by 78209 Magazine | Nov 6, 2023 | In the Loop
More than 120 Terrell Heights residents said no to a recent proposal to add street lights to Bryn Mawr and adjacent streets in their neighborhood. The area, not far from Austin Highway, was identified by the City of San Antonio as one that was at risk for crime due in...
by 78209 Magazine | Nov 1, 2023 | Meet Your Neighbors
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...
by 78209 Magazine | Nov 1, 2023 | Business Profile
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...
by 78209 Magazine | Oct 2, 2023 | School News
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...
by 78209 Magazine | Oct 2, 2023 | School News
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...
by 78209 Magazine | Oct 2, 2023 | In the Loop
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...
by 78209 Magazine | Oct 2, 2023 | In the Loop
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...
by 78209 Magazine | Oct 2, 2023 | In the Loop
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...
by 78209 Magazine | Oct 2, 2023 | In the Loop
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....