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Meet your Neighbor – Carlos Platero

Meet your Neighbor – Carlos Platero

By Bruce X. Forey Photography by Elizabeth Greco    Alamo Heights like Los Angeles? That’s how one 78209 neighbor thinks of these two iconic cities. West L.A. native Carlos Platero moved to Alamo Heights in 2018 to establish an interior design business. Los...
Theory Coffee

Theory Coffee

Theory Coffee finds success connecting with people through coffee and a smile  By Bruce X. Forey   What was once an abandoned gas station is now something of a cultural gathering spot in 78209. It started almost a decade ago with a Theory, if you will, that ended...
We Have Liftoff!

We Have Liftoff!

The Alamo Heights HS Rocketry team successfully launched their rocket at White Sands Missile Range in June. The rocket reached 23,000 feet! The AHHS team is in elite company- only 3 of 8 schools made it to White Sands this year. Only 2 of those teams achieved...
AHISD Welcomes Employees

AHISD Welcomes Employees

Alamo Heights ISD is proud to ‘welcome home’ our new employees. In early August, the newest members of the AHISD family attended New Employee Orientation and spent several days learning about curriculum and instruction practices, the AHISD Profile of a...
Dogtopia Comes to Broadway

Dogtopia Comes to Broadway

Doggy daycare, boarding, and spa services are now available at a new business in 78209 at 3814 Broadway. The firm is called Dogtopia, and they have four locations in San Antonio. The 78209 spot is their newest, and it is the only one open seven days a week. Unlike...
Dutch Bros. Coffee In 78209

Dutch Bros. Coffee In 78209

Anyone driving north or south on Broadway, between Greenbrier and Flamingo, will have noticed new construction next to Taqueira Vallarta, at 8222 Broadway. The site, which formerly housed Sigoloff Frame & Art, will soon be home to Dutch Bros Coffee, an...
Balloon Fun and Artistry Opens in 78209

Balloon Fun and Artistry Opens in 78209

Alamo Balloons recently opened its new location at 5216 Broadway St., in Acadia Place. The store formerly housed the old vitamin store. Michelle Rowe, the shop owner, is a former Air Force flight nurse. She retired in 2015. What is it about balloons that attracted...
AH Fire Department Earns Top Honor

AH Fire Department Earns Top Honor

The Alamo Heights Fire Department was recently recognized by a prestigious national organization for outstanding service to the community. Hugh Gibson, Manager, ISO Community Mitigation Hazard, presented the award at the Alamo Heights City Council meeting on July 24....