June 2014 Issue

The Reverend Dr. Richard Knott Celebrates 30 Years at Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church with Wisdom and Balance

/ June 5, 2014

In a world where a growing number of people want their information condensed and presented to them in 140 characters or less, delivering an attention-grabbing, thought-provoking theological message every Sunday can be a challenge. The Rev. Dr. Richard …

Pete Markwardt’s A & A Home Furnishings Brings International Style to San Antonio Homes

/ June 5, 2014

Catching up with Pete Markwardt isn’t easy. That’s because the owner of A&A Home Furnishings (formerly Armoires and Accents) is constantly on the move, traveling to China, India and Mexico in search of the unique, high-quality furniture and home ac …

Alamo Heights School District

/ June 4, 2014

NEW! ANNUAL PROOF OF RESIDENCE AND ONLINE REGISTRATION Beginning Aug. 1, Alamo Heights ISD will annually require current proof of residence. The district will also require all parents to utilize an online registration system, which will also ope …

Texas Coastal Escapes: The Third Coast’s #1 Beach Destinations

/ June 4, 2014

You may have heard Texas referred to as “the Third Coast” since the East Coast and the West Coast like to take top billing. But that’s OK: Texas is so much bigger and better in so many ways that Texans don’t mind if our Gulf surfs a wave or two behind …

A Reimagined Ranch for Modern Living Family Enjoys the Style, the Space and the Trees

/ June 4, 2014

For Kim and Rob Kacprowciz, ranch life was just what the doctor ordered. As an emergency room physician and partner with Urgent Care San Antonio, Rob wanted room to roam with mature trees and a sizable backyard. Kim was drawn to the midcentury modern r …

The Buzz in 78209

/ June 4, 2014

HEB BODY ADVENTURE OPENS Summer’s here, and the time is right for taking in some new adventures. You can start with the new H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System at the Witte Museum. This highly anticipated addition to the museum fea …

What’s New in 09: Summer is here!

/ June 4, 2014

SMART COOKIE It’s all about cookies, barbecue and swimming. If you are a 78209 reader/subscriber — and why wouldn’t you be? — you might recall from the April issue a story about two stay-at-home moms who left the business world and opted to open a war …

Beto’s Comida Latina: New Menu Items Join Old Favorites

/ June 4, 2014

Beto’s remains stuck in a crazily colored time warp, cheerful service and all — and this is a good thing. The popular restaurant’s if-it-ain’t-broke attitude has allowed the kitchen to focus on perfecting, for example, the beef and red chile empanada w …

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