/ February 3, 2017
When acute health issues arise, everything else takes a back seat. Yep, while we may endlessly put off getting an overdue haircut or tackling that much-needed yard work, when we’re threatened by a serious…
/ January 13, 2017
If you’re a pet owner in ‘09 (and most of us are), the care and well-being of these furred, finned or feathered members of our families remain foremost. We just love our pat-able, purring pals, but more importantly, understand that in return for the jo …
/ December 7, 2016
THE WOODHOUSE DAY SPA ’09’S UNPARALLELED PERSONAL PAMPERER BY ERNIE ALTGELT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN WADDY In today’s hectic and harried environment, even in laidback 78209 keeping one’s “cool” can, at times, be a bit trying. And, at its worst, the stress …
/ November 7, 2016
BY ERNIE ALTGELT PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARTIN WADDY CLEANING IDEAS KEEPING ’09 SPARKLING FOR 48 YEARS In the never-ending battle against domestic dirt, grime, grease, scale, germs and other unhygienic antagonists, mankind has developed an immense arsenal of s …
/ October 11, 2016
HSIU RESTAURANT A 33 year sweet and spicy run ends in December By Ernie Altgelt Photography By Martin Waddy For 33 sweet and spicy years, ‘09ers with an overpowering yen for authentic Oriental cuisine have happily, hungrily and hurriedly beaten a well- …
/ September 6, 2016
SPACETONE MUSIC Guitar enthusiasts can be a picky lot. Enamored by the instrument’s overall versatility, capabilities — and if it’s a special make, pedigree — these devoted digitalists insist on seeking near playable perfection in a six-string-world wh …
/ August 3, 2016
’09’s Source for a Clean Machine It’s no secret that ‘09ers are proud of their cars—sporty imports, domestic SUVs, beefy pickups, cutesy compacts and, of course, those plush luxury offerings that are guaranteed to garner a second look. And nowhe …
/ July 1, 2016
Quite simply, dove hunting and 78209ers go hand in hand. For over a century, across our ZIP code and the Lone Star State in general, the pursuit of this much loved game bird has played an essential part in providing an excellent source of protein for t …
/ June 8, 2016
PROUD PAST, BRIGHTER TOMORROW For long-term residents of ‘09, the University of the Incarnate Word has always been a cherished, seemingly unchanging presence. On the surface, it represents an enduring edifice of higher education steeped in traditional …