Northeast San Antonio Metrocom Edition | June 2023

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ager Glen Martel said the trail comes with new benches and watering stations, for people and dogs. With the new addition, residents can walk from the new trail, around Northeast Lakeview College and around Live Oak Lake for nearly 4 miles, Martel said. 9 On May 2, Northeast Lakeview College ocials announced a partnership with Bezos Academy to open a tui- tion-free, Montessori-style preschool on NLC’s campus at 1201 Kitty Hawk Road. The preschool will follow a full-day, year- round schedule, and operating expenses, including meals, will be covered by Bezos Academy. According to a May 2 release, the school is slated to open in late 2024, following renovations Bezos Academy will make to the building. Families earn- ing up to 400% of the federal poverty level with children ages 3-4 are eligible to apply, which includes families of four earning up to $120,000 per year. The release states Bezos Academy provides admissions preference to children expe- riencing homelessness or in foster care. www.bezosacademy.org 10 Judson ISD ocer Michael Grelle was awarded ocer of the year by the ASIS International San Antonio Chapter. Grelle was selected out of six small agencies across Bexar County for his assistance in saving a JISD parent’s life on Dec. 15. A May 26 announcement from JISD ocials stated Grelle’s hard work, diligence and training helped save a life.

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JARRETT WHITENERCOMMUNITY IMPACT

CLOSINGS 7 Live Oak Nutrition closed its

The Hidden Wonders tour oers expanded public accessways and updated lighting.

doors June 3. The business opened at 12702 Toepperwein Road, Ste. 105, Live Oak, in April 2020, oering a variety of nutritional shakes, snacks and other beverages. Despite closing, the owners will continue to provide beverage recipes and a workout program through social media pages. IN THE NEWS 8 A new $200,000 trail at Main City Park, 18001 Park Dr.,in Live Oak opened May 22. City ocials and partners met at the new trail for a ribbon-cutting dedica- tion. The trail connects Main City Park to the Live Oak Swimming Pool, located at 7901 Shin Oak Drive, Live Oak. City Man-

COURTESY NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS

FEATURED IMPACT EXPANSIONS A new tour called Hidden Wonders and an expansion at 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road opened May 12. The tour features new lighting as well as a 1,100-foot-long expansion of the public passageways through the cave that includes a new 5,700-square-foot dome chamber called The Ballroom that will be used as an event space. The project was started in 2017, and millions of dollars were invested in the design, technology, construction and

guest experience for the expansion, according to a May 3 news release. Hours and prices vary. 210-651-6101. www.naturalbridgecaverns.com

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NORTHEAST SAN ANTONIO METROCOM EDITION • JUNE 2023