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Contents
DEPARTMENTS
FEATURES
20 Business Profile
14 In the Loop
“Chico” Solis opened a small locksmith shop providing great customer service to his clients. His son, Andy carried on his father’s tradition and passed it down to his sons. Now a third generation of Solis men are at the helm and they’re hoping their kids will take over someday.
22 Meet Your Neighbors
24 On the Market 26 Neighborhood News 30 School News 36 Calendar 38 Ask Roxie 41 Church Directory
Stuart and LeAnne Hendry have experienced first-hand the love and support of their neighbors in 78209 and now have the joy of watching another generation of their family grow up just around the corner.
42 ‘09 Eats 48 Police Blotter 50 Vintage View
Publisher J. MICHAEL GAFFNEY Editor SUSAN THORNTON Contributors
RON AARON EISENBERG MEREDITH KAY BERIT MASON AL RENDON Graphic Design FRAN SHERMAN Online Media TUESDAY SHAW Advertising Sales CINDY JENNINGS Administration & Customer Service NANCY A. GAFFNEY
46 Dining
There’s a new Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood that serves breakfast, lunch and soon will be serving dinner. A native of Mexico City, the owner is fulfilling his dream of bringing the flavors he grew up with to San Antonio.
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Editor’s Letter
May Happy May Everyone! I just love the human spirit! Don’t you? I was born and raised in San Antonio and through the years have been to the Witte Museum more times than I can count. But it wasn’t until we decided to put them on the cover that I decided to delve into the history of the museum and learned about the woman who turned her dream into a reality. I encourage you to read About the Cover in this issue and then go to the museum website for the full history of the museum. It’s really interesting. Many people in the 78209 community lost a dear friend in January. Andy Solis carried on his father’s work as a locksmith, not just any locksmith, but one who was so good at what he did that he endeared himself to all of his customers. Terrell Plaza Lock & Key is this month’s Business Profile. Now in their third generation of Solis men at the helm, they are carrying on their father’s legacy and, no doubt, making him and their grandfather very proud! Stuart and LeAnne Hendry are the Neighbors you’ll meet in this issue. They have a true appreciation of 78209 and the closeness of the community having raised their daughter here. Now they are blessed to have her, their son-in-law and three grandchildren living just a few blocks away. We all know that 78209 is home to many Mexican restaurants, but there is a new one that opened during the pandemic that you’ll want to try. Serving breakfast, lunch and soon dinner, everything on the menu is made fresh and from scratch. The menu at Mexico Lindo reflects authentic flavors from the owners Mexico City roots. The human spirit I touched on earlier, it can be seen in each of the people featured in this issue. They had goals, dreams and desires to start something or carry something on and they all have achieved those goals. Until Next Month,
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AL RENDON Photographer Locked Into the Community Since 1957 BY MEREDITH KAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY AL RENDON 20 MAY 2021 | 78209magazine.com
78209magazine.com The best of ‘09, anytime, anywhere.
From landmarks to community leaders, San Antonio’s photographer, Al Rendon has photographed the face and heart of San Antonio. His photographs fill books on the history of San Antonio, Fiesta, Charreada, and King William. His commercial photography crafts excellent images for executive portraiture, architectural documentation, and marketing. Al’s art photography spans San Antonio’s culture, serving as official photographer for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, the Fiesta Commission, and, providing photography to the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and international magazines. His archival prints are in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum, Museum of Fine Art in Houston, the Cattle Raisers Museum in Fort Worth, and the Mexican American Museum of Art in Chicago.
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MEREDITH KAY Writer
Half Texan on her mother’s side, Meredith was born and raised in Southern California, where she graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in Advertising. She has called San Antonio home for over 25 years now and is raising a son and a daughter as a single mom with a pack of rescue dogs. An incurable foodie with an insatiable case of wanderlust, she has travelled the world, and had the opportunity to live in Germany and France, where she was opening cast member at EuroDisney. She is passionate about writing, cooking, soccer, landscaping, music of all genres, and never misses an opportunity to go to a concert. Meredith is usually the loudest person in the room, and she is always up for new adventures and experiences.
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BERIT MASON
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Berit Mason has been a reporter - anchor for WOAI 1200 AM Radio, a contributor to the San Antonio Business Journal, a writer for SA Scene magazine, and for San Antonio Woman. She has been writing the “Ask Roxie” column since 2016. Berit also worked in T.V., as a reporter - anchor in West Texas and in Waco, where she was a RIAS Berlin Commission German - American Exchange Journalist, starting her career interning with CNN Washington. She is a frequent traveler to Scandinavia, where her mother was from. Her father was an author of military aviation history. Berit loves animals, and was raised in a family who preferred to acquire the family dog, from among the many homeless pups roaming San Antonio streets.
Ron may be the ultimate renaissance man; an educator, writer, radio talk show host, media and PR specialist, award winning film producer, and daddy. Many folks also know him as a top-rated radio talk show host on San Antonio radio stations KTSA, 760 The Ticket, and WOAI. And he hosted talk shows on WRC, Washington D.C., and WCAU, Philadelphia. In the non-profit sector, Ron was the first male in America to serve as executive director of a Rape Crisis Center. He and his wife, Gina Galaviz Eisenberg, live in San Antonio. They adopted three children: Reagan, born in 2011, and twin boys, Carter & Kennedy, born in 2013. He also has two older sons, Mitch and Chris.
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“Located on the banks of the San Antonio River in Brackenridge Park, The Witte Museum is where Science, Nature and Culture Meet, through the lens of Texas Deep Time, and the themes of Land, Water, Sky.” In 1923, botanist and high school teacher, Ellen Schultz began her goal to start a museum in San Antonio. She and other local citizens formed the San Antonio Museum Association. She organized schoolchildren to raise funds by selling bluebonnets and cakes and doing historical performances of Los Pastores. By the Fall of that year, enough funds were raised to purchase and install the Attwater Natural History Collection at Main Avenue High School. San Antonio businessman Alfred W. Witte died September 22, 1925, leaving $65,000 to fund a museum in Brackenridge Park. This unexpected gift was used towards the new museum named for Witte’s parents. Through the late 1920s and 1930s Ellen Schultz Quillin worked for a dollar-a-year salary and managed a total operating budget of $100. For the complete history of the Witte Museum, go to https://www.wittemuseum.org/history/
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In the Loop New AH Natatorium Features Lessons for Swimmers & Divers BY RON AARON EISENBERG
The new Alamo Heights Independent School District Natatorium at 705 Trafalgar, adjacent to Jones Maltsberger, now hosts lessons for area divers and competitive swimmers. Divers will have the services of two of the top diving coaches in the nation: Stan Randall, head coach of Trinity University’s diving team, and Tommy Law, head coach of the University of the Incarnate Word program. The Alamo Heights Diving Club is for kids ages 5-18 who live in the area. Participants can be novices or advanced divers. Alamo Area Aquatics Diving (AAAD, not affiliated with the Alamo Area Aquatics Association) provides competition training for any age, including adults, drawing on trainees from around the nation. 14 MAY 2021 | 78209magazine.com
The new Alamo Heights Natatorium has two 1-meter and two 3-meter diving boards. There is also an opportunity to use other state-of-the-art training tools, such as the trampoline and over-the-water diving belts. Alamo Area Aquatics Diving also sponsors Technique Tuneups, a program for young competitive swimmers whose parents want to give them a chance to improve their swimming skills during the school year. Technique Tuneups is directed by long-time (and recently retired) Trinity head swimming coach John Ryan. Weekend class sessions meet on Sunday afternoons during the school year (late August through the end of May). For information on Technique Tuneups, text coach Ryan at 210-241-1989.
DoSeum Offers Summer Camps for Area Youngsters With over 20 different camp options, there’s a camp for every child ages 3 to 11 this summer at The DoSeum, San Antonio’s museum for kids. Youngsters can go on a dinosaur dig, learn the science behind personality traits, design their own fashion collection, and even participate in a DoSeumwide spy mission. The summer camps will run from June 7 through August 13. The museum notes on their website, “The DoSeum will offer camps that will engage campers in STEM, the arts, and literacy, and inspire them to explore, discover, create, and learn.” The DoSeum says all of its summer camps adhere to CDC COVID-19 guidelines.
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In the Loop San Antonio Home to Internationally Known Barber Shop Chorus
While the exact time when Barber Shop Quartets began is debatable, most singers agree it was the early 1900s. The tradition continues today and includes Friends in Harmony, a local group of some 150 men who love the genre. On a suggestion from ‘09 resident Bill OdleKemp, 78209 Magazine decided to write about Barbershop and the Chorus. Bill Wilkinson, a group member, told me he got turned on to Barbershop when his mom took him to a concert when he was just a kid. Wilkinson has been a member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America for 41 years. He is also a member of Friends in Harmony. “We have a lot of fun, and that is really the key to Friends in Harmony. Unfortunately, with COVID-19, we have not had in-person rehearsals or concerts in quite a while. Rehearsals
are done via Zoom now, which does not lend itself to Barbershop. But soon, I hope, we’ll be on stage together singing in four-part harmony. “The philosophy of the Chorus is a little different than your typical music organization. We focus on having fun! Our rehearsals are very light-hearted, like a big family. We’re all about singing good music and having fun too.” he says. While Friends in Harmony is all-male, more and more women are joining the Barbershop bandwagon under the banner “Harmony Belles Chorus.” On its website, the group encourages one and all – men and women -- to participate. “No previous experience is necessary. No auditions are required. Well over 85% of our singers are enjoying their first introduction to harmonizing in the four-part barbershop style. Come try it and bring a friend or two with you!”
Friends, Family, and Staff Celebrate A Milestone Birthday Friends, family, staff, and residents at Juniper Village at Lincoln Heights, recently celebrated a milestone birthday for Catherine “Kit” Johnson with cake, songs, and fun. Born in England on March 31, 1921, Johnson turned 100 years old last month. Her niece Paula attended the party, which was small due to COVID-19. Kit was married to the late Ernest Johnson. She had one daughter, Evelyn, who has since passed away. Kit served in the Royal British Air Force. She says, “I was assigned to maintenance - we tested the plugs that went in the engines of the airplanes. I ran two bays (units) that tested the plugs. In the past, as a hobby, I flew airplanes - bombers. Despite living in Texas for many years, her British accent remains. Although she has lost her eyesight, that has not slowed her down. Kit loves classical music and Frank Sinatra 16 MAY 2021 | 78209magazine.com
every day on her radio. She is also a crossword puzzle enthusiast. The staff read the crossword puzzle clues to her, and she gives the answers. Kit moved into Juniper Village at Lincoln Heights, formerly Brookdale, on September 6, 2017. She is quick to tell anyone who will listen, “I’m still here by the grace of God.
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In the Loop Local Wine & Spirit Shop Moving To New Location Hargrove’s Fine Wine and Spirits in the Boardwalk on Broadway is moving. The new location at 6011 Broadway St., across from Cooper’s Meat Market, is expected to open in June. The business is owned by Amber and William Hargrove, husband and wife. When I spoke with Amber she could hardly restrain her enthusiasm and excitement about the impending move. “We were never really happy about our current location in the Boardwalk on Broadway,” Amber told 78209 Magazine. “Visibility was always a problem. You could not see our store from the street.” She said she spent six months looking for a better location before she found it. The new location fronts Broadway. It features 3,000 square feet, nearly double the 1,600 sq. feet in the current location. It also has much better visibility from the street than their current store. Hargrove Fine Wine and Spirits opened in 2018. On their website, the couple describe their business, “Hargrove’s Fine Wine & Spirits Is A Family-Owned & Operated Boutique Wine Shop Specializing In Providing An Exquisite, Hand-Picked Selection Of The Best Fine Wine & Spirits Imported From Regions Across The Globe.” They pledge to provide patrons with “world class customer service.” Amber said, “We want to be the neighborhood store where people get their wine and spirits. We strive for customer service and even though we are expanding in size we still want to offer a neighborhood feel. “We carry what you don’t find everywhere, for people who are looking for something special. And, once COVID passes,” she added, “we want to do tastings.” For more on Hargrove Fine Wine and Spirits visit their website at www.hargrovesfinewine.com. Or, call Hargrove at (210) 444-9303.
New Dinner Option Available in ‘09 Hearthstone Bakery Cafe & Event Center is Now Open for Dinner. The restaurant now features a new “After Hours” menu, along with all of the usual menu items patrons already enjoy. Hours are M – F from 8 AM to 8 PM, Saturday from 8 AM – 3 PM (closed for private events on Saturdays after 3), and currently closed on Sundays. Enjoy a frozen drink, wine, or beer on the spacious patio, with one of their new appetizers and happy hour prices between 4 & 7 on weeknights. The eatery sits on the site of the old Crumpets Restaurant on a beautiful tree-covered lot. 18 MAY 2021 | 78209magazine.com
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Business Profile
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t’s no secret that this pandemic has hit our locally-owned, small businesses very hard, and we will continue to see the effects on our communities for many years to come. It’s hard enough to run a small business in the shadow of the “big box” retailers who continue to chip away at our local economies, but when you throw in a worldwide pandemic, businesses are scrambling to find new ways to attract new customers and retain their current clients just to stay afloat and compete. It is rare today to see a family business that is still around and has withstood the test of time. Still, there is one dynamic local shop that has not only survived but has thrived throughout decades of change and difficult circumstances. Terrell Plaza Lock & Key Shop is a legacy business in the Alamo Heights/Terrell Hills community. It was established by Juan “Chico” Solis in 1957 and has seen the community, and the city of San Antonio, grow exponentially throughout the years. Chico had worked for J. Ross Boles downtown for many years, learning the ins and outs, literally, of locks, safes, and security systems as they evolved and technology improved. He then opened his own shop to serve the growing community north of downtown, and in the process, he passed his skills, customer service, and business acumen down to his son. Andres, or Andy, as his customers lovingly knew him, carried on his father’s tradition of bringing exemplary customer service to the area and made it a point to stay current on new locks and security technology that seemed to change every few years. Andy was a very beloved member of the Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills communities. He was the sort of man and business owner that would see people stopping by the shop just to say hello. He was very courteous and considered his customers to be his friends. He often went out of his way to help others when they needed it, and according to his family and those that knew him well, he was always “on-call,” rarely turning anybody down when they needed him. Andy valued his customers above all else and made every business decision with the community in mind and how he could offer more than expected every single time. It was imperative that he “never stop learning,” and he sought to instill this personal philosophy and work ethic in his own two sons, who began their careers in the family locksmith business at an early age, just as their dad had done. Sadly, Andy passed away suddenly this past January from complications due to COVID-19, leaving his family and friends devastated. Andy Jr. and his brother, John, now run the shop, and as they try to process and mourn the loss of their father, they are comforted by the outpouring of love and support from the community. Andy states that “Customers are still
coming in daily in tears as they learn about my father’s death. It just shows how much the community loved him.” He speaks about his sincere gratitude and how fortunate his family has been throughout the years to serve such a tight-knit community. “People show up as customers one day, but they wind up as friends,” Andy continues. This just shows what an impact one small business can have on a community. Andy says that customers continue to stop by just to grab one of his father’s business cards as a souvenir of their friend. The Phyllis Browning Company even sent out a company-wide email honoring Andy Sr. when they learned of his passing, as the shop handled a lot of locksmith work for their real estate clients. As for the plans for Terrell Plaza Lock & Key, Andy and John plan to honor their father’s and their grandfather’s legacies by continuing to support the community with outstanding service, staying current on technology, including smart locks integrated with household security systems, modern automotive locks, remote keys, and keyless technology. The shop offers complete locksmith services for residential and commercial properties. Like their dad and grandfather before him, the brothers still provide emergency services for current customers. Andy and his brother know that the reason they are still in business after 60 years is the relationships that they have built with the community. With three children, each of their own, they hope to continue their legacy of offering the highest form of customer service for many years to come.
Customers are still coming in daily in tears as they learn about my father’s death, and it just shows how much the community loved him.
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Meet Your Neighbors
Blessed in ‘09 BY MEREDITH KAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY AL RENDON
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f you look around your neighborhoods and dig deep enough in the Alamo Heights area, you’ll find that it’s very common to find families that have called the area home for many generations. A common theme is that this area naturally fosters a feeling of belonging to an inclusive community, where neighbors come together to help one another in times of need. This is the feeling described by a beautiful ‘09 family.
Lee Anne and Stuart Hendry met on a blind date almost 40 years ago. Stuart tells the story of a mutual friend in college who lied to both of them in an attempt to get them together. He must have been quite the matchmaker because he convinced each of them that the other one had seen him/her at a party and wanted to meet. Luckily they found the humor in their sweet friend’s deception and proceeded to see each other daily for weeks, eventually marrying in 1983. Lee Anne attended TCU in Ft. Worth, while Stuart was just across the metropolis at SMU. They both began their careers and eventually decided to move south to San Antonio. Stuart built a career in commercial development and real estate, working with his father until they sold the company when his father retired. He then changed career paths completely, taking over Lee Anne’s father’s mechanical tool and fastener company when the family needed help leading the company into the new millennium. They sold the company in 2019, but Stuart continues to consult with one of the subsidiary companies in between his fishing trips and golf games. When you first meet Lee Anne Hendry, she will give you the warmest welcome. A natural extrovert, she lights up the room with her smile and her friendly presence. She is also very down-toearth, easy to talk to, and embodies the true essence of Texas hospitality. She is very proud of her family and says that they are truly blessed to live in a community that cares for one another. She speaks of a family tragedy that occurred when their daughter, Emily, was a toddler. She still gets emotional when she describes how their neighborhood and the community immediately came out to support her family with anything they needed. Lee Anne states that “Whenever there is someone in need, somebody jumps in to help.” It’s a concept that isn’t seen very much today, in the age where
everyone is becoming increasingly more detached from other human beings, but it is comforting to know that it still exists here in our city. The couple lives in a beautiful corner house with two lovable white Labradors, Jake and Molly. They are excited to bring up the next generation as they watch their three adorable grandchildren, Crawford (6), Lyles (4), and James (2) run around the house playing and chasing the dogs. Their daughter, Emily, a residential real estate agent, is married to William Cage, a geologist for an oil and gas company. He does a lot of prospecting for new fuel wells and calls his job “a daily treasure hunt where you never know what you’ll find.” The couple is very busy raising their children and is grateful that grandma and grandpa are just a few streets away in the same neighborhood. Another thing the Hendry’s love about the area is the wide variety of restaurants, shops, and other businesses in 78209. The family attends Redeemer Presbyterian Church downtown and attributes their good fortune to their faith and the kindness of the community that they call home. The cohesiveness of the ‘09 community is best summed up by Lee Anne when she says, “They love well here.”
Whenever there is someone in need, somebody jumps in to help.
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Neighborhood News Identify Theft on Rise BY RON AARON EISENBERG
Area police departments report there has been an increase in identity theft in recent months. Police chiefs in Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and Olmos Park all told 78209 Magazine residents are experiencing identity theft. One of the most recent forms of identity theft involves intercepting unemployment benefits or the IRS stimulus payments. According to Experian Credit Bureau, once a thief has your information, they can do several things with it, including: • Open fraudulent credit cards • File phony health insurance claims • Use your existing bank or credit card accounts to make unauthorized purchases • Sell it to other thieves • File a fraudulent tax return or steal your tax refund • Access your financial accounts and steal your money • Commit child identity theft using your child’s information Experian identifies some of the telltale signs that someone may have stolen your identity:
• You aren’t receiving important mail such as bills or checks • You get bills for items you didn’t order or statements for credit cards you didn’t sign up for • You’re denied credit, despite having an excellent credit rating • You have unauthorized bank transactions or withdrawals • You’ve received notice that your personal information may have been compromised in a data breach • Your electronic tax filing is denied. • You receive unauthorized authentication messages by text or email for unknown accounts. • You get an email from an organization that says your account has been recently accessed, and it wasn’t you. • You receive a bill or an explanation of benefits for health care that you didn’t seek. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, notify law enforcement. Identity theft is a crime. Also, contact your bank and credit card companies to let them know you may be a victim of identity theft. They can help resolve issues you may be experiencing.
Rescued Tiger Cub and Bobcat Find Permanent Homes Last month, 78209 Magazine reported how the San Antonios Zoo was caring for two cats seized by Bexar County Deputies. Now, there’s more good news for the pair. The zoo reports, “A confiscated tiger cub and bobcat under San Antonio Zoo’s care now have new permanent homes. The tiger cub has been moved to Houston’s Downtown Aquarium, and the bobcat has been moved to the Center for Animal Research and Education, a sanctuary in Bridgeport, Texas. “The Bexar County Sherriff’s Office confiscated the cats and brought them to the zoo on March 16, where they remained under the care of zoo veterinarians and animal care specialists. San Antonio Zoo frequently works with law enforcement, rescue organizations, and sanctuaries when animals are illegally trafficked or kept as pets. Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo said, “We are honored to have assisted in this effort and to be the bridge to get these cats to their new homes and much improved lives.” 26 MAY 2021 | 78209magazine.com
Corie Properties and Compass Join Forces Corie Properties, the real estate technology company, founded by the late Corie Boldt, has joined Compass. Corie Fuhrmann Boldt was known throughout her community as a high-energy power agent with an abundance of knowledge on the San Antonio real estate market, a penchant for giving back to the community she served, and a loving mother to Hunter and Samantha. Corie passed away in August 2020. Now led by her husband Fred Hutt, the brokerage will honor Corie’s legacy with the move to Compass. “To me, this feels like a match made in heaven,” Corie Properties associate broker Phyllis Hall is quoted as saying in the news release announcing the new venture. “Through the strength of Corie’s spirit, we have chosen to carry on her legacy through a strategic partnership with Compass,” says Fred Hutt. “By joining Compass, we can empower our Corie Properties family and continue to provide exceptional service to our clients in a way that I know would make Corie proud.”
Fred and the Corie Properties will continue to build upon the strong brand identity of Corie Properties through their new group at Compass, the Corie Properties Group. Founded in 2011, Corie Properties has guided more than a thousand clients through the buying and selling process. Serving the San Antonio tri-city area of Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, Terrell Hills, and the surrounding communities. The Corie Properties Group will continue to operate out of their San Antonio office on Broadway.
Local Interior Designer Opens New Office in ‘09 Alice Pennington, 34, who has been doing Interior Design for ten years in San Antonio, Alamo Heights, and Austin, started her own business in June 2020. Now, she has opened an office near Cappy’s on Broadway. Pennington told 78209 Magazine she moved into the office on March 1. The address is 4901 Broadway Street, Suite 271, 78209. A launch party for current and potential clients is slated for early May. On her website, Pennington discusses her focus in design, “Helping clients to reimagine the inherent potential and beauty in their homes drives Pennington Design Co. We are inspired and influenced by our clients, and we work collaboratively to actualize beautiful environments with every little detail accounted for.” She told me, “I love everything I do. The opportunity to help people design a space that meets their needs gives me a great feeling. It’s all about assisting people in getting access to products and fabrics they wouldn’t ordinarily find on their own. 78209magazine.com | MAY 2021 27
Neighborhood News Lock It or Lose It As more and more folks are vaccinated against COVID-19, many begin to venture out to enjoy life outside their homes and apartments. But as we escape voluntary quarantines, law enforcement officers remind us to keep in mind the need to protect any valuables we have with us in our cars. Theft from parked cars is one of the most common complaints received by police in residential neighborhoods. According to U.S. Department of Justice statistics, these types of crimes make up some 36 percent of all larcenies reported to the police. Crimes in general and property crimes, in particular, tend to be underreported to authorities. As a result, the problem may be worse than it appears in statistics reported by police. On their website, Terrell Hills police note, “Vehicle burglary is one of the most prevalent crimes in Terrell Hills. We are seeking to raise awareness within the community that unlocked vehicles are a prime target for burglars. Please hide your things, lock your car and take your keys with you when you park at home or away. Because suburban residential areas are relatively safe and quiet, residents can become complacent about car security.
“Car owners may leave their car doors unlocked or the keys in the ignition. Many times exterior lighting is wholly inadequate. Tall shrubbery and other brush on the premises can provide thieves with cover. A neighborhood filled with unlocked cars and poorly lit homes, with plenty of cover, is an inviting scene for a thief. An unlocked car is an invitation to see what of value may be inside the vehicle. But even locked cars are easy prey for thieves who can smash a window and grab valuables in seconds. ASU researchers recommend improvements in lighting as a way to deter theft from automobiles. “Most thefts from cars in residential neighborhoods occur at night because this is when most cars are present in these communities and because of the anonymity that darkness provides. Improved street lighting and the illumination of private property removes one of the thief’s greatest allies—the cover of darkness. Local law enforcement officers will work with residents to reduce the risk of theft from cars. Officers can recommend steps we can all take to protect our property.
Affordable Housing Project Coming to Everest Avenue in 78209 San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) and Miami-based Atlantic Pacific Communities plan to build a four-story apartment building with 64 one and two bedroom units across from the intersection of Everest Avenue and East Sandalwood Lane in the Alamo Heights Independent School District. The apartment complex at 538 Everest Avenue will be named Vista at Everest. Construction cost is estimated to be $18.1 million. The property has been home to a landscape company. The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs has provided funding for the development. TDHCA requirements limit rents to a maximum of $834 per month for the one-bedroom units and $1,000 for the two bedrooms, with 23 units priced for less, as low as $333 per month. The LanTower apartment complex, across the street from the site, was built in 2015. It stands three stories high and includes 312 rental units. Monthly rent at LanTower runs from over $1,000 per month for a one28 MAY 2021 | 78209magazine.com
bedroom apartment to more than $2,000 per month for 2 to 3-bedroom units. Construction is expected to begin in July and is projected to be completed in October 2022. District one councilman Roberto Treviño supported the project. His staff told 78209 Magazine that he believes, “Every resident should have access to housing options in our city without being restricted, or being cornered into a specific ‘affordable’ part of town.” Vista at Everest will be in the Alamo Heights School District, one of the state’s top school districts. The Affordable Housing Finance website says Atlantic Pacific Communities ranks 24th on a list of the 50 top affordable housing developers in the U.S. The area encompassing West Lawndale, Everest, and Sandalwood has seen enormous development in recent years. New homes on Sandalwood, for example, have replaced most of the older, single-family homes on the block. Those new homes are selling for $300,000 to $400,000.
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School News THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF ‘09
WINNING THE YEAR
AHHS Journalism wins the UIL Award of Distinctions Merit for the 2020 Yearbook. This is the state’s highest honor and the gold medal in publishing. This is the 13th year in a row the school has won the award. This award is even more special to the students and their sponsor, Kristin Cade, who completed 217 of the 399 pages while away from the school during the pandemic!
CAVALIER ARTISTS The Texas Cavaliers awarded Woodridge Elementary student Max Hedgepeth, the City Council District 10 Winner of the Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade Art Contest. The group honored Brinley Dell Leavitt as RunnerUp. The pair of fifth graders are under the direction of Art Teacher Anika Blanco. As a first-place winner, Hedgepeth will receive a check for $3,000 to go toward the school’s art program. Leavitt will receive a check for $1,000, which will also go toward the school’s art program. Congratulations to these two artists! Max Hedgepeth with his winning art.
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Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital CEO Jeff Wilson provides a check for over $5,000 to Mitchell Patterson and Team Alamo, on behalf of the hospital employees who donated to the student campaign and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY NAMES STUDENTS OF THE YEAR Team Alamo, a team of Alamo Heights and St. Mary’s Hall high school students, worked from January 8 - February 27 to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Joining the organization’s fifth annual Students of the Year Campaign, the students participated in a fundraising competition, alongside 21 other south Texas teams, to support the life-saving mission of LLS: to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma. Team Alamo had an aggressive fundraising goal of $100,000. Unfortunately, the lives of each of these team members have been touched in some way by cancer. At Alamo Heights High School, team members share that many are friends with a classmate who has Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. LLS’s work on behalf of patients is inspiring. As the world’s largest health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, it has invested more than $1 billion in research to help all blood cancer patients live longer, healthier lives.
Team Alamo team members consisted of Mitchell Patterson, Lily Boddy, John Marco, Lauren Hale, Mary Case, Madison Cox, Jack Sawyer, Emma Thompson, Hailey Soupiset, Reese Moorman, Jane Clark, Cole, and Lauren Gustafson. Mitchell Patterson and his team, Team Alamo, earned the distinction and honor of being named the 2021 San Antonio Student(s) of the Year. This team raised over $140,000 to support the fight against blood cancers! Congratulations to Mitchell and each of these amazing team members. Students of the Year is a philanthropic leadership development program during which students foster professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing, and project management to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The title Student(s) of the Year is awarded to the candidate or co-candidates in each community who raises the most funds during the competition.
DANCING THEIR WAY TO THE TOP The AHHS Spurs Dance Team took the stage by storm as they competed in the Showmakers of America national dance contest. The team earned the coveted Sweepstakes and Judges Awards, along with top honors in Showmanship and Choreography in all three of their routines. They earned distinction in Technique in HipHop and Pom, Precision accolades in HipHop, with an overall 4th Place ranking in HipHop, and a 2nd Place ranking in Pom. Their coach, Jessica Marie Sanchez, calls them “The most competitive, resilient team she has had the pleasure to coach.”
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MOST DECORATED IN TEXAS You work hard, day in and day out. You face challenge with hope and continue to pursue your goals, even when it is difficult. These are just a few of the ways that the Alamo Heights High School Cheerleaders persevered in a year like no other. The Alamo Heights Cheerleading Program is now considered the most decorated in Texas history. To date, the teams have earned four Gold State Medals/State Rings and two State Silver Medals over the history of the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Spirit Championships. The squad earned the Silver Medal in the 5AD2 Division in 2021. The teams have taken their talent to the national stage, competing annually with top teams from around the country, making a name for themselves, ranking consistently in the Top Ten. The teams earned the Bronze Medal in the Junior Varsity Game Day routine, 7th Place in the Large Varsity Game Day routine, 4th Place in the Small Varsity, and 4th Place in the Junior Varsity Performance categories. The National Cheer Association (NCA) has a tradition of awarding the “Go Be Great” award at NCA High School National competitions. The “Go Be Great Award” is presented to a coach, team, or program that goes above and beyond to make the world a better place outside of cheerleading. This year’s “Go Be Great” winners were Alamo Heights High School cheerleaders, honored for leading with kindness in their communities. This young leaders’ program kicked off the holiday season by collecting gifts and raising funds for a local ministry serving more than 850 children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. It didn’t stop at 32 MAY 2021 | 78209magazine.com
the holidays for this cheer team. This group also gave back to their wonderful school custodians and district nurses by raising over $2,000 to provide gift cards to their local grocery stores right before the holidays amid a pandemic. The girls credit their peers on the Spurs Dance Team and the Churchill cheerleaders for their help and support in earning the “Go Be Great award.” Coach Ashley Johnson says, “Community is important to our program. We see the value that service teaches-acquiring life skills and knowledge beyond the scope of your own team or school. I’m beyond blessed to work with a group of young ladies that want to give back and see that being a cheerLEADER means being a leader beyond the team, into the larger community.” Johnson earned her own accolades this year, named the Texas UIL Cheer Coach of the Year and National Federation of High School Coaches, Texas Girls Spirit Coach of the Year.
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School News SUMMER AT SAINT MARY’S HALL
CAMPER GRADUATES TO COUNSELOR ROLE Senior Isabela “Izzy” Castillo is wellversed in the Summer at Saint Mary’s Hall (SMH) experience. She is a camper turned counselor. Attending the summer program since first grade, Castillo decided to try her hand at counseling for the first time in 2019 and enjoyed the experience so much she chose to return this summer from May to July. “It is such fun and gives you great job experience,” said Castillo. “I also love that it isn’t just Saint Mary’s Hall people, but rather there are students from many schools that come to work, so it gives me the opportunity to meet new people.” Castillo, who has been a student at SMH since Montessori, said she particularly values the professional experience she receives being a counselor for the program due to her interaction with parents, campers, administrators, and fellow counselors/ volunteers. With approximately 800 to 1,000 campers, the program typically has around 16-20 counselors and 2025 volunteers every summer, with more than 50% returning to serve the following year. When asked what inspired her to return for another year as a counselor, Castillo said, “I continually return because I love what I do, who I work with, and who I work for. I also think it is so fun that I used to be a camper because now, as a counselor, I can look at the kiddos and think, ‘Wow! That used to be me!’” Summer at Saint Mary’s Hall offers half-day and full-day camps for ages 3-18, with academics, arts, athletics, and enrichment camp opportunities.
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VOYAGE INTO THE DEEP • MAY 8 - SEPT 25 Explore the world below the waves! Based on the classic novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, “Voyage to the Deep” brings to life the deep-sea adventures of Captain Nemo, his Nautilus submarine and the mythical world he inhabited.
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Fun Things to Do In and Around 78209 ON A STICK FESTIVAL SAN ANTONIO ZOO MAY 1-2, 8-9, 15, 16, 17, & 22-23 | 10AM - 7PM This family-friendly event takes place on select days and will feature traditional food, adult beverages, and music reminiscent of famous events from all around the Lone Star State. Sazoo.org THE LAST BUTTERFLY WITH CARMEN TAFOLLA AND REGINA MOYA DOSEUM May 1- May 5 | 11AM and 3PM Join poets Regina Moya and Carmen Tafolla to celebrate the release of their book The Last Butterfly/ La Última Mariposa. Follow a brave butterfly, a little boy, and a dancing planet on an adventure into the migration of monarch butterflies; and discover the value of protecting what we love. Enjoy a live reading of this heartfelt story performed by the authors. Doseum.org
STROLLER STRONG BOTANICAL GARDENS May 6 & 13 | 9AM - 10AM Finding time to invest in your health and wellness as a new parent can sometimes get placed on the back burner. Try Stroller Strong, a class led by RTRIBE Instructors who are passionate about helping other parents find time to invest in their health and wellness. Participants are invited to bring their little one with them. Class includes stroller walks and runs, body weight and baby weighted exercises, and meeting fellow parents. Sabot.org
ZOO LA-LA SAN ANTONIO ZOO MAY 13 | 6PM - 10:30PM It’s a taste of San Antonio, with 50 different restaurants sampling their food and libations. This all-inclusive party includes live music on multiple stages. Sip, Savor and Support San Antonio Zoo. Sazoo.org
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DINO DAY WITTE MUSEUM May 20 | 11:30AM - 2:30PM Join the Witte for Dinosaur Day. Explore the Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery, meet Baby Auggie the Agujaceratops and Dr. Dug discover the various types of fossils you might find in Texas, and catch up with Dr. Thomas Adams, curator of Paleontology and Geology to find out what new and interesting research the Witte Museum is doing in the world of paleontology. wittemuseum.org
SEAFOOD & CITRUS: A PERFECT PAIRING CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL May 7 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM They’ll show you how to make a variety of quick and easy dishes with one thing in common - the lively flavors of citrus that provide interest and balance to any meal that features seafood. Attendees 21 & over will enjoy a glass of wine that complements each dish. centralmarket.com
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN BOTANICAL GARDENS May 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 10AM - 10:30AM Each children’s story time session features a different nature-themed book designed to stimulate young minds and foster an appreciation for the great outdoors. Families are welcome to bring a blanket to sit on during story time. Recommended for ages 5 and under. Sabot.org LITTLE SPROUTS HIKE BOTANICAL GARDENS May 4, 11, 18 & 25 | 10AM - 10:45AM Each Little Sprouts Hike features a different nature-based lesson designed to inspire a love and appreciation of the natural world. All hikes begin at the Garden Gift Shop. Recommended for ages 5 and under. Some trails are unpaved, so all-terrain strollers are recommended. Space is limited. Sabot.org
TREK AND TONE SATURDAYS BOTANICAL GARDENS May 1, 8, 15 &22 | 10AM - 11AM This Trek and Tone class is designed to burn calories while building strength and endurance. The class will utilize the 38-acres of natural space and beauty of the gardens for walk/run intervals, circuit training, cardio exercises, bodyweight exercises and finish with core training and stretching for a complete workout. No two classes will be the same. All fitness levels welcomed. Class will take place rain or shine.
COOKING WITH OUR GRANDMOTHERS CENTRAL MARKET COOKING SCHOOL May 13 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM Ask anyone you meet, and they will tell you that their grandmother is the best cook in the world—and the world is full of grandmothers. Inspired by the book, In Her Kitchen, Stories and Recipes from Grandmas Around the World by Gabriele Galimberti, our instructors will take you on a tour of the kitchens of some of these talented matriarchs. As you sit back and enjoy a variety of family favorites that celebrate these talented women and see how to make each dish. centralmarket.com COCKTAILS & CULTURE: WHISKEY IN THE WILDERNESS WITTE MUSEUM May 27 | 7PM - 9PM Cocktails and Culture is a Rain or Shine event. Tickets are non-refundable. All themed activities and beverages are available while supplies last. wittemuseum.org DINO LAND SAN ANTONIO ZOO BEGINNING MAY 29 Dinos are coming back to take over the zoo! These lifesized, animatronic dinosaurs will be scattered throughout the entire zoo. Sazoo.org
Looking Ahead to Summer
SUMMER CAMPS AT INCARNATE WORD ACADEMY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE June 7–11, 14–18, 21–25 Session 1: July 7 - 9 | 8AM - 11:30AM 9AM– 11AM Session 2: July 19 - 21 | 8AM - 11:30AM Feel and grow stronger in this week of Students will learn different dance genres totally energizing exercises that combine and choreography combinations while fitness and fun. strengthening their dance techniques. BASKETBALL July 12 - 15 Middle School 9AM - 12PM High School 1PM - 4PM Polish your court skills, including shooting and passing, playing good defense and how your offense is based around their defense. GROUP SWIMMING LESSONS/SWIM TEAM PREP THE POOL IN ALAMO HEIGHTS 4 sessions between June 7 and July 19 All sessions and all classes are for all skill levels from non-swimmers to advanced (swimmers needing development of strokes and swim team preparation) and are for all ages (3 years & older); there is not a progression in the sessions or classes. Heights pool.com
VOLLEYBALL July 19 - 22 Middle School 9AM - 12PM High School 1PM - 4PM A week of skills training and drills to improve your game and help you better understand volleyball.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BROADCAST JOURNALISM June 7 - 11 | 8AM - 12PM Build your news writing and video production skills in this engaging introduction to broadcast journalism. MIDDLE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP June 7- 11 | 1PM - 4PM June 14 - 18 | 8AM - 11AM Find out how to be a strong leader in this week of hands-on activities designed to highlight your unique gifts. Incarnateword.org
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SUNSET FLOW YOGA BOTANICAL GARDENS May 3, 10, 17 & 24 6PM - 7PM Meet at the entrance of the Botanical Garden and begin your evening with a 10-minute meditative walk through the tranquil space, followed by a 50-minute intentional flow. The yoga portion of the practice will be a sequence of seated, standing, and balancing postures, syncing breath, and movement throughout. All levels are welcome
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Ask Ask Roxie Roxie we move on. First thing, they want to pet the dog. And my first
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their phone. We just have a conversation!” Bella and Bonnie are a volunteer team with Pups n' Planes, where “comfort” dogs and their owners offer distressed travelers a little sugar. “People are waiting, their flight has been canceled, or they may have a four-hour wait, and they are upset.” “One time, two little girls stopped to pet the dog, and I looked up, and the mother was crying. Her husband was being deployed. I spent probably a half-hour with them, and the dad thanked me so many times because it got them thinking about other things,” Bonnie says. Airport staffers implemented the idea after learning how well it worked at the Los Angeles International Airport. Pups n' Planes has been reducing blood pressure and turning frowns upside down for six years. “In the car, she knows that we are almost at the airport. She gets so excited! Her job is to make people smile. She does that job.” And if you saw Bella, you would smile, too. The girl team also spends time at the airport USO, softening the loneliness and longing of our troops, so familiar to military life. While Bella offers kisses, Canine Explosive Detection Supervisor Sgt. Andres Lopez, and his police dog Keyno, provide safety and security. “We are there to make sure that the traveling public is safe, the dog makes that any threats associated with aviation there aren’t real threats,” says the airport K9 police officer. Lopez and Keyno “nose around," sniffing out threats that could come from a parked car, a suitcase, or a person. “Dogs are about as mobile as you can get,” says Lopez. He means the nose is mobile.
Bella is a volunteer with Pups n' Planes, the airport greeting committee. She wears her little pink coat, cheering up tired travelers at the San Antonio International Airport.
BUYER BEWARE! Recalls, Congressional Hearings Mount Over Pet Products Workin' for a Living! BY BERIT MASON
This spring, there’s been lots of news about pet Dogs with Jobs product recalls. BYOne BERIT MASON was for a flea collar that ended up being investigated by Congress. Another was for foodstuffs. Even a young veterinarian on TikTok has gotten a lot of The San International is grain-free HUGE! attention forAntonio his warnings about Airport raw and pet foods. It recently broke a record, flying some 15,000 people A DAY, What does this mean for owners?
for a total of 10.36 million passengers in 2019. most certainly frequent the airport, but pups do too. ItPassengers means that as a consumer, you are doubly responsible. Meet Bella. 1) You must research and purchase safe products. Bella is a petite dog with light, wavy hair, offering everyone 2) After feeding us or applying something, you should keep she meets the sweetest smile. Several hours a week, Bella and an eye out for a bad reaction. owner Bonnie Gioiello roam the airport, searching out the tired, the weary, and the bored. You won’t suffer thesmile, side they effects, animals “If they look up and are abut dogwe lover. If they will! don't,Yet
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“The animal market for insecticides is a huge and incredible amount of money,” says Dr. Pat Richardson, owner of the Broadway Oaks Animal Hospital. He is right! Bayer earned hundreds of millions of dollars from their pet supplies before selling off that division for even more money. But the strain of competition can lead to bad outcomes. “Everything has got to be better and greater!” says Richardson. “Having an injection that lasts six months isn’t good enough. So, they come out with a 12-month. Now, when you are talking about a flea collar lasting three to six months, they are that much more powerful.” This means those shots and collars are loaded with extra Airport therapy dogs help soothe people who may be upset because of a chemicals to be effective for a whole year. flight. long wait, delayed or cancelled “You have to watch some of these new collars, those that last six months and some of the oral flea products because a
lot of times they let it onto the market before it is tested on a good number of patients,” he says. Richardson says it could take a million pets before one is sickened or dies from a product. “You start to see some of these cases, and some of them can be very bad.” Richardson says chemicals 50 years ago were weak compared to today. And some chemicals are so new that vets don’t even know what they are. “Flea collars can be very toxic, and they have killed over the years quite a few animals—but they are still out on the market. I stick with something that I have used over the years and that I know is very safe. I use the ones that are the least toxic out there plus, I’ve been using them for 20 or 30 years.” A company statement issued by Bayer warns that the side effects of the collars in question were limited to “dermal issues, such as irritation, redness or hair loss.” But that is not a collar that I want around my neck. treat your like a guinea pig! Doc was introduced theDon’t community waspet looking for a dog, Instead of taking the easy way out, andthe at Franklin Park as a possible addition.treat And your after home meeting yard with organic flea-killing products. Pop Fido in the bath large, friendly animal, as David remembers, “Everyone was with non-toxic shampoos more summer. struck by his gentleness, beautyoften and this overall calm.” After a “Foggers are super-safe. You have got to treat the short trial period, Doc formally (and eagerly) was accepted environment also. If you just treat the pet, you will not have by staff and residents for duty. And he and his new pals have control of the situation.” been lapping it up ever since. When a product comes on the market, go online and seek Docratings. with the residents, especially those impaired To out itssee safety with memory issues, is, astell David admits, “incredible.” He ex“You can pretty much which ones are safe and which plains, “People who are usually nonresponsive due to their ones you might have problems with.” conditions become more alert and animated in Doc’s presFor the latest information on recalls, go to the FDA website ence. Somethe who“animal seldomand everveterinary” say anything will speak and select category for ato listhim, of offer affectionate pats while seemingly remembering their foods and other items under recall.
former dogs. It’s quite moving.” Whoever Doc encounters, whether halemonth! or impaired, the reactions all seem to be posiUntil next Woof, woof! tive. People just like pets, and when this four-footed staffer Roxiean appearance in any part of the community, moods makes lighten and smiles appear. So with Doc given free roaming privileges at Franklin Park and the residents, quite frankly, all a little ga-ga over him, life is good – for Doc and his many new friends. The program has been so successful that Franklin Park will be introducing dogs to its other properties in the coming months. It really has been—and continues to be — a win-win situation, thanks to this very pet-able practitioner. “Please scratch behind my ears!”
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Church Directory ALAMO HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH 6501 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-9539 Services: Sunday 11:00am, Wednesday 6:30pm Praise and Prayer ALAMO HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6435 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-828-5728 alamoheightscc.org Services: Sunday: 10:50am ALAMO HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-0271 alamoheightspres.com Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am ALAMO HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 825 E. Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 210-826-3215 ahumc.org Services: Sunday 8:30am, 9:30am and 11am CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 510 Belknap Place San Antonio, TX 78212 210-736-3132 cecsa.org Services: Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 11:00 am, 6:00pm CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 6720 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 210-822-3394 clcah.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 10:30am
MOUNT CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 Mt. Calvary Drive San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-8748 mtcsa.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am NORTHWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 518 Pike Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-7238 Services: Sunday mornings at 11am NORTHROCK CHURCHALAMO HEIGHTS 1540 Nacogdoches San Antonio, TX 78209 northrocksa.com Services: Sunday mornings at 10am and 11:30am PEARL STREET CHURCH 400 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 210-504-8897 Services: 9:00am, 10:30am, 12pm and 1:30pm ST. ANTHONY DE PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH 102 Lorenz Road San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-1743 stanthonydepadua.org Services: Saturday Mass 5pm Sunday Mass 7:30am, 9am; 10:30am, 12pm Daily Mass 9am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL 1300 Wiltshire Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 saintdavids.net 210-824-2481 Services: Sundays at 8am & 10:30am
ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11 Saint Luke’s Lane San Antonio, Texas 78209 210-828-6425 slecsa.org Services: Sunday 8am, 9am, 11am. 6pm Wednesday Eucharist at 8am during the school year ST. PETER PRINCE OF THE APOSTLES CHURCH 111 Barilla Place San Antonio, TX 78209 210-822-3367 stpeterprinceoftheapostles.org Services: Saturday Mass 5:30pm Sunday 9am, 11am, and 5:30pm Tuesday and Thursday 7am Wednesday 5:30pm Friday 8:00am ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH 3303 Urban Crest Drive San Antonio, TX 78209 210-824-0139 stpiusxsa.org Services: Tuesday - 7:00 am Wednesday - 5:30 pm Thursday - 7:00 am Friday - 8:00 am Saturday - 5:30 pm Sunday - 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 5:30 pm TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 319 E. Mulberry San Antonio, TX 78212 210-733-6201 trinitybaptist.org Services: Bible Study 9am Blended Worship 10:15am UNITY CHURCH 8103 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 unityofsa.org 210-824-7351 Services: Sunday 11am Children’s Church 11am
Most churches are meeting together again, but there may be some who are still livestreaming only. It would be best to call the church office or check the websites for updated schedules.
With Eyes to See & Ears to Hear Along life’s way we learn that what is most true is most real. No one likes to be fooled. We want to know if what we think is real, is really real. We use our eyes & ears to help us know what is trustworthy. So during Jesus’ ministry, He would frequently say, “if you have eyes to see then see Me. If you have ears to hear then hear Me.” Jesus continues to lay out for us a faithbased and fact-informed way of living. Faith forms our heart connection to God, sealed by a trust in His goodness that sees us through each day. Facts are the reality checks to see if our eyes & ears are keeping up with what He is showing & telling us. Les Hollon, PhD Senior Pastor
Worship on Sundays Join us in-person or watch our services streamed live at 10:30am facebook /tbcsanantonio www.trinitybaptist.org
Connect with Us: 319 E. Mulberry Ave | (210) 733-6201 24-hr Prayer line: (210) 738-PRAY info@trinitybaptist.org /tbcsanantonio
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410 DINER A ‘50s-themed diner serving homemade soups, fresh catfish, shrimp, prime steaks, pork chops and chicken. 8315 Broadway | 210-822-6246 www.410diner.com $
BROADWAY 50/50 Vintage-themed diner serving fun appetizers, like the Chuck Norris Kickers (chicken and jalapeños wrapped in bacon) and Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos), burgers, BLT’s, Cuban sandwiches and more. 5050 Broadway | 210-826-0069 www.broadway5050.com $
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BIRD BAKERY A delightful bakery and small bistro that serves sandwiches, quiche, croissants, pies, cupcakes, cookies, brownies and dessert bars. 5912 Broadway | 210-804-2473 www.birdbakery.com $
CAPPY’S Lunch, dinner and brunch - Cappy’s is fine dining in the heart of ‘09, serving prime steaks, prime rib, rack of lamb and seafood. 5011 Broadway | 210-828-9669 cappysrestaurant.com $$$ (BR)
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EZ’s Burgers, oak-fired brick oven pizzas, rosemary roasted chicken and awardwinning salads, all served in a fun ‘50s-themed atmosphere. 6498 N. New Braunfels | 210-828-1111 ezrestaurants.com $ GOOD TIME CHARLIE’S Good Time Charlie’s has been around since 1979 and soon became a San Antonio landmark restaurant popular with the local college students and faculty. They serve Texas home-style favorites including catfish, steaks and a chicken-fried steak many claim is the “Best In Texas.” They are also known as a favorite happy hour spot with lots of drink specials that include generous pitchers of ice-cold beer. 2922 Broadway | 210-828-5392 gtcsatx.com $ HEARTHSTONE BAKERY CAFE Hearthstone blends the experience of a coffeehouse, bakery and full-service restaurant into one serving gourmet sandwiches, panini, wraps, soups, salad, coffee, espresso and dessert. 3920 Harry Wurzbach | 210-920-2600 www.hearthstonebakerycafe.com $ (P)
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IDA CLAIRE A southern inspired destination for relaxing suppers, weekend brunches, business lunches and happy hours. They serve southern classics like fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese dip, biscuits, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, steelhead trout and Ida’s seasonal pies. 7300 Jones Maltsberger Rd | 210-667-2145 ida-claire.com $$ (P) (BR)
J. ALEXANDER’S A contemporary American restaurant, known for its wood-fired cuisine. The menu features a wide selection of classics including prime rib, steak, seafood and rotating specials like Seafood Czarina, Tuscan Steak, Grilled Fish with Mango Papaya Salsa and Chicken Milanese. 255 E. Basse, #1300 | 210-824-0275 jalexanders.com $$ -$$$ JIM’S RESTAURANT 24-hour diner serving all-day breakfast. They offer hearty choices like steak and eggs, omelets and Tex-Mex huevos rancheros. A comprehensive lunch and dinner menu, that includes all the standards — salads, sandwiches and burgers plus nostalgic favorites like patty melts and liver and onions. 4108 Broadway | 210-828-5120 8427 Broadway | 210-826-7001 jimsrestaurants.com $ MAGIC TIME MACHINE San Antonio themed restaurant where staff dresses up as cartoon characters, super heroes, movie stars and pop heroes. 902 N.E. Loop 410 | 210-828-1470 magictimemachine.com $ MAX’S WINE DIVE Gourmet American fare paired with amazing wines. Fried chicken with Champagne...why not? 340 E. Basse | 210-444-9547 maxswinedive.com $ NOSH Nosh offers great wines, craft brews and small plates that are big on taste. A place to relax and indulge in some really great food. 1133 Austin Highway | 210-826-6674 noshsa.com $ LUBY’S Cafeteria-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer several entrees daily that often include salmon, talapia, fried chicken, chickenfried steak, grilled liver and onions, roast turkey breast, roast chicken and rib-eye steaks. The entrees are accompanied by hearty Southern side dishes like fried okra, mac and cheese, black - eyed peas and mashed potatoes. 8511 Tesoro Drive | 210-930-3227 lubys.com $
SALATA A new concept in soups, salads and wraps. You create your own by choosing from dozens of fresh ingredients including several types of lettuces, chopped onions, radishes, cucumbers, peppers, cabbage, black and red beans, bean sprouts, peas, broccoli and more. There are over 50 different toppings. Then choose from one of their 10 house dressings made with all-natural ingredients. Add fresh lean protein, including baked chicken, salmon or shrimp. 250 E. Basse | 210-462-1466 salata.com $ SILO ELEVATED CUISINE Silo is listed as one of Open Table’s Top American Restaurants and rated as one of Zagat’s Top Local Picks. They offer New American fare in a casual, yet elegant atmosphere. They offer a small plate menu, and there is also a prix fixe dinner option available. Signature dishes include Chilean Sea Bass, Honey Soy Glazed Atlantic Salmon, Mussels and Linguine and Chicken-Fried Oysters. 1133 Austin Highway | 210-824-8686 siloelevatedcuisine.com $$ STONE WERKS Good food and a hip atmosphere. Over 40 beers on tap, a full bar and lots of bigscreen TVs. The outside patio is a popular happy hour spot. 999 E. Basse | 210-823-3508 stonewerks.com $-$$ (P) TIGER WINGS A variety of chicken wings with lots of exotic flavors like tamarind, Sriracha, garlic pepper curry and Tom Yum. The wings are available for take-out or you can dine in - and they deliver. They also offer fried vegan tofu, edamame and sticky rice. A unique concept. 8210 Broadway | 210-829-5000 tigerwings.com $ TWIN SISTERS BAKERY AND CAFE Healthy food using local ingredients. Coffees and espressos, quiche, pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads. Live music on Friday nights. 6322 N. New Braunfels | 210-822-0761 tsbandc.com $ (LV)
HANZO An Asian gastropub serving innovative cocktails and appetizers. 7701 Broadway, Suite 124 | 210-826-1488 hanzobar.com $$ KOI KAWA A Japanese restaurant and sushi bar featuring lots of specialty rolls and dishes with complex and interesting flavors. 4051 Broadway | 210-805-8111 facebook.com/pages/koikawa $-$$ MON THAI BISTRO Thai food and sushi by chef Mmonrat “Mon” Shirley in a beautiful and tranquil atmosphere with tables that overlook a peaceful outdoor garden and fountain. 4901 Broadway | 210-822-3253 monsthai.com $-$$ OSAKA JAPANESE STEAK AND SUSHI Japanese steak and sushi with hibachi tables where chefs cook and perform for audiences. 4902 Broadway | 210-822-0300 osakasteaknsushi.com $-$$ (R) PIRANHA IZAKAYA Sushi, Japanese and Pacific Rim cuisine in a lively environment located in the Quarry Market. Up-tempo music with a large bar and lots of creative appetizers and sushi rolls. 260 E. Basse, #101 | 210-822-1088 piranhakillersushi.com $$ P. F. CHANG’S Located in the Quarry Market, offering sushi, dim sum, wok classics, noodle dishes and cocktails. 255 E. Basse, #1200 | 210-507-1000 pfchangs.com $$ SUSHI ZUSHI Traditional Japanese and Latin American influences fused into modern, healthy rolls, rice and noodle dishes. 999 E. Basse | 210-826-8500 sushizushi.com $$ TONG’S THAI Beautiful Thai restaurant with tranquil outdoor patio with koi pond. Traditional Thai food, along with Chinese dishes and sushi. 1146 Austin Highway | 210-829-7345 tongsthai.com $$ (P)
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BREWS LEES TEA An assortment of teas from Taiwan including Matcha, Oolong, Coconut, Milk and Glowing varieties. They also offer rice and noodle bowls, mini pork buns and Taiyaki. 4009 Broadway | 210-598-0068 brewsleetea.com $
BUN ‘N’ BARREL 1960s-era landmark serving BBQ, burgers, brisket and milkshakes in casual digs with iconic neon signage. 1150 Austin Highway | 210-828-2829 bunnbarrel.com $
FORMOSA GARDEN Tranquil atmosphere, serving sushi, Chinese and Japanese cuisine. A Japanese hibachistyle grill experience is available Wednesday through Sunday during dinner, offering certified Black Angus beef. Reservations are preferred for the hibachi, but walk- ins are still welcomed. 1011 NE Loop 410 | 210-828-9988 formosasa.com $$ (P)
L&L HAWAIIAN BBQ Delicious, authentic Pacific Island BBQ with Asian influence. They offer Hawaiian Ramen, Sushi (Musubi) and their take on Pulled Pork (Kalua). They are the home of the Ramen Burger and monthly AlohaFriday entertainment events. 1302 Austin Hwy | 210-474-6699 http://www.llhawaiianbbqsa.com $ THE BARBECUE STATION Authentic wood-smoked barbecue brisket, ribs, sausage and chicken. 1610 N.E. Loop 410 | 210-824-9191 barbecuestation.com $ - $$
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‘09 Eats THE PIGPEN A family-friendly neighborhood joint serving authentic Texas-style Barbecue. Try the Brisket nachos, brisket grilled cheese or the famous Bloody Mary. A great place to relax and listen to live music on the patio while the kids play on their playground. Also, don’t miss their SOUL FULL Sunday brunch which runs from 10am - 2pm. 106 Pershing | 210-267-9136 thepigpensa.com $ THE SMOKE SHACK Brisket, pulled pork, sausage, turkey, ribs and chicken, plus delicious sides like Smoke Shack Mac and spicy creamed corn. 3714 Broadway | 210-957-1430 smokeshacksa.com $ EUROPEAN BISTR09 Classic French Brasserie by Chef Damien Watel and Chef Lisa Astorga Watel. Extensive wine list and beautifully executed classic French dishes including Duck Breast Al’Orange, grilled quail, duck confit, dover sole, lobster risotto, foie gras, escargot and more. 6106 Broadway | 210-245-8156 bistr09.com $$$ (BR) COMMONWEALTH COFFEEHOUSE AND BAKERY Coffee, latte, cappuccino, espresso plus artisanal French pastries, savory croissants, sandwiches, soups, salads, crepes and more. 118 Davis Court | 210-560-2955 commonwealthcoffeehouse.com $ (P) FREDERICK’S French fusion curine prepared by chef Frederick Costa. A wonderful culinary experience with dishes that feature flounder, roasted duck, escargot and more. 7701 Broadway | 210-828-9050 www.frederickssa.com $$ - $$$ HOFBRAU & BEER GARDEN A beer garden and popular happy hour destination with hearty food. Offerings include German schnitzel, a chicken-fried rib-eye and brisket nachos. 7310 Jones Maltsberger | 210-290-8066 quarryhofbrau.com $ LA MADELEINE A quaint French country cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with rustic interior stone fireplaces and quiet nooks where you can relax. Sip on a delicious cup of tea, enjoy buttery croissants, housemade pastries, French onion soup, beef bourguignon or chicken cordon bleu pasta. 4820 Broadway | 210-829-7291 lamadeleine.com $-$$
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THE WINCHESTER PUB An English-style pub with a Texas twist offering a large selection of craft cocktails, 18 beers on tap, wine and Champagne, and a full menu for breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner featuring fish & chips, cheese curds, French toast, brisket grilled cheese sandwiches, Scotch eggs, and a hearty burger. The atmosphere is cozy with a large wooden bar, dart boards, and lots of large screen TVs’ showcasing your favorite sports teams. They also specialize in Soccer Saturdays showing games from European leagues. 5148 Broadway | 210-721-7762 thewinchesterpub.com $-$$
HAMBURGERS BURGER FI Gourmet burgers and hot dogs made from all natural, never-frozen meat. Vegetarian burgers are available too, plus sides like hand-cut fresh fries, crispy onion rings and frozen custard. 1907 Nacogdoches Road | 210-858-4052 burgerfi.com $ CHEESY JANE’S Burgers, sliders, sandwiches, salads and sides plus shakes in many flavors. 4200 Broadway | 210-826-0800 cheesyjanes.com $ CHESTER’S HAMBURGERS Rustic casual environment with lots of beers on tap and a genuinely great hamburger. 1006 N.E. Loop 410 | 210-805-8600 chestershamburgers.com $ FRONTIER BURGER A San Antonio staple famous for charcoal grilled hamburgers with a special blend of spices and seasonings and bakeryfresh buns. They are also known for their ever- popular thin, crispy onion rings, hand-dipped ice cream milkshakes and handmade fruit pies. 838 N.E. Loop 410 | 210-932-8040 frontierburger.com $ ORDER UP A healthy take on your standard burger, fries and shakes with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. 999 E. Basse | 210-824-9600 orderup-sa.com $ ITALIAN CERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC Homemade soups, fresh salads, handtossed pizzas and Stromboli’s along with favorites like eggplant parmigiana and spaghetti with homemade meatballs. 1017 Austin Highway | 210-822-2300 ceronispurplegarlic.com $$ PAESANOS An upscale landmark Italian restaurant with a large menu of classic and contemporary Italian dishes and an extensive wine list. 555 E. Basse | 210-828-5191 paesanositalianrestaurant.com $$ - $$$ PESTO RISTORANTE Soul satisfying traditional Italian cuisine with a twist. Build your own pasta. 5221 McCullough | 210-314-1072 pesto-ristorante.com $$ SORRENTO’S Specializing in traditional Italian cuisine with antipasti, seafood and pasta dishes. 5146 Broadway | 210-824-0055 sorrentopizzeria.com $$ MEXICAN ADELANTE Serving what they refer to as health-Mex. All natural light and fresh dishes with plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices. 21 Brees Blvd. | 210-822-7681 adelanterestaurant.com $ BETO’S A unique combination of Mexican street food and Latin American soul food. The fish tacos were voted best fish taco in San Antonio. 8142 Broadway | 210-930-9393 betosaltmex.com $
CAZADORES MEXICAN RESTAURANT Enjoy a wide variety of Tex-Mex food served in a friendly, comfortable seting. A favorite for locals. 927 Rittiman Road | 210-824-0175 taqueriacazadoressa.com $ CHELA’S TACOS Very authentic regional Mexican tacos. Offerings include cilantro chicken, carnitas Michoacan style, carne guisada, picadillo and shrimp tacos and many more. 5231 Broadway, #117 | 210-753-1040 chelas-tacos.com $ LA FONDA Casual dining in a relaxed setting, serving contemporary Mexican cuisine, thoughtfully executed. Open for lunch and dinner with a brunch on Sunday. 8633 Crownhill Blvd. | 210-824-4231 lafondaah.com $$ (P) MEXICO LINDO Delicious Mexican cuisine including a full assortment of appetizers, salads, soups, tacos, combination plates, hamburgers, tortas, and family orders of fajitas. 555 E. Basse Rd., Ste. 113 210-310-3767 $$ PALOMA BLANCA Dishes from the coastal regions of Mexico. Signature dishes include grilled snapper, ceviche, pozole, handmade flautas and tacos al pastor. 5800 Broadway, #300 | 210-822-6151 palomablanca.net $$ (P) SOLUNA COCINA MEXICANA Trendy upscale Mexican restaurant with a lively happy hour, impressive margaritas, Tex -Mex favorites and a colorful patio. 7959 Broadway, #204 | 210-930-8070 Solunasa.com $$-$$$ (P) TOMATILLO’S CANTINA Brightly colored decor, lively music and great food. They feature an extensive list of flavored margaritas, tableside flaming queso flameado, enchiladas, fish and shrimp tacos, sizzling fajitas and more. 3210 Broadway | 210-824-3005 tomatillos.com $$ TORCHY’S TACOS Elevated Mexican street food with lots of innovative tacos filled with unexpected ingredients like salmon, Jamaican jerk chicken and ahi tuna. 999 E. Basse, #183 | 210-824-1603 torchystacos.com $ PIZZA BRAZA BRAVA Pizzas made in Neapolitan style in a woodfired brick oven. 7959 Broadway | 210-320-2100 brazabravapizzeria.com $$ CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN Fresh and light California-inspired salads, soups, flatbreads and pizzas. 255 E. Basse | 210-424-2014 cpk.com $$ FLORIO’S PIZZA Delicious authentic New York-style pizza. 7701 Broadway | 210-805-8646 floriospizza.com $ - $$ GRIMALDI’S PIZZA Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pizzas and calzones. 330 E. Basse, #101 | 210-832-8288 grimaldispizzeria.com $$
JULIAN’S PIZZERIA A warm, family-friendly environment serving pizza and Italian staples like spaghetti and meatballs, baked rigatoni and lasagna. 6462 N. New Braunfels | 210-595-3405 julianspizzeria.com $$ VOLARE GOURMET PIZZA An intimate, family-friendly restaurant serving New York-style thin-crust pizza and other Italian standards. 5054 Broadway | 210-828-3354 volarepizza.com $ - $$ STEAKS THE BARN DOOR Family-owned steakhouse with Westernstyle decor, serving perfectly grilled steaks, delicious seafood and desserts. Ribeye’s, porterhouse and New York strip steaks, plus Chateaubriand, rack of lamb, Gulf Coast oysters and fresh salmon. They have a full bar and frequently offer fine live entertainment. 8400 N. New Braunfels | 210-824-0116 thebarndoorrestaurant.com $$ - $$$ (LV) FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE High-end steakhouse serving prime aged beef, pork chops, North Atlantic lobster tails, Alaskan king crab legs, Chilean sea bass and other seafood specialties. 255 E. Basse, #200 | 210-824-9463 flemingssteakhouse.com $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS Upscale steakhouse that serves prime ribeye,New York strip and filet mignon steaks on sizzling plates. They also feature delicious lamb chops, shrimp, lobster, crab cakes and chicken entrees plus generous desserts. 7720 Jones Maltsberger | 210-821-5051 ruthschris.com $$$ COFFEE & DESSERTS COOKIE CAB Fresh baked warm cookies delivered to your door. Choose from favorites like chocolate chip, peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, sugar, and snickerdoodle. 1832 Nacogdoches Road | 210-848.9920 cookiecab.com $ LA PANADERíA Artisan bakery that bakes several varieties of fresh bread and pastries daily. They have a large, airy dining area and serve gourmet coffee, soup and sandwiches. 8305 Broadway | 210-375-6746 lapanaderia.com $ MENCHIE’S Non-fat/low-fat yogurts with fun toppings you add yourself. 999 E. Basse, Suite 177 | 210-824-1104 menchies.com $ NOTHING BUNDT CAKES Delicious Bundt cakes in flavors like lemon, carrot and white chocolate raspberry adorned with thick cream cheese frosting and decorated for any occasion. 5164 Broadway | 210-233-8430 nothingbundtcakes.com $$
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Tex-Mex Elevated BY MEREDITH KAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY AL RENDON
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et’s face it. You can’t turn a corner in this town without seeing a Mexican restaurant. Tex-Mex was invented here, or at least we are going to claim that it was. There are more Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in San Antonio alone than you can find in most states entirely. The question isn’t, “Where can I find some enchiladas around here?” Instead, we San Antonians find ourselves asking, “Where can I find the freshest and the best enchiladas in town.” There are many outstanding Mexican restaurants in our fine city, and now it’s time to add one more name to that list. Mexico Lindo bravely opened their doors last June, in the middle of the pandemic. While many restaurants fought to get creative with ways to stay in business, restaurateur O.T. Mendez decided to take a chance and bring his flavorful Mexican menu to Alamo Heights. The restaurant is located on Basse Road, in the same shopping center as Paesano’s, in a spot recently occupied by Jubilee Bakery & Café. The décor is bright and welcoming with an eye-popping palette of pink and orange. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and you can even dine outside on their adorable patio. The dishes you’ll find at Mexico Lindo are typical of what you will find at most Mexican restaurants. Still, they pride themselves on delivering the freshest ingredients in dishes that are made to order. It may take a little longer to get your delicious enchiladas, but you can be sure that they will be as fresh as can be. The owner grew up in Mexico City until the age of 15 when his family moved to Texas, and he wanted to bring the authentic flavors that he grew up with to San Antonio. He tells us, “Everything is cooked to order here. Our kitchen doesn’t have much storage space, so we make sure that everything is made from scratch, from our salsas to tortillas, and even the marinade for our meat. .” Mexico Lindo is open every day for breakfast and lunch and will soon also be open for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant serves traditional
Chilaquiles with crispy tortilla strips drizzled with either salsa verde or salsa rojo and with refried beans, perfectly cooked potatoes, and homemade tortillas for breakfast. For those hearty carnivores, the Huevos Rancheros plate can be ordered with Carne Guisada, or you can order some of the most delicious breakfast tacos in any combination that you can dream up. For lunch, the restaurant serves the full menu and has several standout dishes. For seafood lovers, you have to try their Lemon Pepper Shrimp plate, sautéed with bell peppers, carrots, and onions, and served with rice and a salad. The seared Salmon Salad is also fantastic and makes a perfectly healthy and filling alternative to the heavier Mexican specialties. However, if you must have your enchilada fix, then order the Enchiladas Verdes. The sauce is tangy and flavorful with fresh cotija cheese to add a nice, mild contrast. Mexico Lindo’s enchiladas could rival any of the best in town, so challenge yourself to give them a try. Mexico Lindo is still in the process of acquiring their liquor license, but guests can feel free to bring in their own pitchers of margaritas or set a cooler of Mexican beer on the patio for a relaxing lunch in the sun. The restaurant offers curbside and take-out, and they even have an impressive selection of familysized options on the menu. You can take home a pound of beef fajitas, 16 oz. portions of charro beans and rice, along with fresh tortillas and salad for only $34.99. At this price, every night can be Taco Tuesday.
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EMERGENCY DETENTION Officers responded to a report of a male subject refusing to leave a business. Investigation determined the subject was in mental crisis and a danger to himself. Subject was transported to a hospital for evaluation. 4/11/21 5000 blk Broadway
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DWI The driver of a vehicle stopped for speeding was found to be under the influence of alcohol and impaired. The driver was charged with an enhanced offense due to having a blood alcohol content greater than 0.15. 4/11/21 6700 blk Broadway DWI WITH PRIOR CONVICTIONS The driver of a vehicle stopped for speeding was found to be under the influence of alcohol and impaired; the driver was charged with an enhanced offense due to having three or more previous DWI convictions. 4/11/21 6400 blk Broadway IDENTITY THEFT Unknown person(s) attempted to file for unemployment benefits using personal information of another person. 4/08/21 100 blk West Oakview
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THEFT, SHOPLIFTING Store employee observed a male subject leave the store with a shopping basket containing merchandise without paying for the items.The property was recovered. 4/07/21 4800 blk Broadway WANTED PERSON An officer investigation of a city code violation discovered a worker had two active arrest warrants issued by Bexar County. 4/06/21 200 blk Abiso
IDENTITY THEFT Unknown person(s) attempted to use the personal identification of a resident to apply for unemployment. 4/01/21 400 blk Albany IDENTITY THEFT Unknown person(s) attempted to use the personal identification of a resident to apply for unemployment. 4/01/21 200 blk Greely WANTED PERSON While an officer attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding the officer observed the driver toss several syringes out of the vehicle; the driver was identified and found to have an active warrant issued by the US Marshals for human smuggling. 3/30/21 5000 blk Broadway DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE/MINOR An officer-initiated contact on a vehicle observed being driven with a rear seat passenger vomiting out the window; investigation determined the rear passenger was under the influence of alcohol and intoxicated; the driver was also found to be under the influence of alcohol but under the illegal blood/ alcohol content of .08BAC 3/27/21 5200 blk Broadway
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THEFT Miscellaneous tools were stolen from a construction site. 4/05/21 6900 blk Broadway
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IDENTITY THEFT Unknown person(s) attempted to file for unemployment benefits using personal information of another person. 4/05/21 1300 blk Townsend
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1979 For 40 years, Christie’s on Broadway was the go-to place to get seafood in San Antonio.
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