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Ben Olivo

$50M Lone Star neighborhood apartment project receives city, county incentives

August 21, 2018 By Ben Olivo 3 Comments

The development of a 294-unit apartment complex in the Lone Star neighborhood — one that would face both South Flores and East Cevallos streets — received a boost last week, when the City Council approved a Bexar County 10-year tax break worth a maximum of $648,070. Under state law, the Council must approve county incentives if the […]

Filed Under: Development, Housing, Lone Star, Neighborhoods, Southtown

TPR receives $2 million gift for Alameda Theater move

August 20, 2018 By Ben Olivo Leave a Comment

Texas Public Radio announced last week that it has received a $2 million gift from Carlos Alvarez, chairman and CEO of The Gambrinus Company, a craft beer brewer and distributor that was founded in San Antonio. The funds contribute to TPR’s $10 million capital campaign that funds its move into the stage house of the […]

Filed Under: Alameda Theater, San Pedro Creek

Changes at the Heron

August 20, 2018 By Ben Olivo 1 Comment

Dear readers, Jolene Almendarez, co-founder, reporter and director of community engagement, has resigned from the Heron. This includes her role as a member of the Heron’s board of directors. What does this mean for the Heron? It’s moving forward, and remains a nonprofit news organization in the state of Texas — myself as editor with […]

Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Devils River Whiskey distillery, barber, coffee shop, pocket park coming to Burns building on Houston Street

August 17, 2018 By Ben Olivo 5 Comments

Updated 12:40 p.m. with renderings of pocket park. By next summer, Dallas-based Devils River Whiskey will move its headquarters, while opening a second distillery and tasting room, inside the Burns building, 401 E. Houston St. “When you’re trying to grow a brand, it’s about getting the word out,” said owner Mike Cameron, who lives in […]

Filed Under: Development, Food & Drink, Houston Street, Office, Retail

Brooklyn StrEat Food Park near Hays Street Bridge receives $350K in city funds

August 16, 2018 By Ben Olivo 7 Comments

Brooklyn StrEat, a mobile food truck park planned for the near East Side, on Tuesday received $350,000 from the city’s Inner City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). The food park is an ambitious project that includes a three-story, open-air structure (with views of downtown from the roof) and a full bar; a play area for […]

Filed Under: East Side, Food & Drink, Neighborhoods

Houston Street green space due for major upgrade

June 19, 2018 By Ben Olivo 7 Comments

Weston Urban, the developer behind the glassy Frost Tower, plans to transform the oak-lined greensward across Flores Street into an actual park, complete with more seating and furniture, art, fountains, retail, and a restaurant with outdoor dining.

Filed Under: Frost Tower

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