LOCAL: Alamo Heights, Monte Vista, Olmos Park, Downtown, King William, Terrell Hills, February 2017

JAN. 30 - MAR. 6, 2017

VOL. 5, ISSUE 8

PG. 03 SUSAN YERKES San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo a great showcase for future farmers and ranchers

PG.15 EAT LOCAL

PG. 04 OUR TURN

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Residents who live in areas that could be annexed should get to vote on the matter

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FORMER POLICE CHIEF NAMED TERRELL HILLS CITY MANAGER PG.12 Stutes retires after lengthy career with San Antonio decided to re-evaluate fencing and landscaping plans for a Google Fiber hut at Haskin Park in the Oak Park/Northwood neighborhood in mid-January after neighbors protested. Photo by Edmond Ortiz

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n uproar over Google Fiber’s hut construction in a pocket park in the Oak Park/Northwood neighborhood prompted San Antonio to briefly halt construction on new huts elsewhere.

In early January, Mayor Ivy Taylor emailed city staff about the temporary hold on the development of 15 huts, which will help Google Fiber to implement its ultra-fast Internet network citywide.

“Unfortunately, Google fell short of their committed obligations to properly inform neighborhood

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Stay vocal, stay informed in 2017

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here are plenty of weighty issues in 2017 for residents to consider.

Elections will be held May 6 in San Antonio, among other cities, and one of the top considerations is the mayoral race. Candidates so far include incumbent Ivy Taylor and District 8 Councilman Ron Nirenberg.

Meanwhile, District 9 Councilman Joe Krier and District 10’s Mike Gallagher are not seeking re-election.

In addition, city officials are expected to place an $850 million bond on the ballot. It pushes for upgrades and new construction for streets, bridges, sidewalks, facilities, parks and recreation, drainage and flood control, and neighborhood redevelopment.

At the state level, conservative politicians in Austin are considering limiting the annexation powers of cities and taking another look at school vouchers.

These races and issues could have an impact on your neighborhoods, taxes and even where you decide to live. Speak out by contacting your elected officials.

Beware of so-called fake news and rely on credible media outlets and other trusted sources, such as official town-hall meetings and public forums.

Only then can you make informed decisions to better your community.

THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE COVER Pedestrians and motorists can view a repaired faux bois, or fake wood, bus stop at Broadway and Patterson Avenue, just north of H-E-B Central Market in Alamo Heights. The structure dates to the 1920s; the work cost $50,000.

See story on page 14. Photo by Collette Orquiz

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LOCAL COMMENTARY

Taking stock at the rodeo

by SUSAN YERKES

As San Antonio counts down to the citywide tricentennial celebration next year, there’s a lot of excitement about history and heritage. A big part of the legacy comes alive every February at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.

The nearly monthlong festivities offer a living look at many of the traditions that shaped Texas and its people. The show starts Feb. 4, when the Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive draws thousands to see a herd of

Texas longhorns move down Houston Street to the Alamo, accompanied by the Fort Hood 1st Cavalry Division and the Fort Sam Houston Caisson.

Staged in the urban heart of a booming 21st century city, it’s a memorable juxtaposition of old and new.

The same can be said for the entire Stock Show & Rodeo, opening at Freeman Coliseum and the AT&T Center Feb. 9 and running through Feb. 26.

Founded in 1949, the Stock Show & Rodeo, or SALE (San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc.), originally celebrated the time-honored traditions of farming and ranching, which attracted settlers to the state in the first place.

Land drove the economy. In much of Texas, it still does. With nearly 250,000 farms and ranches covering more than 130 million acres, the Lone Star State leads the nation in producing cattle, cotton, hay, sheep, goats and mohair, which adds up to an economic impact of more than $100 billion a year, according to the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Living in the city, it’s easy to

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More than 12,500 young exhibitors, and the cattle, horses, goats, sheep, pigs and poultry they raised, participated in competitions and auctions at the stock show last year, and received a record $12.5 million in scholarships, prizes and financial support. The grand champion steer alone sold for $105,000 at auction. Over the years, S.A.L.E. has given more than $170 million to help educate the future leaders of agriculture.

These are hard-working youngsters, often from families who have farmed, ranched or volunteered at the Stock Show & Rodeo for generations. Today, their education is much more complex, ranging from engineering and agrobotics to agricultural science and aquaculture.

If you’re attending this year, take a little time to visit the livestock barns or see an auction (for a schedule, go to sarodeo.com).

That’s where you’ll find an important part of Texas’ heritage — and Texas’ future. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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forget such facts. These days, the closest many folks get to a pasture is pasteurized milk, and cowboy culture is all hats and boots, but no cattle.

It’s actually pretty easy to enjoy the glitz and fanfare of the rodeo and bigname band concerts without giving much thought to the future of agriculture. You can spend a weekend sampling corn dogs, funnel cakes, chili and a chuck wagon’s worth of chow, or shop till you drop in the sprawling market hall without ever seeing the inside of an animal barn.

It’s all a lot of fun, but behind it is the real reason the Stock Show & Rodeo exists – the young people who represent tomorrow’s farmers and ranchers.

Modern agriculture is big business.

Yet, family farms and ranches still survive, and many Texas children and teens are carrying on old customs and creating new ones. While a lot of San Antonio-area kids have never been to a dairy farm or ridden a horse, there are still 50 active 4-H clubs in Bexar County, in addition to FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) groups.

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OUR TURN Views and opinions about your community

Annexation reform needed

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esidents who live in unincorporated areas targeted by a city for annexation should be allowed to vote on the matter.

It seems unconscionable such a law doesn’t already exist. However, this will change if state Rep. Lyle Larson, R-San Antonio, and Texas Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, are successful with new legislation.

Larson, during the 85th legislative session, is pushing for House Bill 299.

The annexation reform would keep home-rule cities from unilaterally usurping regions within their extraterritorial jurisdictions,

instead requiring the municipalities to let affected residents have their say-so at the ballot box.

The effort was sparked by a recent, major land-grab proposal undertaken by San Antonio. After several protests, the measure was later scaled back, though it still includes a stretch along Interstate 10 West and a commercial corridor on U.S. 281 north of Loop 1604.

Annexation is not necessarily a bad thing. It can bring more services including fire and police, as well as additional legal safeguards to protect land and property.

On the other hand, when territories are annexed services can be delayed, additional regulations can feel burdensome and residents often face more taxation.

Locals whose land is about to be gobbled up by a neighboring city should have a say in the proceedings, not just stand by helplessly while a pen stroke adds them to the tax rolls.

-The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees, Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards.

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SAN ANTONIO AUDUBON SOCIETY Beginning at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month, The First Tee, 915 E. Mulberry Ave., hosts the group.

Nonmembers are welcome at the free meeting. For more, visit saaudubon.org or www.facebook.com/saaudubon/.

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I’M ALL EARS The Tuesday Musical Club Artist Series 31 continues its 94th season at 2 p.m. with a performance by violinist Simone Porter at Laurel Heights United Methodist Church, 227 W. Woodlawn Ave. Cost is $25; handicapped seating available. There’s free parking in the church lot. For more and to make purchases, visit www.satmc.org or www. facebook.com/SATMC or call 364-1992.

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CAMPUS COMEDIAN San Antonio College’s Fine 2 Arts Auditorium, at the intersection of West Courtland Place and San Pedro Avenue, will host comedian

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W. Kamau Bell’s 7 p.m. presentation on racism. The free event is part of the school celebrating Black History Month. The program’s mature content isn’t suitable for all audiences. For more, call 486-0936 or visit www.alamo.edu/sac/kamau-bell.

SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS, CAMP 1325 Alamo City Guards, Camp 1325, conducts 7 p.m. meetings the first Thursday of each month in the Fiesta Room at Luby’s, 911 N. Main Ave. Members and guests are welcome to eat beginning at 6 p.m.; no reservations are required. For more, visit www.alamocityguards.com.

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NUTRITION DISCUSSION Live With Nature meets from 10-11:30 a.m. at San Antonio College’s Sinkin EcoCentro, 1802 N. Main Ave. The group examines nutrition’s role involving health challenges. Free sessions take place the first Thursday of each month, and may include health tips, recipes and plant exchanges. For more, call 492-4620.

FEB. 2 & MAR. 2

20th ANNUAL MAYS SYMPOSIUM “Collecting 4 the Past-Crafting the Future: Decorative Arts, Craft and Design” is at the San Antonio Museum of Art,

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Ever wondered what exactly goes into determining your mortgage rate? Here are the top 6 things mortgage companies consider. Keep these in mind so you can get the best rate when you’re ready to purchase a home.

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YOUR CREDIT SCORE

Your credit score is a number that lenders use to help predict how reliable you’ll be in paying off your loan.

Your credit score is calculated from your credit report, which shows all your loans and credit cards and your payment history on each one. In general, if you have a higher credit score, you’ll be able to get a lower interest rate. Check your credit score regularly to be sure there are no errors. We can give you some resources that can help raise your scores if necessary.

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Your home price minus your down payment is the amount you’ll have to borrow for your mortgage loan.

Generally, you’ll pay a higher interest rate if you’re taking out a particularly small or jumbo loan.

In general, a higher down payment means a lower interest rate, because lenders see a lower level of risk when you have more stake in the property. So if you can put 20 percent or more down, you’ll usually get a lower interest rate.

LOAN TERM

The term of your loan is how long you have to repay the loan. In general, shorter term loans have lower interest rates and lower overall costs, but higher monthly payments.

INTEREST RATE TYPE

Interest rates come in two basic types: fixed and adjustable. Fixed interest rates don’t change over time.

Adjustable rates have an initial fixed period, after which they go up or down based on the market. In general, you can get a lower initial interest rate with an adjustable-rate loan, but that rate might increase significantly later on.

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LIBRARY SYMPHONY The Tobin Branch Library at 4 Oakwell, 4134 Harry Wurzbach Road, gets a visit by San Antonio Symphony violinist Allyson Dawkins from 2-3 p.m. Intended for children of all ages.

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NEISD FAMILY ENGAGEMENT The North East Independent 6 School District Family Specialist Department is hosting the 15th annual Family Engagement Training from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event takes place at the Region 20 Education Service Center, 1314 Hines St. Fabian Ramirez, an anti-bullying motivational speaker, will give the keynote address. The conference will touch on cyberbullying and parent/child relationships, and will feature an informational college fair.

Separate sessions in English and Spanish are provided for NEISD parents.

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GARDEN TALK The San Antonio Herb Society meets on the 9 second Thursday of the month featuring speakers and programs at the San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave. Social time, with refreshments, is at 6:30 p.m.; program starts at 7 p.m. For more, visit www.sanantonioherbs.org.

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JUST IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY “Isn’t it Romantic?”

10 is the title of a 6:30 p.m. musical performance by Ken Slavin at Villa Finale Museum & Gardens, 401 King William St. Barry Blake will provide live piano accompaniment. Enjoy an array of love songs with your sweetheart.

Cost is $25 for museum members, otherwise $30. For more and to purchase tickets, visit www.villafinale.org.

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BEGINNERS’ BIRD WALK Led by Georgina Schwartz, the 11 San Antonio Audubon Society outing begins at 8 a.m. from the Judson Nature Trails start point, 246 Viesca St. in Alamo Heights. Nonmembers are welcome; binoculars can be provided. The free walk is held the second Saturday of each month.

For more, call 342-2073 or visit saaudubon. org or www.facebook.com/saaudubon/.

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ALAMO HEIGHTS The City meets at 5:30 p.m.

13, 27 Council in the municipal complex, 6116 Broadway, on the second and fourth Monday of the month, except holidays.

For more and to confirm dates and times, visit http://www.alamoheightstx.gov/.

FEB.

BASURA BASH Come to Salado Creek and the Tobin Park 18 Trailhead, 150 Ira Lee Road, or other specified tributaries citywide, where volunteers are needed to tidy waterways.

Registration for the annual “Basura Bash” trash collection is now open. Breakfast will be 7:30 a.m.; work starts at 8 a.m. For further details and to apply, visit www.basurabash.org.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN Take a quick look at what’s new in the community from opening and closings to news tidbits.

Open and Opening Soon 1. ZÓCALO, 175 E. Houston St., No. 115, uses “only the freshest ingredients with authentic Mexican recipes for tortas, caldos and other savory Mexican favorites in the heart of San Antonio,” according to its Facebook page. It opened Nov. 20, and is billed as a fast-casual style of restaurant where customers build their own burritos, tacos, tortas, salads or bowls. Patrons also can choose one of the eatery’s special items or a Grab-n-Go Sandwich or Salad for those in a hurry. Catering, call ahead and to-go are available. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. For more, call 314-8468 or visit zocalomio.com or facebook. com/zocalomio. (See story on page 15) 2. JULIAN’S ITALIAN PIZZERIA AND KITCHEN, 6462 N. New Braunfels Ave. in

the Sunset Ridge shopping center, features a menu that includes Sicilian-style pizzas, lasagna and made-from-scratch sauces, among other favorites. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5-10 p.m.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more, call 496-3500 or visit www.julianspizzeria. com or facebook.com/juliansitalian.

IN OTHER NEWS TO SEE HISTORY IN THE MAKING, STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 1450 N.E. Loop 410, flew to Washington, D.C., to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump Jan. 20. According to a release, “Social studies teacher Mary Lutka … works to make classes come alive, and last spring she proposed to students that they attend the 2017 presidential inauguration. After months of fundraising and planning, it’s happening.” According to a school official, “Students will see government in action.” About 70 percent of the student body is compromised of minorities and 60 percent are economically disadvantaged at the tuition-free charter school with a focus on science, technology, engineering and math.

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THE SAN ANTONIO CREDIT UNION RECENTLY OPENED its first Financial Health Center in historic Southtown, at the corner of South St. Mary’s and South Alamo streets. The Southtown Financial Health Center is a part of the credit union’s “bold initiative to identify new ways the not-for-profit, memberowned financial cooperative can serve the needs of its members within the communities where they live, work and play,” according to a statement.

ALAMO HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL ROCKETRY STUDENTS WERE HONORED, along with rocketry teacher Colin Lang, with the SystemsGo Goddard Level Diamond Award for recent successful launches at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The students joined 47 other Texas high school teams to showcase their rocket-building and launching skills at the Army-run facility.

The annual event is endorsed by NASA and certified by The Space Foundation.

THE ONGOING SAN PEDRO CREEK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT is making headway in its first phase, officials said.

According to a series of weekly reports, highlights of the project include crews installing barrier and traffic control devices from the tunnel inlet to Houston Street; tree removal and demolition of the concrete channel will begin once trees have been tagged; a bore pit will be placed at the entry of the City Hall parking lot on Dolorosa Street. The Sundt-Davila team will coordinate with the city regarding parking and the entry and exit at the lot. Crews continue to work on horizontal drilling on Houston to allow for the relocation of utilities.

DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMAN ROBERTO TREVIÑO ANNOUNCED A RE-ELECTION BID on Dec. 14 at Mi Tierra Cafe and Bakery, 218 Produce Row. Trevino was joined by friends and supporters, as

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MIKE GALLAGHER, THE DISTRICT 10 COUNCILMAN, HAS SAID he won’t run again for his City Council seat in the May 6 election. Gallagher, a retired Air Force colonel and well-known Northeast Side leader, was appointed to the council in January 2014.

He won his first election in 2015 with 81 percent of the vote. Gallagher said he was happy his office could address safety, economic development and infrastructure issues in District 10 during his tenure.

He spearheaded a move toward safe exchange zones for consumers using websites like Craigslist when they meet in person to make transactions, and a ban on handheld phones while driving.

“We will continue focusing on protecting our neighborhoods through strong police/community relationships and the (San Antonio Police Department’s San Antonio Fear Free Environment program),” he said. “We will also continue to work closely with the neighborhoods on potential zoning issues that may have an impact on their areas.” The veteran neighborhood leader said he also plans to continue working on the revitalization of the Northeast Corridor along Perrin Beitel and Nacogdoches roads. In addition, he will remain on the city’s Charter Commission, which is looking at a possible revision election in the near future. Feb. 17 is the filing deadline for mayoral and council candidates, and the final day an election can be called for May 6.

ALAMO HEIGHTS CARRIED OUT A TREE-PRESERVATION PROGRAM Jan. 16 to Jan. 30, with an aim to maintain and trim branches during the dormant stage to make it easier for utility and emergency vehicles to pass. The cutting is needed to keep a 13-foot-6-inch access required by emergency apparatus, according to the city. Trimming during the dormant stage will allow a fuller canopy in spring, officials said.

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LOCALCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM GOOGLE FIBER continues from pg. 01 residents about the construction schedule,” Taylor said in her email.

The pause would allow the city, including its Historic Design and Review Commission, to go over plans for future huts.

In a Dec. 21 ruling, HDRC directed Google to redesign, reposition or change landscaping for the huts it has already built at Haskin Park and at West End Park on the West Side.

“The real solution now is to do what we have done by fixing breakdowns in communication, working with neighborhood leadership, and finding resources to take a good park and make it even better, despite what some see as a problem in its makeup,” said District 10 Councilman Mike Gallagher.

Oak Park/Northwood residents, however, prefer the removal of the Haskin Park hut from the 1-acre green space or having it relocated to a less-visible spot.

Neighbors have described the hut, which measures 30 feet long and 10

feet high, as an eyesore. A wooden fence surrounds the structure.

The hut’s operations have resulted in a new closing time for Haskin Park, and nearby residents fear it could prove a noisy nuisance.

Neighbors also have complained neither Google nor the city alerted them to the construction headed their way until it was too late.

Residents then realized the HDRC had not had a chance to examine hut construction plans. City Council had essentially approved the basic, overall concepts for the huts upon adopting a $1 million, 20-year lease agreement between the city and Google in 2014.

Oak Park resident John Whitsett has been a vocal critic of the city and Google.

“The city of San Antonio is letting Google cut corners,” Whitsett said.

“Google should have applied for and held public hearings. Google failed to do so.”

Whitsett added Google cannot claim ignorance of the city’s rules because

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Google originally sought to build 40 huts citywide, but figured it could boost each location’s capacity. So, the company reduced the number of huts to 17. Huts are to be placed on city properties, such as near fire and police stations.

A Google Fiber official said network hut locations were based on engineering requirements and input from city staff.

But now the city will not allow future huts to be built at city parks or on vacant residential lots. As of press time, the council planned to talk further with city staff and Google Fiber.

Gallagher acknowledged there was inadequate communication among Google, residents and the city.

“For many residents, this is the first time they are seeing new communications infrastructure built in their neighborhood, and the reaction is understandable,” Gallagher said.

Gallagher said he’s pleased with the

city’s response to the situation. He added the park will receive a new playscape.

Also, the city’s planned $850 million bond, set for a May 6 election, includes funding for more park improvements.

The city also formed a team in the Transportation and Capital Improvements Department to guide affected residents, neighborhood/homeowner associations and city leaders through the fiber rollout.

Google Fiber wants to play its part, the company said.

“We want to be good neighbors, and we will continue to work with the city to follow all permitting and other requirements,” added a Google Fiber representative.

Still, such pledges do not appease Oak Park/Northwood residents.

Neighborhood Association President Jonathan Delmer said the Haskin Park hut should be removed.

“Everyone must abide by the rules, whether it be Google, or the city of San Antonio,” he added. “We need and want companies like Google, but on our terms, not theirs.”

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Whitlock said the new position brings challenges, but he is looking forward to the job.

“I’ve been assistant city manager the last three years, along with being the police chief,” Whitlock said. “It’s totally different (being city manager) because you’re not on the law-enforcement side anymore. Now your main job is to handle the day-to day projects and things like that. I’m looking forward to it and am excited for the opportunity.”

Foley has served as assistant police chief since 2013 and became a peace officer in 1997.

“Our new police chief, Bill Foley, has worked his way up in the Terrell Hills Police Department,” said Ballantyne.

Like Whitlock, Foley went through the FBI National Academy, a training program for promising officers that teaches advanced leadership skills, officials said.

“Chief Foley will continue to build upon the great department we are

fortunate to have,” Ballantyne said. “He is a leader and is dedicated to his officers and the citizens of Terrell Hills.”

Foley said he has a good role model in Whitlock.

“It’s an honor,” Foley said. “Working with Chief Whitlock and seeing his leadership strategies within the community, it’s an honor to work with him and this group of people we have. The Terrell Hills police officers here are second to none, in my opinion. They are some of the greatest people I have ever worked with, and to be able to work with them as their chief, that’s a dream come true.”

Foley said an added bonus is having residents work hand-in-hand with the Police Department.

“The great thing about Terrell Hills is that we’re a small community surrounded by a major metropolitan city, but we haven’t lost our feel as a small community; neighbors know neighbors, and people take care of each other here,” Foley said. “Our residents are very pro-law enforcement and we have a large amount of community support for our police officers.”

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The concrete island, where covered benches resemble tree trunks, today is used for VIA Metropolitan Transit bus service. The stop at the intersection with Patterson Avenue next to H-E-B Central Market was constructed for trolleys by artist Dionicio Rodriguez in the 1920s in the faux bois, or false wood, style.

The City Council approved the restoration project Oct. 10 and the work has since been completed.

The stop was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

“It was completed in the 1920s and is actually a work of art,” said City Manager Mark Browne. “The process is called ‘faux bois’ and it is a process where the artist makes the concrete look like wood.”

Long gone is the era of Prohibition and iconic gangsters such as Al Capone, but the trolley/bus stop still remains — it just needed some tender loving care, according to officials.

Rodriguez, a Mexican-born artist and architect, created sculptures across the United States, including a torii gate at the entrance of the Japanese Tea Garden in Brackenridge Park, according to a historical account.

Repairs to the bus stop were long overdue, Browne said.

“That bus stop has been there for 90 years and has never been restored,” Browne said. “We just felt that within the community and within the City Council that it was time to do some work on it.

The artist that we used is Rene Romero, and he is an expert in faux bois art and is very familiar with the process.”

Browne said the city, not the transit

Dionicio Rodriguez, a Mexican-born artist, created this faux bois trolley stop in 1926. The iconic sculpture in Alamo Heights has since become a VIA Metropolitan Transit bus stop, and the city recently spent thousands as part of an artistic renovation initiative to fix up the site. Photo by Collette Orquiz

authority, oversaw the project, though the bus stop is used by VIA riders.

“Most VIA bus stops are owned by VIA, but this one is essentially owned by the city of Alamo Heights and they just use it as a bus stop,” he said.

The nearly $50,000 for the restoration initiative came from the general budget, officials said. The work began Nov. 16 and finished three weeks later, according to the city.

Romero said he enjoyed restoring a historic gem created by a great artist of yesteryear.

“Since the piece was in good condition, I first power-washed it at low pressure to get rid of dirt and grease that accumulated over the many years,” said Romero, a local artist. “Then I did some minor cosmetic repairs, filled in the various cracks and fissures with cement, and then I did a full-color restoration. Finally, a finishing paste wax was applied to the whole structure for extra protection.”

This was not his first time to work on a Rodriguez sculpture.

“I had done repairs for smaller antique pieces made by Dionicio Rodriguez before, but this is my first larger Rodriguez piece restoration,” Romero said. “Bringing back the original colors the way it was supposed to be back in 1926, when the piece was made was a pretty neat experience — seeing all those different tones and shades brought back to life.”

Romero said being part of an effort to preserve a piece of public art, both for its practical use and for posterity, meant a great deal to him.

“For me it was a great honor and responsibility to be able to restore a beloved landmark in the city of Alamo Heights,” he said. “I am deeply grateful to the city and all the people who made this project possible.”

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Villarreal opened Zócalo in November with the help of consultant David Padilla, a partner with Restaurant Mechanics. The menu is “autentico, fresco, tuyo” — authentic, fresh and for you — with custom and made-to-order tortas (sandwiches), tacos, burritos and bowls.

Everything is homemade, from salsas and cremas to aiolis.

“We wanted this homemade approach, very authentic Mexican food,” the entrepreneur said. “We didn’t want a peel-and-stick sandwich or some sort of Tex-Mex.” All breads and Mexican pastries are made in-house, according to Villarreal.

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Dinner is planned for the near future. The eatery also boasts a patio with a view of the River Walk.

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dream to open a restaurant has finally come true for Burt Villarreal with Zócalo, where he showcases the recipes of his great-grandmother, grandmother and mother.

“We’ve been trying to get our family’s recipes out to the world … for a long time, and our family has been promising a recipe book and things like

that, but they just never made time for it,” Villarreal said. “No more wishing and watching. We’re going to do it.”

Located downtown, Zócalo is at 175 E. Houston St., Suite 115.

Zócalo is Spanish for a main plaza or a gathering place, such as the ones found in large cities in Mexico.

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