LOCAL: I-10 Corridor, Leon Springs, Fair Oaks Ranch, The Dominion, Sonoma Ranch October 2016 by San Antonio Local Community News

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MAMA’S CAFE OF BOERNE Restaurant is under new ownership but keeps old favorites on the menu

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THOMAS EDWARDS EXECUTIVE EDITOR ON THE COVER The WATCH D.O.G.S. program — or Dads of Great Students — is always on the lookout for more fathers and father figures to spend at least one day during the year volunteering at a local elementary campus. The group at Leon Springs Elementary School recently held a bike rodeo. See story on page 18. Courtesy cover photo; inset photo by Valerie Bustamante

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LOCAL COMMENTARY

What’s next for ‘the people’s park’? by SUSAN YERKES

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

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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

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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. To get a better picture, check out videos of the master-plan meetings, and my tour of the park with Bobbitt, at nowcastsa.com. syerkes@localcommunitynews.com

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This issue takes on added urgency when considering San Antonio’s rapid growth into rural areas. Studies indicate 79 percent of Texas wildfires occur within two miles of a community. The San Antonio Fire Department reported 83 wildfires from 2007 to October 2015. Burning debris — mainly brush — sparked several. One objective in the SA Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan is

to identify candidates for Firewise Community designation. The National Fire Protection Association’s program enables cities and neighborhoods — regardless of size — to outline how to reduce residential risks and encourage prevention options among property owners. Communities take five steps to earn Firewise recognition. Firewise is a major foundation of Fire Adapted Communities, which is a collaborative effort involving education, planning and taking stock of resources to help lower the risk of conflagrations. While the program doesn’t lower individual insurance rates, it can be considered one of many factors in how insurance companies view a community overall. Joining with other Firewise Communities makes sense for an urban area on the rise. More information is available at http://www.firewise.org/. -The Local Community News editorial board includes Harry Lees, Gregg Rosenfield and Thomas Edwards.

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BOERNE CITY COUNCIL Regular meetings are in 11, 25 chambers, 124 Old San Antonio Road, the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 6-8 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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SNAP! Photo SA, a camera club for all levels, meets 6:30-8 13 p.m. at Dominion Country 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.

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OWL PROWL Come to Cibolo Nature Center & Farm, 140 13 City Park Road in Boerne, to learn about owls from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Expert Craig Hensley will provide a brief presentation, followed by an “Owl Prowl” along Cibolo Creek. Bring a flashlight and bug spray. Cost is $10 for adults; free for kids under 12; $5 for teens. To register, visit www.cibolo. org. For more, call 830-249-4616.

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BRING YOUR DANCING OCT. The upcoming 14, 15 SHOES lineup at Leon Springs Dancehall, 24135 Interstate 10 West, includes Rocky King Band (Oct. 14) and Cactus Country (Oct. 15). Happy hour is 6-8 p.m. Music begins 8:15 p.m. For more including cover costs, visit www.leonspringsdancehall.net.

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ART EXHIBIT & SALE Presented Boerne Professional 14-16 by Artists, the Texas Hill Country Invitational Art Show takes place at the Cana Ballroom at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 202 W. Kronkosky St. in Boerne. More than 50 artists are scheduled to participate. In addition to the artwork, there will be how-to lectures and demonstrations noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 15. The three-day event is 6-9 p.m. Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 16. For more, visit www.boerneprofessionalartists.com.

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OKTOBERFEST PARTY Boerne Oktoberfest 2016 15-16 is noon to midnight Oct. 15 and noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 16 at 265 S. Main St. The second annual festival is free. Celebrate German culture and Boerne’s German heritage with beer, live music, food and fun kids’ activities. For more, call 830-331-2152.

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WALK FOR A CAUSE Eisenhower Park, 19399 15 N.W. Military Highway, will host the San Antonio NF Walk at 9 a.m. (check-in and activities start at 8 a.m.). The community gathering supports the fight against neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic disorder causing tumor growth on nerves. Everyone must register for the open-to-the public event. Leashed dogs are welcome, too. For more including registration information, visit www.nfwalk.org/sanantonio.

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FAMILY CAMP-OUT & FISHING Come to Boerne City 15-16 EVENT Lake Park, 1 City Lake Road, and enjoy the outdoors. Be prepared as campsites are primitive without water or electricity. The free, overnight stay is 10 a.m. to 9 a.m. For more and to pre-register before Oct. 14, visit www.ci.boerne.tx.us.

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SALOCALLOWDOWN.COM HAPPENING continues from pg. 06 BISD TRUSTEES The Boerne Independent School 17 District board meets in the Administration Building at 123 W. Johns Road in Boerne. Closed session begins 5 p.m.; open forum is 6:30 p.m. For more, call 830-357-2000.

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MOTHER NATURE VISIT On the third Wednesday each 19 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. This time, she’ll focus on vegetables. 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? On the third Thursday of each month, the 20 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

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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. FAIR OAKS RANCH CITY COUNCIL Regular meetings 20 begin at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in City Hall chambers, 7286 Dietz Elkhorn Road. To verify dates and times, call 698-0900.

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LUNCH WITH TEXAS CONSERVATIONISTS Herff 21 Farm, 33 Herff Road in Boerne, hosts “Protect and Preserve,” a luncheon gala from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with special guests Chet Garner from the Texas traveler TV show “The Daytripper” and Catalina Trail. For more, including ticket information, visit www.cibolo.org or call Cheyenne Johnson at 830-249-4616 or email chyenne@cibolo.org.

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OFF AND RUNNING The 2016 Alamo Beer Marathon 22 Challenge: 10K & ½ Marathon takes place at 7:30 a.m. from

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Soler’s Sports, 14405 Old Bandera Road in Helotes. There will also be music, food and, of course, Alamo Beer. For more including registration costs, visit www.athleteguild.com.

Proceeds benefit Aid the Silent, an organization dedicated to helping deaf and partially deaf children and teens. For more including registration costs, visit www.athleteguild.com.

EMBRACE FALL Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, 13200 22 Bandera Road in Helotes, will host a fall festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy food, fellowship, games and fun. Open to the public, proceeds benefit local missions. For more, call 695-3123.

KNOW A GREAT EDUCATOR? are open OCT. 23 Nominations online for the 2017 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. Texas teachers, school districts, early childhood facilities or school boards, if recognized, could win prizes ranging from $5,000 to $100,000. Enter candidates at www.heb.com/education.

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DOG-EARED BOOKS Come to Heath Public Library, 22 451 N. Main St. in Boerne, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and share a book with a trained and certified therapy dog. Through “PAWS 4 Reading,” masters share their time and lovable canines. For more, call 830-249-3053.

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RUN/WALK FOR A CAUSE Aid the Silent 5K Run/Walk 22 originates from Boerne Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St., at 8 a.m.

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NISD TRUSTEES The Northside Independent 25 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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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. MAMA’S CAFE OF BOERNE, 30775

Interstate 10 West in Boerne, serves Tex-Mex and Southern meals in a casual, family environment. Originally opening in 2013, Mama’s Cafe is under new ownership, which includes kitchen, staff and services. The menu features chickenfried steak and the Texas Twister burger. Customers can bring their own beers and other drinks. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more, call 830-368-5028 or visit www.mamasrestaurantboernetx. com. (See story on page 23)

2. SPECIALIZED FITNESS, 31007 Interstate 10 West, Suite 118 in Boerne, is the second location for this business, which aims to help clients with their training goals. The new spot, about 9 months old, is equipped with weight machines, ropes and tires. Body sculpting, yoga, and boot camps are some other services offered. Hours vary. For more, call 830-755-4838 or visit www. specializedfit.com. (See story on page 22) 3. STOUT HOUSE, 11851 Bandera Road,

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Suite 119 in Helotes, offers a pub-style atmosphere with a choice of 20 craft beers on tap, and domestic bottled beers. The newly renovated 3,000-square-foot space features an outdoor patio, communityoriented seating and a central bar complete with several high-definition televisions. Adult coloring books, beer pong, pool and darts are other guest amenities. Stout House, open daily noon to 2 a.m., features drink specials with happy hour until 8 p.m. For more, call 637-9094 or visit www.stouthousesa.com.

IN OTHER NEWS BOERNE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES APPROVED the purchase of 142 acres needed for BISD’s third middle school, set to open in the 2019-20 academic year. Located southeast of the intersection of Texas 46 East and FM 3351, the property sits

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on the district’s eastern edge. Voters OK’d the new campus during the 2016 bond election. The land acquisition is expected to cost just under $3.7 million. BISD will add two more elementary schools, too. Superintendent David Stelmazewski hopes the actions relieve transportation and congestion issues. LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS AND EDUCATORS RECENTLY CONCLUDED the inaugural Career Literacy Program, a collaboration involving the Boerne Independent School District, the Greater Boerne Chamber of Commerce and area merchants. It was designed to give educators hands-on experiences in the business arena and gain insights into industry operations to better equip them to prepare students for the workforce. Occupational leaders participating included Bandera Electric Cooperative, Albany Engineered Composites, Electrolab Controls, Kendall County Women’s Shelter, Kronkosky Place, the Kendall County District Attorney’s Office, Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs and Jennings Anderson Ford. THE NORTHSIDE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CELEBRATED “Power Up at Your Library Day” to promote technology, innovation and creativity in all of the system’s libraries. Gov. Greg Abbott officially declared Sept. 15 as “Power Up” day, but NISD decided to make it a weeklong celebration Sept. 12-16. “Northside libraries are active, flexible learning spaces with opportunities for students to collaborate and connect,” Doug Shudde, director of academic technology, library and instructional materials, said on the district’s website, “They’re not the quiet libraries of 20 years ago; there’s a new vision and mindset to help students navigate the vast amount of information available to them.” Brandeis High School librarian Connie Lippenholz said e-books are helping libraries to expand, not

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LOWDOWN continues from pg. 08 shrink, noting, “Stairs didn’t go away when elevators were invented.” Brandeis pupils enjoy traditional and online assets, including MakerSpace Petting Zoo, containing activities dealing with robotics, circuits, deconstructing electronics, ducttape crafts, Legos and adult coloring books. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO STUDENTS NOW HAVE ANOTHER MEALTIME OPTION AT THE MAIN CAMPUS. Rowdy Curbside Food Truck opened Sept. 12 between the College of Business and the North Paseo Building at the Loop 1604 site. The new attraction will feature rotating menus. On the first day, selections included quesadillas, street tacos, fish tacos, chips and dips. Coeds can use their Meal Trades, Dining Dollars, Rowdy Dollars, cash and credit cards to pay. To keep track of the truck’s location, follow UTSA Dining on twitter @UTSADining. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO PRESIDENT RICARDO ROMO announced plans to retire next August. He’s the longest-serving president in UTSA history and the first Hispanic. Romo came to the university in 1999 after holding several positions at the University of Texas at Austin. With more than 112,000 alumni, under his direction UTSA has grown from four to nine colleges, 91 to 162 academic programs, and has been recognized by Times Higher Education as one of the top 100 young universities worldwide. Romo intends to return as a UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures historian, following a one-year sabbatical. Construction on UTSA began in 1972 at Loop 1604 and Interstate 10 West. RECOGNIZING SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS’ 25TH ANNIVERSARY, A NEW ATTRACTION IS SET TO OPEN IN 2017. Corporate officials said Thunder Rapids, a rocketblast water coaster, will be 924-feet long and include an inline raft powered by water-jet propulsion technology. The three-story structure will feature one dive turn, four flying-saucer turns and five uphill blasts. A specially designed loading station will allow riders to board

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AIR OAKS RANCH — October 1 marked the start of a ban on feeding deer in the city limits, part of a larger effort that includes public education to manage a sizable herd.

Fair Oaks Ranch resident Bruce Nicholson ties up a bag of deer corn. Hoping to better manage the local herd, officials have formally banned the feeding of deer within city limits. Photo by Edmond Ortiz

Mayor Garry Manitzas said it’s too early to tell how much of the city is ready to embrace the prohibition on feeding the deer, which are popular with many people in the Hill Country community. “Most of the correspondence of a negative sort that I get is from citizens who think we should have

actively reduced the herd,” he said. “I have gotten a few communications from citizens who are concerned that we are taking away interaction with wildlife that they were seeking when they moved to Fair Oaks Ranch.” The mayor said he believes the no-

feed ordinance gives the city a tool to help address “really egregious feeding some people do, which is bad for the deer and, frequently, for their neighbors.” The action was one of several herdmanagement options city officials and residents considered during the past year.

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A deer-feeding ban started Oct. 1 in Fair Oaks Ranch to help control an overgrown herd, but city officials are also encouraging a public-education campaign. Photo by Edmond Ortiz

attorney and our municipal prosecutor in designing the ordinance to ensure that it is enforceable,” Manitzas said. “My understanding as a non-lawyer is that it requires a complainant for a court case. The complainant can be either a citizen or a police officer.” Manitzas and others said enforceability would become easier with greater public awareness of the

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The $4.2 million rollout of the Apple product in the state’s fourth-largest school district started Sept. 12 and finished in early October, according to NISD spokesman Barry Perez. Overall enrollment for NISD is about 106,000 pupils. “Professional-development courses,

however, will continue through December 2016 and will be focused on helping teachers understand how to best use the iPads instructionally in the classroom,” he added. The tablets give NISD educators an opportunity to enhance creativity and visual learning, making lesson plans more efficient — among other benefits, according to officials. “The decision to implement iPads is part of a larger program meant to provide teachers and students more mobile technology,” said Superintendent Brian Woods. “After considering various multipurpose devices and putting them through a trial run on several campuses, NISD selected the iPad as the most functional.” According to Woods, the touch-screen computers in the hands of a trained educator grant access to “engaging and relevant content for students.” The tablets are part of a comprehensive technology strategy, added Brandeis High School

librarian Connie Lippenholz. “The new iPads are intended to be teacher devices, one per classroom, an additional technology-based tool in our educational tool kit,” she said. “Wireless devices will allow our librarians and teachers to unplug from traditional desktop computers, so we can interact more fully with our students and colleagues. We can now move among students looking for books in the stacks while at the same time browsing our library catalog, accessing digital resources and databases, projecting lessons wirelessly and collaborating with our peers.” According to Lippenholz, each teacher will receive five hours of training on how to integrate the high-tech equipment into classroom instruction. Additionally, iPads afford librarians greater flexibility, Lippenholz said. “In the library setting, we’ll be able to remain connected to our library catalog, databases and other information

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They are specially trained to assess joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, function of heart and lungs, and performance of activities required in daily living. Today, most hold a doctorate of physical therapy from an accredited four-year college or university. The DPT dates to 1992 and is now required for certification as a physical therapist, or PT. Those who previously earned a master’s degree in PT, before DPT, may also be certified. According to APTA, physical therapists treat disease, injury or loss of a bodily part by physical means, massage, manipulation, therapeutic exercises, cold, heat (including shortwave, microwave and ultrasonic diathermy), hydrotherapy, electric stimulation and light to rehabilitate patients and restore normal function after an illness or injury. No two patients are alike. Therefore, therapists develop individualized treatments.

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influential way. I had a solid home life growing up, but not everyone has that.” Principal Kathy Dodge-Clay believes WATCH D.O.G.S. has helped bring faculty and parents together, creating a true family feeling on campus. “The WATCH D.O.G.S. program at Leon Springs Elementary has made a significant positive difference,” DodgeClay said. “It has been so helpful to have Doug as our ‘Top Dog.’ He has provided outstanding leadership for the program working in conjunction with (kindergarten) teacher Melissa Williams.” Added Dodge-Clay, “Similar to PTA, the Watch D.O.G.S. program is a perfect example of the synergy that can happen when we all work together for our kids.” Williams said the most rewarding part of being a liaison is seeing dads and schoolchildren connect. “I think it’s so important because the dynamics of our society have changed,” Williams said. “These days we have a lot of single parents or families where both parents are working. A lot of kids’ dads don’t come home until seven or eight at night and they don’t see them until morning before school. The WATCH D.O.G.S. allows dads to take a peek behind the curtain and see what their kids do during the day.” She added, “I love it when dads tell me, ‘I never knew they did this much!’” In addition to participating in students’ daily routine, WATCH D.O.G.S. members attend Leon Springs’ special events, such as the Bike Rodeo and Fitness Fiesta. At the pizza social, Beck promised prospective volunteers only an hour meeting. “I get them in and out so we know what we need to do for the year,” Beck said. “So far, I’ve had a decent response. My goal is to have a steady WATCH D.O.G.(S.) presence for the kids and at least a dad a week.” Beck added he enjoys being a member for one simple reason. “I love the high fives in the hall,” Beck said. “It’s just a great feeling. My kids are proud I’m a WATCH D.O.G.(S.)” For more about the program, call the school at 397-4400.

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oerne and Northside independent school districts each 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 more than 5 million students in 1,207 districts and 8,673 campuses, based on

information from the last school year. The results will be final after TEA adjudicates appeals by school districts in November. Most of the state’s districts and institutions received the “Met Standard” rating, for meeting state requirements in monitoring student academic achievements and overall progress, closing performance gaps and offering postsecondary-readiness programs. Each district also received marks in “system safeguards” for matching federal standards in several categories. Reviews relied primarily on State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness grading and other data. TEA released its initial findings in August, but delays resulting from last spring’s troubled STAAR testing process postponed complete reports until mid-September. While happy with the outcomes, officials with both districts said the long-term focus is on creating wellrounded learning environments and career-path programs for their students. “We recognize that ratings serve as a very general measure of performance,”

said Barry Perez, executive director of communications at NISD, where 106 rated campuses met state standards and 91 percent of safeguard indicators. TEA awarded distinctions to campuses exceeding standards in English language arts/reading; math; science; social studies; student progress; closing performance gaps; and postsecondary readiness. High schools and middle schools were evaluated on achieving seven standards, six for elementary schools. “Earning one or more campus distinctions is noteworthy and should be a source of pride in a community,” said Mike Morath, state education commissioner. “Earning all possible distinctions is a significant accomplishment and should signal to parents that there is extraordinary work taking place on that campus.” NISD’s Health Careers High School achieved distinction in all seven categories, with Linton, Burke and Wanke elementary schools receiving five of six possible distinctions. “We recognize schools add value for students through the arts, career and

technology (programs) and athletics – ways that are not measured in the current accountability system,” Perez said. “That said, we are pleased with our performance and constantly strive to improve.” Boerne ISD’s 10 campuses also met state standards and 85 percent of safeguard indicators. “We are pleased, of course, that all (BISD) campuses received the highest marks,” said David Stelmazewski, district superintendent. “That is a direct reflection of the priority our community places on public education and the shared commitment of our faculty, students and families.” Boerne and Boerne-Champion high schools were among institutions earning several distinctions. “(They) are indeed deserving of that additional recognition,” Stelmazewski said. “We strive in every classroom on every campus to establish a positive learning environment marked by innovative instruction. That quest for continuous improvement is ingrained, you might say, in our collective DNA.”

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A MORNING JOG La Reina Run 2016 will start from 29 Eisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Highway, at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Lo Bello Women’s Association Scholarship Program. For more including registration costs, visit www.athleteguild.com.

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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE DEMO RIDES Take a ride on the 2017 4, 5 Indian Motorcycle lineup at Mission City Indian Motorcycle, 28611 Interstate 10 West in Boerne, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for demo rides, free food and discounts. Enjoy complimentary burgers, fries and shakes by Cheesy Jane’s food truck and relax in the Club Humidor Cigar Lounge. For more, visit www. missioncityindian.com or 830-981-2453.

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GOODWILL PICKUPS Goodwill Industries offers donation pickup services for large amounts of clothing, household items and furniture at Bexar County residences. For more, call 271-8881 or fill out pickup forms at www. goodwillsa.org/home-pickup-services.

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ON THE HORIZON ART: IT’S MORE THAN A NAME 12 On the second Saturday of the month, stroll Boerne’s streets from 4-8 p.m. and enjoy a fine-art experience. During “Second Saturday Art and Wine,” participating galleries are free and open to the public. Meet artists and enjoy art, wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music. For more, call 830-248-1184.

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OERNE— Improved health has been the main goal at Specialized Fitness since 1997, when founder Damian Cortez first began supplying coaches to visit customers’ houses.

“A lot of our clients didn’t have the capability of getting out of their homes. So, we brought our services to them and we are able to personalize our routines to whatever their physical level or ailment was,” said personal trainer Chuck McMullan.

Today more than 100 homes are still visited, however, Specialized Fitness’ centers now play a larger role. Recently, a second facility extending the operation opened at 31007 Interstate 10 West, Suite 118. It comes fully equipped with weight machines, ropes and tires as tools for results. Body sculpting, yoga and boot camps are some programs offered. No contracts or memberships are needed. “All of our clients that sign up for personal training can use our facilities, but they have to be doing one-onone training or our boot camps. So, not anybody can just walk on in

The new Specialized Fitness gym in Boerne is one of two in the greater San Antonio area, with trainers providing one-on-one sessions designed to improve clients' health and make them feel better. Photos by Collette Orquiz

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OERNE — Under new ownership, Mama’s Cafe of Boerne wants to be known as the ultimate family-friendly eatery.

Mike Mcelreath, who has 20 years under his belt in the restaurant business, purchased the 3-year-old establishment on 30775 Interstate 10 West about a year ago. “I was born and raised in San Antonio, (so) Mama’s Cafe and I go back 40 years. I remember the original one over on San Pedro Avenue and Loop 410,” he said.

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Mcelreath installed new kitchen equipment and created a full bar, where he hopes to eventually serve beer and wine. “We changed it up, moved some things around, but not in the sense of knocking out walls. I didn’t feel the need to (alter everything),” he said. “Some people said, ‘Why don’t you change everything? Change the name,’ and I thought, ‘Well, let’s see where this goes.’” The restaurant serves a variety of Southern comfort foods including fried-green tomatoes, fried mushrooms and homemade chili. However, Texas staples such as chicken-fried steak and brisket remain customer favorites. “We try to have a little something for everyone, but we’re always looking for something different to make,” Mcelreath said. “We’re experimenting with pork since people like it. So, we’re doing pulled-pork sandwiches and nachos.” A bring-your-own-beverage policy allows customers to quaff their own beers and other drinks. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mama's Cafe in Boerne (above) may be under new ownership, but it's not changing the food that made it a family favorite, such as chicken-fried steak (far left, top) and burgers (far left, bottom). Photos by Valerie Bustamante and Collette Orquiz

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