By Ron Aaron Eisenberg
One of our twin boys, Kennedy, loved spending time at the Alamo Heights Valhallan Arena. He was a Wednesday evening regular. Plus, he enjoyed the bi-monthly Parents’ Nights Out.
But, without little advance notice, the esports arena at 1432 Austin Highway, 78209, next to the Walmart Super Center, has closed.
Franchise co-owner Roger Batten told me the corporate office pulled the plug on their operation. Chris Baarstad, Valhallan VP of Education and Events, wrote in an email about the closing, “I understand that this transition might be disappointing for many of you. We genuinely appreciate the time you have invested with Valhallan.” He also directed families to explore joining one of the company’s other arenas in the San Antonio area.
Baarstad did not explain why the corporation closed the Alamo Heights location, but he said it is available for another prospective franchisee.
