has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve on the Texas Medical Board. He is one of only five Texas doctors and the only one from San Antonio to be selected.

The Texas Medical Board is the state agency tasked with regulating the practice of medicine state-wide. Its mission is to protect and enhance the public's health, safety and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline and education.

“This has been a lifelong dream for me,” said Dr. Quiñones, who will serve on the board until April 2023. “It is such a great honor and the pinnacle of medicine.”

The 2018 Red & White Ball - An Evening in Oz

There may be no place like home, but at this year’s Red and White Ball, you won’t mind spending a night out. The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation’s annual event raises money for critical research, equipment, and therapies that help save lives in South Texas. There will be dinner, dancing, entertainment, a raffle and a silent auction, all held at the luxurious Marriott Rivercenter. The ball is Saturday, October 27 from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Make sure to purchase your tickets at redandwhiteballsa.org — you won’t want to miss this magical evening in Oz! 46 | August 2018

Gather a team of four runners and help raise funds for the zoo by running this 8 mile relay race. Your registration fee gets you to the starting line, but your fundraising gets you to the finish line! Medals will be awarded to the top three fundraising teams. www.sazoo.org October 6

The 40th Annual Cattle Baron’s Gala ESTANCIA AT THUNDER VALLEY - BOERNE, TEXAS 6:30PM - MIDNIGHT

Double Down for the cure for cancer!

Round up your guests and join them for an evening of gourmet Texas cuisine, live and silent auctions and great entertainment. This year the gala will feature the country sounds of recording artist Easton Corbin. www.cattlebaronsgala.com October 27

The 2nd Annual Catrina Ball

THE CENTRAL LIBRARY 6:30 - 11:30PM

This year they will celebrate the Aztec beginnings, present day traditions and future inspirations of Día de Los Muertos and the Tricentennial of San Antonio. The Catrina Ball will feature gourmet Mexican street food, musical performances, libations, a community Altar to honor those souls that have passed and a DiscGlowTeca Dance afterparty around Chihuly’s Fiesta Tower sculpture.

Don your dramatic Día de Los Muertos makeup, lush flower crowns and Catrina or Catrín

attire for this evening of festivities evoking the feel of an elegant street party. www.saplf.org October 27

The 2018 Red & White Ball

SAN ANTONIO MARRIOTT RIVERCENTER 6:30PM

The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation cordially invites you to their annual signature event, The Red and White Ball. The theme for this year's ball is An Evening in Oz, There's No Place Like Home, with dinner, dancing, entertainment, raffle and a silent auction to be held at the Marriott Rivercenter. www.redandwhiteballsa.org Thursday, November 8

The Zoobilation Ball 2018A Magical Menagerie

THE SAN ANTONIO ZOO 6:00 - 12:00PM

Help the zoo secure a future for wildlife. The Zoobilation Ball is one of San Antonio’s most anticipated annual events. This fundraising gala includes dinner, dancing, a silent auction and signature cocktails. www.sazoo.org/zooball Thursday, November 10

The 8th Annual Chair-ity Event PEDROTTI’S NORTH WIND RANCH 7:00-11:00PM

The 8th Annual Chair-ity event will feature food, cocktails, silent and live auctions and unique chairs designed by local artists, celebrities and supporters. www.rmhcsanantonio.org

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Glorifying God and sharing the teachings of Jesus Christ we build a community of hope and wholeness through worship education, service and fellowship.

Celebrating 102 years in Alamo Heights

Community Calendar MEETINGS FOR 78209 COMMUNITIES

August 1 ALAMO HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON 11:30am Meet & Greet 12pm Guest Speaker Paesano’s Lincoln Heights 555 E. Basse Rd. San Antonio, TX 78209 August 1 ALAMO HEIGHTS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 5:30–8pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209

ALAMO HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78209 Senior Pastor: Rev Dr. Richard Knott. Jr. (210) 824-0271 www.alamoheightspres.com

Come Worship with Us Two worship services at 8:30am and 11:00am

August 6 ALAMO HEIGHTS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING 5:30pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 August 7 ALAMO HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB MEETING 7pm La Fonda of Alamo Heights 8633 Crownhill San Antonio, TX 78209 August 7 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING 12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217 August 13 TERRELL HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5-6pm 5100 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78209 Meeting is open to the public.

August 13 ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:30–9pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 Meeting is open to the public.

August 14 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING 12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217

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August 21 ALAMO HEIGHTS ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD 5:30-8pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 Meeting is open to the public.

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August 21 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING 12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217

August 21 ALAMO HEIGHTS LIONS CLUB MEETING 7pm La Fonda of Alamo Heights 8633 Crownhill San Antonio, TX 78209 August 27 ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING 5:30–9pm 6116 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 Meeting is open to the public.

August 28 ALAMO HEIGHTS ROTARY MEETING 12pm The Petroleum Club on the 7th Floor 8620 N. New Braunfels San Antonio, TX 78217

IMPORTANT NUMBERS:

City of Alamo Heights: Fire/EMS (Non-Emergency) 210-824-1281 Police (Non-Emergency) 210-822-3321 Police Administration Office 210-822-6433 Taxes 210-882-1503 Water 210-882-1507 Court Clerk 210-882-1501 Public Works (includes solid waste, brush, recycling, streets, etc.)

210-882-1518 Planning and Development Services (permits and inspections) 210-826-0516 City of Terrell Hills: City Administration Offices 210-824-7401 Non-Emergency Dispatch (Police/EMS/Fire) 210-824-1009

Community Leader DEDICATED TO PUBLIC SERVICE

GAIL BAHAM

Combat Medic Turned Terrell Hills Assistant Police Chief

By RON AARON EISENBERG

Terrell Hills Assistant Police Chief Gail Baham describes herself as a “military brat.” Due to her dad’s military career, her family ended up moving around fairly often. Baham was born in Hawaii in 1969, but did not remain there very long. She was four months old when she was adopted, which was the beginning of a journey with her adoptive parents that took her all over.

Much of her time was spent in Louisiana and then Washington State, where she attended high school. In 1987, when she graduated from Kamiakin

High School in Kennewick, Washington, Baham enlisted in the United States Army. She went in as a combat medic.

Basic training was at Fort Dix, New Jersey, followed by combat medic training at Fort Sam Houston.

Following training, she was stationed first in Germany, then Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Baham said while she loved being a medic, her interest in police work was piqued while she was stationed at Fort Bragg, although she wasn’t sure how to make it happen.

After she left the military, she pur-

sued a career in nursing. She earned her degree as a licensed practical nurse (LVN) and then went on to study for her degree as a registered nurse (RN). She is currently just a few hours short of earning her master’s degree in public administration with disaster management from Sam Houston State University.

However, law enforcement was still in the back of Baham’s mind when she moved to San Antonio. She had several small jobs, but nothing that excited her, so she applied and was accepted into the Border Patrol. That’s when her career path took a turn.

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with that kind of atmosphere, something that was different every day. He asked, ‘Have you ever thought about being a police officer?” She told him yes, but added that was a long time ago. “Well,” Baham recalled him saying, “they’re testing today.’”

He made a phone call and sent her over to Alamo Area Council of Governments, which has its own police-training academy. Baham took the test and passed, and was then accepted into the Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy in January 2004. She graduated the following year, and was hired as a police officer in Terrell Hills.

Baham’s career took off. Shortly after joining the Terrell Hills Police Department, she was promoted to detective.

“I was a little leery about that,” she laughed. “I wasn’t sure I had it in me to be a detective, but I soon found I was addicted to the work. Being able to catch the bad guy, to hunt down the burglars, to see them go to jail was addictive.

Sometimes you have to be patient and wait on those leads and try them out, but one lead leads to another and another, and you just run with it. It’s kind

of an adrenaline rush.”

Baham admitted that she didn’t think she could leave the position. She especially enjoyed bringing closure to Terrell Hills residents. “If I could get a burglar, it was awesome,” she said. “To get that confession, to go get that guy.” She loved telling the suspect, “I got you.

Don’t come to Terrill Hills,” which was often followed by reassuring the community residents with: “We got him.”

In 2017, she was selected to attend the very prestigious National FBI Academy. The National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforcement managers nominated by their agency heads because of demonstrated leadership qualities. It is a 10-week program.

Baham became a corporal and shortly thereafter was promoted to Criminal Investigations Division sergeant, then CID lieutenant. CID is responsible for all investigations into any criminal activity in Terrell Hills. From there, Baham was promoted to assistant chief, second in command to Terrell Hills Police Chief Bill Foley.

As with her transition from patrol

officer to detective and then to the CID, she admitted she was concerned about whether she knew enough to move up.

However, Baham stayed positive.

“We’ve got to move on,” she explained. “I’m happy as assistant chief.

This is where I want to be.” She did admit, however, that she gets a twinge when she hears about an interesting criminal case. “I want to jump into it, but I can’t.”

When she’s not catching bad guys or overseeing the department, Baham enjoys puttering around her house and yard. Last year, she bought five acres and loves working outside. With her four children – three girls and a boy – all grown, Baham now gets to spend time with her three grandsons and one granddaughter. For getaways, Baham loves going to Belize. “The people are so happy and friendly, and it’s not that far away.”

Looking back to when she joined the Terrell Hills Police Department in 2005, she laughed and said it doesn’t seem as if thirteen years have gone by. Asked whether or not she’d like to be chief, she smiled, paused, and said, “I like where I’m at.”

Serving the “Tri-City” area of Alamo Heights, Olmos Park and the surrounding areas.

The chamber hosts monthly luncheons on the first Wednesday of each month in a private room at Paesano’s (on Basse) in Lincoln Heights at 11:30. Every month a featured Guest Speaker begins promptly at noon.

Register at our website: alamoheightschamber.org.

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Where To Dine In ‘09

THE RESTAURANT GUIDE

KEY

$ Most Entrees under $10 $$ Most entrees $10 - $20 $$$ Most entrees over $20

Brunch Reservations Suggested Patio Live Entertainment

AMERICAN 20NINE

Executive chef Jerry Toomey prepares eclectic wine country cuisine and suggests flavorful wine pairings. The menu selections include duck, salmon, pork and steak.

255 E. Basse, #940 798-9463 www.20ninewine.com $$

410 DINER

A ‘50s-themed diner serving homemade soups, fresh catfish, shrimp, prime steaks, pork chops and chicken.

8315 Broadway 822-6246 www.410diner.com $

BIRD BAKERY

A delightful bakery and small bistro that serves sandwiches, quiche, croissants, pies, cupcakes, cookies, brownies and dessert bars.

5912 Broadway 804-2473 www.birdbakery.com $

BROADWAY 50/50

Vintage-themed diner serving fun appetizers, like the Chuck Norris Kickers (chicken and jalapeños wrapped in bacon) and Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos), burgers, BLT’s, Cuban sandwiches and more.

5050 Broadway 826-0069 www.broadway5050.com $

BEST BET

KOI KAWA

Spend an afternoon enjoying the flavorful Sushi rolls and quiet ambience at this Japanese restaurant that’s a long-standing favorite with ‘09ers.

CAPPY’S

Lunch, dinner and brunch - Cappy’s is fine dining in the heart of ‘09, serving prime steaks, prime rib, rack of lamb and seafood.

5011 Broadway 828-9669 www.cappysrestaurant.com $$$ Brunch

CAPPYCCINO’S BISTRO

Casual dining in a bistro setting. High-quality hamburgers, pizzas, sandwiches and salads are offered for lunch and dinner.

5003 Broadway 828-6860 www.cappyccinos.com $

CORNER BAKERY CAFE

Hand-crafted sandwiches, salads, soups, pastas, and desserts, baby bundt cakes, pies and cakes.

255 E. Basse, #100 441-4553 wwwcornerbakerycafe.com $

EZ’s

Burgers, oak-fired brick oven pizzas, rosemary roasted chicken and award-winning salads, all served in a fun ‘50s-themed atmosphere.

6498 N. New Braunfels 828-1111 $

GOOD TIME CHARLIE’S

Good Time Charlie’s has been around since 1979 and soon became a San Antonio landmark restaurant popular with the local college students and faculty. They serve Texas home-style favorites including catfish, steaks and a chicken-fried steak many claim is the “Best In Texas.” They are also known as a favorite happy hour spot with lots of drink specials that include generous pitchers of ice-cold beer.

2922 Broadway 828-5392 www.gtcsatx.com $

J. ALEXANDER’S

A contemporary American restaurant, known for its wood-fired cuisine. The menu features a wide selection of classics including prime rib, steak, seafood and rotating specials like Seafood Czarina, Tuscan Steak, Grilled Fish with Mango Papaya Salsa and Chicken Milanese.

255 E. Basse, #1300 824-0275 www.jalexanders.com $$ -$$$

JIM’S RESTAURANT

24-hour diner serving all-day breakfast. They offer hearty choices like steak and eggs, omelets and Tex-Mex huevos rancheros. A comprehensive lunch and dinner menu, too, that includes all the standards — salads, sandwiches and burgers plus nostalgic favorites like patty melts and liver and onions.

4108 Broadway 828-5120 8427 Broadway 826-7001 www.jimsrestaurants.com $

MAGIC TIME MACHINE

San Antonio themed restaurant where staff dresses up as cartoon characters, super heroes, movie stars and pop heroes.

902 N.E. Loop 410 828-1470 www.magictimemachine.com $

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MAMA'S CAFE

A family-friendly atmosphere with burgers, shakes and root beer floats. For adults they serve creative cocktails and large-portioned dinners that include baby-back ribs, fried shrimp, meat loaf and chicken-fried steak.

2442 Nacogdoches 826-8303 www.mamasrestaurants.com $

MAX’S WINE DIVE

Gourmet American fare paired with amazing wines. Fried chicken with Champagne...why not?

340 E. Basse Rd 444-9547 www.maxswinedive.com $

NOSH

Nosh offers great wines, craft brews and small plates that are big on taste. A place to relax and indulge in some really great food.

1133 Austin Highway 826-6674 www.noshsa.com $

LUBY’S

Cafeteria-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer several entrees daily that often include salmon, talapia, fried chicken, chicken-fried steak, grilled liver and onions, roast turkey breast, roast chicken and rib-eye steaks.

The entrees are accompanied by hearty Southern side dishes like fried okra, mac and cheese, black -eyed peas and mashed potatoes.

8511 Tesoro Drive 930-3227 www.lubys.com $

SALATA

A new concept in soups, salads and wraps. You create your own by choosing from dozens of fresh ingredients including several types of lettuces, chopped onions, radishes, cucumbers, peppers, cabbage, black and red beans, bean sprouts, peas, broccoli and more. There are over 50 different toppings. Then choose from one of their 10 house dressings made with all-natural ingredients. Add fresh lean protein, including baked chicken, salmon or shrimp.

250 E. Basse Rd 462-1466 www.salata.com $

SILO ELEVATED CUISINE

Silo is listed as one of Open Table’s Top American Restaurants and rated as one of Zagat’s Top Local Picks. They offer New American fare in a casual, yet elegant atmosphere. They offer a small plate menu, and there is also a prix fixe dinner option available. Signature dishes include Chilean Sea Bass, Honey Soy Glazed Atlantic Salmon, Mussels and Linguine and Chicken-Fried Oysters.

1133 Austin Highway 824-8686 www.siloelevatedcuisine.com $$

STONE WERKS

Good food and a hip atmosphere. Over 40 beers on tap, a full bar and lots of big-screen TVs. The outside patio is a popular happy hour spot.

Broadway at Basse 823-3508 www.stonewerks.com $-$$ Patio

TIGER WINGS

A variety of chicken wings with lots of exotic flavors like tamarind, Sriracha, garlic pepper , curry and Tom Yum. The wings are available for take-

out or you can dine in - and they deliver. They also offer fried vegan tofu, edamame and sticky rice. A unique concept.

8210 Broadway 829-5000 www.tigerwings.com $

TWIN SISTERS BAKERY AND CAFE

Healthy food using local ingredients. Coffees and espressos; quiche, pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads. Live music on Friday nights.

6322 N. New Braunfels 822-0761 www.twinsistersbakeryandcafe.com $ Live Entertainment

WD DELI

Located in a quaint two story house on Broadway, WD Deli serves lunch only, specializing in scratch-made deli standards. They make several soups daily and have Jersey-style deli sandwhiches including pastrami, liverwurst, Italian panini, egg salad, tuna salad, roast beef and Reubens. They also have a large selection of entrée salads. Be sure to save some room for dessert as they have some really innovative ones, including lemon ooey gooey bars, butterscotch and black salt cookies and an orange dreamsicle cake.

3123 Broadway 828-2322 www.wddeli.com $ patio

ZEDRIC’S

Chef-prepared healthy pre-packaged meals to go. Meals are low-calorie and can be low-carb, Paleo or gluten-free.

5231 Broadway 824-6000 www.zedrics.com $

ASIAN

BOK CHOY

Vegan and vegetarian Pan-Asian food. Delicious appetizers include fried rice, spring rolls and cheese rangoons. Entrees include vibrantly flavored favorites like Hunan Beef, General Tso’s Chik-n, Beef and Broccoli, and steaming bowls of pho.

5130 Broadway 437-2200 www.eatbokchoy.com $ Patio

BREWS LEES TEA

An assortment of teas from taiwan including Matcha, Oolong, Coconut, Milk and Glowing varieties.They also offer rice and noodle bowls, mini pork buns and Taiyaki.

4009 Broadway 598-0068 www.brewsleetea.com $

FORMOSA GARDEN

Tranquil atmosphere, serving sushi, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. A Japanese hibachi-style grill experience is available Wednesday through Sunday during dinner, offering certified Black Angus beef. Reservations are preferred for the hibachi, but walk-ins are still welcomed.

1011 NE Loop 410 828-9988 www.formosasa.com $ $ Patio

HANZO

An Asian gastropub serving innovative cocktails and appetizers.

7701 Broadway, Suite 124 210-826-1488 www.hanzobar.com $$

KOI KAWA

A Japanese restaurant and sushi bar featuring lots of specialty rolls and dishes with complex and interesting flavors.

4051 Broadway 805-8111 www.facebook.com/pages/koikawa $-$$

MON THAI BISTRO

Thai food and sushi by chef Mmonrat “Mon” Shirley in a beautiful and tranquil atmosphere with tables that overlook a peaceful outdoor garden and fountain.

4901 Broadway 822-3253 www.monsthai.com $-$$

ORIENTAL BISTRO

New Oriental eatery in the same location as an old favorite. Offering traditional menu with some new specials.

8338 Broadway St. 210-973-7798 $$

OSAKA JAPANESE STEAK AND SUSHI

Japanese steak and sushi with hibachi tables where chefs cook and perform for audiences.

4902 Broadway 822-0300 www.osakasteaknsushi.com $-$$ Reservations suggested

PIRANHA KILLER SUSHI

Sushi, Japanese and Pacific Rim cuisine in a lively environment located in the Quarry Market. Up-tempo music with a large bar and lots of creative appetizers and sushi rolls.

260 E. Basse, #101 822-1088 www.piranhakillersushi.com $$

P. F. CHANG’S

Located in the Quarry Market, offering sushi, dim sum, wok classics, noodle dishes and cocktails.

255 E. Basse, #1200 507-1000 www.pfchangs.com $$

SUSHI ZUSHI

Traditional Japanese and Latin American influences fused into modern, healthy rolls, rice and noodle dishes.

999 E. Basse 826-8500 www.sushizushi.com $$

SNOW’S VIETNAM

Vietnamese cuisine with light soups and spring rolls and phenomenal steaming bowls of pho.

3244 Broadway 892-7461 $$

TONG’S THAI

Beautiful Thai restaurant with tranquil outdoor patio with koi pond. Traditional Thai food, along with Chinese dishes and sushi.

1146 Austin Highway 829-7345 www.tongsthai.com $$ Patio

BARBECUE

BUN ‘N’ BARREL

1960s-era landmark serving BBQ, burgers, brisket and milkshakes in casual digs with iconic neon signage.

1150 Austin Highway 828-2829 www.bunnbarrel.com $

L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE

Authentic Hawaiian-style barbecue. A fusion of Asian and American cuisine that includes fresh seafood, Lau Lau (pork steamed in taro leaves), savory Kalua pork, chicken and beef, all served the Aloha way with rice.

1302 Austin Hwy 474-6699 www.hawaiianbarbecue.com $

THE BARBECUE STATION

Authentic wood-smoked barbecue brisket, ribs, sausage and chicken.

1610 N.E. Loop 410 824-9191 www.barbecuestation.com $ - $$

THE SMOKE SHACK

Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, turkey, ribs and chicken, plus delicious sides like Smoke Shack Mac and spicy creamed corn.

3714 Broadway 829-8448 www.smokeshacksa.com $

EUROPEAN

COMMONWEALTH COFFEEHOUSE AND BAKERY

Coffee, latte, cappuccino, espresso plus artisanal French pastries, savory croissants, sandwiches,

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soups, salads, crepes and more.

118 Davis Court 560-2955 www.commonwealthcoffeehouse.com $ patio

CRUMPETS

European cuisine by chef Francois Maeder featuring fresh seafood, pasta, beef and chicken.

Restaurant has a large patio surrounded by oak trees, decorative ponds and waterfalls.

3920 Harry Wurzbach 821-5454 www.crumpetssa.com $$-$$$ patio

FREDERICK’S

French fusion curine prepared by chef Frederick Costa. A wonderful culinary experience with dishes that feature flounder, roasted duck, escargot and more.

7701 Broadway 828-9050 www.frederickssa.com $$ - $$$

HOFBRAU & BEER GARDEN

A beer garden and popular happy hour destination with hearty food. Offerings include German schnitzel, a chicken-fried rib-eye and brisket nachos.

7310 Jones Maltsberger 290-8066 quarryhofbrau.com $

LA MADELEINE

A quaint French country cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with rustic interior stone fireplaces and quiet nooks where you can relax. Sip on a delicious cup of tea, enjoy buttery croissants, house-made pastries,French onion soup, beef bourguignon or chicken cordon bleu pasta.

4820 Broadway 829-7291 www.lamadeleine.com $-$$

THE WINCHESTER PUB

An English-style pub with a Texas twist offering a large selection of craft cocktails, 18 beers on tap, wine and Champagne, and a full menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner featuring fish & chips, cheese curds, French toast, brisket grilled cheese sandwiches, Scotch eggs, and a hearty burger. The atmosphere is cozy with a large wooden bar, dart boards, and lots of large screen tvs’ showcasing your favorite sports teams. They also specialize in Soccer Saturdays showing games from European leagues.

5148 Broadway 210-721-7762 www.thewinchesterpub.com $-$$

GREEK

PAPOULI’S GRILL

Authentic Greek food with gyros, plus so much more. They have an extensive array of delicious tapas including hummus, dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), falafel patties, kalamata olives and fried calamari. They have large and satisfying salads including a traditional Greek, the Greco Roman, the Mediterranean and Caprese. Additionally, they offer fresh fish and shrimp dishes, grilled rosemary lemon chicken, vegetarian moussaka, pastichio (Greek lasagna) and their signature Papouli’s Feast that includes a choice of 4 meats, pita bread, Greek salad, puff pastries and more.

255 E. Basse, #384 804-1118 www.papoulis.com $

HAMBURGERS BURGER FI

Gourmet burgers and hot dogs made from all natural, never-frozen meat. Vegetarian burgers are available too, plus sides like hand-cut fresh fries, crispy onion rings and frozen custard.

1907 Nacogdoches Road 858-4052 www.burgerfi.com $

CHEESY JANE’S

Burgers, sliders, sandwiches, salads and sides plus shakes in many flavors.

4200 Broadway 826-0800 www.cheesyjanes.com $

CHESTER’S HAMBURGERS

Rustic casual environment with lots of beers on tap and a genuinely great hamburger.

1006 N.E. Loop 410 805-8600 $

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FRONTIER BURGER

A San Antonio staple famous for charcoal grilled hamburgers with a special blend of spices and seasonings and bakery-fresh buns. They are also known for their ever-popular thin, crispy onion rings, hand-dipped ice cream milkshakes and handmade fruit pies. In addition, they offer crispy and charcoal broiled chicken sandwiches, chicken wraps and a kid’s menu.

838 N.E. Loop 410 932-8040 $

LONGHORN CAFE

Casual, family-friendly burger joint with wood picnic tables, a playground for the kids, great appetizers, salads and sides.

1003 Rittiman at Harry Wurzbach 822-7272 www.thelonghorncafe.com $ Patio

ORDER UP

A healthy take on your standard burger, fries and shakes with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.

999 E. Basse 824-9600 www.orderup-sa.com $

ITALIAN

CERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC

Homemade soups, fresh salads, hand-tossed pizzas and strombolis along with favorites like eggplant parmigiana and spaghetti with homemade meatballs.

1017 Austin Highway 822-2300 www.ceronispurplegarlic.com $$

PAESANOS

An upscale landmark Italian restaurant with a large menu of classic and contemporary Italian dishes and an extensive wine list.

555 E. Basse 828-5191 www.paesanositalianrestaurant.com $$ - $$$

PIATTI

Market-inspired, rustic Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming environment.

255 E. Basse, #500 832-0300 www.piatti.com $$

SORRENTO

Specializing in traditional Italian cuisine with antipasti, seafood and pasta dishes.

5146 Broadway 824-0055 www.sorrentopizzeria.com $$

MEXICAN/LATIN ADELANTE

Serving what they refer to as health-Mex. All natural light and fresh dishes with plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices.

21 Brees Blvd.

822-7681 www.adelanterestaurant.com $

BETO’S

A unique combination of Mexican street food and Latin American soul food. The fish tacos were voted best fish taco in San Antonio.

8142 Broadway 930-9393 www.betosaltmex.com $

CAZADORES MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Enjoy a wide variety of Tex-Mex food served in a friendly, comfortable seting.

A favorite for locals.

927 Rittiman Road 210-824-0175 www.taqueriacazadoressa.com $

CHELA’S TACOS

Very authentic regional Mexican tacos. Offerings include cilantro chicken, carnitas Michoacan style, carne guisada, picadillo and shrimp tacos and many more.

5231 Broadway 218-5466 www.chelas-tacos.com $

LA FONDA

Casual dining in a relaxed setting, serving contemporary Mexican cuisine, thoughtfully executed. Open for lunch and dinner with a brunch on Sunday.

8633 Crownhill Blvd.

824-4231 www.lafondaah.com $$ Sun Brunch

LA TAQUERIA

Tex-Mex favorites including soft and crispy tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, flautas, carne guisada and burritos. They also offer street tacos including brisket smoke pork and their bad-ass barbacoa. They have a happy hour, Monday thru Friday from 4 -7 pm. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

1208 Austin Highway 210-267-2516 www.lataqueriaaustinhwy.com $

PALOMA BLANCA

Dishes from the coastal regions of Mexico. Signature dishes include grilled snapper, ceviche, pozole, handmade flautas and tacos al pastor.

5800 Broadway 822-6151 www.palomablanca.net $$

SOLUNA COCINA MEXICANA

Trendy upscale Mexican restaurant with a lively happy hour, impressive margaritas, Tex -Mex favorites and a colorful patio.

7959 Broadway 930-8070 www.calvillosmexicanfood.com patio $$-$$$

TACO GARAGE

Rustic indoor-outdoor concept with several different bars and patios. They serve Tex-Mex breakfast to dinner to a local crowd of regulars and frequently have live music.

8403 Broadway 826-4405 www.tacogarage.com Patio Live Entertainment $$

TOMATILLO’S CANTINA

Brightly colored decor, lively music and great food. They feature an extensive list of flavored margaritas, tableside flaming queso flameado, enchiladas, fish and shrimp tacos, sizzling fajitas and more.

3210 Broadway 824-3005 www.tomatillos.com $$

TORCHY’S TACOS

Elevated Mexican street food with lots of innovative tacos filled with unexpected ingredients like salmon, Jamaican jerk chicken and ahi tuna.

999 E. Basse 824-1603 www.torchystacos.com $

PIZZA

BRAZA BRAVA

Pizzas made in Neapolitan style in a wood -fired brick oven.

7959 Broadway 320-2100 $$ www.brazabravapizzeria.com

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

Fresh and light California-inspired salads, soups, flatbreads and pizzas.

255 E. Basse 424-2014 www.cpk.com $$

FLORIO’S PIZZA

Delicious authentic New York-style pizza.

7701 Broadway 805-8646 www.floriospizza.com $ - $$

GRIMALDI’S PIZZA

Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pizzas and calzones.

330 E. Basse, #101 832-8288 www.grimaldispizzeria.com $$

JULIAN’S PIZZERIA

A warm, family-friendly environment serving pizza and Italian staples like spaghetti and meatballs, baked rigatoni and lasagna.

6462 N. New Braunfels www.julianspizzeria.com $$

VOLARE GOURMET PIZZA

An intimate, family-friendly restaurant serving New York-style thin-crust pizza and other Italian standards.

5054 Broadway 828-3354 www.volarepizza.com $ - $$

SOUTHWESTERN CANYON CAFE

Creative dishes influenced by the American Southwest. Bison meatloaf, grilled lemon salmon, baja shrimp pasta and fajitas 255 E. Basse, #600 821-3738 www.canyoncafe.com $$

STEAKS

THE BARN DOOR

Family-owned steakhouse with Western-style decor, serving perfectly grilled steaks, delicious seafood and desserts. Ribeyes, porterhouse and New York strip steaks, plus Chateaubriand, rack of lamb, Gulf Coast oysters and fresh salmon. They have a full bar and frequently offer fine live entertainment.

8400 N. New Braunfels 824-0116 www.thebarndoorrestaurant.com Live Entertainment $$ - $$$

FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE

High-end steakhouse serving prime aged beef, pork chops, North Atlantic lobster tails, Alaskan king crab legs, Chilean sea bass and other seafood specialties.

255 E. Basse, #200 824-9463 www.flemingssteakhouse.com $$$

RUTH'S CHRIS

Upscale steakhouse that serves prime ribeye, New York strip and filet mignon steaks on sizzling plates. They also feature delicious lamb chops, shrimp, lobster, crabcakes and chicken entrees plus generous desserts.

7720 Jones Maltsberger 821-5051 www.ruthschris.com $$$

COFFEE & DESSERTS COOKIE CAB

Fresh baked warm cookies delivered to your door.

Choose from favorites like chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, sugar, and snickerdoodle.

1832 Nacogdoches Road 210.848.9920 www.cookiecab.com

LA PANADERíA

Artisan bakery that bakes several varieties of fresh bread and pastries daily. They have a large, airy dining area and serve gourmet coffee, soup and sandwiches.

8305 Broadway 375-6746 www.lapanaderia.com $

MENCHIE’S

Non-fat/low-fat yogurts with fun toppings you add yourself.

999 E. Basse, Suite 177 824-1104 www.menchies.com $

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES

Delicious bundt cakes in flavors like lemon, carrot and white chocolate raspberry adorned with thick cream cheese frosting and decorated for any occasion.

5164 Broadway 233-8430 www.nothingbundtcakes.com $$

ROSELLA AT THE GARDEN

A new coffee shop and eatery at the San Antonio Botanical Garden with outdoor and indoor dining, fresh roasted brews, and lunch fare. Garden members enjoy 10% off.

Sunday Brunch 555 Funston Pl, 78209 sabot.org/plan-your-visit/rosella $$

IT’S ON!

LOBSTERFEST

Fredericks’ R E S TA U R A N T

7701 Broadway, Ste 135 210-828-9050

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CAZADORES RESTAURANT

In a City Full of Fancy Eateries, This Traditional Taqueria Holds Its Own

By HAYLEE UPTERGROVE

In a place like San Antonio, steeped in culture and tradition, a favorite Mexican restaurant is regarded with the same loyalty that many people reserve for their preferred house of worship.

There’s a right way to do rice and beans, red sauce or green sauce is no laughing matter, and the choice between corn or flour tortillas is taken very seriously indeed.

On their business card, Cazadores Mexican Restaurant has the line “Best Mexican Food in Texas” prominently displayed under their name. While that may be up to the discretion of the diner, this little taqueria on the edge of 78209’s ZIP has some pretty darn good Tex-Mex. Since 2009, this hidden gem has been supplying the Alamo City and its loyal patrons with fresh ingredients, refreshing margaritas, and a wide variety of authentic Mexican cuisine.

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Cazadores is a family-owned-and-operated restaurant with recipes that have been passed down through multiple generations. The owners, Jesus Lopez and his sister Alejandra, moved here from Jesús María in Jalisco, Mexico, and brought a mixture of unique and traditional dishes with them.

Cazadores offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, so any time is a good time to stop by this unpretentious neighborhood favorite. They also have a variety of desserts and offer a full service bar, which can help turn a rough day into a fiesta pretty quick if you’re in need of a pick-me-up.

While many restaurants struggle to toe the line between true Mexican food and the well loved Tex-Mex many people in the Lone Star State are so fond of, Cazadores strikes a good balance with ease. Though the menu is thoroughly packed with

a plethora of options, no individual dish lacks quality or flavor.

If a traditional Mexican meal is what you’re feeling, the pastor plate is an excellent option. The juicy, tangy adobado pork meat has just the right amount of heat, and when garnished with onions, cilantro and avocado, it is more than enough for a satisfying lunch or dinner. However, if you’re craving a little more comfort food than that, wrap it all up in a warm flour tortilla. You won’t regret it.

Of course, any die-hard Tex-Mex enthusiast needs to try the cheese enchilada plate. It is a delicious mix of cheesy goodness, soft tortillas, and just enough grease to cure a hangover the right way. Pair it with a fresh Cazadores margarita, and it’s a classic, unfussy meal that’s hard to pass up.

Of course, the mark of a really good Mexican restaurant is in the basics: fresh chips and salsa, flavorful Spanish rice, and refried beans that offer more than what comes from a can.

Cazadores hits the nail on the head here. The salsa served up is fresh, light and sweet. Add in the crispy chips, and it’s a solid first round. Humbly speaking, it’s more than alright to

be picky with rice and beans. Too often, they are regarded as only a side dish, and therefore get brushed off if they’re not an A+ part of the meal. Not at Cazadores.

The rice is cooked just right, with a nice red tint and a flavor that leaves an impact. The refried beans are guilty-pleasure heaven, and are even better with a layer of melted cheese cooked on top. If healthy food is what you’re looking for, you may want to stay away, but if it’s cheat-day or you’re just looking to enjoy yourself, don’t skimp on the rice and beans.

They’re too good to miss.

Often times, the River Walk and its flashy restaurants are held as the gold standard for good food by those visiting San Antonio. However, locals know that when you venture out beyond the familiar, you are bound to find some authentic, truly delicious, homegrown places to enjoy a meal with friends and family. Cazadores Mexican Restaurant offers diners a simple, homey restaurant with really good Mexican food, and that, friends, is muy bueno. www.78209magazine.com | 57

Church Directory PLACES OF WORSHIP

ALAMO HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH 6501 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-9539 Services: Sunday 10:45am and Wednesday 6:15pm praise and prayer

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST 5927 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-822-8870 (no website) Services: Wednesday 12-1pm and Sunday 10:30-11:30am

ALAMO HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6435 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-828-5728 alamoheightscc.org Services: Sunday: 10:50am-12pm

MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 Mt. Calvary Drive San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-8748 mtcsa.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am

ALAMO HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-0271 alamoheightspres.com Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am

NORTHWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 518 Pike Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 Services: Sunday mornings at 11 am

ALAMO HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 825 E. Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 210-826-3215 ahumc.org Services: Sunday 8:30am, 9:30am and 11am CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 6720 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-822-3394 clcah.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 10:30am

ST. ANTHONY DE PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH 102 Lorenz Road San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-1743 stanthonydepadua.org Services: Saturday mass 5pm Sunday mass 7:30am, 9am; 10:30am, 12 noon Daily mass 9am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday SAINT DAVID'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL 1300 Wiltshire Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 saintdavids.net Services: Sundays at 8& 10:30 a.m.

Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11 Saint Luke’s Lane San Antonio, Texas 78209 210-828-6425 slecsa.org Services: Sunday 8am, 9am, 11am. 6pm Wednesday eucharist at 8am during the school year ST. PETER PRINCE OF THE APOSTLES CHURCH 111 Barilla Place San Antonio, TX 78209 210-822-3367 stpeterprinceoftheapostles.org Services: Mass Saturday 5:30pm, Sunday 9am, 11am and 5:30pm; Tuesday and Thursday 7am; Wednesday 5:30pm; Friday 8:15am ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH 3303 Urban Crest Drive San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-0139 stpiusxsa.org Services: Saturday 8am, 5pm; Sunday 8am, 10:15am, 12:10pm, 5:30pm Monday-Friday at various times UNITY CHURCH 8103 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 unityofsa.org Services: Sunday 11am Children’s Church 11am

For more information visit www.SanAntonioChurches.com.

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78209 MAGAZINE

News ( By LESLIE FOLEY )

Dine Out and Dig In

Culinaria’s Restaurant Week runs from August 11 through 25. This year, Culinaria has expanded its footprint to include eateries in neighboring Boerne and New Braunfels. Participating restaurants will offer special three-course prix fixe menus: $25 Breakfast/Brunch, $15 lunch, and $35/$45 dinner. Guests can expect some restaurants to offer additional course options as well as wine, cocktail and beer pairings.

It’s the perfect opportunity to try out a new restaurant with friends, family or co-workers.

The best advice to anyone participating in Restaurant Week is to plan. Full details on participating restaurants, including menus, can be found at www.culinariasa.org. Reservations are not required, but are encouraged as walk-in service can’t be guaranteed.

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Labor Day Artisan Show

As you lazily enjoy the day off, head for the Riverwalk Extension (near Rivercenter shops) and visit vendors displaying and selling beautiful handmade merchandise along the San Antonio River Walk. Art pieces include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork and more. The show runs from August 3 through September 3, 2018.

Janet and John Hancock

Red Shoes Quinceañera

St. Peter-St. Joseph Children’s Home, affectionately referred to as St. PJ’s, hosted hundreds of guests at the 15th Annual Red Shoes Quinceañera at the Grand Hyatt. St. PJ’s Children’s Home includes a domestic shelter for children who suffer neglect and abuse and are under the care of Child Protective Services, as well as an emergency international shelter for children who are victims of human trafficking. With the guidance of a case manager, children in the care of St. PJ’s Children’s Home receive shelter, food and clothing, as well as an education, counseling and normalizing activities to put them on a path from crisis to success. The goal is to transform each child from recovery and healing to hope.

Guests were encouraged to wear red shoes and were welcomed with mariachis and a feast at chef action stations.

500 Years of Spanish Painting

Now through September 16, the San Antonio Museum of Art will feature a tricentennial exhibition of paintings by Spanish masters.

The exhibit will showcase more than 40 masterpieces drawn from major collections in Madrid and complemented by a select group of works from American museums. The exhibition will only be seen in San Antonio, and many of the works of art have never been on view in the United States.

The paintings range from devotional works that demonstrate the dominance of the Catholic Church at the end of the Middle Ages to cosmopolitan paintings from the dawn of the twentieth century.

Morris Kaye Fashion Show

In honor of Men’s Health Month, Carol Kaye Glaze at Morris Kaye and Sons Furs and Fashions hosted a men’s fashion show at Piatti’s at Eilan showcasing Robert Graham clothing. Proceeds benefit the Los Padres Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Carol Kaye Glaze showcased her latest men’s fur and leather garments with San Antonio’s top urologists and business leaders with her handsome models, in collaboration with the Robert Graham store at La Cantera. Dan Ward, at Piatti Eilan, generously hosted the event to support prostate cancer research – and is celebrating his 20th anniversary in San Antonio. “I’ve always been an advocate for San Antonio’s charities, especially cancer research,” Ward said. “It was an incredible evening for men’s health, and I’m honored to host such a positive fashion fundraiser. We had a full house and raised over $3,500.00 for our first event!”

The Los Padres Foundation’s mission is to encourage and empower men, their partners, family and friends to learn about prostate cancer, especially the need for early detection to reduce deaths and improve treatment success.

Tre Trattoria Moves to the Museum of Art

Chef Jason Dady’s Tre Trattoria shut its doors in Alamo Heights and reopened the restaurant inside the San Antonio Museum of Art in mid-June. Situated on a breathtaking patio, offering shaded dining and overlooking the Museum Reach of the River Walk, the renovated space highlights the beauty of the historic building, and an open kitchen allows views of the chef in action.

In addition to Tre Trattoria menu favorites—house-made pastas, cast-iron flatbread pizzas, and a variety of antipasti— Dady will feature a selection of items to complement the summer exhibition Spain: 500 Years of Spanish Painting from the Museums of Madrid

The Gurwitz Accepted to Federation of International Music Competitions

The Gurwitz, formally known as the San Antonio International Piano Competition, has been accepted as a member of the Geneva-based World Federation of International Music Competitions.

“The Gurwitz’s collaboration and recognition by the World Federation of International Music Competitions brings great honor and prestige to the San Antonio competition and places The Gurwitz on a global stage,” said Anya Grokhovski, artistic director & CEO of Musical Bridges Around the World, a nonprofit arts organization that manages The Gurwitz.

Criteria for acceptance into the world federation includes a last-round performance with a professional symphony, such as the San Antonio Symphony; a minimum of four of seven judges from outside the United States; and hosting at least two international piano competitions prior to applying for membership.

The Gurwitz is named after Ruth Jean Gurwitz, who served as president and president emeritus of the organization for more than 20 years.

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Calendar DON’T MISS THESE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS

Zoorassic Park

Alamo Heights Pool Through Labor Day

The Alamo Heights Farmer’s Market

Zoorassic Park Rethink Extinct July - August 26

THE SAN ANTONIO ZOO 9AM - 9PM The San Antonio Zoo transforms into Zoorassic Park this summer.

More than a dozen prehistoric creatures will fill the zoo, challenging guests to rethink extinct.

Come face-to-face with life-sized dinos for an engaging and memorable experience for the entire family. Stare into the eyes of a full-grown Tyrannosaurus Rex, and learn how dinosaurs teach us about today’s wildlife and the threats they face.

This event is included with standard admission and free for members.

www.sazoo.org

Maker Workshops Every Friday

THE DOSEUM 3 – 4PM Located in Innovation Station at the DoSeum, Maker Workshops are special drop-in programs for children ages 6-11.

They learn to explore science through hands-on experiments and activities.

www.thedoseum.org

Free Knowledge Tuesdays Every Tuesday

WITTE MUSEUM 3 – 8PM Every Tuesday, admission to the museum is free.

Tour the exhibits, learn more about Texas history, and see historical artifacts.

www.wittemuseum.org

Alamo Heights Farmers Market

Every Sunday

225 E BASSE RD 9AM – 1PM This event is free and open to the public.

Alamo Heights Farmers Market features vendors with farm-fresh selections including fresh produce, grass fed/grass-finished beef, lamb, goat and wild hog meats, chicken, eggs, kombucha, pecans, honey, gourmet coffee, lemonade, healthy pet treats, organic cleaning supplies, and many more exciting products.

Get to know your local farmers, and take home locally grown foods.

www.facebook.com/ Alamo Heights Farmers Market/

250 VIESCA STREET TUES - SAT 11AM - 8:30PM SUN - MON NOON - 8:30PM Escape the heat and enjoy the Olympic size lap pool, diving pool with 10ft. slide or popular kiddie pool.

A snack bar, playground and picinic tables are available.

www.heightspool.com

Jungle Boogie Nights August 1 – 25

SAN ANTONIO ZOO 5 - 9PM The San Antonio Zoo gets even wilder at night during Jungle Boogie Nights.

When the sun goes down, the zoo will transform into a roaring good time.

Guests will enjoy live music, happy hour specials and food trucks.

www.sazoo.org

Hatch Chiles at Central Market Cooking School

( EDITOR’S PICK ) A Tribute to Julia’s Birthday August 14

CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL NOON – 1PM Help celebrate the birthday of the legendary French Chef, Julia Childs. Learn to make salad Lyonnaise, Florentine crepes, potatoes with ham & eggs, and classic crème brulee.

A glass of sparkling wine will be included with your meal.

www.centralmarket.com

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Dog Days of Summer August 4 - 5

SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN 9AM -5PM The Garden welcomes leashed dogs and their companions this summer weekend and all proceeds will benefit local animal charities.

ing, footwear, school supplies and backpack purchases under $100 from sales taxes.

AUGUST 16

Free Evening for Educators

www.sabot.org

Demo & Dine: Hatchtastic August 9

CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL 6:30 – 8PM San Antonio sure loves its Hatch chiles.

In this class at the Central Market Cooking School, you’ll learn how to incorporate them into dishes at home like Hatch buttermilk dressing, Hatch chile meatloaf, Hatch mac & cheese, and Hatch apple crisp. Yum!

www.centralmarket.com

Sales Tax Holiday August 10 - 12

As in previous years, the law exempts most cloth-

THE WITTE MUSEUM 6 - 8PM Enjoy an evening exploring the Confluence and Culture: 300 Years of San Antonio History, exhibit. Experience the powerful new Gallery Theater piece, Ode to Juneteenth, and travel to the HEB Body Adventure Children’s Hospital of SA Demonstration kitchen to get your hands dirty. This event is free, but registration is required.

www.wittemuseum.com

Petal by Petal: Painting a Rose August 18

SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN 10AM – 12PM Capture the exquisite beauty of roses as a subject matter. This class

Summer Jazz & Concert Series at the McNay will focus on the techniques and stages used with pastels. You will use color to invigorate the studies of floral blooms.

www.sabot.org

Summer Jazz & Concert Series August 19

THE MCNAY 12:30 – 3PM Now in its ninth year, this three-part concert

AUGUST SPOTLIGHT

series has become a San Antonio favorite.

Henry Brun & The International Trio will perform at this afternoonconcert. This event is free with McNay membership or Museum admission.

www.mcnayart.org

Educator’s Back to School Bash August 21

THE DOSEUM 6 – 9PM Discover, Explore and Create at the Annual Back to School Bash. Speaker topics will include promoting teachers as agents of power and the power of literacy. This is the perfect time to network with your fellow educators and to have fun.

www.thedoseum.org

Couples Cook: Japanese Steakhouse August 24

CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL 6:30 – 9PM Add a touch of the Far East to your repertoire as you and your partner learn to make grilled steak with braised mushrooms, miso glazed scallops, asparagus tossed with crushed black sesame, sticky gingered rice and yuzu tart.

www.centralmarket.com

The Blue Zone: Long Life Cuisine August 25

SAN ANTONIO BOTANICAL GARDEN 6:30– 8:30PM Celebrate delicious, healthy recipes through a multi-course demonstration and tasting.

www.sabot.org

Outdoor Film: Selena August 30

THE MCNAY 8 – 10PM Join the McNay this summer for their GET REEL Film Series: Films al Fresco.

In celebration of San Antonio 300, this summer’s films will be screened outdoors on the Museum grounds. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and your leashed dog.

www.mcnayart.org

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Police Blotter ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT

AHPD

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111

06/19/18 4700 blk Terrell Rd THEFT A package delivered to a front yard area was stolen.

06/25/18 5100 blk Broadway BURGLARY, STORAGE SHED A storage shed was forcibly entered and lawn equipment stolen.

06/19/18 100 blk Austin Hwy DEBIT CARD ABUSE A card owner entrusted a friend with his debit card to make monthly payments while the card owner was away for an extended period; the card owner discovered numerous unauthorized cash withdrawals on return; suspect is a roommate of the entrusted person.

06/25/18 7200 blk Broadway FORGERY During a vehicle inventory a counterfeit $100 bill was found; the person operating the vehicle denied any knowledge of the counterfeit money.

06/19/18 100 blk Austin Hwy WANTED PERSON, NARCOTICS VIOLATION A driver stopped for a traffic violation was found to have an active arrest warrant out of Colorado for narcotic violations; further investigation discovered the driver was in possession of 100 percent cannabis oil (marijuana).

06/20/18 4700 blk Broadway CRIMINAL TRESPASS A subject was arrested when they returned to a business after receiving a criminal trespass warning the previous day.

06/20/18 4800 blk Broadway FAILURE TO IDENTIFY, RESISTING ARREST Officers responded to a retail store parking lot for a subject blocking the traffic lanes; the subject refused to identify to officers conducting a lawful investigation and refused to exit the vehicle; the subject was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody despite his attempts to resist arrest.

06/20/18 6800 blk Broadway NARCOTICS VIOLATION, IDENTIFY THEFT The driver of a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation had a suspended driver's license; a pre-impoundment inventory of the vehicle discovered illegal methamphetamine, a large amount of miscellaneous property (suspected vehicle burglaries/shoplifting) and numerous forms of identification, checks, and other identifying information belonging to others; the driver was booked into jail on numerous charges.

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06/27/18 5200 blk Broadway PUBLIC INTOXICATION A male subject involved in a disturbance at a bus stop was found to be under the influence of alcohol and impaired; the subject was transported to a detox facility for treatment 06/28/18 200 blk Harrison THEFT, BICYCLE A bicycle was stolen from a home under renovation.

06/29/18 100 W Oakview CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Tires were intentionally punctured on a vehicle parked at an apartment parking lot; an ex-boyfriend is suspected.

06/29/18 100 blk Rosemary BURGLARY, VEHICLE A vehicle and a storage shed were rummaged through, but no property was reported stolen.

06/29/18 100 blk Rosemary BURGLARY, RESIDENCE A large rock was thrown through a door window enabling the suspect access to the residence where a purse was stolen from a table near the doorway.

06/30/18 700 blk Patterson EVADING ARREST, FAILURE TO IDENTIFY Officers investigating a reported suspicious male initiated a field contact; the subject fled on foot but was captured a short distance away; the suspect refused to identify and was transported to the magistrate's office where a fingerprint scan provided his true identity.

On The Market

REAL ESTATE

78209 HOME SALES

The following are home sales for Alamo Heights ISD and North East ISD in ZIP code 78209 for June 2018.

Source: San Antonio Board of REALTORS® Total Sales- 56 Average Price- $592,407 Median Price- $477,000 Days On The Market- 83

78209 in Alamo Heights ISD: Total Sales- 38 Average Price- $674,266 Median Price- $500,150 Days On The Market- 81

78209 in North East ISD: Total Sales- 15 Average Price- $427,213 Median Price- $415,000 Days On The Market- 66

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Vintage View 78209 MAGAZINE

A LOOK BACK

1978

Remember when you could actually drive over the original Olmos Dam?

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