78209 Magazine March 2023

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Business Profile

Edward Jones financial advisor

Christian Rivera loves being a part of the Alamo Heights business community and is passionate about helping his clients protect and grow their hard-earned money.

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Meet Your Neighbors

Thad and Anna Ziegler are the third generation of Zieglers to call Alamo Heights home. This busy family stays active in the community and enjoys the supportive neighborhood where they live.

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Eat in ‘09

El Catrin Restaurant & Bar is quickly becoming a local favorite! With an expansive menu featuring authentic flavors from Mexico, owner Federico Guillen succeeded in bringing the unique flavors and family recipes he grew up with to 78209.

About The Cover

March 2023

It’s always a party at AnArte Gallery in the Collection on Broadway, and we can’t get enough of the colorful, contemporary artwork on display there. One of our favorite artists, Analy Diego, created the bold piece on this month’s cover, entitled “Green Pricks.”

Analy Diego’s “Pricks and Petals” series is inspired by the flora and fauna of our beautiful Texas; the almost untouchable beauty of a cactus, and the juxtaposition of its dangerous surface, the pricks, to the softness of its blooms are the main focus for the collection. Careful consideration was given to color to further highlight this contrast of surfaces, thus resulting in a series of dynamic, colorful, and balanced compositions.

Analy’s work is represented by AnArte Gallery. For inquiries about her artwork, contact: anartegallery@me.com

Happy Spring!

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PUBLISHER Las Tres Muchachas

EDITOR

Cathleen Lane

CONTRIBUTORS

Ron Aaron Eisenberg

Meredith Kay

Al Rendon

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Miriam Jesaijes

DIGITAL MEDIA

Taylor Lane

DIRECTOR OF SALES & PARTNERSHIPS

Dale Lane

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- IN THE LOOP -

By Ron Aaron Eisenberg

Work is well underway to convert a former Sonic Drive-In Restaurant location at 3521 Broadway St. into a FiiZ Drinks. Sonic closed in 2018. The Utah-based company recently announced plans to open several locations in Texas.

FiiZ describes itself as the largest specialty soda shop chain in the nation. On its website, the company writes, “The FiiZ vision was born when the Morgan and Anderson families, the original mixologists, came together over a love of creating specialty sodas.

“Today, the company is 51 locations strong and has come a long way since its humble beginning as a single store in Bountiful, Utah, in 2014.”

FiiZ Drinks serves up specialty carbonated and non-carbonated beverages such as sodas, energy drinks, smoothies, and frozen drinks. The company claims it offers tens of thousands of different drink combinations. Each location also offers a variety of snacks, including pretzels, churros, and nachos.

FiiZ did not respond to my request for information on when the Broadway St. location will open.

SODA SHOP CHAIN OPENING ON BROADWAY ST., SITE OF LONG SHUTTERED SONIC SHOPS AT LINCOLN HEIGHTS H-E-B EXPANSION TO INCLUDE BBQ RESTAURANT

The $5 million-dollar expansion of the H-E-B store at the Shops at Lincoln Heights (999 E. Basse Road) is well underway. The work includes a complete makeover of the building’s entrances plus a new structure of an estimated 42,000 square feet on the east side of the property.

H-E-B told 78209 Magazine, “The store will feature new and upgraded departments, a larger product assortment, an expanded Curbside area with more dedicated parking, and new Pharmacy Drive-Thru.” The expansion will also include an H-E-B True Texas BBQ restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.

H-E-B demolished Twin Liquors and several adjacent stores to accommodate the new space.

As we reported in the April 2022 78209 Magazine, new construction will result in a building totaling an estimated 117,285 square feet. A store manager told me construction is expected to be completed in 2024. The store will remain operational during the renovations.

By Ron Aaron Eisenberg

SA ZOO EARNS TOP HONOR

American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices, recently announced that San Antonio Zoo has once again earned an American Humane Certified™ seal. The certification confirms excellence in animal health, housing, positive social interactions with animal groups and handlers, as well as stimulating living environments.

This third-party audit of San Antonio Zoo’s animal welfare practices extends its certification term until February 2026. San Antonio Zoo was the first zoological facility in the world to be accredited and certified by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Zoological Association of America, and American Humane.

“We are pleased that American Humane has recognized San Antonio Zoo once again for our efforts to provide worldclass animal care and focus on animal welfare,” said Tim Morrow, President & CEO of San Antonio Zoo.

Morrow continued, “This year, that focus has reached newer heights with the addition of our Director of Animal Welfare,

Dr. Charles Ritzler, as well as being awarded #2 in the nation for animal welfare by Blooloop to be a leader in excellence in animal care, animal welfare, education, and conservation.”

Best known for their work in the film industry to ensure “no animals were harmed in making this film,” American Humane is the country’s first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of the welfare and humane treatment of animals in working, entertainment, and other environments. American Humane was founded in 1877.

Hi-Speed Google Fiber Rolling Out in Oak Park Northwood

As we reported in February 2022, Google Fiber began tiptoeing its way back into 78209 with a small project to make Google Fiber available to the Urban Crest Apartments near Harry Wurzbach Rd.

John-Michael Cortez, Google’s Government and Community affairs executive, had told me there were no plans at the time to expand Google Fiber any further into 78209 unless requested to do so by area residents. But that has changed. And, what began as tip-toeing, has turned into a stampede, as area residents saw arrows and other markers on their streets in recent weeks. Google Fiber is rolling out service throughout 78209 and the Oak Park Northwood neighborhood.

AT&T has already blanketed much of the area with its fiber optic service. Some residents tell me they welcome the

competition from Google. Both companies say they provide very high-speed internet service.

Google Fiber has had a rocky relationship with Oak Park Northwood. When the company first tried to introduce the service in the area, it originated from so-called Fiber Huts built in area parks. Neighbors strongly objected to the hut placed in Haskin Park, off Eisenhauer Road.

The company backed down. It removed the hut (See Oct 2017 78209 Magazine). Google also modified the methods it used to bring fiber optic cables into neighborhoods, no longer relying on Fiber Huts as a distribution point.

For information on Google Fiber, call (877) 454-6959

SECURE YOUR WEALTH

For those interested in beginning their precious metals collection as a safeguard against the decrease in fiat currency value, call or come by Alamo City Gold & Silver. It is wise to have in your portfolio since it’s not a matter of “if” fiat money will eventually fail, but a matter of “when.” Google hyperinflation in Argentina and Venezuela and see how much fiat paper money it takes to buy a chicken.

Three primary benefits precious metals have over fiat currency:

1. Precious metals have always held value.

2. Precious metals as a hedge against inflation.

3. Precious metals are accepted worldwide.

We buy AND sell gold & silver coins

Edward Jones

- Christian Rivera

Treating Others Like Family Starts With a Passion to Help

By Meredith Kay | Photography by Al Rendon

Choosing someone to handle your family’s financial plan is not something that most of us take lightly. It’s important to know who you trust and to ensure that the financial advisor has your family’s best interests at heart. It can take years to build this trust, and the best advisors understand this and dedicate their careers to earning their clients’ trust and respect.

Christian Rivera is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alamo Heights, and he has a passion for helping individuals in the community protect and grow their hard-earned money. Christian was born and raised in San Antonio. He graduated from O’Connor High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Texas Tech University.

He loves being a part of the business community in Alamo Heights and working with local residents to help them manage their money, plan for retirement, and protect their investments. Christian says, “I really take the time to get to know someone on a personal level. It’s important to establish that trust with my clients and to ask the big questions that will allow us to focus on what is important to them, what they want their family’s lifestyle to be, and what retirement looks like for them personally.”

Christian recently married Tatiana Ramirez in December, and although they haven’t started their own family just yet, he considers family to be very important. They met at Texas Tech, even though Tatiana also attended O’Connor High School. She is currently teaching third grade at Potranco Elementary but is interested in possibly pursuing a second career in the events planning industry.

Rivera’s interest in finance was ignited when his father introduced him to the teachings and educational programs of Dave Ramsey while attending college. In fact, by following his own aggressive plan, inspired by Ramsey’s program, Christian was able to pay off his $36,000 student loan debt in just 18 months.

Edward Jones advisors are well-known for their community involvement, and Christian was drawn to the company by

their non-competitive culture and volunteer programs that allow advisors to help out in the communities that they serve. He says, “Everyone with Edward Jones wants everyone else to succeed. We all help each other, and that’s how life should be.”

A self-proclaimed “foodie,” Christian enjoys spending his free time with his family and his dog, Moochie, a Shih Tzu. He and Tatiana are enjoying life as newlyweds, and are excited about their honeymoon trip this summer, a 10day European cruise. On the weekends, the couple like to go hiking around San Antonio and the Hill Country, and they are avid comedy fans and love to catch the shows at

local comedy clubs. Christian has even made it a goal to eventually do a stand-up comedy open mic event.

Christian has a friendly and welcoming demeanor that immediately puts you at ease, and enjoys what he does because it allows him to really connect with his clients. He strives to serve his clients as a partner, helping people to reach their financial goals and life milestones successfully. He says, “When someone chooses me to work with them, it’s like becoming a part of their family, and I will work very hard to make sure that their hard work pays off and that their family is taken care of.”

Thad, Anna, T.R. & Elaine Ziegler

Seeing the Ziegler Family Clearly

By Meredith Kay Photography by Al Rendon

There are several family names known throughout San Antonio due to their legacy businesses within the city, and the Zieglers are proud of their history. Thad Ziegler is a fifthgeneration Ziegler, and he is the third generation of Zieglers to live in Alamo Heights.

Thad Ziegler Glass is not only the oldest family-owned and operated glass company in San Antonio, dating back to 1893, it is also the oldest family glass company in the U.S.A. The company was established by William Ziegler and his nephew, Carl. The original company was located on Houston Street, and today they have six locations in San Antonio, Boerne, Kerrville, and San Marcos.

Thad is married to Anna Ziegler. Anna grew up in Conroe and graduated from Texas A&M College Station with a degree in International Business and a minor in French in 2004. Thad graduated from U.T. Austin in 1998 with a degree in Finance, and the couple met at a Halloween party in San Antonio in 2004.

Anna says, “I was working in Houston after I graduated from college, and I went to a Halloween party, dressed as a witch, with some friends. I met Thad at that party. He was dressed as Peter Pan, so we like to say that it was ‘Love at first tights.’ I went home and told everyone that I’d just met the man that I’m going to marry, and we were married in January 2007.”

Together, they have two children. Thad, or T.R. as he’s called, is 12 and enjoys football and playing the violin, and he is an active member of his Boy Scouts patrol. Their daughter, Elaine, is nine and loves to play basketball and volleyball. She also loves to dance and explore her inner fashionista, and she is the social butterfly of the family, according to her mom. Both of them are in the Spanish Immersion program at their schools.

Thad works as the C.O.O. of Thad Ziegler Glass, and he runs the company with his brother, Will, and his father, T.W. Their patriarch, Max Zieler, passed away in 2021, but they are proud to adhere to the family values handed down from their father,

grandfather, and great-grandfather for the past 130 years. In his spare time, Thad loves to play guitar and sing with his band, The Z.G.s. He also serves on the Alamo Heights School Foundation Board, and he’s active with the Rotary Club, The German Club, and the Texas Cavaliers.

Anna said that she learned all about Fiesta from Thad’s family, who has a long history with The Texas Cavaliers. In 2019, Anna left a position at Rackspace to become an independent risk management consultant. Her company, A.R.Z. Risk Consulting, helps companies assess their risk and analyze their insurance programs, identifying gaps to mitigate risk.

She is an avid reader, loves to exercise, and utilize her interior design skills. She is the current P.T.O. President at Cambridge Elementary, and also serves on the boards for The DoSeum, and is an active member of The Battle of Flowers Association.

The family loves to travel, spend time outside hiking and waterskiing, and hang out with family and friends. Anna loves living in Alamo Heights because the sense of community is so strong. She says, “Everyone is so supportive, and the community is so cohesive. We all look out for one another, and it gives me comfort to know that my neighbors are looking out for everyone else too. We are happy and grateful that we get to raise our family in such a great community.”

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December 2022 Home Sales

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

Source: San Antonio Board of REALTORS®

Total Sales - 31

Average Price - $577,023 | Median Price - $505,000

DOM - 45

78209 in Alamo Heights ISD:

Total Sales - 16

Average Price - $732,169 | Median Price - $632,500

DOM - 36

78209 in North East ISD:

Total Sales - 10

Average Price - $372,550 | Median Price - $343,750

DOM - 62

“A HOME IS ONLY AS GOOD AS IT’S FOUNDATION”

Born to Fly

USAF Lt. Col (ret) Paul “PK” Krause

By Ron Aaron Eisenberg

For 78209 resident Paul “PK” Krause, flying was just something he wanted to do. As he explains it, he was bitten by the flying bug early on, and he never recovered. He still has the itch today!

Krause was born in Englewood, New Jersey, in 1962, and ended up in San Antonio not long after. That’s no surprise since his mom was a native Texan. Mom and dad, a Chicagoan, met at the Naval Air Station in Kingsville. And everyone knows if you marry a Texan, you will end up living in Texas sooner rather than later.

He graduated from Alamo Heights High School in 1980 and attended SMU in Dallas, where he graduated in 1984. He was a Business Major, but flying was his goal. “My dad had introduced me to flying, and I really enjoyed it. Flying really gives me a feeling of freedom. You see the world from a different perspective.”

Krause told me, “When I graduated from SMU, I’d already obtained a pilot’s spot in the Air Force.” He began his career at Lackland AFB in San Antonio. After basic training, he went to pilot training in Del Rio at Laughlin AFB, where he flew T-37s and the supersonic T-38 jet trainer.

Krause finished high enough in the class to have a choice about aircraft he could fly. He chose the F-16. His career included F-16 Division Chief as a test pilot at Nellis AFB, in Nevada, from 1994-1997. Prior to that assignment, he was a Weapons Officer and Instructor Pilot at Spangdahlem Air Base, in Germany, from 1989-1994. He was also an F-16

pilot and Plans Officer, at Torrejón AB, in Spain, prior to his assignment in Germany.

In 1991, Krause was deployed to Turkey and flew combat missions into northern Iraq in support of Desert Storm, a military operation to expel occupying Iraqi forces from Kuwait, which Iraq had invaded and annexed months earlier.

As his 3-year tour at Nellis AFB neared an end, a friend pushed him to join the Thunderbirds. The squadron was based about 200 yards from his office. The Thunderbirds are the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, created 70 years ago in 1953. Krause told 78209 Magazine, “I figured I’d give it a shot.” He put in his application for the show team and was selected as slot pilot #4. That was in 1997, the same year the Air Force was celebrating its 50th anniversary. Krause told me he flew two or three times the hours in the F-16 than what someone would ordinarily get to do. He loved it.

Speaking of love, he met his wife, Anne, in the squadron, where she served as executive officer. (Read about her in the March 2022 78209 Magazine.) They married in November 2003. She calls him PK, his call sign.

Following his tour with the Thunderbirds, Krause returned to San Antonio and flew for the Texas National Guard. He retired as a Lt. Col. in 2005. Of note, Krause is the 6th pilot in the world to fly for over 4000 hours in F-16.

He was happy to tell me, “The only thing I didn’t do is crash or eject.” And that’s a very good thing.

Paul Krause, 4th from left. 1977 Thunderbirds Show Team

“This is a picture in the slot position with the Thunderbirds. You can see the formation reflected in my visor.”

2023 ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Benjamin Keenan, English Language Arts teacher and department chair at Alamo Heights HS, is the 2023 Alamo Heights ISD Teacher of the Year.

Keenan has been teaching in AHISD since 2008 and started his teaching career in 2006.

“My contribution is that I do my best to steer us away from pitfalls of numbers, weight, GPA, rank, etc., and towards purpose, mastery, rubric language and above all a separation of the product of the student and the student themselves,” Keenan said. “I continue to love my job and love the opportunity to work with students to achieve their goals. I am grateful for the day of small things and the day of immense hope. And, of course, I am grateful to those outstanding colleagues that continue to show up to serve in a truly vital capacity.”

Keenan will represent AHISD as the district’s nominee for the Trinity Prize for Excellence in Education and Region 20 Teacher of the Year.

“He prioritizes creating a learner-centered classroom environment, empowering his students to take ownership of their learning and collaborate with each other, promoting a strong sense of community and a global perspective,” said Cory Smith, AHHS Principal. “His students often comment that there is never a bad day in his class and how they enjoy interactive and high levels of discussion and thinking, they

appreciate his quick-wittedness and the climate of high expectations he sets for all students.”

In November, each campus hosted a Teacher of the Year nomination process and selected one teacher who exemplifies the Profile of a Learner to represent their campus this year. A Selection Committee of AHISD teachers and staff met in January to select the District Teacher of the Year.

All five campus teachers of the year were recognized at the January 19 Board Meeting, where the District Teacher of the Year was announced.

The 2023 Campus Teachers of the Year are:

Alamo Heights HS - Ben Keenan, ELAR teacher and department chair

Junior School - John “Charley” Gilbert, Student Support Team (SST) Teacher and Coach

Cambridge - Courtney Crane, 4th-grade teacher

Woodridge - Felicia Pendleton, Special Education Resource and Class Support Teacher

Howard ECC- Michele Johnson, Kindergarten teacher

Pictured from left to rightSuperintendent Dr. Dana Bashara; Charley Gilbert, Junior School; Felicia Pendleton, Woodridge; Benjamin Keenan, AHHS; Courtney Crane, Cambridge; Michele Johnson, Howard ECC; and Board President Brian Hamilton.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL & FAB FRESHMAN SHINE IN CALIFORNIA

During the Holiday, Baron Women’s Basketball made the trip to San Francisco, California, to compete in the Bay Area West Coast Jamboree tournament. The prestigious event consisted of over 100 teams competing in 14 different brackets and also included the #4 ranked team in the nation.

The Barons competed valiantly against California public schools with enrollments of over 2,500. They went 1-2 on the weekend, including falling in a double-overtime instant classic to Alhambra. The game would also prove to be a historic one as freshman phenom point-guard, Beya Chase, scored 43 points in the losing effort. Chase was also recognized as one of 10 finalists across the State of Texas for the Dave Campbell’s “Miss Texas Basketball” for week eight.

West Coast Jamboree was also a special experience for the Barons as they met Sabrina Ionescu. The former WNBA first-round draft pick and current star was a guest speaker at the event. Well done, Barons…SHIELDS UP!

CONGRATULATIONS TO SAINT MARY’S HALL STUDENT, JONATHAN TUBB

Congratulations to Jonathan Tubb ‘23 for an outstanding showing at the TwentyFifth Annual National Extemporaneous Speaking Round Robin on the campus of Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. This competition is widely considered the most exclusive speech and debate tournament in the country. Of the more than 150,000 students that compete in S&D, MBA invites only the top 16 to compete in this tournament, making the invitation an amazing accomplishment in and of itself.

SAINT MARY’S HALL’S ISA NAVA WINS AT TAPPS FALL PHOTO COMPETITION

Congratulations to Isa Nava ’24. She was awarded 1st and 2nd place in the “Formal Portrait” Category (Division 5A) in the TAPPS Fall Photo Competition. She created the two images of Abby Lee ‘24 for a portrait retouching assignment in Mr.Petersen’s Digital Imaging class. All of the winners can be viewed on the TAPPS website.

SPRING CALENDAR

Important dates:

AHISD Spring Semester Student

Holidays:

March 13-17, 20

April 7, 28

Last day of school: May 24

Graduation: May 24

NEISD Spring Semester Student

Holidays:

March 13-17

April 7, 28

Last day of school: May 26

MacArthur High School

Graduation:

May 29

Saint Mary’s Hall

Spring Semester Student

Holidays:

March 13-17

April 7, 28

Last day of school: Forms 6 & 7 and Upper School:

May 23

Form 8 and Lower School:

May 24

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

CHURCH DIRECTORY -

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.

THE BENEFITS OF OUTPATIENT CATARACT SURGERY

Most cataract surgery procedures in the United States today are performed in an outpatient setting. Outpatient cataract surgery at dedicated eye surgery centers is designed to maximize patient safety, comfort, and convenience. Having your cataract procedure in an outpatient surgery center is also the most affordable method of cataract surgery.

Cataract surgery is now one of the most common and successful surgical procedures performed, and it only takes 1015 minutes for the actual procedure to be performed. The good news about cataract surgery is that many patients experience vision that is actually better than what they had before they developed cataracts.

In addition to saving you out-of-pocket expenses, outpatient cataract surgery reduces the costs of health care to Medicare and the insurance industry when compared to hospital-based cataract care. Be sure to ask your surgeon whether or not your cataract surgery is being performed in a private outpatient setting or in a hospital-based ASC.

3 Main Types Of Cataract Surgery

STANDARD CATARACT SURGERY

The best option for the individual who does not mind wearing bifocals after cataract surgery.

· Improves patients’ distance vision.

· Does not correct Astigmatism.

· Does not restore near vision.

ASTIGMATISM MANAGEMENT CATARACT SURGERY

The best option for the individual who desires sharp distance vision without glasses.

· Reduce or eliminate your dependence on prescription glasses for distance vision.

· Cataract surgery with the reduction of higher levels of preexisting Astigmatism.

· Enhances vision at night and in low light conditions.

· Does not correct near vision.

LIFESTYLE LENS PREMIUM CATARACT SURGERY

The best option for the individual who wants a broader, lessrestricted range of vision with little or no dependence on prescription eyewear.

· Provides an expanded range of vision: near, intermediate, and distance vision.

· Corrects Astigmatism and targets freedom from bifocals after surgery.

· Includes LASIK enhancement procedure if necessary.

For more information, contact Focal Point Vision at (210) 982 3501.

THE ANIMAL DEFENSE LEAGUE AND MADDIE’S FUND: “2023 OPEN ARMS CHALLENGE”

By Nadia De La Garza

As ADL continues to grow and serve the San Antonio community, we are always looking into new ways we can aid our supporters, adopters, and families, whether they are looking to adopt a new pet or provide more assistance to our organization.

In January, ADL applied to be part of the 2023 Open Arms Challenge by Maddie’s Fund! Maddie’s Fund provides resources and grant funding to honor their commitment to keeping pets and people together. Their Open Arms Challenge is about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. For the month of April 2023, the team at Maddie’s Fund is encouraging animal shelters, foster-based organizations, and public charities focused on keeping pets and people together to pilot new approaches that open doors to new adopters and volunteers, and are welcoming of our entire community.

Our practices at ADL have always been focused on keeping our pets happy, loved, and, most importantly, adopted into loving homes. Additionally, ADL values care, compassion, trust, and integrity.

During the month of April, ADL will put extra emphasis on continuing our efforts to:

1. Uphold processes that are equitable and inclusive,

2. Ensure customer success through customer service,

3. Continue marketing efforts that are inclusive of all areas of our community,

4. Embrace an open and welcoming culture, and

5. Create partnerships with other organizations.

We hope that the 78209 community will join us in our continuous work to provide crucial care for pets in crisis while also being intentional about how we connect with all areas of San Antonio.

To learn more about Maddie’s Fund, visit their website at www.adltexas.org to learn more about ADL, or we invite you to visit us at one of our 3 locations.

Discover New Experiences for 2023 in Ruidoso, New Mexico

This year, it’s not just about where — but why.

If your travel goals for 2023 are to do, see, explore, and eat more, it’s time to head for Ruidoso, New Mexico. Whether you’re looking to connect responsibly with nature and wildlife, celebrate Indigenous culture, chase new active adventures, explore beyond the hotspots, or are just ready to relax someplace different, Ruidoso has a trip for every type of traveler.

From EV-charge-equipped hotels to small, locally-owned businesses and intergenerational family adventures, the ultimate Ruidoso getaway is about great views, great food, and all-around great experiences for people and the planet.

Connect Responsibly with Nature and Wildlife

Nature is just outside the door in Ruidoso. Choose from an array of multi-use trails for outings with the family, or check out routes laden with historical sights. And Ruidoso has wildlife in spades, with the chance to see deer, elk, bears, free-roaming horses, and more. But remember, everything we do impacts our wild places, from the environment to animal welfare. So, let’s do our part to keep Ruidoso wild.

Celebrate Indigenous Culture

Long before the Europeans discovered the Southwest, southcentral New Mexico was Mescalero Apache territory—and still is. The Mescalero Apache Tribe owns and operates both Ski Apache and the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and

Casino. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the Mescalero Apache Cultural Center and Museum. This museum provides an insightful look into the historic Apache People, with ancient artifacts like tools, weapons, clothing, and impressive woven baskets.

Chase New Active Adventures

Get active for a chance to win. Biking, hiking, disc golf, 4x4, fishing, and motorcycle adventures await as part of the Third Annual Ruidoso Adventure Tours sweepstakes. Complete any or all of the six self-guided adventure tours on the Discover Ruidoso travel app between March 11 and Oct 7, 2023 and be entered to win one of our Grand Prizes!

Explore Beyond the Hotspots

Visitors looking for a place to embrace their creativity and create connections can find an exciting indie art scene in Ruidoso. Access live music venues and unique galleries, or kickstart your creativity with inspiring classes, groups, and workshops. Explore our Events Calendar to never miss out.

Relax in Someplace Different

With nighttime skies painted in dancing stars, constellations, and the Milky Way, a mountain town steeped in outdoor adventure, and plenty of indie shops, cafes, brewpubs, and wineries, there’s much more to this south-central village than skiing and horse racing.

- BEST BETBraza Brava

Braza Brava was born from a passion and family tradition of craftsmanship to the highest degree of detail. From the wood-fired pizza oven built in Italy by legendary oven builder Stefano Ferrara, to the hand crafted wooden tables and bar top of both made personally by the owners from repurposed long-leaf pine, the experience of Braza Brava is meant to invoke a celebration of craft. brazabravapizzaria.com

‘09 EATS

Nekter Juice Bar

Nekter Juice Bar San Antonio is the pioneer of the modern juice bar experience with a delicious menu of fresh juices, Superfood smoothies, acai bowls, freshly made, clean, nutrientrich and can be customized based on individual diet or lifestyle preferences, such as vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and low-sugar. With an unwavering commitment to ingredient transparency, authenticity and innovation, Nekter Juice Bar is rooted in the philosophy that “healthy” can taste great, be easily accessible, and be affordable too. Come see why we are the top-rated juice places, smoothie shops, and have the best acai bowls in San Antonio!

5920 Broadway | (210) 467-5036 nekterjuicebar.com

Rise Up

Rise Up is a locally owned açai cafe and coffee shop in San Antonio, Texas. Our journey began in an airstream trailer, and after lots of hard work, we opened two brick-and-mortar locations. We love our local community. Our mission is to serve healthy and delicious food that everyone can enjoy. We open early to fuel your morning with tasty food that will give you energy and please your palate. Healthy living starts with healthy eating, and that’s our commitment.

6401 Broadway | (210) 268-8009 riseupsatx.com

Kung Fu Tea

Kung Fu, in its purest essence, is the desire for self-improvement and to expand one’s capabilities beyond all limitations. Here at Kung Fu Tea, we believe that it’s our mission to continuously improve our brand and beverages and the lives of our customers by providing only the most delicious, high-quality flavors and inspiring the community to dream big and live fearlessly.

5231 Broadway | (210) 375-3636

Revolución Juice

Revolucion Coffee + Juice provides an alternative to traditional coffee shops. We are a plant-forward coffee and juice shop with locations in San Antonio and Houston. We offer coffee + cold pressed juice, homemade nut milks, acai/pitaya bowls and other healthy food options that are made fresh daily in-house!

7959 Broadway #500 | (210) 701-0725 revolucionsa.com

Smoothies & Teas

Juice Joint

Juice Joint was founded on principles of health, wellness, and happiness! We serve the best acai, pitaya, and matcha bowls using only the freshest, highest-quality fruit and superfoods. Being healthy doesn’t have to be hard or boring. At Juice Joint, deliciousness is the point. We serve fresh, cold-pressed juices filled with tons of nutrients to give you a fresh start; try a 3-day juice cleanse! Perfect, fast, and healthy options for a busy lifestyle, grab a tasty smoothie that’s perfect for your on-the-go lifestyle. Try one of our CBD-infused juices today!

1621 N Main Ave Suite ste. 4 (210) 267-1241

Smoothie King

We’re excited to serve San Antonio with safe, contactless pickup or delivery options! Order ahead via the Smoothie King website or the Healthy Rewards app to have your smoothie ready when you are. Our unique menu options are purposefully blended to meet your specific needs, goals, and ambitions. We’re committed to blending a more nutritious smoothie with whole fruits and organic veggies and removing artificial ingredients and added sugars in many blends.

1251 Austin Hwy smoothieking.com

Jamba Juice

Jamba Juice Company is a global healthy lifestyle brand that inspires and simplifies healthful living through freshly blended whole fruit and vegetable smoothies, bowls, juices, cold-pressed shots, boosts, snacks, and meal replacements. Jamba blends are made with premium ingredients free of artificial flavors and preservatives so guests can feel their best and blend the most into life. Jamba Juice has more than 900 locations worldwide.

290 E Basse Rd ste. 101 (210) 824-0050

jamba.com

Alamo Heights Nutrition

Serving a variety of healthy shakes & energy drinks mixed with good vibes in the Alamo Heights community and San Antonio.

5308 Broadway | (210) 233-8880

El Catrin Restaurant & Bar

By Meredith Kay | Photography by Al Rendon

When you walk through the doors at El Catrin, it’s the simplicity of the interior that hits you first. There are only a few pictures on display, but they each make a statement against the white walls and black accents. The clean lines of the restaurant seem to say, “In this place, the food takes center stage,” and with one bite, you will agree completely.

El Catrin is a Spanish term for a dandy, or well-dressed gentleman. The restaurant’s owner, Federico Guillen, is from the Mexican state of Michoacán, which lies west of Mexico City and spreads out to the Pacific coast. The name was inspired by the Lotería card, El Catrin, and Guillen wanted to bring the authentic flavors of his homeland to San Antonio. The menu features the unique flavors and family recipes that he grew up with, and along with head chef Raul Flores, they have created an outstanding culinary experience that will have you returning again and again.

Federico immigrated to San Antonio with his family nearly 30 years ago, and he spent 20 years working at Rosario’s, learning the restaurant business and fine-tuning his unparalleled customer service. His wife, Cendy, is a native of Alamo Heights and grew up attending the same local schools that their two children, Mateo (8) and Sofia (6), will attend. Federico also has an older son named Federico (28), who lives in San Antonio and works closely with his father at the restaurant.

Guillen says, “My wife grew up in Alamo Heights and attended school here, and we wanted to bring authentic flavors from my homeland to the hometown community that she grew up in.”

The neon sign on the back wall of the restaurant reads, “I Love Chilaquiles,” and one bite of El Catrin’s chilaquiles will make you a believer. The overthe-top flavor embodied by both the verde and rojo sauces featured in this dish pairs perfectly with the crispy tortilla chips, fresh queso, red onions, and perfectly cooked egg that tops off the dish. Their extensive menu features brunch items all day long, and the restaurant maintains a full bar with some of the best margaritas, mangonadas, and mimosas in town.

The restaurant, which occupies the space of the former Adelante, has been well-received by the community, and the interior remodel is classic and understated in order to let the food take the spotlight. The menu is very large and features everything from coastal favorites like ceviche and several regional and authentic fish and shrimp dishes to flavorful caldos and specialty enchiladas. Everything on the menu is prepared from fresh ingredients, so expect to relax, soak up the atmosphere, and let yourself be transported south of the border for a memorable meal that will leave you craving to explore every item on the menu. And, really, order the chilaquiles. They are THAT good. El

Police Blotter

AHPD CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

6116 Broadway

San Antonio, TX 78209

(210) 822-2164

Fax (210) 822-7111

Theft / Shoplifting

Male subject took an ice cream bar from a store without making payment.

3/4/2023

500 blk. Austin Hwy.

Burglary / Business

Male subject recorded by surveillance cameras using a large rock to break out a window; subject entered the store and broke open a display case and stole merchandise; most of the merchandise was recovered along the subject’s getaway route.

3/3/2023

5600 blk. Broadway

wrong side of the roadway; officers found the vehicle crashed and on its side in the 4800 blk. Broadway; determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol and impaired; the driver was transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries then transported to jail.

2/21/2023

4800 blk. Broadway

Emergency Detention

Female subject observed walking in the traffic lanes and appeared disoriented; investigation determined the subject was in mental crisis and transported to a hospital for evaluation.

2/21/2023

600 blk. Austin Hwy.

Credit/Debit Card Abuse

Resident reported unknown persons used his credit card information to buy entertainment tickets in Florida.

2/20/2023

100 blk. Elizabeth

Emergency Detention

Female subject was reported throwing furniture out of the house and breaking windows; investigation determined the female subject (resident) was in mental crisis and a danger to subject transported to a hospital for evaluation.

2/19/2023

600 blk. Ogden

Just a Reminder: Please Don’t Drink and Drive. Download these apps for your local ride sharing services at the App Store or Google Play.

Or call a cab at (210) 222-2222 www.yellowcabsa.com

Photo courtesy of the Terrell Hills Fire Department.

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