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....
by 78209 Magazine | Oct 2, 2023 | In the Loop
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 oasis. At...
by 78209 Magazine | Oct 1, 2023 | Business Profile
A cut above the competition; Cooper’s Meat Market continues to focus on quality by Bruce X. Forey | Photography by Al Rendon It’s the beef boutique of 78209. Cooper’s Meat Market is celebrating more than a quarter century in business. Their premium...
by 78209 Magazine | Sep 1, 2023 | Meet Your Neighbors
Former TV Anchor and Emerging Real Estate Pro Writes About Life for 78209 Magazine By Bruce X. Forey | Photography by Al Rendon My name is Bruce X. Forey and I’m a new contributing writer for 78209 Magazine. My family’s journey to the 78209...
by 78209 Magazine | Sep 1, 2023 | Business Profile
Finding Success Serving Dogs and Humans By Bruce X. Forey | Photography by Al Rendon What does one mom do when looking for a new challenge? She buys a dog grooming business. It didn’t matter she had never groomed a dog. She had pros to expertly do that. Emily...
by 78209 Magazine | Aug 23, 2023 | Love of Animals
By Caroline Coile, PhD From the American Kennel Club Know which venomous snakes are common in your area, or in an area that you’re planning to visit with your dog. Clear your yard of fallen logs, trash, and deep leaf litter. Don’t let your dog stick their head in...
by 78209 Magazine | Aug 23, 2023 | In the Loop
Dr. Earl E. Ferguson, a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon serving San Antonio for over 25 years, has relocated his practice from La Cantera to Alamo Heights at 207 W Sunset Road. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of...
by 78209 Magazine | Aug 18, 2023 | Meet Your Neighbors
A Portrait of ’09 Artists We all have a special talent. That is what makes us all unique. For some of us, these talents become evident in our early years, but for others, those talents may not be discovered until later in life. For one local family, however,...
