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Urban farmers market sprouts up at Trinity University; vendors want to deliver food and message about good health — PG. 21

ALAMO HEIGHTS COVERAGE

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AHISD - Officials urge elimination or alteration of Senior Girls Party and Powderpuff Game, code of conduct for parents — PG. 13 Road-repair bond tabled by Alamo Heights council — city leaders want to stay in the black on budget — PG. 17 Plans brewing to repurpose Lone Star Beer plant Shops, restaurants, other attractions in works for site near Southtown — PG. 18

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At this time, LOCAL is preparing to launch a new website, coupled with a ramped-up social media campaign. Reporters will be able to deliver information to readers that falls between our various monthly deadlines, hopefully to engage a wider audience.

I am happy about that, of course, but our print products remain the heart of what we do.

That brings me to a goal I have set for my next year at LOCAL. I would like to hear more often from homeowner and property-owner associations. There are dozens scattered across the circulation areas of our six zoned newspapers, and I know they have plenty of information to offer their constituents.

LOCAL is the perfect vehicle to disseminate those news items and notices. The papers each month feature comprehensive calendars and the Local Lowdown, which contain relevant updates. Some of the POA and HOA releases even lend themselves to full-blown news stories.

These groups do so much for their members. We want to showcase those efforts. If you’re an officer, a manager or just a concerned resident with ties to a POA or HOA, call us at 338-8842 or email tips@localcommunitynews.com.

THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE COVER: The Trinity Market at Trinity University is a collaborative effort on the part of students, farmers and merchants who want to offer an education on wellness while selling wholesome foods and natural products. See story on page 21. Photo by Valerie Bustamante

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LOCAL COMMENTARY

What’s next for ‘the people’s park’?

by SUSAN YERKES

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f you think regular folks can’t make much of a difference when it comes to multimillion-dollar city projects, consider the recent case of the Brackenridge Park Master Plan.

As the city’s proposed May bond issue is allocated now, the parks and recreation section includes $19 million, long overdue for improvements to Brackenridge.

The jewel of a locale, comprising nearly 350 acres in the heart of San Antonio, is sadly dilapidated. Several months ago, Mayor Ivy Taylor spearheaded the

creation of a group of architects to draft a preliminary course of action for the park.

Brackenridge already had a couple of proposals gathering dust from 1979 and 1997. (With 2015’s version, by coincidence, these three plans to breathe new life into the park have come at 18year intervals, but I digress.) The new architectural team considered those, as well as the booming Broadway “cultural corridor,” with canyons of new high-rise housing downtown plus the DoSeum and Witte expansion by the park.

However, neighborhood activists took to the internet and social media to stir up a hornet’s nest over some of the changes. First, most roads into the park were to be closed to cars, and a couple of large multistory parking garages were envisioned for park visitors, along with shuttles to carry folks into the grounds.

While details weren’t included in this plan, community activists put two and two together. Families just out to enjoy a picnic or celebrate a birthday likely would end up paying more for parking and the shuttle.

After former Councilwoman Maria

Berriozábal and the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center got involved, hundreds of people started demanding more opportunity to comment on the plan.

The protest swelled until the city finally started listening. Officials heard that folks wanted the park cleaned up and renovated, but not fundamentally altered.

Brackenridge has always been “the people’s park,” after all. Generations have driven through the park to relax and play there.

This time, the people who fought City Hall did make a difference. The most offensive parts of the plan were removed, while the bits with the most support remained. Those include restoring the historic Spanish acequia, creating interpretive exhibits, stabilizing the eroding banks of the San Antonio River and restoring wonderful historic structures such as the old pump house and the donkey barn. Not to mention cleaning up and maintaining the park itself.

Lynn Bobbitt is executive director of the recently formed Brackenridge Park Conservancy, a nonprofit providing private funds and stewardship. Using

donations and grants, the group is opening an office and information center in the heart of the park. They’re also working on plans to restore Miraflores Park on Hildebrand Avenue at Broadway — now a part of Brackenridge — and are giving free, guided tours through the enchanting old property. While the conservancy was consulted about the master plan, they weren’t in charge.

Bobbitt suggests a fully thought out proposal could, and probably should, take several years to develop, which is surely preferable to throwing a lot of money at a quick – and unpopular — fix.

Going forward, Bobbitt’s organization – and the public in general – should have a larger role in determining the future of Brackenridge Park. Nineteen million dollars is a great start and could be well spent, as the conservancy grows and produces new initiatives.

I’d like to know what readers remember most fondly about Brackenridge Park, and what changes you would like to see; email me with your thoughts for sharing. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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Trailhead Park, next to the swimming pool at 250 Viesca St. in Alamo Heights.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets. This month’s showing is “Hotel Transylvania 2.” For more, visit www.slabcinema.com.

Plan your month with our calendar of upcoming events in the community.

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ALAMO HEIGHTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chamber holds luncheons the first Wednesday of each month in a private room at Paesanos Lincoln Heights, 555 E. Basse Road. Arrive by 11:30 a.m. for a meet and greet; a guest speaker follows at noon. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. For more, call 822-7027 or visit http://alamoheightschamber.org/.

OCT. 5 & NOV. 2

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

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sessions take place the first Thursday of each month. For more, call 492-4620.

EAT WITH THE ANIMALS San Antonio Audubon 6 Society is combining with Bexar Audubon Society for Zoo Beastro, its annual dinner at the San Antonio Zoo. George Fenwick, president of the American Bird Conservancy, will be the guest speaker. For tickets or questions about the time, contact Patsy Inglet at tpinglet@satx.rr.com or call 698-8445.

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The free walk is held the second Saturday each month. For more, visit saaudubon. org or www.facebook.com/saaudubon/.

OCT.

CHALK ART Artpace’s “Chalk It Up” returns to Houston 8 Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 13th annual event is free for all to find their inner artist, as five downtown blocks transform into canvases. For more, visit www.artpace.org.

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SAN ANTONIO BEAD BAZAAR It takes place at 3310 N. 8-9 New Braunfels Ave. in the Garden Center building near the San Antonio Botanical Gardens and features beads, jewelry, hand-crafted items and free classes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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TERRELL HILLS City Council meets at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 10 5100 N. New Braunfels Ave., on the second Monday of each

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ALAMO HEIGHTS City Council at 5:30 p.m. in the 10, 24 meets municipal complex, 6116 Broadway, on the second and fourth Monday of the month, except holidays. For more, visit http://www.alamoheightstx.gov/.

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PRESERVING HISTORY The Monte Vista Historical 11 Association board meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. in Landa Branch Library’s annex, 233 Bushnell Ave. For more, call 737-8212 or visit http://www.montevista-sa.org/.

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BICYCLE RACE For the first time, Red Bull Last Stand 15 comes to 300 Alamo Plaza.

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HAPPENING continues from pg. 07 OPEN-AIR MOVIES “Southtown Cinema” shows free flicks the first and third Saturday of the month, August through December, in Yanaguana Garden at Hemisfair Park, 434 S. Alamo St. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for screenings beginning at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy music and food, too. The October picture is “Zootopia”; November’s film is “Goonies.”

For more, visit www.slabcinema.com.

OCT. 15 & NOV. 5

FUN RUN Semmes Family OCT. YMCA will present its Inflatable 15 Fun Run at Trinity University, 1 Trinity Place, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The wacky obstacle course is a family-friendly event. For more, call 246-9622.

RUNNING FOR A CAUSE The third annual Ava’s 16 Wish Tennies & Tiaras 5K Run will take place at 8:30 a.m. from Olmos Basin Park, 651 Devine Road.

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AHISD BOARD SESSION Alamo Heights Independent 20 School District trustees regularly meet at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at the Central Office, 7101 Broadway. For more and to confirm dates, visit ahisd.net.

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OLMOS PARK On the third Thursday of each month, 20 City Council meets at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 120 W. El Prado Drive. For more, visit olmospark.org.

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ELVIS HASN’T LEFT THE BUILDING See award-winning 21 Elvis Presley impersonator Travis Powell shake, rattle and roll at The Josephine Theatre, 339 W. Josephine St., at 7 p.m. For more, including ticket costs for “One Night With Elvis,” call

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I’M ALL EARS The Tuesday Musical Club Artist Series 25 begins its 94th season at 2 p.m. with a performance by mezzosoprano Julie Boulianne at Laurel Heights United Methodist Church, 227 W. Woodlawn Ave. Cost is $25 for one concert or $75 for all four events featuring other headliners. For more and to make purchases, visit www.satmc.org or www. facebook.com/SATMC or call 364-1992.

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St. Luke’s Episcopal School was founded in 1947 and has educated generations of boys and girls in the great San Antonio area. The school delivers a 21st century education to students in grades PK3-8 through a well-balanced program: rigorous curriculum and innovative instruction; extensive extracurricular opportunities; STEM; service learning; and daily chapel.

SCHOLARSHIP 96% of recent St. Luke’s students have been placed into accelerated courses as high school freshmen. While at St. Luke’s, they had the opportunity to excel in academic competitions such as the Junior Classical League Convention, national language and mythology exams, and STEM competitions including eCYBERMISSION. Since 2008, 23% of St. Luke’s middle school Spanish students have received a gold medal on the National Spanish Exam, putting them in the top 5% of the thousands of students taking the test nationwide.

CITIZENSHIP St. Luke’s students log hundreds of service hours each year, partnering with organizations across the city. The school was selected as a semifinalist in the 2015-2016 Silver and Black Give Back Team Up Challenge for the second time in three years. The project focused on combating weekend hunger in food-insecure families, and St. Luke’s students packed and delivered over 1,000 nutritious snack bags to children at Good Samaritan Community Services.

LEADERSHIP Over 90% of St. Luke’s middle schoolers play one or more competitive school sports. St. Luke’s signature declamation program is another important facet of leadership development: students in grades 1-8 memorize and recite hundreds of literary pieces annually in English, Spanish and Latin.

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AHISD FUNDRAISER The annual Alamo Heights School 26 Foundation benefit for the Alamo Heights Independent School District is 6-10:30 p.m. The Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, will host “Greater Heights Night” featuring country artist Hal Ketchum. For more and to purchase tickets, visit ahschoolfoundation.org.

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OUTDOOR MOVIE Beginning at sundown, San Antonio 27 Botanical Garden, 555 Funston Place, shows the documentary “Island Earth.” Admission is free.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more, visit www.slabcinema.com.

OCT.

BOO! “Haunted Heights” will be 3:30-6:30 p.m. in the field 28 at Woodridge Elementary School, 100 Woodridge Drive. Get into the Halloween spirit with fun, food and games at the annual carnival. For more, call Christy Meador at 413-8056 or contact cmeador@gmail.com.

OCT.

FEAST FOR THE EARS Mala Music Festival at Lone 29-30 Luna Star Brewery, 600 Lone Star Blvd., is a two-day extravaganza. This inaugural event will feature breakout hip-hop artists, and entertainers from other genres. For more, including prices of weekend general-admission tickets and VIP passes, visit www.

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OCT. 3 - NOV. 1, 2016

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. RIVER NORTH ANXIETY, 142 Ninth

St., is a specialized mental-health practice that serves patients who are dealing with anxiety and anxiety-related disorders “such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, hair pulling and insomnia,” among other related issues. River North Anxiety uses the latest research-based treatments and technology. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment only. For more call 2160015 or visit www.rivernorthanxiety. com. (See story on page 22)

2. BOTIKA, 303 Pearl Parkway in the Pearl, is a Peruvian-Asian restaurant.

According to a release, it features “Chifa”

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(Chinese-Peruvian) and “Nikkei” (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine as well as inventive takes on classic dishes from Asia and Latin America. There’s also seafood, a sushi bar, vegetarian dishes and a cocktail lounge. Botika’s dinner hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with a farmer’s market lunch Saturday. For more, call 670-7684 or visit www.botikapearl.com or facebook.com/ botikarestaurant. (See story on page 23)

3. SA FRESH, 1015 Rittiman Road, Suite 113, recently moved to this location from Broadway. According to a Facebook post, “SA Fresh opened in 2008 as a full-service caterer working out of a small kitchen in downtown San Antonio. In 2010 the opportunity to open our doors at 5162

Broadway became a reality. In 2015 opportunity came knocking again and we made the decision to move to Rittiman Road to expand our services and we now provide a quick service lunch.” The shop also offers full-service catering and grab-and-go casseroles.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

For more, call 829-4446 or visit safresh. com or facebook.com/safresh.

IN OTHER NEWS DISTRICT 1 COUNCILMAN ROBERTO TREVINO AND OTHER CITY OFFICIALS celebrated the start of construction for the McCullough Avenue Area Drainage project with a groundbreaking Aug. 23 at 101 Newell Ave. The $12.5 million drainage and flood control project is part of the city’s 2012 bond to reduce flooding around the lower level of Interstate 35 and other nearby District 1 locales, officials said. The project is managed by the city’s Transportation & Capital Improvements Department and the design was created by HNTB Corp.

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A NEW WEBSITE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED TO HELP FIGHT BULLYING as well as to honor the memory of Alamo Heights teen David Molak, who took his life in January after suffering what family members said was repeated online bullying. The website, www.DavidsLegacy.com, was launched by the David’s Legacy Foundation. It offers tips on how to combat cyberbullying, information on free legal counsel, updated information on antibullying legislation and other resources.

ALAMO HEIGHTS AND SAN ANTONIO independent school districts met state academic performance standards for the 2015-16 academic year, according to Texas Education Agency assessments released in August and September. TEA, which oversees and annually evaluates public schools, reviewed data from 1,207 districts and 8,673 campuses. Both area districts “Met Standard” in four mandatory categories and met overall federal education standards. Each of

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TEA will review school district appeals before finalizing results in November.

ALAMO HEIGHTS ALL STARS CHEERLEADER COACH NATALIA GUTIERREZ was a recent recipient of FOX San Antonio’s Cash for Kindness award. Gutierrez received $400 for efforts to raise funds for a sixth-grade All Stars cheerleader whose single mother was unable to afford lessons any longer.

Gutierrez organized fundraisers at Alamo Heights Gymnastics Academy. Her efforts caught the attention of FOX San Antonio and its Cash for Kindness program.

THE SAN ANTONIO ZOO HAS ANNOUNCED NEW board members, including Collins “Andy” Anderson, Maryanne Guido, George Hutchinson, Claude Koontz and Ryan Malitz. “The San Antonio Zoo relies upon leadership within our community to shape our future, and we’re excited to announce these new additions to our board,” said San Antonio Zoo CEO and Executive Director Tim Morrow in a press release.

RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE HAS BEEN REPORTED at the San Antonio Zoo the last 12 months — 1.21 million visitors, beating a previous record of 1.16 million.

Zoo officials attribute the increase to the latest additions and improvements being made to the facility. The zoo is celebrating its success by giving away $100,000 in free admission tickets to the community. Those tickets are going to civic organizations and “surprise-and-delight” giveaways at various locations in San Antonio.

THE MCNAY ART MUSEUM RECENTLY RECEIVED A $1 MILLION DONATION from the G.A.C. Halff Foundation “to establish an endowment for the acquisition of

American art.” The donation honored William Chiego’s 25-year tenure as the museum’s director and his “indelible legacy and dedication which transformed the McNay into an institution recognized internationally by peers and the public,” according to a release. Chiego retired Sept. 9 and was only the second director in the museum’s 62-year history.

SAN ANTONIO POLICE ARRESTED A MAN SUSPECTED OF TAKING part in a shooting and a separate carjacking at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 31 in Olmos Park, near a bar in the 5300 block of McCullough Avenue. The bar is close to San Antonio’s city limits. According to investigators, the case started when a man in a compact car shot a 27-year-old fellow occupant. The gunman is then believed to have commandeered another vehicle from a female motorist , according to reports. After a search, police arrested a suspect in the case about 1:15 a.m.

Sept. 1 on Fresno Drive near Edison High School. The woman’s identification, purse and the gun suspected of being used in the shooting and carjacking were found on the man, police said.

The victim wounded by gunfire was taken to University Hospital.

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She specializes in treating surgical breast conditions. Kolluri is seeing patients at the clinic at 2130 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 100.

TERRELL HILLS POLICE are looking for motorists who drive unsafely around school buses or speed through the marked zone at St. David’s Episcopal School. Officers are urging drivers to be more vigilant now that the academic year has started. The school is at 1300 Wiltshire Ave. VOTERS IN THE SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT are being asked to approve a $450 million bond and tax ratification proposal Nov. 8. The bond issue will fund extensive renovations at 13 schools, officials said.

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The suicide Jan. 4 of former Alamo Heights School student David Molak, 16, after he suffered cyberbullying from other teens prompted the formation of the 16-member committee last winter at the request of AHISD officials.

The task force’s findings, aired during a public presentation Sept. 13 at Alamo Heights High School, recommend a sweeping approach by administrators, educators, students and even parents to create a more inclusive environment.

Exclusionary off-campus events such as the girls’ party should be done away with, and parents should be held to a higher standard, according to the report. The school board heard a presentation in June.

Superintendent Kevin Brown noted that inappropriate behavior and its acceptance by some parents exists “because of (the) culture.”

“We heard about exclusivity and lack of inclusion from many students and parents,” said attorney Steve Allison, chairman of the task force. “Parents are one of the big problems in the district.”

The task force recommended an adult code of conduct that parallels the 24hour student code of conduct all high school students are now asked to sign.

The report is available at www.ahisd.net.

It contains an analysis of many issues linked to bullying, teenage drinking and other behaviors, but includes a focus on social and emotional wellness, character education and digital citizenship. The report also details dozens of recommendations aimed at students, teachers, administrators

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Task force members and administrators who attended the meeting urged parents, students and others to read the full report, which ends on a high note: “At the outset, we observed how the final catalyst for this task was a recent tragedy, how the issues were complex, and not unique to Alamo Heights. What is unique, though, is that we, as a community, through these recommendations, have the opportunity to boldly address those issues and turn tragedy to legacy.”

The recommendations are under review by the school, but many can be administratively mandated, district officials have said.

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and parents to address cultural dynamics the task force says need to be changed.

“In the face of deeply troubling trends that only seem to be worsening, it is time to say, ‘Enough,’” members of the task force wrote. “It is time … to … fully address character, citizenship and wellness to complement the existing strengths of our district and community.”

During the September meeting held at the high school, Brown acknowledged, “We have great schools and great students,” but added, “I do see depression, alcohol abuse and a number of other issues with which students struggle. I am proud of what we are doing to help students but more needs to be done. We have to change the culture.”

Allison also made it clear that even activities and behavior away from campus have an impact in the school halls.

“If conduct occurs that is disruptive to the school, the school has an interest in addressing it,” he told the audience.

One example cited by officials is the annual Girls Senior Party and

Powderpuff Game, which the task force asked parents to eliminate.

The off-campus party and game enjoy a long tradition dating back years, one that is embraced by many parents.

However, the activities have caused concern for many other parents and students, who claim the events are exclusionary, cost-prohibitive.

“The senior girls’ party sets the wrong example for our students and our school,” high school Principal Cordell Jones said during the public meeting.

But rather than ending the party, Jones suggested creating a “special night for senior girls that is wonderful and entertaining and fun, but one that does not involve alcohol.”

His suggestion was mirrored by a parent who raised objections to the party and powderpuff game.

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LAMO HEIGHTS – In spite of hearings and high hopes, plans to pursue a multimillion-dollar road repair project hit a dead end when City Council recently tabled a decision to float a bond issue.

City leaders said concerns about bond indebtedness came into play. They are now considering other options to find the necessary funding to pay for the street work in residential areas.

The original plan — discussed over the summer — called for putting an

$11.8 million bond referendum before the electorate Nov. 8, but on Aug. 22 the council declined to pursue the initiative, which would have paid for the construction.

“I think it was just too soon,” said Councilman Fred Prassel of the bond proposal. “We’ve spent a lot of money (on infrastructure repairs). We’ve done a lot of good work. We’re always in budget and in the black. We’ve been wise in our spending. It was just a judgment call to postpone it to look at other possibilities.”

City Manager Mark Browne said officials have not given up on getting the work done.

“Not all streets are in need of the same level of repair and redoing, with some needing minor patching while others need more serious and extensive redoing,” Browne said. “Our streets that are in need of repair are not (impassable), but certainly do require maintenance and some certainly

require redoing all the way. I think the City Council recognizes the requirements and there’s been many discussions about this work getting completed.”

The city’s leaders are open to new ideas, the city manager added.

“I think they (council) were just uncomfortable with that amount of (bond) debt and just wanted to look at other options,” Browne said. “They weren’t really convinced that we were in a position to issue that much debt and wanted some other options before making a decision on that.”

City leaders emphasized the decision for a possible future bond issue to pay for street repairs is ultimately in the hands of voters.

“Our intention is, of course, to not make that decision ourselves and to let the voters decide (and) have a good idea of what it would cost to repair and fix all of our streets in Alamo Heights,” said Mayor Louis Cooper.

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fter sitting empty for nearly 20 years, the Lone Star Brewery could see new life as a mixed-use economic hub if plans by a group of developers come to fruition.

The project to transform the site just south of downtown involves a partnership with CBL & Associates Properties, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and San Marcos-based Aqualand Development.

The companies are still devising plans and figuring out project costs

for the proposed Lone Star Brewery District near Southtown. Planners said the revitalization and reinvention of the 32-acre site includes shops, restaurants and other attractions that will bring back people to the disused area.

“We’re currently in the predevelopment phase and have assembled a team of partners experienced in mixed-use development and historic preservation,” said David Neuhoff, CBL vice president. “CBL’s leasing and development expertise combined with Aqualand’s local knowledge and relationships will help us capture the spirit of San Antonio, bringing the local flavor of the surrounding community to life.”

Adam Schneider, president of Aqualand Development, said the Lone Star Brewery District will be a vibrant area featuring a unique collection of indoor and outdoor experiences, complemented by extensive programming and activities.

“Entertainment will be a significant 4.80"W x 5.7"H focus of the project and we’re pursuing

a number of national, regional and local operators that will bring new-to-market retail and dining options, while still preserving the culture and feel that is uniquely San Antonio,” Schneider said.

The Lone Star Brewery was founded in the 1880s. It was the first mechanized, large-scale brewing operation of its kind in Texas, producing the Lone Star Beer brand.

Developers are meeting with county and city leaders, as well as local community organizations and neighborhood associations, to collect feedback.

The goal is to maintain the site’s historical nature.

“Lone Star Brewery holds a special place in the hearts of San Antonians and the site has so much unrealized potential,” Neuhoff said. “We want to bring this local legend back to life and make it a place for the community to gather again.”

Thousands of tourists, families and schoolchildren will remember tours through the old Buckhorn Saloon & Buckhorn Hall of Horns during

the brewery’s heyday. Folks also swam there, visited the beer garden, attended concerts and held meetings and company barbecues at the venue; the last can of beer rolled off the assembly line in the mid-1990s.

Neuhoff said the proposed revitalization of the site comes at the right time “as there is so much going on in San Antonio in terms of redevelopment and growth.”

The Lone Star Brewery District will serve as an anchor for Southtown, creating jobs and attracting tourists and other visitors, Neuhoff added.

“We’re excited to be one of several developments bringing energy to San Antonio’s urban core,” he said.

“We believe this project will be an economic driver for the Southtown area, spurring additional development, job creation and tax revenue.”

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The Friends of San Pedro Springs Park, a nonprofit support group, is requesting money from the city’s upcoming 2017-22 bond program to finish the incomplete trail, which is supposed to circle the park; restore and update amenities; and maintain the land’s historic legacy.

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The city marks San Antonio’s tricentennial on May 5, 2018.

“Often our park gets the short shrift in terms of money. It’s the real crown jewel of the (city’s) park system, yet it takes a back seat to Brackenridge (Park) and Hardberger (Park),” Deason added.

Five committees are reviewing proposals for the planned May bond issue, which covers citywide projects costing an estimated $850 million.

City Council approval is expected in January; then it’s up to the voters.

Improvements to San Pedro Springs Park, outlined in a master plan, will enhance the surrounding neighborhoods and adjacent San Antonio College, supporters said.

“Finishing the master plan and the trail will finish a 20-year process of bringing the park back to what it once was and should be again,” Deason said.

“Few in San Antonio even know this

park exists, which is a tragedy. It is a beautiful oasis in the middle of the city.”

She added, “We must secure the bond money to create a park that the city can celebrate. The new trail has been immensely popular and the completion of the trail, along with the completion of the master plan, will create a park the city can be proud of and point to with civic pride.”

Funding from a 2012 bond for the walking trail fell short and only threefourths of the trail has been built, according to officials. Meanwhile, additional park infrastructure needs work, too.

“The trail used $1.07 million to build three-fourths of it,” said Friends President Hector Cardenas.

In addition, plans had called for the relocation of the two fields at the Koger Stokes Softball Complex, he said.

“I would say that relocation by the city and (building) the rest of the trail would be around $2.5 million. To finish all that is needed on top of the trail I would say another $2.5 million. Total for all is maybe $5 million,” Cardenas said.

The president said the park’s historic

status makes it worthy of protection.

According to historians, the springs in the 46-acre park once provided water to an Indian village known as Yanaguana, and Spaniards founded the city of San Antonio at the headwaters in 1718, after first visiting the area in 1691. Humans have inhabited the area off and on for 12,000 years.

“Man has used, visited and lived by these springs for thousands of years,” Cardenas said. “The area around the springs was designated an ejido (a communal place) in 1729 by the king of Spain. The original Mission San Antonio de Valero was founded just downstream directly above the San Pedro Creek in 1718, and the first Spanish acequia (irrigation channel) was

dug from of these springs in 1718.”

During the mid-1800s, the park became a major site for festivals and celebrations for San Antonians, but after the opening of Brackenridge Park in 1912, San Pedro Springs Park began to decline, Cardenas said.

“City funds were not spent on its upkeep and its historical importance was lost,” he said. “People to this day are unaware of its prominence in the founding of San Antonio.

The future of the park as the Friends see it is that one day the park’s master plan will be funded and accomplished, and that the city and its citizens again will recognize and respect this park for its historical life-giving waters and public usefulness.”

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Children can enjoy Kids’ Zone gardening lessons

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estled on the north edge of Trinity University sits The Trinity Market, an urban bazaar driven by students, farmers and entrepreneurs.

Vendors say they have a mission to provide food and other products, along with an education about wellness.

“We have a little bit of everything.

When you come, you can fulfill your kitchen, pantry, personal hygiene and pet (necessities),” said Silvia Alcaraz, the market manager.

Starting out as a student-led project,

Visitors each Saturday to The Trinity Market at Trinity University can discover a virtual cornucopia of offerings, from organic foods and all-natural dog treats to exercise and information about staying healthy. Photo by Valerie Bustamante

the market has since become a weekend destination for scholars, families, residents and four-legged friends — a place to shop for a variety of healthy goods on a Saturday morning or early afternoon.

On March 26, The Trinity Market set up its stalls after an entrepreneurial team at the university obtained a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant provided the initial funding for the nonprofit market.

Although Alcaraz helps oversee the

market, Trinity students manage the project by engaging in marketing strategies, public relations and transactions.

The start-up at 609 N. Campus Drive sits in a cozy spot on the parking lot between the Coates Library and Hildebrand Avenue.

About 20 vendors gather from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday.

Visitors can find an assortment of wares ranging from produce harvested at Devine’s 3G Farms to tiny, handcrafted terrariums from Micro Terra, frozen treats free of artificial ingredients, artisanal fudge, fresh bread and all-natural dog treats.

While roaming among the booths, customers can nibble on foods inspired by Ethiopian, Middle Eastern, Mexican and Indian/Latin cultures, prepared by visiting food trucks.

A Kids’ Zone is also available, where parents can take their children to learn about gardening, planting and recycling.

Sellers said they do their best to connect with customers on a personal level, whether it’s a first visit or one of many.

“It’s nice to see them come back week

to week, which is what this is about,” said Cherie White, owner of Deep Rivers Specialty Foods. “This is about community.

I love hearing about their families.”

Students can now use their Tiger Card for vendor purchases. When a student visits the market, his or her Tiger Card is swiped at the information booth and tokens are issued. After vendors turn in the tokens, they receive a check for the amount a student spent.

In addition to groceries, individuals who want to get active during their visit can gather at the Mobile Fit truck for Zumba and other exercises.

From time to time, 5 Points Local sets up a yoga class on the grass field adjacent to the market. Alcaraz hopes to extend fitness activities to the Kids’ Zone.

“It’s part of the health piece of our mission. The part of eating healthy, fresh and organic is possible but there’s also the need to exercise,” she said.

In early August, the market formed a partnership with Nix Health Care System, which has set up a booth to provide advice, screenings and Nix merchandise.

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Downtown clinic offers help for anxiety disorders

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r. Kristin Eisenhauer has opened River North Anxiety, where she utilizes psychotherapy to treat anxiety disorders.

As a licensed psychologist, she focuses her clinical work on ailments such as trichotillomania (hair pulling), excoriation (skin picking), insomnia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

“It is incredibly rewarding to watch people gain confidence when faced with situations that were once frightening, reduce the frequency and intensity of their panic attacks, or otherwise redefine their relationship with the anxiety that may have burdened them for years,” Eisenhauer said.

River North Anxiety opened July 5 at 142 Ninth St. Eisenhauer has worked 11 years in Texas as a psychologist and previously did clinical work at Trinity University and the University of Hawaii.

Anxiety disorders are highly responsive to treatment, according to Eisenhauer.

She uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, exposure with response prevention and prolonged exposure.

Sessions can also include virtual-reality technology to remedy fear of public speaking or flying, and going out into the community to experience situations firsthand, such as fear of elevators.

Eisenhauer emphasizes results rather than return visits. She feels she’s done right by her patients when creating confidence and independence, rather than dependence.

“I once had a patient tell me that I was like Mary Poppins — that I entered this person’s life during a time of great need and departed when he felt he had learned the tools necessary to set out on a better life course,” Eisenhauer said.

She teaches her patients to be their own therapist.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, by appointment only.

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eaturing Asian-Peruvianinspired eats and elixirs, Botika is a journey through chef Geronimo Lopez’s experiences with food and travel.

“The menu is pretty much things that I have done or that I adore from my life,” Lopez said. “It is an introduction to the flavor profiles that I like.”

Lopez, who has been cooking for 26 years, spent time learning about the culinary arts in Slovenia, Croatia, Mexico and his native Venezuela.

Botika, 303 Pearl Parkway, Suite 111, is the newest addition to The Pearl’s lineup of eateries. It opened July 5 in what had been Arcade Midtown Kitchen and recently added a happy hour.

Botika is a crossroads of flavor featuring “Chifa” (Chinese-Peruvian) and “Nikkei” (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine — cooking fusions becoming popular in South America.

“It’s an approachable cuisine that is not exotic. You will see things that you know,” Lopez said. “It’s just going to have a little bit of twist.”

Popular dishes include sushi, lomo saltado, (which Lopez described as a meat and potatoes plate), and chaufa,

At Botika in the Pearl (left), diners can find a fusion of foods inspired by Asian and Peruvian dishes, including house empanadas made with cheese and corn with a side of spicy aji. Photos by Collette Orquiz

a dish of fried rice with pork belly.

The foods are created in an open kitchen.

“I think that people like to watch the cooks work,” Lopez said. “For me, cooking is very similar to theater, so it is a show. At the end of the day, I want people to see.”

Drinks also have an international flavor, with selections such as sake sangrias available on Saturdays.

Happy hour includes specials on draft beers, wine and sake by the glass, the spirit of the day and “bites & zips.”

Botika also offers a farmers market lunch on Saturday using fresh ingredients

from the Pearl Farmers Market.

Hours are 3-6 p.m. for happy hour and 5-10 p.m. for dinner Monday through Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight for drinks Friday and Saturday, a farmers market lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and happy hour 2-5 p.m. Saturday, and closed Sunday.

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