Fall 2023

We Have Liftoff!

/ October 2, 2023

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 a …

AHISD Welcomes Employees

/ October 2, 2023

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

Ron Aaron Eisenberg / October 2, 2023

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 …

Dutch Bros. Coffee In 78209

Ron Aaron Eisenberg / October 2, 2023

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 …

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Balloon Fun and Artistry Opens in 78209

Ron Aaron Eisenberg / October 2, 2023

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 th …

AH Fire Department Earns Top Honor

Ron Aaron Eisenberg / October 2, 2023

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 meet …

Shades of Green

Ron Aaron Eisenberg / October 2, 2023

Shades of Green Makes Major Commitment to Stay Green Forever When Shades of Green Nursery co-owners Bob Webster and Roberta Churchin launched their business on Mother’s Day in 1981, they wanted to create a unique, organic nursery in a beautiful urban o …

Referral Based Veterinary Specialty Care

/ October 2, 2023

Referral Based Veterinary Specialty Care Now Available in San Antonio San Antonio Veterinary Specialists (SAVS) opened in September 2023 and offers leading-edge diagnostics and treatments for dogs and cats from San Antonio’s best boardcertified special …

Meet Your Neighbors: Angel Santiago and Vanessa Sanchez

/ August 1, 2023

An Unexpected Connection Brings Two 78209 Neighbors Together for a Future Life Together By Bruce Forey | Photography by Al Rendon Angel Santiago and Vanessa Sanchez are long-time 78209 residents and may have crossed paths at a school event or the gro …

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