’09 on the Rise

’09 on the Rise

WORLD-CLASS REINVESTMENT RAISES BAR FOR CULTURE IN 78209 Organizations here in San Antonio whose mission is to enrich the lives of individuals of all ages through art, culture, education and recreation are all seeing increased numbers of visitors, membership and...
Going the Distance

Going the Distance

Pam and Louis Cardenas By Ernie Altgelt Photography by Elizabeth Warburton You might say that 78209 is all about family. Old families, new families, small or large — our welcoming ZIP code seemingly embraces and nurtures the joyful diversity of them all. And while...
The Barn Door

The Barn Door

  The Old Flame Endures By Lauren Browning Photography By Janice Thach They say, “An old flame never dies.” If this is true, The Barn Door Restaurant and Meat Market is living proof. Igniting the flame in 1953, original owners Bill Tassos and David Strauss opened...
Surviving Flu and Allergy Season

Surviving Flu and Allergy Season

LOCAL PHYSICIANS’ TOP TIPS BY PAMELA LUTRELL   It’s that time of year … the time when leaves turn red, sweaters turn red, and, unfortunately, so do the noses of most San Antonio residents. Allergy and flu season blows into South Texas as soon as summer ends...
09 Buzz

09 Buzz

CAPPY’S NEW COOKBOOK ARRIVES! ENCHILADAS: AZTEC TO TEX-MEX Enchiladas: Aztec to Tex-Mex, written by Cappy Lawton and Chris Waters Dunn, is an in-depth exploration of one of Mexico’s most historic and popular foods — the beloved enchilada. This cookbook provides an...

Thanksgiving Tips

THANKSGIVING IN 09 With Thanksgiving just around the corner, look no further than 78209 for the best ingredients and prepared foods to get your through the holiday. KOCH RANCHES GOURMET COUNTRY STORE 2114 Mannix Drive San Antonio, Texas 78217 210-858-9795 Koch Ranches...
09 School News

09 School News

Saint Mary’s Hall Teacher Is SA’s Only Finalist for Presidential Awards for Excellence Saint Mary’s Hall chemistry teacher Carol Brown has been named a finalist in the 2015 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). She is one of...
OUTSIDE 09

OUTSIDE 09

The air is cool and so are the celebrations underfoot outside ‘09. From the elegance of Zoobilation Ball and Phantom Of The Opera at Majestic Theatre to lacing up for Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon, this month will have you moving. It will culminate with bright holiday...
Homes Sales Trend Report

Homes Sales Trend Report

78209 asked leaders in the residential real estate market — Jennifer Shemwell, president of Phyllis Browning Company, and Jenifer Brown, escrow officer at Presidio Title –about trends they see happening in home sales for the ZIP code. Here is what they...