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Throwing Texas culture a curveball? by SUSAN YERKES
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he planning and publicity bandwagon is up and rolling for the city’s big 300th birthday in 2018.
THE RACE TO I-10 Area near The Dominion becoming a luxury-car magnet
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fter a decade of steady growth among auto dealerships along the Interstate 10 West corridor, more luxury brands are revving up in the race to locate to the high-growth, high-wealth area.
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San Antonio 300 will be a “once-in-alifetime endeavor that will be celebrated over the course of a calendar year,” according to the official Tricentennial Commission website. It will be a great opportunity to showcase and appreciate the rich, colorful mix of folks and folkways that makes San Antonio such a special place. The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures, in the heart of the rapidly redeveloping Hemisfair, would seem a perfect jumping off point for citywide festivities. Born as the Texas State Exhibits Building for the original HemisFair ’68 (the 1968 World’s Fair), it was turned over to the University of Texas System in 1969. Containing exhibits, collections and archives of groups who have helped shape our state, it’s both a fascinating museum and important source of material for Texas educators. It seems ironic that as the ITC nears its own 50-year mark, its own future is highly uncertain. This spring, speculation mounted when Mayor Ivy Taylor announced San Antonio’s interest in a downtown baseball stadium, whereupon San Antonio Missions owner David Elmore said he’s committed to trading
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uly marks the fourth birthday of LOCAL Community News and another milestone for the leading chain of community newspapers serving the greater San Antonio area. LOCAL has always had high expectations, but started slow and steady with two editions in 2012. Since then, LOCAL has grown to six editions serving multiple communities and demographics, but always delivering the same quality news readers have come to expect from the first day. Our philosophy remains dedicated to filling a gap in news no one else is covering. Every month, in full color and free, LOCAL is delivered straight to your mailbox. However, things change in the news business, and LOCAL is no exception. One of the high points of the last 12 months is opening a new paper to serve the Boerne, Leon Springs and Fair Oaks Ranch areas. We continue to explore digital options, including building a news website. LOCAL also wants to increase its corporate presence in the community as 2016 marches ahead. But no matter what transpires, LOCAL remains first and foremost your trusted community news source.
THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE COVER: A stretch of Interstate 10 from The Dominion to south of Boerne is seeing growth in the number of luxury-automobile dealerships, which are parking their businesses in the area to take advantage of high-income residents. More showrooms are expected to open during the next two years. Story starts on page 1. Photos by Rudy B. Ornelas
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BASEBALL continues from pg. 01 his club, a Double-A Texas League affiliate, for a Triple-A team (one level below Major League Baseball) if this occurs. Taylor and other movers and shakers have repeatedly mentioned UTSA’s Hemisfair Park Campus as one of their top potential locales. So in May, when the University of Texas at San Antonio issued a formal Request for Qualifications regarding developers looking to lease those 14.7 acres of hot Hemisfair real estate, the rumors really escalated. The plan, according to the RFQ, could be for (a) some or all of the grounds around the ITC, (b) some or all of the grounds and part of the ITC building, or (c) the demolition of the familiar structure. However, the RFQ is also worded to make clear the institute will survive in some form. It stipulates that any developer who wants to cash in on the whole prime parcel of property would have to also supply land for a new ITC building in one of several central downtown locations, or along Museum Reach on Broadway, as well as fund construction of a new ITC building.
Amid speculation San Antonio could someday be home to a Triple-A baseball team, there also is talk a future ballpark could be located where the Institute of Texan Cultures has stood for nearly five decades. Columnist Susan Yerkes wonders whether this would be a hit or a miss for San Antonio? Courtesy photo
UTSA’s move was not prompted by the idea of a baseball stadium. It’s an attempt to find funding to support the institute’s mission, as state initiatives for higher education progressively shrink. Consider this brief, telling timeline: In 1991, there were 120 fulltime ITC employees. By 2011, the number decreased to 77. Today, it’s 40.
Without new money from somewhere, survival would seem difficult. A UTSA memo to ITC employees stressed that any accepted deal “could help generate income for the ITC to support new top-tier exhibits, programs and special events.” Might such an undertaking include a baseball stadium, and if it does,
should we exchange Texan culture for a baseball culture just one step up on the minor league rung, as the most vocal critics have charged? That would be quite the squeeze play. For starters, Elmore is clear that a downtown stadium is a prerequisite to attracting Triple-A baseball to town. There’s no guarantee voters would approve bonds for the edifice, which could cost the city and county $75 million or more. Besides, although Wolff Stadium, the Missions’ current home, may be halfway to Castroville, the squad has a long and hallowed San Antonio history. Many diehard fans would rather wait a few years, when a major league bid is deemed more realistic. What comes of all the wheeling and dealing, and whether the outcome is good or bad, varies widely depending on who’s speaking. The first inning has just begun. Let’s just pray for a home run for the history books. Yerkes wears a replica 1934 San Antonio Missions cap — the kind of artifact that can be found in the Institute of Texan Cultures. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com
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Serena Ross (left), Annaliese Martinez, Julianna Stevens and Alexandra Purchatzke take part in a youth production at the Boerne Community Theatre, 907 E. Blanco Road in Boerne. Adults get into the act, too, with 'Don't Dress For Dinner' running July 15-30. Call 830-249-9166 or visit www.boernetheatre. org/. Photo by Rudy B. Ornelas
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OERNE — William Shakespeare once wrote, “All the world’s a stage,” but for many actors and volunteers at the Boerne Community Theatre, the stage is their entire world.
“Local theater is a wonderful opportunity,” said Jennifer Goetz, BCT actress and assistant backstage manager. “It’s about delivery and reception of the story. No two plays are the same. For some of these actors, this theater is as comfortable as they’ve ever felt in their own skin.”
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BOERNE CITY COUNCIL meetings are in 12, 26 Regular chambers, 124 Old San Antonio Road, the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. For more, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us.
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DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE EXPLORER? Most Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s visitor center, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, hosts preschoolers. Young adventurers sing songs, make crafts, play games, explore the outdoors and listen to stories. For more, call 830-249-4616 or contact Stephanie Colvard at stephanie@cibolo.org.
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Club, 1 Dominion Drive, on the second Thursday of each month. Guest speakers will make presentations. Cost is $10 at the door. RSVP not required, although helpful. For more, visit http://www.meetup.com/ photosa or call Jim Landers at 681-8552. ROLL ‘EM The city of Boerne presents two free installments 15, 29 of “Movies in the Park” this month. The first feature at City Lake Park, 1 City Lake Road, is “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” The second attraction, two weeks later, is “Norm of the North.” Activities for both begin at 6:30 p.m.; movie starts after dark. Come early to grab a good spot and snacks. For more in this celluloid series, call 830-249-9511 or visit http://www. ci.boerne.tx.us/626/Summer-Scene.
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LEARNING WITH MOTHER NATURE On the third 20 Wednesday of each month, Mother Nature makes a special appearance to preschoolers at Cibolo Nature Center & Farm’s visitor center, 140 City Park Road in Boerne, from 10-11 a.m. Her topic this time is on habitats. Cost is $5 per family. For more, call 830-249-4616 or contact Stephanie Colvard at stephanie@cibolo.org.
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CAN WE TALK? The third Thursday of each month, 21 the second-floor conference room at Heath Public Library, 451 N. Main St. in Boerne, hosts a multicultural 10 a.m. coffee klatch. The “Soul Salon” brings folks together to discuss current and relevant topics in an informative and respectful manner. A library volunteer leads the program. For more, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us.
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FAIR OAKS RANCH CITY JULY COUNCIL Regular meetings 21 begin 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, in chambers at City Hall, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Road. To verify dates and times, call 698-0900. FAR OUT! Boerne’s Heath JULY Public Library and the San 22 Antonio Astronomical Association host a stargazing event at City Lake Park, 1 City Lake Road, from 6:30-10 p.m. For more, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us.
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MOONDANCE CONCERT SERIES Enjoy live music, 23 dancing, eats and fun at the Cibolo Nature Center stage, 140 City Park Road in Boerne. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, drinks and even friendly dogs on leashes. Food trucks ready to serve. Gates open 7 p.m.; music starts at 7:30 p.m. for the monthly concert series, April through September, supporting the center’s nature-education and outreach programs. Performing on this date is Joe King Carrasco. Cost is $7.50 for center members, $10 for nonmembers. Seniors pay $5; kids 12 and under admitted free. For more, contact Jennifer Wyle at Jennifer@cibolo.org or call 830-249-4616.
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HAPPENING continues from pg. 07 KEEP SCHOOLCHILDREN SAFE Boerne Independent 25-29 The School District Safety Town is a 9-11 a.m. Monday through Friday program at Cibolo Creek Elementary School, 300 Herff Ranch Blvd., designed for kindergartners entering BISD this fall. Boerne Police Department’s school resource officers and kids interact as youngsters learn safety points. The last day is graduation with family and friends invited to attend ceremonies. For more, visit www.boerne-isd.net.
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NISD TRUSTEES The Northside Independent 26 School District board regularly meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the conference room at 5900 Evers Road. Sessions are open to the public. For more, visit www.nisd.net.
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VROOM On selected Saturdays, Soda Pops Patio Grill & Bar, 103 N. Main St. in Boerne, hosts
Hot Rod Nights starting at 6:30 p.m. Show your wheels, make new friends and enjoy live music including Derringer Band (July 30) and Ricky Adams Band (Aug. 6). For more, visit www.sodapopsboerne.com. BRING YOUR DANCING SHOES JULY/AUG The upcoming lineup at Leon Springs Dancehall, 24135 Interstate 10 West, includes Jason Roberts (July 15); 3 Chord Rodeo (July 22); Natalie Rose (July 29); Rocky King Band (July 30); Almost Patsy Cline (Aug. 5); and Bobby Flores and Yellow Rose Band (Aug. 6). Music begins 8:15 p.m. For more including cover costs, visit www.leonspringsdancehall.net. FLOORE COUNTRY STORE JULY/AUG It’ll be grooving at John T. Floore Country Store, 14492 Old Bandera Road in Helotes. Upcoming entertainment includes Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen (July 14); Jordan Minor and the Bottom Dollar Band (July 15); Mike Ryan (July 22); Green River Ordinance (July 23); Nick Lawrence
(July 29); Jason James (July 30); Dale Watson (Aug. 5); and Kevin Fowler (Aug. 6). Visit liveatfloores.com. EXOTIC AQUATICS THROUGH The art gallery at Heath AUG. 1 Public Library, 451 N. Main St. in Boerne, presents the works of underwater photographer Jim Sparkman. The free exhibit is titled “Colorful World.” For more, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us. EMBRACE SUMMER On Thursdays from 7-11 AUG. 18 p.m. enjoy the sunset and other delights at La Cantera Resort & Spa, 16641 La Cantera Parkway. Titled “Evenings on the Edge” at Topaz Adult Pool, nonrefundable $20 tickets (a portion benefits local charities), includes a cocktail, so ID required. There will be a deejay and pop-up mini spa sessions, too. Ten private cabanas, $300 apiece, can be rented. Weather cancellations will result in admission to another event based upon availability. To purchase
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Open and Opening Soon 1. MASH’D, 17623 La Cantera Parkway,
Suite 107, offers eclectic American cuisine with craft beers and mixed cocktails. According to a company statement, the restaurant and bar “speaks to men and women alike; where food is elevated, moonshine is highlighted and life is celebrated.” Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The kitchen stops serving one hour before closing Monday through Saturday. For more, call 538-5833 or visit facebook.com/ MashdTheRim. (See story on page 21)
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3. MONSTER VAPE, 22015 Interstate 10 West, Suite 207, bills itself as “a custom e-liquid developer and vaping-product company started by vapers for vapers. Our mission is to provide high-quality products, exceptional service and help ensure a successful transition from traditional cigarettes to the modern alternative.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more, call
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IN OTHER NEWS THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION May 26 approved highoccupancy vehicle lanes for planned expansions of Interstate 10 and U.S. 281. Both projects were originally set for tollways, before additional state and federal funds became available. The Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approved a non-tolled recommendation to include an HOV component providing lanes for buses, carpools and other highoccupancy traffic. The I-10 expansion will add a free lane and an HOV lane in each direction between La Cantera Parkway and Ralph Fair Road. Plans will expand 281 north of Loop 1604 to Stone Oak Parkway into a six-lane route, also with single HOV lanes in each direction. The Texas Department of Transportation will partner with VIA Metropolitan Transit to determine rules regarding HOV components in both projects.
ATTORNEY SNEHAL R. PATEL HAS BEEN APPOINTED TO FAIR OAKS RANCH’S City Council to fill the unexpired Place 5 term created by the election of Garry Manitzas to mayor May 7. According to the city’s website, the alderwoman is a lawyer with “extensive experience in environmental regulatory, government and real estate law who lives in Fair Oaks Ranch with her spouse Arnoldo Medina and three children.” Previously, Patel served leadership roles in Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Regional Air Quality Planning Advisory Committee, Clean Rivers Program Steering Committee, and the Houston Audubon Society board of directors. She was to be sworn in June 23 at City Hall, officials said. ELEVEN VOLUNTEERS APPOINTED JUNE 16 BY CITY COUNCIL to Fair Oaks Ranch’s Home Rule Charter Commission will begin writing a proposed home-rule charter that could lead to a vote next May, according to the city’s website. Commission members include David Deleranko, Tom Jaster, Greg Maxton, James McConnell,
Laurence Nichols, Dale Pearson, Bill Regan, Bill Sparks, Frank Trapasso, John Merritt and former Alderman Conrad Fothergill, the site added. Assisting is City Attorney Charles Zech, who also has helped other municipalities develop home-rule charters. “In the following months, the commission will do a lot of writing, editing and rewriting of the proposed charter which shall define the powers, duties and responsibilities of our city government based on citizen preferences and desires,” a prepared release stated. “To do so, they will test their ideas with the residents of Fair Oaks Ranch by conducting periodic town-hall meetings.” Towns without home-rule charters exist under general law, or what the Legislature authorizes in Austin. Under home rule, residents can decide what form of municipal government they want, such as mayor-council or council-manager. It’s usually triggered when a population exceeds 5,000. SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS is opening new rides for the summer season. Park officials say one of the most
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AIR OAKS RANCH — Tobin Maples has long loved urban administration and planning, which may explain his enthusiasm for his role as the new city administrator.
Maples, who started in early June, has master’s and bachelor’s degrees in urban growth, as well as working in municipal government for several years. He had his career planned out, appropriately enough, managing big and small high-growth towns. After a stint with the city of Argyle, he took a consulting-firm position, partially
Tobin Maples became Fair Oaks Ranch’s new, permanent city administrator in early June. Photo by Edmond Ortiz
due to personal circumstances. “I’m going back to local government as soon as I can,” Maples recalled thinking back then, almost a decade ago. Now, together with newly elected Mayor Garry Manitzas, Maples looks
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The STEM — or science, technology, engineering and math — Sisters Science Camp at Hatchett Elementary School inspired third-, fourth- and fifth-grade girls to consider future research careers. Parent Theresa De Leon (left) and her daughter, Olivia, chat with teacher Tania Santacruz on the last day. Photos by Collette Orquiz
While nearly all districts provide opportunities for pupils to come in the summer and take classes they failed during the regular academic year, Boerne ISD offers special programs such as bilingual education, technical applications and State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness remediation instruction. Some of these classes can give a pupil an important head start, but they are shorter and more rigorous than standard lessons. According to BISD spokesman David Boggan, “Tech Apps is normally a semester course that’s condensed down to 3 1/2 weeks. It’s a lot more intense as far as having assignments done in a timely manner.” He added, “For bilingual classes we typically don’t have P.E. (courses) in the summertime or art or music, but we do have enrichment activities that the kids can take in class, and the (Student Success Initiative) class, which is for STAAR remediation, is a little bit different compared to the school year. Kids can get the instruction they need at their level and usually in smaller classes.” BISD summer school is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. bilingual instruction. “I think our summer-school teachers do a fabulous job and they work extremely hard to help kids,” Boggan said. “It’s an opportunity to help kids to continue to learn through the summer and not lose a step coming back in August.”
Construction on Cavender’s 60,000-square-foot Audi Dominion is set to begin in December, with an opening date in the third quarter of 2018, said Rick Cavender, president of Cavender Audi. It will feature a threestory garage with 41 stalls for service technicians, compared to the existing 17. “The brand has grown so much, it was time for us to move,” Cavender said. “It’s always in the dealers’ best interest to be on a row with competitors.” Buyers who visit one dealership tend to stop at others as well along a retail corridor, he added. Ferrari is yet another outlet repositioning in the near future, building a showroom just north of The Rim
and NuStar Energy headquarters. Also, Tesla Motors, despite being prohibited from selling electricpowered, rechargeable cars directly to Texans because of state laws supporting independent dealerships, is making a third run at opening a San Antonio showroom in the former E-Watch building on I-10 near The Dominion. At press time, the company was awaiting Zoning Commission and City Council approval to allow an automotive business on the property at 23011 I-10 West. North Park Lexus’ Vagi said he expects more luxury brands to join the thriving dealerships near The Dominion. “We were kind of pioneers out here looking at the future growth,” Vagi said. “The future is now.”
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