by 78209 Magazine | Jan 14, 2016 | '09 Archive
A PERSONAL TRAINERS OWN WEIGHT LOSS STORY Meet my inspirational colleague Tom, who revealed to me his weight loss journey. And it’s not just a few pounds – he was 100 pounds overweight. It’s a very personal story – so much so that he threw away his “before” pictures...
by 78209 Magazine | Jan 14, 2016 | '09 Archive
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Nick Bastress is Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce’s incoming president for 2016. Professionally, Bastress has served in advertising and marketing consulting for the past four years. Prior to joining KENS 5, he was at Time Warner Cable Media. HOW...
by 78209 Magazine | Jan 11, 2016 | Featured, School News
Monday, January 11, 2016 Dear Alamo Heights families, friends, community members and staff, The past week has been an incredibly sad time in our community. Words can’t fully express the tremendous sorrow I feel for the Molak family. I met David on his first day of...
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...