JULY 2025
TAYLOR LANE
Welcome to the July edition of 78209 Magazine!
This month, we sat down with the team at SA Life Academy to learn about their mission, history, and passion for community. Providing continued learning opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), SA Life Academy is making a meaningful impact in the lives of so many families in Alamo Heights and Beyond!
Special to 78209 Magazine, and special to myself as an artist beyond my role as editor, CowParade San Antonio 2025 has landed in Alamo Heights! I am so honored to have been selected as one of many incredible local artists to paint one of these cows for a cause for CHRISTUS Children’s. Take a look inside to learn more about how this open-air exhibition is celebrating our city, where you can find the 70+ cows on display, and how you can get involved!
Stay cool,
Photo by Suzanne Pack, Celebrated Reflections
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Business Profile
When Cindy and Bryan Boynton founded SA Life Academy in honor of their son, Drew, they could never have imagined that a single classroom of 22 adults would grow to serve 160 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read on to discover how SA Life Academy is bringing their “stars” out into the world.
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Special Feature
CowParade has returned to the Alamo City for the first time since 2003, this time in partnership with CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation. More than 70 hand-painted cows are on display across San Antonio, positioned at iconic locations such as the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa, the River Walk, SeaWorld and many others in between. Each cow, transformed by a local artist, tells a story of hope, healing and the cultural heartbeat of our city.
About The Cover JULY 2025
CowParade is on the MOOve! This summer, more than 70 larger-than-life, uniquely painted cows are placed around San Antonio for locals and visitors to enjoy. On the cover is artist (and 78209 Magazine editor) Taylor Lane’s cow, La Disco Vaquera. Located in the Shops at Lincoln Heights, soon to be moved to Bank of Texas on Broadway, La Disco Vaquera joins the herd in and around ’09 with cows on display at IBC Bank, the San Antonio Zoo, The DoSeum, the Quarry Village, and the Shops at Lincoln Heights! Visit christuschildrensfoundation. org/cowparade/meet-thecows/ for a full list of the cows and location map!
- IN THE LOOP -
AnArte Gallery Hosts Jamie Turner Designs
Last May, AnArte Gallery hosted an exclusive preview of Jamie Turner Designs’ Fall/Winter 2025 collection. Jamie Turner Designs is a fine jewelry brand known for its fresh take on American-made luxury. Handcrafted start to finish in Austin, Texas, each piece features heirloom-quality 18k gold and unique gemstones inspired by the organic textures of the Southwest. The business was inspired by founder Robert Turner’s and his daughter Jamie’s shared fascination with gemstones and jewelry. Their upcoming FW25 campaign draws
inspiration from the Texas Coast—think sea foamlined shores, dockside ropes, bursts of sunshine, and a celestial midnight beach sky. Jamie Turner Designs has a strong presence in San Antonio through its partnership with Neiman Marcus at 15900 La Cantera Pkwy — the brand’s most profitable Neiman Marcus location to date. The Jamie Turner team maintains a close relationship with the San Antonio associates and is committed to deepening that partnership through continued events and broader community engagement in the area.
Frosted Home Closing it’s Doors
Photography by Alexander Goeke
Since 2018, Frosted Home has been a trusted resource for home decor and design services for those in Alamo Heights and beyond. Owner Kelley Frost has been sharing her passion for design with the community, helping clients find the perfect pieces for their spaces. As shared on the Frosted Home website, Kelley is not content to stay in one genre; she loves mixing antiques with modern, clean lines to create a transitional look that balances old and new. Think Donny and Marie: a little bit country, a little bit rock ‘n roll. Armed with the belief that a small change can make a big impact, Kelley looks for ways to inject life into a tired space. Her love of the beach inspires a lighter aesthetic with crisp whites playing with pops of color in blue, green, orange –even hot pink!
While design serviced by Kelley & Frosted Home will continue to be offered, the brick-and-mortar location will be closing its doors for good. Announced via social media and e-newsletter, Frosted Home has been going out with a bang by offering closing discounts in-store! As a farewell and a thank you, the team at Frosted Home shared, “We’ve loved the opportunity to be part of your homes and lives and hope you’ll stay tuned for the next chapter.”
“Doing
Life Together” at SA Life Academy
By Elizabeth Bobbitt | Photography by Core Creative
Photographed: Co-Executive Director Samantha Pety (right), Co-Executive Director Ellen Shoemaker (left)
When founders Cindy and Bryan Boynton established SA Life Academy in honor of their son, Drew, in 2017, they aimed to provide continued learning opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The program, which started in a single classroom with 22 adults, will serve 160 students per week at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, with the edition of its seventh class in August.
“After Drew graduated from Alamo Heights, Cindy wanted to find a program that would allow Drew to be active and feel loved. She visited My Possibilities in Plano and was inspired by their robust programming. Cindy decided to bring a similar model to the San Antonio area,” CoExecutive Director Samantha Pety says.
“Cindy was passionate about creating a program with a purposeful curriculum. She would be proud that SA Life Academy has grown while maintaining its exceptional quality,” Co-Executive Director Ellen Shoemaker says of SA Life’s co-founder, who passed away in 2024.
The 78209 Difference
While the Academy now serves families from over 40 zip codes throughout the San Antonio area, Shoemaker and Pety are quick to praise the 78209 community for their foundational support of SA Life Academy.
“Cindy and Bryan were longtime Alamo Heights residents. Our initial supporters were friends of
the Boynton family who also had a son or daughter with special needs,” Shoemaker says.
Pety’s passion for working with individuals with IDD began at Alamo Heights Junior School, where she volunteered in the peer tutoring program. It was there that she started working with students who would eventually become SA Life’s “stars.” She continued to work as a peer tutor through her senior year of high school.
“Seeing Drew crowned Homecoming King was a special moment for Drew and his family. It showed the true character of Alamo Heights. That’s something you don’t see in every community,” Pety says.
The program’s ethos is community-based, and students venture out every day to 78209 and beyond for a meal, a movie, or to volunteer. Today, the Academy partners with 20 organizations in San Antonio, including Frost Bank, Nowhere Bookshop, and Meals on Wheels.
“Cindy always wanted to take our adults out into the world while also bringing the world to them,” Shoemaker and Pety say.
Reach for the Stars
With Shoemaker and Pety at the helm of the Academy, SA Life continues to grow according to the Boynton’s original mission.
Through its low teacher-to-student ratio and its year-round curriculum designed by certified special
education teachers, SA Life is providing a critical need to the greater San Antonio community.
“Adults with IDD can stay within the public school system until they are 22. After graduation, a lot of families are not familiar with resources available for their 18+ adult, which leads to many staying at home,” Pety says.
SA Life addresses this transition by empowering their students to give back to their neighbors.
“In 2024, the SA Life stars contributed over 8,000 volunteer hours to community partners,” Shoemaker says.
Students also take part in a growing career development program, which focuses on advancing vocational skills.
“Our adults make handmade jewelry and baked goods to sell at farmers markets and their own pop-up sales. Later this summer, stars will work at an on-site coffee truck in collaboration with the church,” Pety says.
“We are also thrilled to announce Cindy’s Cottage. Opening next year, it will be a gift shop, where students will sell their crafts,” Shoemaker adds.
In October, the Academy will hold their annual “Off-Broadway” fundraising gala at the Witte Museum, where the stars and their supporters come together to celebrate their thriving program.
“The opportunity to share our mission with over 500 supporters is truly incredible,” Shoemaker says.
The joy of working with SA Life’s stars is palpable to anyone who walks through the Academy’s hallways.
“My favorite thing about SA Life is my teachers,” Lauren Vogel says of her experience in the program.
“Everyone needs friends or people to do life with, and it’s important that our adults feel part of a bigger network. When they come here, they are home,” Shoemaker says.
Follow SA Life Academy: @salifeacademy or www.salifeacademy.org
- ON THE MARKET -
Three-Month Snapshot: 78209 Real Estate Market Holds Steady Through Spring 2025
By Bruce X. Forey, REALTOR®, Portfolio KW
As families across San Antonio’s 78209 zip code prepared for the end of the school year and the start of summer, the real estate market moved forward with solid momentum. Reviewing data from March through May 2025, the 78209 market has shown resilience, price growth, and continued demand—all signs of a stable and attractive environment for both buyers and sellers.
Average and Median Prices Show Steady Gains
Over this three-month stretch, the average sales price ranged from $623,046 in April to $633,689 in May, with March leading at $672,046. Despite a dip in April, May’s increase suggests renewed buyer confidence heading into the warmer months. The median price tells a similar story: rising from $533,100 in April to $555,000 in May, following a slight dip in March. This upward trend points to steady appreciation, especially in mid-priced family homes.
Closed Sales Remain Consistent
Sales activity has remained healthy, with 147 homes closing in May, up from 140 in April, though still slightly below March’s 155 closings. This consistency reflects a balanced mix of demand and inventory—typical of the spring housing season in 78209.
Dollar Volume and Buyer Engagement
Total dollar volume in the market topped $93 million in May, up from $87 million in April, yet still trailing March’s peak of $104 million. These figures underscore strong buyer interest and ongoing activity despite seasonal fluctuations.
Homes Selling Faster: Days on Market Decreasing
The pace of sales has picked up across the three-month window. The average days on market declined from 92 in April to 89 in May, while median days on market dropped from 63 to 58. Homes in 78209 are moving more quickly, signaling competitive demand— especially in desirable school zones and established neighborhoods.
Price Per Square Foot: Small But Notable Movement
Median price per square foot remained consistent at $273 in March and April, increasing slightly to $276 in May. Meanwhile, the average price per square foot climbed from $279 in April to $284 in May, though still just below March’s $285. These figures suggest that home values continue to hold and grow incrementally.
Inventory Builds Ahead of Summer
The number of homes for sale increased each month, from 135 in March to 150 in May, giving buyers more choices while preventing overly tight competition. This modest rise in inventory may offer relief to buyers who have been contending with limited selection earlier in the year.
What This Means for 78209 Buyers and Sellers
This three-month overview reflects a healthy, active market in 78209—an area long favored for its top-rated schools, mature neighborhoods, and family appeal. Prices are edging upward, homes are selling faster, and more listings are coming online just in time for summer.
Love Your 78209 Home But Need More Space? Renovation Loans Could Be the Answer
Many 78209 homeowners appreciate their neighborhoods but some are quickly outgrowing their homes. Instead of facing the high cost and stress of moving, a home renovation loan offers a smart alternative.
Cleo Garza, a 78209 resident and loan officer with Summit Funding (NMLS ID# 218858), explains:
“A home renovation loan helps homeowners finance improvements or repairs by combining renovation costs with a purchase or refinance of the existing mortgage.”
These loans can be secured with your home’s equity or unsecured, and terms vary by lender and loan type. Here’s Cleo’s quick guide to the most common renovation loan options:
1. FHA 203(k) Renovation Loans: Backed by the FHA, this loan bundles the cost of home purchase or refinance with renovations. Easier to qualify for, it offers two types: Limited (minor updates) and Standard (major renovations).
2. Conventional Renovation Loans: Programs like Fannie Mae HomeStyle and Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation allow you to purchase or refinance and renovate. These loans offer flexible terms and lower down payments.
3. Home Equity Loans: Using your home’s equity as collateral, these loans provide a lump sum with a fixed interest rate—ideal if you know your renovation budget.
4. Cash-Out Refinance: This replaces your current mortgage with a new, larger one. You pocket the difference in cash for renovations and may secure a better rate.
5. Unsecured Home Improvement Loans: No collateral required, making these loans less risky for your home—but often with higher interest rates.
6. EZ “C” Conventional Loan: Designed for quick, cosmetic renovations, this option requires that work be completed within 60 days.
Before you pack up and move, consider whether a renovation loan could transform your current home into your forever home.
X. FOREY
Bruce is a skilled real estate agent serving 78209 and beyond. He excels at helping client’s market and sell their property, find a dream home or discover investment opportunities. He offers advanced training in luxury and historic homes, military relocation and more. bruceXforey.com email: bruce@bruceforey.com.
Taylor Lane
La Disco Vaquera
Healing is a Work of Art CowParade San Antonio 2025 Grazes Through 78209
By Claire Barrera and Shelbi Young | Photography by Jorge Tamez
Nestled in the heart of Alamo Heights, local artist Taylor Lane’s bovine beauty, La Disco Vaquera, brings both vibrant creativity and meaningful purpose to the neighborhood. This life-size cow sculpture, proudly grazing in the 78209 zip code, is part of CowParade San Antonio, presented by IBC Foundation, a citywide public art exhibition benefiting CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation. Proceeds from the initiative support pediatric care, the expansion of critical care services and therapy programs that help children and families heal in body and spirit.
CowParade has returned to the Alamo City for the first time since 2003, this time in partnership with CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation. More than 70 handpainted cows are on display across San Antonio, positioned at iconic locations such as the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa, the River Walk, SeaWorld and many others in between. Each cow, transformed by a local artist, tells a story of hope, healing and the cultural heartbeat of our city.
For Lane, a single mother and longtime creative, the act of painting this cow was deeply personal. She describes her artistic process as a form of healing. By placing that healing on display, she extends it to the community. Like many CowParade artists, Lane poured countless hours over many days into her piece, thoughtfully crafting each element.
La Disco Vaquera is no exception. A celebration of San Antonio’s vaquero heritage, the piece captures the spirit of South Texas with painted landscapes featuring blooming prickly pear cacti in vibrant oranges and yellows and sprouting sotol plants lit by a glowing sunset. Traditional vaquero boot stitching embellishes the cow’s head and neck, while mirrored tiles adorn the saddle and horns, a sparkling nod to the city’s beloved Fiesta tradition. At the belly of the cow, the black silhouette of a cowgirl is starkly juxtaposed against a dreamy, moody desert mountain backdrop. A deep yellow sun grounds the image, forming a halo over the
cowgirl and casting a sunset of warm pinks, reds and orange hues that spill over the mountain range. The entirety of the cow is a masterpiece of balance, unity and contrast. Bright warm-toned cacti pop out from a cool, mint-toned background on the rear of the cow.
Traditionally masculine elements – rope, horseback riding and vaquero stitching – weave through confident fields of femininity, finding harmony amongst light eyelashes painted on the cow, sweet stars painted across its face and side and sparkling disco ball tiles along the horns and saddle. Though the name of the cow is feminine, we cannot fully tell from the silhouette of our lone rider if they are male or female. The piece both appeals to the nostalgia of a classic Texan time we cherish deeply in our culture and celebrates the modernity of a pop-art palette, disco dancing and starting anew. The artwork reminds us to embrace our history – its wonders and its troubles, our strengths and our weaknesses – as we move forward into our future, brave and beautiful. It’s a work best appreciated in person, located at Bank of Texas on Broadway, where the details truly come to life.
These whimsical bovines are more than public art, they are visual stories of resilience, beauty and hope. In partnership with CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation, they serve as colorful beacons for the children and families receiving care at CHRISTUS Children’s.
Now through mid-August, CHRISTUS Children’s is hosting a citywide scavenger hunt, encouraging families to explore and experience the cows across San Antonio. And for those who wish to take a piece of this extraordinary event home, a live auction will be held on September 25, with proceeds benefiting the hospital and its mission to care for children across the South Texas region.
To view the full herd, meet the artists or learn more about the auction, visit christuschildrensfoundation. org/cowparade.
What is Play-Based Learning and Why Is It Important in Early Childhood?
By Christ Lutheran Day School
Play-based learning is an instructional approach grounded in child development theory, where purposeful, open-ended play becomes the foundation for meaningful learning. Through child-initiated play, supported by skilled educators, children develop essential cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Classrooms are carefully designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and engagement, with materials and spaces that support independence and curiosity.
In a play-based classroom, all areas are open and available. Materials are within children’s reach so they can interact freely and make choices. For example, a block area may include a variety of shapes and accessories to spark creativity. An art center offers glue to squeeze, paint to pour, and materials to build and design—allowing children to express themselves and explore through hands-on experiences. These activities should be child directed and without a specified outcome.
With over 30 years in early childhood education, I’ve witnessed the powerful impact of play in preparing children for their next steps in learning. Often called “play with purpose,” this approach supports development in a way that feels natural to children and lays a foundation for lifelong success.
Educators in play-based environments are trained to set up rich learning opportunities that build on children’s interests. They guide and support without taking over, encouraging exploration and growth through meaningful, joyful play.
Types of Play: Free Play
What is it? Self-directed and unstructured. Children choose what and how to play using their imagination and interests.
Benefits:
- Encourages creativity and problem-solving
- Builds independence and confidence
- Supports physical, social, and emotional development
Guided Play
What is it? vChild-led play supported by an adult. The child takes the lead, while the adult enhances learning through questions, vocabulary, or connections to learning goals.
Benefits:
- Promotes language and thinking skills
- Sparks curiosity and deeper engagement
- Links play to academic concepts
- Encourages self-regulation and cooperation
Games
What are games? Structured activities with clear rules and goals. Often involve turn-taking, challenge, and problem-solving.
Benefits:
- Teach social skills like patience and teamwork
- Build cognitive and strategic thinking
- Strengthen listening, memory, and direction-following
As adults, we may overlook the value of children’s play—but make no mistake: play is their work. When children pretend, build, or dig in the sand, they are making sense of their world. This kind of deep, joyful learning deserves to be protected and celebrated.
- SCHOOL NEWSReady to Launch!
Introducing Gertrude! The AHHS rocketry program traveled to White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico in June for the launch of this year’s rocket. They were one of only four teams with launch dates this year and students have manufactured more of the rocket in the school shop than ever before. The finished design represents thousands of hours of work designing, building and problem-solving with this talented group of now AHHS graduate
- SCHOOL NEWS -
Speak Up & Spell Out with Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion, Harini Logan ’26
This summer at Summer at the Hall, the spotlight was on words, wonder, and building confidence—and leading the way was our very own Harini Logan ’26, the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion.
Harini returned to campus not to compete, but to coach and inspire the next generation of word wizards through her exciting new camp: Speak Up & Spell Out: A Word Mastery Summer Camp. Our campers dove into a world of fun spelling games and vocabulary challenges—all designed to strengthen confidence, spark creativity, and sharpen communication skills. And with a national champion as their guide, they learned from the very best.
For Harini, it was a full-circle moment. “The spark that started my spelling bee journey was watching the 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals and marveling at the composure and sheer talent of the ‘big kids’ on stage. It was the motivation that I, too, could showcase my love for words on such a big stage that led me to pursue it,” she shared. “ After I won in 2022, I immediately wanted to find a way to give back to the community that had given me so much, and I discovered that in teaching.”
“There’s something so beautiful about being for another young speller what the 2015 Bee was for me, and there’s nothing as rewarding as watching a student’s eyes light up with an understanding and enjoyment of the wonders of language,” said Harini. “I saw both happen over and over again at camp, and I’m so grateful to SMH, Summer at the Hall, and my wonderful campers for trusting me with this opportunity.”
We are incredibly grateful for the passion, dedication, and heart that Harini brought to our SMH community and to Summer at the Hall. Her commitment to empowering young learners through language is truly inspiring—and we are so proud to have her leading the way.
- CHURCH DIRECTORY -
ALAMO HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH
6501 Broadway St.
San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-9539
Services: Sunday 11:00am Wednesday 6:30pm Praise and Prayer
ALAMO HEIGHTS
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
6435 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-5728
alamoheightscc.org
Services: Sunday: 10:50am
ALAMO HEIGHTS
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6201 Broadway St.
San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-0271
alamoheightspres.com
Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am
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 EPISCOPAL CHURCH
510 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 736-3132
cecsa.org
Services:
Wednesday 11:00am, 6:00pm Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 11:00am, 5:00pm
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
6720 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-3394
clcah.org
Services: Sunday 8:30am and 10:30am
MOUNT CALVARY
LUTHERAN CHURCH
308 Mt. Calvary Drive
San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8748
mtcsa.org
Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am
NORTHWOOD
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
518 Pike Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-7238
Services: Sunday mornings at 11am
NORTHROCK CHURCH
ALAMO HEIGHTS
1540 Nacogdoches
San Antonio, TX 78209 northrocksa.com
Services: Sunday mornings at 10am, 11:30am
PEARL STREET CHURCH
400 Pearl Parkway
San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 504-8897
Services: 9:00am, 10:30am,12pm, 1:30pm
ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH & SCHOOL
722 Robinhood
San Antonio, TX 78209 standrews09.org 210-824-2465
Services: Traditional 9:15
Contemporary Worship 9:30 & 11:00am
ST. ANTHONY DE PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH
102 Lorenz Road
San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-1743
stanthonydepadua.org
Services:
Monday thru Friday 9am, Saturday 5pm Sunday 7:00am, 8:30am (Spanish), 10:30am, 12:30pm
ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL
1300 Wiltshire Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209
saintdavids.net (210) 824-2481
Services: Sundays at 8am & 10:30am
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
11 Saint Luke’s Lane San Antonio, Texas 78209 slecsa.org - (210) 828-6425
Services:
Sunday 8am, 9am, 11am and 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:
Saturday Mass 5:30pm Sunday 9am, 11am, and 5:30pm Tuesday and Thursday 7am Wednesday 5:30pm, Friday 8:00am
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL
3303 Urban Crest Dr
San Antonio TX 78209 (210) 824-0139
spxsa.church Services: Saturday - 4:30pm Sunday - 8:00am, 10:15am, 12:00 pm, 1:30pm (Sp), 5:00pm Daily Masses: Monday - 6:30pm Tuesday-Friday - 8:15am
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
319 E. Mulberry
San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-6201 trinitybaptist.org
Services: Mulberry Service 9am Bible Study 10:15am TriPoint Service 11:30am
UNITY CHURCH
8103 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209 unityofsa.org (210) 824-7351
Services: Sunday 11am
Children’s Church 11am
If you are unable to make it to a service, check your church website and see if they are livestreaming so that you can worship from home.
POLICE BLOTTER
DWI, Accident
Driver traveling west on Austin Highway at a high rate of speed left the roadway and struck light poles, traffic signs, landscape and external stairways of an apartment building; driver received serious injuries and was transported to a hospital; blood analysis will be used to determine the level of intoxication before charges are filed at large.
03/25/25
100 blk. Austin Hwy
Wanted Person
Male subject contacted sleeping on a sidewalk was found to have an active arrest warrant issued by Bexar County for Fail to Comply; Sex Offender Registry.
03/26/25
5100 blk. Broadway
Wanted Person, Narcotics Violation
Male subject contacted wandering the neighborhood was found to have an active arrest warrant issued by Bexar County; during a postarrest search the subject was found to be in possession of methamphetamines and related paraphernalia.
03/26/25
100 blk. Grandview
Wanted Person, Failure to Identify / Fugitive
Driver contacted for a traffic violation stated she had no identification and provided false identifying information; officer’s investigation discovered the driver’s true identity which was displayed on a forged driver’s license purchased from China; also discovered was a non-extraditable warrant issued by California for fraud.
03/26/25
5700 blk. Broadway
Theft / Shoplifting
Store employee reported a male subject left the store with wine he had not paid for; subject located a short distance away and returned to the store.
03/28/25
4600 blk. Broadway
Criminal Mischief
Homeless individual intentionally caused damage to a cement structure designed to hold trash containers.
03/29/25
4700 blk. Broadway
Assault
Resident was assaulted by two known subjects at the direction of a third party; both subjects were issued citations for misdemeanor assault.
03/29/25
200 blk. Arcadia
Criminal Mischief
Male subject reported pulling banners from poles was taken into custody upon complaint from a responsible employee.
03/31/25
4700 blk. Broadway
Emergency Detention
Homeless male subject showed symptoms of mental crisis and threatened suicide; subject transported to a mental facility for evaluation and treatment.
03/30/25
500 blk. Austin Hwy
AHPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
6116 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-2164
Fax (210) 822-7111
On-Line Impersonation
Ex-boyfriend opened a social media page using his ex-girlfriend’s pictures and her name and persona with the intent to harm, defraud, and intimidate.
04/03/25
300 blk. Blue Bonnet
Wanted Person
Ex-employee refused to leave his place of former employment; investigation revealed the subject had an active arrest warrant issued by Bexar County for a Motion to Revoke Probation related to a prior DWI conviction.
04/03/25
6400 blk. Broadway
Wanted Person, Failure to Identify, Fugitive
Female subject contacted during an investigation provided a false name and identifying information to officers; investigation determined the subject’s true identity and located an active arrest warrant issued by Bexar County.
04/04/25
6900 blk. Broadway
Wanted Person
Driver contacted for traffic violations was found to have a warrant issued by the Pardons and Parole Board revoking his parole for a robbery conviction.
04/04/25
5400 blk. Broadway
Harassment
Female complainant reported her ex-boyfriend had shown up at her work place when she arrived to open the business; the ex-boyfriend had suspiciously shown up wherever she is several times since they broke-up; complainant called back at closing time to report receiving harassing phone calls during the workday accusing her of an relationship with a co-worker; criminal complaint signed.
04/07/25
5100 blk. Broadway
Theft by Fraud
Complainant reported she had received a text message directing her to a “cash fraud department” to reconcile fraudulent charges on their account; subject gave instructions via telephone on how to clear the fraudulent charges; funds were then transferred to an unknown account assumed to be the caller’s.
04/07/25
100 E Edgewood
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12&16
Meditation in the Garden
9:00 - 10:00 | San Antonio Botanical Garden | sabot.org
Practice presence in nature through this secular, guided meditation session. Learn to calm the mind and relax the body to promote a healthier, more productive life. All levels are welcome; participants are welcome to bring their own cushions to sit on; ages 16+. Presented by The Still State Meditation & Mindfulness.
Little Artist Workshop
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | The DoSeum | thedoseum.org
4,11,18
Let’s get creative! During these workshops, children will get explore textures, create with colors, and get messy! Your little artist will also learn great studio habits, such as caring for their artistic tools, embracing challenges, talking about their work, and exploring new materials. Will we discover the next Picasso?
Thursdays
DISCO ALFRESCO
Thursdays in July | 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Hemisfair Park
Disco Alfresco, formerly known as SoundCream Sunset Sessions, transforms Civic Park into an open-air dance floor every Thursday evening in July. With world-class DJs, family-friendly vibes, and sunsets that melt into disco lights, this free event turns Hemisfair into San Antonio’s summer dance destination. Powered by the SoundCream Airstream and energized by DJs from Texas, Los Angeles, and New York. No shoes required.
46th CineFestival San Antonio
Carver Community Cultural Center | guadalupeculturalarts.org
9-13
CineFestival will feature a full slate of free screenings at the Little Carver Civic Center, and nightly premieres at the Jo Long Theater. More screenings will be presented at Santikos Mayan Palace (1918 SW Military Dr), including feature film premieres and free programs for Senior Cinema and Family Day. The festival leads with two prominent documentaries focusing on Tejano music and culture, the long-anticipated Selena y Los Dinos documentary about the Queen of Tejano music Selena, directed by CineFestival alumni Isabel Castro (MIJA, DARLIN) and Take It Away, directed by Adrian Alejandro Arredondo and Myrna Perez, tracing the life and career of Johnny Canales.
FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS
Chagas Disease: A Silent Threat to Pets in South Texas
By Heather Gulde - Terrell Heights Veterinary Hospital Manager
Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is an often-overlooked but serious health threat to dogs and cats—especially in South Texas, including the 78209 area. Caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and spread by the “kissing bug” (a type of blood-sucking insect), Chagas disease can lead to serious heart issues and even sudden death in pets.
Dogs are more commonly affected than cats, often becoming infected by eating the kissing bug or through contact with contaminated feces. Many times pets will eat the insects and the parasites will enter the body through the mucous membranes (the gums). Once inside the body, the parasite targets the heart and other tissues, leading to inflammation, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Unfortunately, many pets show no symptoms until the disease has progressed significantly.
Common signs include lethargy, loss of appetite, coughing, and signs of heart failure such as a swollen belly or fainting. If you notice these symptoms, especially in an outdoor or hunting dog, a veterinary evaluation is essential. Blood tests and imaging can help detect the disease, although diagnosis can be challenging.
There is currently no cure for Chagas disease in pets, so prevention is critical. Reduce exposure by keeping pets indoors at night, using pest control around your home, and removing brush or wood piles where kissing bugs may live.
Awareness is the first step toward protecting your pets. Talk to your veterinarian about Chagas disease—early detection could save your pet’s life.
Kothmann, DVM
LaBrie, DVM
Honchos House of Churros
6421 Broadway
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The Beignet Stand
8343 Broadway
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Lick Honest Ice Cream
312 Pearl Pkwy #2101
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Bee Nice Cream
8003 Broadway
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Black+White Modern Creamery
4011 Broadway
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SusieCakes
7322 Jones Maltsberger Rd #218
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PALOMA BLANCA
This month’s Best Bet is coming to you from Paloma Blanca! We enjoyed their chicken mole enchiladas with a side of charro beans and rice. The perfect spot for lunch or dinner!
Among thespians in A Merry Death, presented by Alamo Heights Junior School in 1948, was arts philanthropist Robert Tobin, fourth from left.
Photo courtesy of Dareos family and One Hundred Years of Excellence, The Story of Alamo Heights Independent School District, by Mary M. Fisher with Pam Frieden Cohen ad photo co-editor.
