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Business Profile

Exclusive Timepieces opened the doors of its latest and now flagship boutique this past July on the corner of Broadway and Sunset. Meet the father-son duo making a statement in San Antonio, bringing luxury brands and their expertise to San Antonio.

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Meet Your Neighbors

With two grown children, Sandra Bell still carries on their holiday traditions every year. Sandra’s love for her Alamo Heights neighbors and support of great schools has inspired her to stay in the area, maintaining her involvement in the special needs community and community at large.

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Gift Guide

The 2022 Holiday Gift Guide is here! Take a look at some of our favorite places to shop this season and for unique gift ideas for everyone on your list.

‘Tis the season to be merry! We are in the holiday spirit with this stunning cover captured by Al Rendon. Step into Hanley Wood Fine Gifts and you will be blown away by the endless selection of tabletop, luxuries, home decor, Jon Hart, fine gifts, baby gifts, china, crystal and silver. It’s the most wonderful place to shop for unique, stunning, and personal gifts this season!

Wishing you a very merry holiday season!

8 In the Loop 18 On the Market 20 Hometown Hero 22 School News 26 Church Directory 28 Health 30 For the Love of Animals 32 I Am a Leader 42 Calendar 46 ‘09 Eats 48 Police Blotter 50 Vintage View CONTENTS FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 16 37 14 DECEMBER 2022 magazine 782 09
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Editor’s Letter

PUBLISHER

Las Tres Muchachas

EDITOR

Cathleen Lane

CONTRIBUTORS

Ron Aaron Eisenberg

Meredith Kay Al Rendon

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Miriam Jesaijes

Welcome to the December edition of 78209 Magazine! I can’t believe it’s already time to ring in 2023, can you?

This special holiday edition includes our 2022 Gift Guide, the perfect place to find unique gift ideas, and some of our favorite places to shop in ’09. Speaking of gifts, if you are considering adding a puppy to your family, turn to page 30 for some expert advice!

We got to sit down with Sandra Bell, flight attendant, mother of two grown children, and longtime member of the Alamo Heights community. Sandra keeps holiday traditions alive in her home year after year and continues to support her children’s endeavors. From her son’s custom skate shop to her daughter competing in the Special Olympics, Sandra is a neighbor you’ll want to meet.

Meet the father-son duo, Pete and Fabian Moreno, President and CoDirector of Exclusive Timepieces, as they continue the tradition with which they’ve made their name at their new home in Alamo Heights.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

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DRIPBAR OPENS IN ALAMO HEIGHTS

A growing health care related business is now open in Alamo Heights, offering IV therapy, vitamin injections, and more for those hoping to maintain or improve their health. The company’s website, www.thedripbar.com, promises, “Everything we do is motivated by our mission to help our clients achieve their optimal health and feel their best. We believe that health is a lifestyle, and IV drip therapy is the fastest way to deliver vitamins and nutrients throughout the body. We cater to all individuals wanting to take control of their health and wellness.”

The company adds, “Whether you are healthy and want to remain that way, not feeling your best and looking for a little boost, or dealing with chronic pain and seeking a holistic solution, we have something for everyone’s unique personal health.”

The Alamo Heights Dripbar is at 5800 Broadway St., just a few doors from Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine. It joins Dripbar locations at The Strand on Huebner Road, Fossil Creek on Bulverde Road, and 312 FM 306 in New Braunfels.

OPNNA NEIGHBORFEST HUGE SUCCESS

Several hundred area residents packed Northridge Park, 821 Chevy Chase Drive, on November 13, for the second annual Oak Park Northwood Neighborhood Association’s NeighborFest.

Families enjoyed conversation and live music performed by Sonic Radio. The Event was free and ran from 2 to 4 p.m. It featured games for the kids and free food from Dabs Burgers -N- More, plus face painting with Puddin’ the Clown.

The organization is already making plans for NeighborFest 2023. OPNNA board member Chris Lowrance is a musician with Sonic Radio.

Spokesperson Andy Perez told me the company will hire registered nurses for the new office to administer the “drips.” Federal regulations allow only a select group of healthcare providers to give IV infusions. These include medical doctors, RNs, PAs, NPs, and licensed practical nurses (LPN) with special certifications.

The Dripbar also offers mobile services. Costs for mobile services, injections, and IV drips vary. There is also a monthly membership fee available. For more information on services and pricing, visit www.thedripbar.com.

An Alamo Heights emergency room physician, who asked to remain anonymous, told me people considering vitamin IV therapy should talk with their PCPs (primary care physicians) before getting any treatment. The physician explained that all medications, including IV vitamin therapies, can cause side effects in some people. She said that more is not necessarily better when it comes to some vitamins. She also noted that IV vitamin therapies are not regulated by the FDA (Food & Drug Administration).

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LOCAL ACTIVIST WANTS ABANDONED SHOPPING CARTS OFF THE STREETS

Kellie Grengs is on a mission to get abandoned shopping carts from Target and other retailers taken off the streets and returned to their stores.Grengs, who lives near the intersection of Eisenhauer Road and Rainbow Dr., recently moved to San Antonio from New Orleans. She is a designer, educator, and senior lecturer at Trinity University.

She noticed shopping carts littering her new neighborhood, apparently abandoned by folks who used them to carry merchandise to their homes and apartments. Nearly all of the carts she spotted were from Target.

Grengs emailed Target’s office of corporate responsibility about the abandoned carts. She wrote: “Your location doesn’t have the locking mechanism on your shopping carts to keep them on your private property. The red carts are ALL over our community and not in your lot where they belong. Other retail outlets in the area have locking mechanisms on their carts, so the Target carts have become the easy choice to take.”

She wrote, “Residents can call the city 311 services to report abandoned red carts littering the community to have them

picked up and removed. This, however, is not a sustainable practice as it is the communities tax dollars paying to retrieve your private property.

“I implore you to be a responsible corporation and put the locking mechanisms on your shopping carts to keep them on your private property, as other retailers have done in our community. How can we get this facilitated and the red carts back on private property where they belong?”

Target replied to her emails, “Thanks for contacting Target and letting us know about the nuisance our carts are creating in your neighborhood. We do take this matter seriously, and I will take all necessary steps to facilitate a resolution to this matter. “I will follow up with our leadership teams to get the carts retrieved. I also plan to share your suggestion of switching to locking carts at all of the surrounding locations to help prevent this from happening again. I hope you can accept our most sincere apology for this inconvenience.”

Stay tuned as the cart brouhaha rolls on. Grengs is serious about improving the appearance of her neighborhood.

AH TO PURCHASE NEW GARBAGE TRUCK

Alamo Heights City Council, on November 14, 2022, approved the purchase of a new garbage truck for the city.

The cost of the new vehicle is not to exceed $193,855 for the truck and packer. The truck is a 2023 Kenworth T380 Chassis from French Ellison Truck Center, costing $109,459.00. The PacMor R200C Series packer is from Reliance Truck and Equipment for $84,395.54.

The city is using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for both purchases, according to Patrick Sullivan, director of public works for Alamo Heights. Sullivan told council the city’s existing garbage truck, a 2000 model Freightliner, is still useful and will serve as a backup in addition to being used for seasonal vegetation control.

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NEW RESTAURANT TAKES OVER ADELENTE’S OLD SPACE IN 78209

Folks on nextdoor, the hyperlocal social networking service for neighborhoods, are raving about El Catrin Restaurant & Bar, which recently opened at 21 Brees Blvd, in 78209, across from EZ’s Brick Oven & Grill.

The location is the former home of Adelante Restaurant, which closed on April 1, 2022, after 40 years of serving self-describe “healthy Mexican food.” (See 78209 Magazine Nov. 2021).

El Catrin is open Sunday-Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Max, writing on Google, praised El Catrin. He said, “My new favorite place for Mexican food. It’s as authentic as it gets.” The restaurant offers dine-in and curbside pickup. For more information and reservations, call (210) 500-1347.

El Catrin Restaurant & Bar 21 Brees Blvd- 78209 Former home of Adelante Restaurant

The Oak Park Northwood Neighborhood Association recently elected officers and directors for the 2022-2023 term.

They are Gina Eisenberg (my wife), President; Steve Rutledge, Vice President; Teena Larson, Secretary; Lori Tips, Treasurer. Directors-at-large: Chris Lowrance, Patty Wallis, John Brenneman, Jim Mysliwiec, Kellie Grengs, and Dave Sanchez.

The meeting was held at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church on Robinhood on October 25. Guest speakers included Precinct 3 Constable Mark Vojvodich, District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry, SAPD SAFFE Officer Greg Warrington,

Airport Advisory Committee member Pat Garrison, District Attorney Joe Gonzales, Google Fiber’s John-Michael Cortez, and District 10 Zoning Commissioner Marc Whyte.

Look for the yellow signs in the neighborhood for meetings and events, and go to the website for more details. A membership reception is scheduled in January.

The Oak Park Northwood Board meets on the third Tuesday of the month. For information on meetings and how to get involved, go to the website: www.opnna.org or send an email to and ask to join the email list: opnna09@gmail.com

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- Pete Moreno & Fabian Moreno

It’s Time to Treat Yourself to Luxury

Exclusive Timepieces Luxury Watches has earned a reputation among its worldwide clientele for its expertise, attention to detail, and inviting personality. Established in 1978 and hailing from the Rio Grande Valley, this family-owned and operated boutique, spear-headed by a father and son team, aims to continue the tradition with which they’ve made their name at their new home in Alamo Heights.

Exclusive Timepieces opened the doors of its latest and now flagship boutique this past July on the corner of Broadway and Sunset, culminating a three-year construction project. Here you will find some of the finest and rarest names in timepieces on full display in their spacious and modern showroom. The majority of these names were first introduced to the state of Texas by Exclusive Timepieces, acting as their premier and sole authorized retailer. Timepieces on display include names such as Corum, Ulysse Nardin, Glashütte Original, Blancpain, Chronoswiss, Louis Moinet, and Romain Jerome. The latter two contain a dial crafted out of dinosaur bone, estimated to be 150 million years old, and beautifully age-rusted metal from the infamous Titanic Ocean Liner, respectively, and are issued with letters of authenticity.

“We wanted to introduce brands that have never had any representation in San Antonio before,” says Pete Moreno, Founder and President of Exclusive Timepieces. “Some of the most prestigious names in the world of haute horology known by discerning collectors worldwide.”

Fabian, Co-Director and the youngest member of the Exclusive Timepieces family, is a dynamic professional. He received his bachelor’s degree in communications from The University of Texas-Pan American (now U.T. Rio Grande Valley) and his master’s degree in American Literature from Texas State University, all while regularly performing throughout the country for universities, corporations, and luxury groups as a well-respected magician and mentalist.

Exclusive Timepieces also features one of the finest curated collections of pre-owned luxury watches in the state of Texas. Featuring such pedigree brand names as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Breguet, and Rolex, the majority of which come complete with their original box and warranty papers.

In working closely with a tight-knit group of collectors throughout the world, each piece is assessed personally by Pete and Fabian to their exacting and demanding standards. They settle for nothing less. In a day and age where so much information is misinformation, hands-on knowledge and trust are paramount.

“We specialize in wearable masterpieces. Our customers come to us for prestige and exclusivity,” says Pete. “It’s kind of our namesake, after all,” adds Fabian.

Exclusive Timepieces | Luxury Watches

8000 Broadway @ Sunset | (210) 886-8004 | exclusivetimepieces.net

Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays

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Brett, Sandra & Ehren Bell

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The Holiday Bells are Ringing

Sandra Bell loves to decorate for the holidays, and although both of her children are grown and living on their own, she carries on her personal tradition of adding the holiday touch to her beautiful home on the corner in Alamo Heights. Born and raised in San Antonio, Sandra attended Edison High School, but both of her children attended Alamo Heights High School, and she loves living in the ‘09 community.

Her daughter, Brett (36), has worked at Central Market for over 13 years now, and she loves helping customers find exactly what they need. Brett has a mild form of cerebral palsy and lives in a small group home with other individuals with disabilities in order to maintain her independence as an adult. She is very friendly and outgoing and takes a genuine interest in others. Brett is very close to her grandmother, who turned 95 this year. She and her brother love to visit their grandmother and the rest of their father’s family in California, taking frequent trips to Orange County.

Sandra’s son, Ehren (32), played water polo at Alamo Heights High School and graduated with a business degree from UTSA. He currently owns Insanity Boardshop on Babcock Road, a custom skate shop featuring unique skateboards, longboards, clothing, and skateboard accessories. Ehren opened the shop at the age of 22 with the help of his father, Farokh Mohammadi, who passed away several years ago, and he still competes in 24-hour distance skateboard races around the world. He has competed in Amsterdam and Paris and is even a member of the “200 Club,” which means that he skated over 200 miles in one 24hour period during a competition.

A vivacious and outgoing lady, Sandra has built a career as a flight attendant with Southwest Airlines. She is currently based out of Austin, commuting a couple of days each week, and has been with Southwest for 36 years. She loves to travel for pleasure, as well, and recently completed a Mediterranean cruise that took her from Rome to France and on to Barcelona.

Sandra has been very active in the community throughout the years, and she has lived in her current home on Albin Drive for ten years. She was instrumental in bringing the Challenger League for children with disabilities to Alamo Heights when Brett was young. This organization facilitates opportunities for disabled kids to play baseball with assistance from family members, coaches, and volunteers. Brett grew up very athletic and still competes as an athlete with Special Olympics today. For years, Brett’s father participated as her coach with Special Olympics, and this past summer, she even competed on the softball team, taking home the silver medal, in the World Games in Orlando. Her employer, HEB, sponsored the entire trip. Sandra says, “HEB has been such a blessing for Brett. They are a very supportive company for employees with special needs.”

It was Sandra’s love for the Alamo Heights community and support of great schools and neighbors that inspired Sandra to stay in the area, even after her children were grown. She is a proud member of St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church, and she says, “The community is very tight-knit, and everyone was so supportive of Brett’s needs growing up. I couldn’t imagine leaving. I absolutely love where I live.”

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October 2022 Home Sales

The following are home sales for Alamo Heights ISD and North East ISD in ZIP code 78209 for October.

Source: San Antonio Board of REALTORS®

Average Price - $828,118| Median Price - $630,000

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78209 in Alamo Heights ISD: Total Sales - 14 Average Price - $1,053,988 | Median Price - $767,500 DOM - 70

78209 in North East ISD: Total Sales - 10

Average Price - $511,900 | Median Price - $535,250 DOM - 54

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For Richard Newman, MD, marrying a woman who was a nurse proved to be a lifesaver.

He was born at San Antonio’s Santa Rosa Hospital in 1947 and graduated from Highlands High School in 1965. He then enrolled at Texas A&M University, College Station. An Air Force ROTC scholarship helped pay tuition and more.

Newman left A&M after three years to attend medical school at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (now UT Health San Antonio) in 1968. An Air Force scholarship paid for his medical degree. He had been sworn in as a Lt. in the Air Force in 1968. Upon graduation from medical school in 1972, he was promoted to Captain.

Newman thought he wanted to be a neurosurgeon, but after a year-long neurosurgery training program, he realized, “That specialty wasn’t for me.” His focus changed to ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat), but his ENT residency was put on hold while he was stationed in S.E. Asia – Korat, Thailand, from 1974-1975. By then, he’d been promoted to Major.

He landed in S.E. Asia after completing flight surgery school. “I ended up being the ranking physician, and they made me the Hospital Commander, even though I’d never really been in the Air Force. I was 26 years old or so.” He was assigned to the F4 and C130 squadrons. He recalls, “The Thai people were wonderful.

“When Cambodia fell, I was involved in the evacuation. I was also involved in the evacuation from Saigon in 1975 as an F4

flight surgeon. We provided air cover for U.S. military and civilians as they boarded helicopters to leave Viet Nam. It was a perilous time.”

Newman returned to the U.S. and held faculty positions at Wilford Hall and Main Methodist. By then, he was a full Colonel and loved working at those hospitals. But the Air Force wanted to move him to another location in 1984. He didn’t want to move, so he resigned his commission.

He met his wife, Julie Peterson, Ph.D., in 2008, at Methodist Hospital, where she was a traveling nurse. “We were married on December 13, 2014, at La Fonda on Main.”

Newman ran his first marathon in 1978 in San Antonio. His dad had died in 1977 of heart failure. He embraced running as a way to protect his heart. But there are no guarantees. In 2015 while jogging with Julie, he collapsed when his heart stopped working. They were running on a trail north of Brackenridge High School in San Antonio. Julie performed 13 minutes of CPR until EMS arrived on the scene. He survived and began running again a year later.

Recently he completed his 25th New York City Marathon. It was also his 75th marathon. Since 2010, Newman has written “Ron” on his racing bib to honor his brother, also an ENT, who died in 2010. “I love to hear people along the route call out his name as I go by. It is a special tribute to him and his memory.” And he will undoubtedly hear those cheers again when he and Julie run the Big Sur 21-miler next April.

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THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF ‘09

HOW NEISD’S ALIR PROGRAM IS PROVIDING LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

“Right now, my goal, driver’s license permitting, is to do exactly what I am doing until I am 100, and then I will review the situation.”

Mary Bowman will be 96 years old in May.

Don’t believe her?

She will happily pull out her driver’s license to prove it.

If you ask anyone at North East ISD’s Academy of Learning in Retirement (ALIR), they will tell you, “Mary Bowman is a legend.” She volunteers a couple of hours a week teaching Zen Painting and Calligraphy classes at the NEISD Community Learning Center. She’s been teaching ALIRians for 20 or so years now.

“I believe in sharing. You need passion. My passion in all this teaching I do is to elevate people. What is your gift to everyone -- to the world and then follow it.”

Bowman found her passion in Japan in the 60s. She spent time learning from Zen painting masters. Since then, she has shared her talents as often as she can. During her Zen painting class on Tuesdays, she shares her expertise as she weaves her

way between tables offering pointers and painting philosophy to her students. She comments on the drama created by dark colors, the flow a single painted branch can offer, and where students should sign their artwork. Her only goal is to make each of the dozen or so ladies in the class better at Zen painting. “The connection of this group is wonderful. We are all good to each other. It’s a wonderful atmosphere.”

ALIR offers dozens of classes to anyone over the age of 50.

There are Bowman’s Zen Painting and Calligraphy classes, a very popular mountain dancing class, and a couple of classes to help retirees get up to speed on using their computers. Since COVID, ALIR has also created a slate of online courses to serve our community who may not be able to attend in-person classes.

“I listen to podcasts about getting older healthily. You’ve got to keep your mitochondria healthy. You do that by stressing your body a little bit. It’s like training—a little push past the regular to keep your body on edge. Our classes can do that. ALIR has a wonderful future because it meets so many needs.”

And part of that wonderful future will be because of Mary -- if she has anything to say about it.

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IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES BEFORE THE BELL RINGS

Garner Middle School sixth-grader Stephen Surrey loves coming to school.

In fact, he loves coming to school early. That’s because he and a couple hundred of his friends get to play before school starts.

“It’s fun. We play pick-up games,” said Surrey. “I look forward to coming to school now cause I get to have some fun.”

When this started, there were just a couple dozen kids playing basketball. Now, so many kids are playing it’s hard to tell where one game ends, and another begins.

There are groups of students playing bump-set-spike in the courtyard. Pick-up basketball games are happening under every available hoop. And students are tossing footballs over nets on the tennis courts. They are getting exercise, solving problems, and having fun.

And all of that is helping them in the classroom.

“This is really helping our kids focus,” said Principal John Bojescul. “They used just to have to sit in the mornings. Now they are getting to run around and let that energy out in a positive way. The kids love it. The teachers love it.”

Surrey admits he didn’t always look forward to early mornings at school, but he does now. He says he’s calmer in the classroom and ready to learn.

Teachers have noticed a difference in a lot of their students.

“It’s definitely calmed them down,” said seventh-grade science teacher Julie Rogers. “It’s fantastic. Our kids need it. It’s giving them something to look forward to. It gets their energy out. It wakes them up. I am having fun with it too.”

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THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF ‘09

THE HEART OF TEACHING

On a Friday morning in early fall, senior Dietric Lozano walks into Patty Cruz’s bilingual kindergarten classroom at Howard Early Childhood Center ready for another day of adventure.

Lozano is in the Teach program, and the college dual credit course allows him to spend four mornings a week at Howard. He works with students in small groups, practicing literacy skills and leading assignments, but can also sometimes be found jumping rope and playing outside with the class.

“Dietric has such a calming presence and students love working with him in literacy centers and in small groups,” Cruz said. “He is very patient and thoughtful when working with students. Dietric is able to redirect students in a firm but kind way and students respect him for that.”

The school is about to celebrate Teddy Bear Picnic, so the task of the day involves an art project. Lozano works with a table of students who are creating teddy bear paintings. He talks to each of them as they ask questions and look to him for guidance on which parts of the teddy bear to paint next.

Lozano grew up in Mexico and Spanish is his first language. He easily converses with his students, and in just a few weeks, has developed relationships with each of them. He’s also picked up on an important skill for teachers - adaptability.

“What I’ve learned is that if you have a game in mind, throw it out the window,” Lozano said. “No matter what you plan and what you do, you have to adapt to their needs.”

This year, five high school students are in the Teach program, which meets on campus with instructor Jackie Moore on Wednesdays to tackle their college level assignments.

“We offer several classes in the education cluster,” said Moore. “Students can start taking courses their freshman year to prepare for a career in this field. AH-mazing teachers are made at Alamo Heights High School!”

Courses offered include Principles of Education and Training; Child Development; Dual Credit Instructional Practice; Dual

Credit Special Populations; Instructional Practice (Non-dual credit); and Practicum in Education

Though Lozano is ultimately considering a career in the medical profession, this experience has still been eye opening.

“I have so much respect for teachers,” Lozano said. “I do this two hours a day and some days you feel more worn out than others. I don’t know how they do it and keep a balance at home. They give so much and have so much patience. It’s a profession of love and profession of passion.”

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING GREATER HEIGHTS NIGHT 2022!

There’s truly no place like AHISD and that’s because of YOU, our community. Together, we raised a record-breaking $972,000! Thank you for helping us support our children, back our teachers and fund our schools!

AHISD KINDER PREVIEW

Howard Early Childhood Center in Alamo Heights ISD will host Kinder Preview events for new families on the following dates:

January 31, 2023

February 9 & 28, 2023

March 21, 2023

April 13 & 25, 2023

All events are at 9:30 a.m. Come learn why Howard is called the “happiest place on Earth!”

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ALAMO HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH

6501 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-9539

Services: Sunday 11:00am Wednesday 6:30pm Praise and Prayer

ALAMO HEIGHTS

CHRISTIAN CHURCH 6435 N. New Braunfels Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 828-5728 alamoheightscc.org Services: Sunday: 10:50am

ALAMO HEIGHTS

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 6201 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-0271 alamoheightspres.com Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am

ALAMO HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 825 E. Basse Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 826-3215 ahumc.org Services: Sunday 8:30am, 9:30am and 11am

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 510 Belknap Place San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 736-3132 cecsa.org Services: Wednesday 11:00am, 6:00pm Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 11:00am, 5:00pm

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

6720 Broadway St. San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-3394 clcah.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 10:30am

MOUNT CALVARY

LUTHERAN CHURCH 308 Mt. Calvary Drive San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-8748 mtcsa.org Services: Sunday 8:30am and 11am

NORTHWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 518 Pike Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-7238 Services: Sunday mornings at 11am

NORTHROCK CHURCH ALAMO HEIGHTS 1540 Nacogdoches San Antonio, TX 78209 northrocksa.com Services: Sunday mornings at 10am, 11:30am PEARL STREET CHURCH 400 Pearl Parkway San Antonio, TX 78215 (210) 504-8897 Services: 9:00am, 10:30am,12pm, 1:30pm

ST. ANTHONY DE PADUA CATHOLIC CHURCH 102 Lorenz Road San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 824-1743 stanthonydepadua.org Services: Monday thru Friday 9am, Saturday 5pm Sunday 7:00am, 8:30am (Spanish), 10:30am, 12:30pm

ST. DAVID’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND SCHOOL 1300 Wiltshire Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 saintdavids.net (210) 824-2481 Services: Sundays at 8am & 10:30am

ST. LUKE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 11 Saint Luke’s Lane San Antonio, Texas 78209 slecsa.org - (210) 828-6425 Services: Sunday 8am, 9am, 11am and 6pm Wednesday Eucharist at 8am during the school year

ST. PETER PRINCE OF THE APOSTLES CHURCH 111 Barilla Place San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-3367 stpeterprinceoftheapostles.org Services: Saturday Mass 5:30pm Sunday 9am, 11am, and 5:30pm Tuesday and Thursday 7am Wednesday 5:30pm, Friday 8:00am

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH & SCHOOL

3303 Urban Crest Dr San Antonio TX 78209 (210) 824-0139 spxsa.church Services: Saturday - 4:30pm Sunday - 8:00am, 10:15am, 12:00 pm, 1:30pm (Sp), 5:00pm Daily Masses: Monday - 6:30pm Tuesday-Friday - 8:15am

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 319 E. Mulberry San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 733-6201 trinitybaptist.org Services: Mulberry Service 9am Bible Study 10:15am TriPoint Service 11:30am

UNITY CHURCH 8103 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 unityofsa.org (210) 824-7351 Services: Sunday 11am Children’s Church 11am

If you are unable to make it to a service, check your church website and see if they are livestreaming so that you can worship from home.

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Hollywood-Crawford Door Company Celebrates 75 Years

Any business that’s been around 75 years has seen dramatic changes. Hollywood-Crawford Door Company, founded in San Antonio in 1947 and still going strong today, is no exception.

Doyle Benton started installing garage doors at HollywoodCrawford in 1959. Back then, garage doors were constructed of wood and installed without the help of power tools. Garage door openers were a cutting-edge luxury available only to the very wealthy.

As decades went by, pagers and electric typewriters were the height of business efficiency. When steel garage doors became popular in the late 1980s, they were only available in a white raised-panel design. Garage door openers became more widely available and were a popular Christmas gift, so the company offered them on sale during the holidays.

Doyle Benton went from installer to company owner in 1979 when he bought Hollywood-Crawford from his longtime bosses, Harry and Merle Crosland, the couple that had founded the business.

Today, at 86 years old, Doyle Benton is still the CEO, signing paychecks, helping with planning, and greeting employees. His son-in-law, Randy Oliver, is the company president, overseeing the day-to-day operations with his wife, Becky. Their two sons, Chris and Jonathan, work there, too, representing the third generation of leadership of the family business.

With more than 100 years at Hollywood-Crawford between them, Benton and Oliver, who began working for the company in 1981 and became president around 1996, have helped Hollywood-Crawford survive by adapting to changing conditions.

Garage doors have gone from a purely practical necessity to a design element, comprising up to 40% of a home’s elevation. They often serve as the main entrance into and out of a home. Homeowners now control and monitor their garage door openers from their smartphones, with some featuring built-in battery backups, cameras and two-way audio and more.

The company has seen changing trends in San Antonio’s construction industry as well. Overall housing numbers have increased each year, and their customers now include builders constructing homes to rent directly to individuals. More multi-family homes are incorporating garages into their designs, sometimes attached to individual apartments. Word of mouth, always a vital source of referrals, has taken on a new significance with online reviews and social media. As the labor market has gotten more competitive, the company has spent a lot of time and money increasing employee benefits and improving its culture, including higher pay, more paid time off and a healthy profit-sharing program, among other perks.

Some things have stayed consistent over the years. Customer service is the key to the company’s longevity. The company has received the prestigious Angi (formerly Angie’s List) Super Service Award for the past 15 consecutive years –something no other garage door company in San Antonio can say. With more than 1,700 Google reviews with an average of 5.0, the company’s focus on happy customers keeps it ahead of competitors. The company also believes in giving back, providing significant financial gifts to local nonprofit organizations each year.

After 75 years in business, Hollywood-Crawford’s story offers a unique perspective on San Antonio’s construction industry as it positions itself to continue to grow in San Antonio.

For more information please visit: hollywoodcrawford.com | (210) 494-3434

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Neighborhood Hospital Receives National Recognition for Hip and Joint Replacements

The holiday season is upon us, which means holiday celebrations are in full swing.

As you visit with family and friends, they may complain of aches and pains or may not move as quickly as they once did. If you spot something, encourage them to visit their primary care physician.

If their primary physician is concerned about a potential issue with their hips or knees, it is best to get checked out further by an orthopedic surgeon. Your orthopedic surgeon can provide a thorough evaluation and discuss all treatment options which are right for them. This can include physical therapy, injections, medications, or possibly a total joint replacement. There are many new options for knee and hip replacements, and your orthopedic surgeon will talk through which one is right for your loved one.

The good news - your neighborhood hospital, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Alamo Heights, is making it easier for patients and their families by providing the most trusted care in hip and knee replacements.

So, you can rest assured that the care all patients will receive will be the best.

The hospital has even been recognized by a national organization, awarding it with The Joint Commission Center of Excellence in Hip and Knee Replacement.

That may sound great, but you might be thinking, ‘what does this mean for me?’

It simply means that you and your family can go to this hospital for these procedures and know that from start to finish, you will be given the most advanced, innovative, and compassionate care.

It also means our hospital and our team have gone the extra mile to try and obtain the best outcomes while decreasing the risk associated with these particular surgical procedures. This makes a world of a difference, especially for these types of specialized procedures.

As an orthopedic surgeon, this means a great deal to me. I choose to perform my surgeries at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Alamo Heights. It has a unique atmosphere. It is a smaller hospital, but the scope of the surgeries we can do here is large. It is also a place where you can have your surgery and usually go home the same or next day. The team here is focused on providing a personalized experience that caters to the needs of each patient and their family.

It is a great hospital, right in the middle of our neighborhood, that has just about everything you could need, including hip and knee replacement surgeries.

In all, visiting your friends and loved ones is a great way to spend quality time, especially around the holidays. But, it is also a great reminder to ensure we are keeping an eye on each other and ensuring we are staying on top of our health and keeping it a priority.

To learn more about CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital –Alamo Heights, you can visit christushealth.org.

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Holiday Food Safety for Dogs: Tips From Your Local Veterinarians

Greetings from the Kothmann Pet Hospital Team! As the holidays near, we would like to share some holiday foods that are safe for your pets to eat and what foods are not! Although just feeding your pets their normal day-to-day diet is the best way to go, we understand the feeling of wanting your family pet to feel included during the holidays. However, here is a list of foods that you should avoid giving to your pets during the holidays.

Turkey

Turkey is actually not toxic to pets and can be found listed in most dry food formulas. Lean white turkey meat is actually okay to feed to your pet. However, turkey skin does contain large amounts of salt and fats that need to be avoided in order to maintain a healthy pet.

Leftover Bones

Be extra careful with leftover bones! Cooked poultry bones are a huge choking hazard to pets and could potentially cause a major block within the pet. They can easily splinter

once eaten, and that can cause painful internal damage and might even puncture their stomach, leading to a potentially fatal infection.

Mashed Potatoes or Gravy Potatoes

that are peeled, cooked, and plain are a safe option for dogs. White potatoes can be a great source of several healthy nutrients for pets, such as magnesium, iron, and potassium. However, mashed potatoes aren’t one of them. Both mashed potatoes and gravy contain high amounts of sodium that can cause a sudden case of pancreatitis.

Safe Christmas Food For Dogs:

• Plain turkey Dogs can have Christmas turkey meat if it’s plain, without seasoning, and cooked all the way through. Generally, it’s better to serve lean, white turkey to dogs because dark meat has a higher fat content.

• Pumpkin puree Dogs can enjoy plain, canned pumpkin puree, plus it’s actually easier to digest than raw pumpkin and

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typically is far more concentrated in fiber and nutrients. We always recommend this as a natural way to help with upset stomachs.

• Carrots and Green beans Carrots are a great treat for your dogs to enjoy! They are safe to serve either cooked or raw, and frozen carrots provide a tough chew that gently cleans plaque off teeth. Green beans are also great for dogs, and they are rich in several vitamins.

• Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are actually a healthier alternative to white potatoes, and they taste super yummy to most canine palettes.

For more information and care for your pets, contact Kothmann Pet Hospital at (210) 828-3935 or visit us online at kothmannpethospital.com

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Leadership is a Responsibility

How Tim Jensen, Chief Strategist and Partner of Grunt Style and President of The Grunt Style Foundation (GSF) defines leadership.

It is a responsibility. Leaders are responsible for the success and lives of tens, hundreds, or even thousands of people. The actions they take and the decisions they make have a profound impact on the community that they serve. They should always remember this fact and never act arrogantly.

I recently had a conversation about leadership with Tim Jensen, Chief Strategist and Partner of Grunt Style and the President of The Grunt Style Foundation (GSF) - Est. 2021 - a national nonprofit organization committed to providing life-changing resources and experiences to allow service members, veterans, and their families to thrive. As you know, our military revolves around leadership, which is key to making critical decisions and well-informed conclusions upon which they can take action.

Tim defines leadership as: “Leadership is a lot of different things. There’s no right answer to leadership. There are about six different styles of leadership. So, a good leader knows how to intertwine those different styles into the audience they’re trying to influence. We constantly see and hear so many different things about where the leader should lead from, the leader leads from the front, or the leader leads from the rear. Truthfully, I don’t care where the leader is in the formation; the leader is the one that’s influencing it, period.”

And he is right. Leadership is about influence, period.

One thing that stood out about the organization is their belief that mental health and wellness are paramount to the quality of life and that no veteran should ever go without. GSF goes to great lengths to assist with military transition and sustainment, alleviating food insecurities, and ending veteran homelessness. With the help of Grunt Style’s community and voice, they strive to serve those who so bravely served us. Tim stated that when it comes to mental health and wellness, we’re talking about mind, body, and spirit.

“We have to be sharp in all areas. We have to take moments to really ground ourselves and do some self-inventory. How is my mind? How’s my body? How’s my spirit? Within the last year, I’ve really put a lot of attention and intention into meditating. I’ve created a little space in my home office where I do it. I feel more powerful because I’m getting to know myself, and I’m more in control of myself - of who I am. I’m more intentional with my thoughts, actions, and the time I share with others.”

If you have been reading the previous articles, you know the integral role that mental health and wellness play in leadership, particularly self-leadership, which is the most essential quality a leader can develop. When you are not successful at leading

yourself, you fail at leading, period. Self-leadership requires practice, patience, and, most importantly, an investment in your personal development. This is something that Tim knows all too well. He used to be that hard-charging Marine who felt he didn’t need any personal growth nonsense. Until he realized how much pain he was causing himself.

“Leadership is much like love; you can’t love somebody else until you love yourself. And when it comes to leading yourself, self-inventory is very important. As a leader, you consistently evaluate where you are on the things you do.”

I love that; leadership is much like love. Self-leadership is a form of loving yourself. As a leader, you have a responsibility to yourself and to the people you serve to be the best version of yourself that you can be. And speaking of responsibility, Dwight D. Eisenhower said: “Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.” And he is right. As the leader, if something is not working, you can’t blame anything or anyone else but your leadership. If something is not working, you haven’t properly led your team to make it work.

A community is the fundamental building block of society. If you are a business owner in your community, you also have a responsibility to support the community supporting you. If leadership is about influence, it requires building and nurturing relationships with people, not only in your business but in your local community. Business owners are the leaders in their communities and must make an effort to get involved and interact with their customers and prospects outside the walls of their establishments. Your involvement makes a difference.

Here’s a perfect opportunity. One of GSF’s bigger initiatives, and one that is of utmost importance, is their food and security program. This year they delivered up to 80 tons of food to active-duty personnel because, believe it or not, there are privates, PFCs, corporals, and sergeants that cannot afford to put food on their table - this is unacceptable. Tim feels this is one of the things that the community must be aware of and find ways to get involved.

A great leader is one who absolutely loves their business, their products and services, their people, and the community they serve. If you are a leader in this community and have the ability, influence, and resources to get involved and help, then, by all means, do it.

You can find more information about Grunt Style, the Foundation, and their efforts at www.gruntsyle.com or https://www.gruntstylefoundation.org.

My name is Angel Santiago, and I’m a teacher of transformation, a mindset coach, and a leadership facilitator. Feel free to connect with me via social media under the hashtag #LifeCoachAngel, or you can email me at angsanti@icloud.com

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HOLIDAY Gift Guide

2022

HOLIDAY Gift Guide

TWIN LIQUORS

J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Sparkling Brut. The perfect sparkling wine for gifting and holiday entertaining. twinliquors.com | (210) 822-8946

SLOAN HALL

Mrs. Santa sent her list! Jewels please! in 24 carat gold! Available at sloan/hall. sloanhall.com | (210) 828-7738

Aladdin is a full-service cleaning & restoration company. aladdincleans.com | (210) 736-1821

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Perfect Gift Brunotelli Cashmere Sweaters. satels.com | (210) 822-3376 Get on the train this holiday season with Luxe Dominoes. frostedhomestyle.com | (210) 826-1993
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SATEL’S
ALADDIN CLEANING & RESTORATION

Designer: Armenta. Crivelli Granulation Diamond Hoop Earrings. shetlerfinejewelers.com | (210) 826-0660

A Curated Collection Of Contemporary Jewelry With Holiday Bling. cadeauxsa.com | (210) 451-0746

Cheese & Honey, artfully curated charcuterie for any event! cheeseandhoneysa.com cheeseandhoneysa@gmail.com

Garrison Brothers Distillery makes the finest handcrafted bourbon whiskey. It’s always been a great holiday gift! Purchase online garrisonbros.com/shop

Unique gifts for a unique you. jonhartdesign.com | (210) 226-8544

Warm and cozy holiday wishes. mikesdogstore.com | (210) 824-9247

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HOLIDAY Gift Guide

2022

ALEX BROCHON

“Batgirl” , Acrylic on panel 48 x 60 in., 2022 anartegallery09.com

JESSICA COLLINS

“Manic Monday”, Mixed media, acrylic on wood, 60 x 48 in., 2022 anartegallery09.com

ERIC BREISH

“Untitled”, Oil on Aluminum, 48 x 60 in., 2022 anartegallery09.com

WENDY BOWMAN

“Cloud Series: Ivy Sky”, Household and acrylic on canvas, 40 x 40 in., 2022 anartegallery09.com

BROOK ROSSER

“Veuveadillo” 30 x 30 in., Mixed media, 2022 anartegallery09.com

ANA HERNANDEZ-BURWELL

“I’m Sorry That Everyone is So Jealous of Me...”, Acrylic, oil, polymer clay, encaustic on canvas, 48 x 36 in., 2021 anartegallery09.com

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THE CHILDREN’S BALLET OF SAN ANTONIO PRESENTS: THE CHILDREN’S NUTCRACKER AND HOLIDAY MARKET

The Lila Cockrell Theatre

December 9 - 10

MAKE & TAKE:

DECORATE A GINGERBREAD HOUSE

Central Market Cooking School

December 11 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

This holiday tradition means fun for everyone, young and old alike. An authentic Swiss Lebkuchen (gingerbread) house, lots of royal icing and mountains of candy and edible decorations will be ready and waiting; just bring your imagination and creativity. A box will be provided for you to transport your masterpiece home.

centralmarket.com

The DoSeum

December 19 - 22 and 28 - 30 Ages 3 - 4, 5 - 7 and 8 - 11

All the fun and learning of a DoSeum camp inspired by winter holiday themes + exploration in interactive exhibits and engaging Educator activities to keep minds at play all day!

thedoseum.org

An enchanting tale filled with all the magic of the holidays, Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, has been captivating the hearts and minds of audiences for decades. This timeless story of a young girl whose beloved doll comes to life and takes her on wonderous journey has inspired many a young dancer to take the stage and has fostered a love of the arts in the young, and young at heart.

This year, the Children’s Ballet of San Antonio will return to the Lila Cockrell Theatre to present a Broadway level production of this favorite holiday family tradition. Combining immersive and interactive elements each performance is an event that includes shopping, sweets, and Santa! And with a condensed 1.5 hour run time, it will keep event the youngest theatregoers engaged.

childrensballetofsanantonio.org

CAMPS!
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Fun Things To Do In and Around 78209

15TH ANNUAL LA TAMALADA

The Witte Museum

December 10 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join your Witte family for the 15th annual La Tamalada and learn a little tamale history, which dates back thousands of years. Spend your morning getting your hands in masa and making tamales, followed by a box lunch.

While tamales cook, enjoy demonstrations on how to make salsa and chili with the Witte’s Chef Overton Lesley of the Tremblay Family Café. Communal learning of how to make tamales has been key to keeping this skill alive. Each participant will make and take home a dozen tamales and the skills to host their own Tamalada.

wittemuseum.org

DECK THE PAWS PARADE

San Antonio Botanical Garden

December 11 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Bring your four-legged friends to enjoy fresh air, holiday blooms, and specialty canine commodities from local vendors. Dress up your fur family in the best holiday attire and join the Deck the Paws Parade. Winners from each category will receive a prize! All dogs must always be on a leash and must leave the Botanical Garden by 12 p.m.

The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. and the Doggy Dress Up Contest judging begins at 11:00 a.m.

Fee: Two-legged entry included with Garden admission or membership + $5 per leashed dog.

SOMETHING WICKED: SUSAN HILFERTY COSTUMES

The McNay

On Exhibit through March 26, 2023

Susan Hilferty wowed Broadway with Wicked costume designs in 2004, winning the Tony Award for Best Costume Design of a Musical. Something Wicked presents thirty of her exquisite and avant-garde costumes and designs—some from Wicked, some never seen before. Artworks from The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts and paintings by Judith Godwin, Louise Nevelson, and Grace Hartigan share Hilferty’s spotlight. Explore the process of costume design in “Hilferty’s Studio”—but beware of flying monkeys!

mcnayart.org

Doggy Dress Up Contest Categories: Best Costume Overall, Best Dog/Owner Costume Best Puppy in Costume (for dogs 1 and under)

Best Duo Costume (for dogs with a matching theme)

sabot.org

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‘09 EATS Cocktails!

Bar du mon ami

A cozy neighborhood bar and cocktail joint in Alamo Heights. Open from 4P to Midnight, every day of the week. Come join us!

4901 Broadway, 78209 (330) 565-5445

@bardumonami

Bentley’s Bar

With great daily drink specials, friendly bartenders, and a diverse and welcoming customer base, come in and see for yourself!

8123 Broadway Ste. B, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 629-5141

@bentleysbarsatx

The Winchester

Hosting TV sports & karaoke nights, this British-inspired spot serves classic pub grub. 5148 Broadway (210) 721-7762 winchester-pub.com

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The Hayden

This month’s best bet is brought to you by The Hayden! What better way to stay cozy this winter than with a hot bowl of soup? Stop by The Hayden for Matzo Ball soup (served daily) or their rotating soup of the day like this Tomato Bisque!

RD Hidden Speakeasy

We are a hidden door speakeasy located behind the barn door restaurant. We take reservations via text!

8400 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 605-2292 https://mixed4u.com/

Hanzo

Casual hangout for creatively named cocktails, Japanese beer & sake plus small plates. 7701 Broadway, #124 (210) 826-1488 hanzobar.com

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Eat, drink and be merry in one of our elegant private dining rooms with multicourse holiday menus and customized décor upgrades. 255 East Basse Road, Ste. 200 (210) 824-9463 flemingsteakhouse.com

Rebar

Long-running nightspot hosting local bands in a laid-back space with two bars & a funky lounge feel. 8134 Broadway (210) 320-4091 rebarsatx.com

Salud Tequila Bar

Mexican-accented bar with a Latin art & music focus, serving a vast selection of tequilas & mezcals.

8123 Broadway, Ste. D (210) 320-6034 saludtequilabar.com

The Hangar Bar & Grill

Great food, strong drinks and wide array of entertainment every night of the week!

8203 Broadway (210) 824-2700 thehangarsa.com

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Police Blotter

AHPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

6116 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 (210) 822-2164

Fax (210) 822-7111

Emergency Detention

Female subject being treated at a med center expressed a desire to harm herself; subject was transported to the Crisis Center for further evaluation.

10/30/2022 5400 blk. Broadway

Fraudulent Use/Poss Identifying Information

A military member stationed in Alaska reported that a relative residing at his residence had opened numerous credit accounts using his personal information. 10/30/2022 100 blk. Terrell Rd.

DWI, Unlawfully

Vehicle Burglary

An unlocked vehicle unlawfully entered and property stolen; surveillance video was used to identify and locate the subject involved; the subject located in a nearby apartment was taken into custody, and the property was recovered. 10/23/2022

200 blk. Arcadia

DWI, 3rd or more

Driver stopped for speeding was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and impaired; open containers were found in the vehicle. 10/23/2022 500 blk. Austin Hwy

Carry Weapon

Driver stopped for a speeding violation and was found to be under the influence of alcohol and impaired; a loaded pistol was discovered in the center console during an inventory search.

Emergency Detention

An individual suffering from a mental crisis was transported to the hospital for evaluation. 10/21/2022

100 blk. Elizabeth

Theft

Catalytic converters were stolen from two vehicles parked in private parking lots. 10/21/2022

5400 blk. Broadway

Fraudulent Use of Identifying Information

A credit card account was opened in the complainant’s name using their personal identifying information. 10/18/2022

100 blk. Routt

Theft, Motor Vehicle

A motorized scooter was stolen from an open carport during overnight hours. 10/18/2022

100 blk. Routt

Theft

License plates were stolen from a vehicle. 10/18/2022

200 blk. Grandview

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