by 78209 Magazine | Dec 10, 2015 | Featured, Meet Your Neighbors
For many, the “empty nest” represents a much-deserved respite from the joyous but undeniably demanding years of raising one’s own children. With the little ones successfully launched and thriving independently, most parents feel justifiably entitled to a well-earned...
by 78209 Magazine | Dec 10, 2015 | Business Profile, Featured
Giving to others has always been one of the hallmarks of our generous society. When it comes to birthdays, anniversaries, seasonal holidays, retirements and especially the celebration of impending nuptials, to many ‘09ers, the procurement of that perfect gift remains...
by 78209 Magazine | Dec 10, 2015 | '09 Eats, Featured
An Uncommon San Antonio Coffeehouse The holidays brim with opportunities to splurge and splurge big. When faced with temptation, why not splurge on the best? Exceptional coffee drinks made with Cuvée coffee beans, mouthwatering French-inspired pastries like pain aux...
by 78209 Magazine | Dec 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
TREE LOT OPENS Texas’ largest and oldest Christmas tree lot (doing business since 1954), the Optimist Club Tree Lot will open on Friday, Nov. 27, at the corner of Austin Highway and Broadway Street. The lot will be offering USDA trees graded Premium or Number 1....
by 78209 Magazine | Dec 9, 2015 | Featured, School News
NEISD SCHOOLS HOST VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES NEISD schools continued a long-standing tradition of honoring veterans in the community by hosting special ceremonies on Veterans Day. Garner Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society held flags in front of the campus...
by 78209 Magazine | Dec 9, 2015 | Featured, Outside '09
OUTSIDE ’09 The Alamo City’s old and new give gifts that keep on giving this holiday season New restaurant openings will brighten the palate. And the Queen of San Antonio, the St. Anthony Hotel, re-emerges with a nod to her history, dressed in a mix of her...
by 78209 Magazine | Dec 9, 2015 | Featured, Neighborhood News
The city of Alamo Heights has asked Bexar County to be allowed to join in the county’s High Water Alert Lifesaving Technology (HALT), an advanced system that helps to alert motorists of flooding conditions. Specifically, HALT uses a sensor to detect rising...
by 78209 Magazine | Dec 9, 2015 | '09 Archive
House shoes, blankets, ties, and sweaters…the list of traditional holiday gifts is long. Perhaps, this is the year to surprise and give a gift with long range purpose and meaning…the gift of good health. 78209 residents need only visit local businesses in the ZIP code...
by 78209 Magazine | Dec 9, 2015 | '09 Archive, Featured
This month I asked four local health and wellness professionals to share thoughts or a story about the holiday season. They were asked to share candid, straight, “real life” guidance or experiences. I was very pleased – and surprised – with their answers… now pass me...
