Today is the first day to vote in the June 8 runoff election involving the mayoral and three City Council seats. Early voting runs 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today through Saturday, and continues 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, June 3 and, Tuesday, June 4. There is no early voting Sunday, June 2.
City nears Hays Street Bridge land deal, but is it what the restoration group’s been fighting for?
As the city of San Antonio gets closer to regaining ownership of a contentious piece of property at 803 N. Cherry St., north of the Hays Street Bridge, the group responsible for the take-back sees two major problems with the potential outcome.
Heron receives 501(c)(3) status
Earlier this week, the San Antonio Heron received its 501(c)(3) nonprofit status from the IRS. This means anyone’s donation to the Heron—person, business or organization—is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Swine House Bodega sandwich shop now open in Rand building
Swine House Bodega, which serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, is now open in the Rand building.
UTSA campus to connect to West Side community in university’s expansion plan
The UTSA downtown campus would connect to the near West Side via a pedestrian bridge and elevated park along the Buena Vista Street bridge, according to the latest expansion plan.
The Vistana apartment building to be sold
The 14-story Vistana apartment building in west downtown is about to be sold.
Historic Woolworth, Crockett buildings still standing in conservation society’s Alamo Plaza proposal
The San Antonio Conversation Society on Tuesday released its own plan for an Alamo museum that would incorporate the historic Woolworth and Crockett buildings, rather than raze them, which remains an option.
Feedback sought on $12 million Maverick Plaza makeover plan
The city is hosting a public meeting tomorrow night on a $12 million plan to transform Maverick Plaza at La Villita into San Antonio’s next culinary destination.
NRP Group’s Dan Markson, who spearheaded noteworthy downtown developments, is dead at 59
Dan Markson, who, as NRP Group’s executive vice president of development, lead the creation of more than 8,000 apartments in San Antonio the last 16 years, including some of the downtown area’s most recognizable dwellings, died Saturday morning.
San Antonio votes for mayor, City Council today
Today is the last day to vote for San Antonio’s mayor and all 10 City Council seats. Places on various school boards are also up for grabs.