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A CPS Energy crew works on an infrastructure improvement project in the Cross Mountain neighborhood in north Bexar County. According to CPS Energy ocials, the utility’s new rate hike will support making the power system greener and more durable, expand its workforce, and make technology and security improvements.

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CPS Energy raising rates to address sustainability

make its power system greener and more durable, expand its workforce, and make technology and security improvements.

in recent months. That’s due to a 4.25% hike to the base rate, which is determined by average usage over the previous six months, going into eect Feb. 1. Executives said the higher rate was needed to

BY EDMOND ORTIZ

CPS Energy residential customers can expect a monthly bill 2.8% higher in February than what they were charged on average for electrical and gas service

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Also in this issue

Impacts: The Little Gym of Stone Oak now open (Page 7)

Dining: Mexican, Latin American cuisine top 2023 trend (Page 12)

News: City of San Antonio launches dangerous dog registry (Page 16)

Events: Stock Show and Rodeo comes to San Antonio (Page 17)

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Impacts

• Opened Oct. 11 • 16111 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 203, Hollywood Park • www.garzamoneyteam.com/loan-types 5 Spine Care and Pain Management of San Antonio and Omni Spine Care LLC The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening for the two businesses, which offer interventional pain management, laser spine surgery, platelet-rich plasma treatment and other procedures in a shared office. • Opened Oct. 24 • 20079 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 1245, San Antonio • www.spinecareofsanantonio.com

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In the news

Hollywood Park

6 Kumi Buffet Located at the former China Harbor site, the buffet is undergoing a $450,000 renovation project that began in August, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. • 17333 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio 7 Micallef Plastic Surgery Boerne-based Dr. Christopher J. Micallef is developing a second clinical location in Shavano Park office space that is undergoing a $100,000 renovation that was started in September, according to a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing. • 4372 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 200, Shavano Park • www.micallefplasticsurgery.com 8 Lauren Alexander Vision Source The business recently rebranded from San Antonio Eye Professionals and began seeing patients Jan. 8. The business offers exams, dry eye treatment, glaucoma and diabetic consultations and other services. • 4000 Pond Hill Road, Ste. 201, Shavano Park • www.sanantonioeyepro.com 9 San Antonio Eye Specialists The North San Antonio Chamber of Commerce held a Jan. 5 ceremony to mark the business’s 20th anniversary. Medical director Dr. Nader Iskander

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3 Mimosa Gossip The brunch restaurant opened in the Redland Plaza retail center and features more than 35 varieties of mimosas. Reservations are encouraged. • Opened Nov. 8 • 2907 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 301, San Antonio • www.instagram.com/mimosagossip 4 Neighborhood Loans The mortgage brokerage had a grand opening Oct. 11 and a Nov. 28 ribbon-cutting in Hollywood Park’s Galleria Oaks retail center. Led by Clarisa Flint Garza, the brokerage supports buyers seeking to finance homes through a variety of loan options.

Now open

1 Las Quesabrosaz The new North Side location specializes in Mexican street snacks, including a variety of quesadillas and sopes. • Opened Dec. 9 • 18866 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 104, San Antonio • www.quesabrosaz.com 2 Dutch Bros. The Oregon-based drive-thru coffee chain recently opened a location near Stone Oak. • Opened in December • 22615 N. U.S. 281, San Antonio • www.dutchbros.com

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founded SAES, which provides a range of vision correction services. • 2810 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 200, San Antonio • www.mysaeyes.com 10 Goose Auto Repair Car-Pro of San Antonio in Hill Country Village was sold to Goose Auto Repair upon previous owner Roy Baird’s retirement last fall, and the shop rebranded Oct. 18. • 13827 San Pedro Ave., Hill Country Village • www.gooseautovillage.com/hill-country-village 11 La-Tea-Da The owners of NobiliTea near Hollywood Park and Stone Oak recently changed their independent tea room’s name to La-Tea-Da in December. La-Tea-Da offers loose leaf teas, seasonal drinks, and desserts, as well as hosts tea parties and other special events. • 434 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 1101, San Antonio • www.lateada.net

Now open

12 Oasis Bistro The Hollywood Park Economic Development Corp. held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony in December for the bistro at the Galleria Oaks retail center. The bistro’s owner is Austin Remondini and Arizona native David Hargis is the chef. Oasis Bistro, which focuses on northwestern Mexican cuisine, had a November soft opening. • Opened Dec. 8 • 16111 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 100, Hollywood Park • www.oasis-bistro.com

15 The Little Gym of Stone Oak The gym—geared toward kids ages 4 months through 12 years old—held a grand opening and open house Jan. 6. The Washington state-based chain offers what representatives called “three- dimensional learning,” where age-appropriate physical activity helps to nurture physical, mental and social skills development. • Opened Jan. 6 • 21025 Encino Commons Blvd., Bldg. 2, San Antonio • www.thelittlegym.com/texas-stone-oak 14 Ace of Steaks The Stone Oak steakhouse with a nightclub vibe recently closed, according to its Google page. The owners did not respond to a request for comment, and the restaurant’s social media was deactivated. • Closed in January • 20626 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 103, San Antonio 16 Tlahco Mexican Kitchen Chef/owner Julio Garcia posted on the restaurant’s business page Dec. 20, that he and his family decided to permanently shutter the far north side location, which had been open since 2021. • Closed Dec. 20 • 1662 Encino Rio, Ste. 100, San Antonio • www.tlahcokitchen.com

Worth the trip

Hole in the Wall Hobbies A new game store, that offers tabletop games, miniatures, figures and other collectibles, celebrated its grand opening in Universal City. • Opened Dec. 1 • 11503 East Loop 1604 N., Ste. 104, Universal City • www.facebook.com/holeinthewallhobbies Versona Nationwide apparel, jewelry and accessories store Versona opened a new location at the Forum at

• 8262 Agora Parkway, Selma • www.barnesandnoble.com

Closings

Olympia Parkway. • Opened Nov. 6 • 8310 Agora Parkway, Selma • www.shopversona.com

13 Dirty Dough Cookies The cookie bakery closed its Stone Oak location in November—about six months after the franchise location opened. Franchise representative Jason Miyasaki said in a social media post that he was looking to sell the location. • Closed in November • 19903 Stone Oak Parkway, Bldg. 1, Ste. 104, San Antonio • https://dirtydoughcookies.com

Barnes & Noble Bookstore chain Barnes & Noble will be moving into the Forum at Olympia Parkway from its former location at Bandera Point on the Northwest side of San Antonio. • Opening TBD

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Government

BY EDMOND ORTIZ

San Antonio City Council unanimously passed a resolution Jan. 14, reprimanding District 10 council member Marc Whyte after his arrest for driving while intoxicated. Whyte was charged with DWI following a trac stop Dec. 29, per police reports. Following his release from jail, Whyte publicly apologized and expressed regret for his actions. In the resolution, council recognized Whyte’s apology and “nds it necessary to censure council member Whyte because his behavior of drinking and driving is not acceptable and should not be tolerated,” the resolution stated. The resolution also stated San Antonio has the highest per-capita rate of drunk-driving crashes among large Texas cities, and that Whyte jeopardized the public and aected council’s functionality. Whyte censured after DWI arrest

What they’re saying

The background

Twice in 14 months, two District 10 council members have been rebuked after DWI arrests.

“Council Member Whyte, you now know what it feels like to be criminalized for something you’ve done

June 2017: Clayton Perry elected to council

that you now regret.” JALEN MCKEERODRIGUEZ, SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT 2 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

Nov. 6, 2022: Perry in vehicular hit-and-run

Nov. 14, 2022: Council censures Perry

Dec 28, 2022: Perry charged with DWI

Feb. 16, 2023: Perry opts not to run for 4th term re-election

"Nobody on this dais is eager to discipline a colleague, but we are linked as City Council members, and it’s our duty to protect that reputation." RON NIRENBERG, SAN ANTONIO MAYOR

May 2023: Marc Whyte elected to council

Dec. 29, 2023: Whyte charged with DWI

Jan. 14, 2024: Council censures Whyte

SOURCE: CITY OF SAN ANTONIOCOMMUNITY IMPACT

The bottom line

Mayor Ron Nirenberg did not say when Whyte could return to three council committees— audit, economic and workforce development, and public safety—from which Whyte was removed after his arrest. Whyte’s court arraignment is set for Jan. 30, according to court records. DWI is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 180 days in jail.

Whyte was asked to recuse himself from the council vote on the resolution, but he addressed meeting attendees, apologizing to colleagues, friends, family and supporters for his behavior. “Anybody that has had even one drink should not get behind the wheel of a car, in my opinion, and I take full responsibility for my decision to drive that night,” Whyte said. “I’ve learned a lot in the last two weeks.”

Marc Whyte, District 10 City Council member, apologizes Jan. 14 to the public and his colleagues.

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Transportation

BY EDMOND ORTIZ

Loop 1604 road work includes lane closures Motorists continue to face alternating weeknight and weekend road closures as part of a longer term project and work to widen Loop 1604 from four to 10 lanes, and replacing the Loop 1604 to I-10 interchange. • Timeline: May 2021 to after 2025 • Cost: $1.3 billion • Funding source: Texas Department of Transportation

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City begins bond-funded work on Stone Oak roads San Antonio officials and engineers met Dec. 14 at Christ Community Church to preview planned traffic improvements for Stone Oak. The background City officials will implement $5 million in road and pedestrian upgrades funded by a 2022 bond.

Turn lanes, new curbs, sidewalks, driveway approaches and drainage fixes are planned for Stone Oak Parkway at Evans Road and at Hardy Oak Boulevard, and on Evans Road from Peacemaker to Bush Middle School, officials said. Digging deeper Limited sight distance and speeding concerns on Evans prompted city staff to plan a new traffic signal and new pedestrian crossings near Bush Middle School. Construction will happen from summer 2025 to the end of 2026.

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Real estate

Number of homes sold

November 2022

November 2023

Residential market data

24 16

31 33 19 15 44 36

-33.3%

+6.45%

78230

78258

In North San Antonio, ZIP codes 78248 and 78258 sold more homes—28.57% and 6.45%, respectively—in November 2023 over November 2022.

5 3

-40%

-21.05%

78231

78259

281

31 18

-41.94%

-18.18%

78232

78260

7 9

+28.57%

78248

1604

Average home sales price

2022

2023

2022

2023

78230

78258

-11.5%

-0.49%

$448,250

$511,778

$506,771

$498,056

778232 78248 78260

78230 78231 78259 78258

78231

78259

+14.19%

-16.92%

$644,500

$397,367

$564,400

$478,311

78232

78260

+5.1%

+6.52%

$444,527

$603,423

$422,961

$566,497

MARKET DATA PROVIDED BY THE SAN ANTONIO BOARD OF REALTORS • 9110 W. I10 • 2105931200 • WWW.SABOR.COM

78248

-10%

$498,056

$553,414

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From 2017 to 2022, Hollywood Park and San Antonio each saw its respective total population drop more than 5%. In the same timeframe, Shavano Park had a slight uptick in population while Hill Country Village had the biggest growth in the area. North San Antonio area snapshot

Hollywood Park

San Antonio Hill Country Village Shavano Park

SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5YEAR ESTIMATESCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Age analysis

Population change

42.90% 15.90% 28.50% 28.90% 6.30% 50.4

27.30% 17.90% 26.20% 21.4% 7% 44

27% 31.60% 22.80% 15.70% 2.80% 34.1

18.80% 23.40% 19.20% 33.80% 4.90% 50.6

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2017 2022 3,130 3,302

2017 2022 3,544 3,524 2017 2022 942 738

20-39

1,511,913

2017 2022

40-59

1,434,625

60-79

5-year population change -5.20% +27.6%

80+

-5.11%

+0.56%

Median age

Bexar County: +15.20%

Texas: +6.65%

Local demographics*

Native Hawaiian or other Pacic Islander

Black or African American

American Indian or Alaska native

White

Asian

Some other race Two or more races

Hispanic or Latino

5% 2.20%

0.20%

84.70% 83.70%

0% 0.20%

0% 0% 0% 0%

5.90% 1.70% 3.10% 5.50% 0.80%

2017 2022 2017 2022 2017 2022 2017 2022

11.90% 14.20% 12.70% 15.90%

0.60%

67.10% 74.90%

0.40%

0% 0%

3.50%

12.40% 7% 0.50% 1.10%

16.50%

1.50%

0.20% 1.20% 0.40%

0% 0.10% 0.10%

65.80% 64.10%

69% 21.80% 24.80%

1.20% 1.10% 6.80% 7%

2.60%

6% 3.10%

36.70%

22.10%

0.60% 0.40%

2.20%

60.40%

6.20% 0%

20.90%

32.10%

*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.

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Community

BY TRICIA SCHWENNESEN

Mexican and Latin American cuisine

In 2023, the north side of San Antonio saw numerous Mexican and Latin American restau- rants open their doors. The details The eateries offer a variety of classic Mexican dishes such as tacos and enchiladas alongside those inspired by the high end resorts of Cabo or Cancun. While other restaurants offer coffee and pastries, or dishes inspired by Latin American cultures including Colombian and Venezuelan.

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Arenas Marisqueria Lounge 19903 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 202, San Antonio www.arenaslounge.com

Nuestro Mexico 441 W. Nakoma St., San Antonio Facebook: Nuestro Mexico

Palomar Comida and Cantina 12656 West Ave., Bldg. 1, San Antonio www.palomarcomida.com

Sabor de Sanchez 18730 Tuscany Stone, San Antonio www.ordersabordesanchez.com

Zulia’s Kitchen 16111 San Pedro Ave., Ste. 117, Hollywood Park Facebook: Zulia's Kitchen

The following stories are based on trends Community Impact staff identified through monthly Impacts section reporting in 2023.

STONE OAK 23026 US Hwy 281 N (210) 497-1322 DE ZAVALA 5219 De Zavala Rd (210) 561-0900

VINEYARD 1309 N Loop 1604 W (210) 408-8206

RECTOR 819 E Rector Dr (210) 340-2244

LEGACY 2003 N Loop 1604 E (210) 494-8600

Community Health clinics, spas

BY EDMOND ORTIZ

Spine Care and Pain Management of San Antonio Drs. Urfan Dar and Sridhar Vasireddy launched the Stone Oak practice Oct. 24. They offer interventional pain management services, such as injections, laser spine surgery, platelet-rich plasma and stem cell treatments. • 20079 Stone Oak Parkway, Ste. 1245, San Antonio • www.spinecareofsanantonio.com Dr. Garza Plastic Surgery Dr. Ramon Garza opened his own practice April 13 in Stone Oak. Garza and his colleagues specialize in breast reconstruction, aesthetic breast surgery, injectable treatments, as well as liposuction and fat grafting. • 540 Madison Oak Drive, Ste. 240, San Antonio • www.drgarzaplasticsurgery.com Select Physical Therapy A third location was opened Feb. 9 near Shavano Park, featuring services such as pelvic health therapy, hand therapy, cancer rehabilitation and sports medicine.

• 5311 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio • www.selectphysicaltherapy.com

My Best Face Forward Aesthetics Registered nurse Tara Rodriguez opened My Best Face Forward on Nov. 2 between Stone Oak and Hollywood Park. The spa offers beauty, cosmetic and personal care services, such as Botox, dermal fillers, platelet-rich plasma therapy and intravenous infusion therapy. • 946 N. Loop 1604 W., Ste. 100, San Antonio • www.mybffaesthetics.com Stay Young SA Medical Spa Stay Young SA opened a location south of Shavano Park on Oct. 21. The spa offers aesthetic and beauty services, including hair restoration, laser hair removal, micro- needling, facials and chemical peels. • 1840 Lockhill Selma Road, Ste. 101, Castle Hills • www.stayyoungsa.com This is not a comprehensive list.

Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center Having opened Sept. 25, the Stone Oak clinic offers orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, occupational, balance and pelvic therapy. • 20818 Gathering Oak, Ste. 118, San Antonio • www.fyzical.com

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From the cover

CPS Energy raising rates to address sustainability

BY EDMOND ORTIZ

Two-minute impact

Average yearly residential bill from 20132024 From 2013 to 2023, the yearly average residential bill has increased $23.37. CPS Energy ocials approved increases to the base rate in 2014, 2022 and 2024. Ocials say they anticipate another hike in 2027.

The rate hike, approved by CPS Energy board and City Council Dec. 4 and 7, respectively, will generate $85 million more yearly for the utility. CPS Energy ocials said the new revenue will go toward reinforcing the utility’s wires, poles and other infrastructure; overhauling its 20-year-old computer system; enhancing customer service; and preparing to replace workers eligible for retirement over the next ve years. District 10 Council Member Marc Whyte proposed a 2.125% rate hike and returning part of a $420 million-plus city budget surplus, including CPS Energy excess revenues, to the city-owned utility to stave o the 4.25% increase. Council rejected that proposal. “In the 2025 budget process, we need to cut spending on the city side and invest those savings into CPS,” Whyte said later.

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

$139.03

$152.56

Rate rose 4.25%

$147.80

$141.03 $140.94

$148.51

$138.05 $139.23

2021 2022 2023 2024 $0 $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 $120 $140 $160 $180 $200 Rate rose 3.85% Rate rose 4.25% $144.92 $181.40 $162.40 $168.89*

Average yearly residential bill

*PROJECTED

SOURCE: CPS ENERGYCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Dig deeper

What they’re saying

Spurred by council and community members’ concerns about aording the new rate hike, CPS Energy ocials said they will increase the Aord- ability Discount Program. Eligible residential customers can save as much as $2.22 monthly on electric and gas together with the program increases. The utility also plans to boost the num- ber of eligible customers the program can aid. Eligible customers seeking payment assistance may also nd help through the city’s and Bexar County’s Residential Energy Assistance Partnership on the city’s website at www.tinyurl.com/ys8hyz7f or the county’s website at www.tinyurl.com/mr378epj. Average residential bill impact Average CPS energy residential customers will see an estimated 2.8% bill increase, which includes increases in the base rate and the Aordable Discount Program.

"A 4.25% rate increase is immediately needed to ensure continued adequate, ecient and reliable

"None of us have a voice on the rate hikes. We are just forced to accept

the whims of the San Antonio City Council." CHRIS FAILS, FORMER HOLLYWOOD PARK MAYOR

energy delivery to every household and business in the CPS Energy system."

JOHN COURAGE, SAN ANTONIO DISTRICT 9 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER

Going forward

Annual projected capital improvement expenses

CPS Energy President and CEO Rudy Garza said the rate hike will also support implementation of the utility’s new power generation portfolio. Ocials plan to phase out coal use by 2028; close one coal plant; turn another into a natural gas facility; and add nearly 5,000 megawatts of power capacity over seven years—a blend of natural gas, solar, wind and lithium battery storage. In all, CPS Energy ocials plan to spend $6.2 billion over the next ve years to implement these and other improvements.

Combined electric and gas

Electric only

Gas only

Residential bill

Current bill Base increase

$164.44 $134.54 $29.90

$4.22

$3.46

$0.76

Aordable Discount Program increase Total bill increase

$0.23

$0.16

$0.07

2025 2026 2027 2028 2029

$4.45

$3.62

$0.83

SOURCE: CPS ENERGYCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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News

BY EDMOND ORTIZ

Fire chief retires after admitting to vulgar comments

used a derogatory term for part of a woman’s anatomy in the presence of colleagues. “Chief Hood admitted

Opportunity administrative directive, SAFD rules and regulations, and “contrary to the city’s expec- tations of him as a leader of the department.” Hood was San Antonio’s rst Black re chief and had led the re department since April 2007. Attorney Rick Garza, with the law rm Jackson Walker, conducted the investigation, Walsh said. Digging deeper Based on interviews with eight city employees in late December, investigators determined Hood

Candidates wanted to run in spring elections Eligible residents in North San Antonio-area suburbs and special districts may le for a May 4 municipal election ballot spot Jan. 17-Feb. 16, according to the state’s elections oce. The background Available area city council positions are: • Hill Country Village: mayor, Place 2, Place 4; cur- rently held by Gabriel Durand-Hollis, Matthew Acock and Greg Blasko, respectively. • Hollywood Park: mayor, Place 2, Place 4, held by Sean Moore, Todd Kounse and Wendy Gonzalez, respectively. • Shavano Park: three at-large seats held by Maggi Kautz, Konrad Kuykendall and Lee Powers. What else? Area school and utility district positions include: City ocials announced San Antonio Fire Department Chief Charles Hood’s retirement Jan. 3 after an investigation into complaints made by city employees conrmed that Hood had made questionable remarks on the job. What happened According to a statement by City Manager Erik Walsh, the internal investigation showed Hood made “inappropriate and oensive comments” in violation of the city’s Equal Employment

to making the comments. His comments are vulgar,

demeaning and disrespectful to women. ... This conduct will not be tolerated,” Walsh said. Going forward

Charles Hood

Walsh said Deputy Chief Christopher Monestier will lead SAFD on an interim basis while the city begins a nationwide search for its next re chief.

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April 4:

Last day to register to vote

San Antonio Animal Care Services ocials introduced Dec. 1 a searchable dangerous dog registry containing the addresses for legally deemed “dangerous dogs.” The specics The online tool found at www.sa.gov/ directory/departments/acs includes a map and also lists the number of dangerous dogs at the address, according to a news release. There are more than 100 “dangerous” dogs in San Antonio, the release stated. Get involved The city urged residents to call 311 or 210-207-6000, or visit www.sa.gov/acs if they see what appears to be a dangerous dog, or call 911 if they think a dog poses an immediate threat to life.

April 22-30: In-person early voting

April 23:

Last day to get an application by mail for a ballot

SOURCE: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATECOMMUNITY IMPACT

• North East ISD board of trustees: Districts 1, 4, 5 and 6; held by Sandy Hughey, David Beyer, Shannon Grona, Steve Hilliard, respectively. • Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District board: Precincts 3 and 5; held by Steven Peterson and Katrina Waring Castillo, respec- tively. Both are eligible to run for a full term. A special election will ll the remaining term of the District 2 seat following Terri Williams’ death. April 4 is the last day to register to vote, accord- ing to the Texas secretary of state’s oce.

NISD, NEISDs approve school calendars for 202425

Looking forward to 20242025

NISD

NEISD

First class day

Aug. 19

Aug. 12

Ocials at North East and Northside ISDs in December approved the 2024-25 academic calen- dars for their respective school districts. The background NISD trustees on Dec. 12 approved a 2024-25 school year calendar where classes will start Aug. 19 and end May 29, with winter break Dec. 23-Jan. 6, and spring break March 10-14.

What else? The NEISD board on Dec. 11 adopted a 2024-25 school year calendar for 2024-25, when classes will begin Aug. 12 and conclude May 22, with winter break Dec. 23-Jan. 2 and spring break March 10-14. NEISD and NISD ocials said being designated a District of Innovation by the state allowed each to be more exible in their nal school calendars.

Last class day

May 29

May 22

Student holidays/sta development days Bad weather days

Oct. 14, Nov. 5, Jan. 6, Feb. 17, April 21

Oct. 14, Nov. 5, Jan. 3

Feb. 17, May 30 Feb. 17, May 27

SOURCES: NEISD, NISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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February

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Reagan High School theater students will perform the renowned musical about Tevye, a poor milkman who tries to instill in his five daughters traditional values in the face of changes in a Czarist Russian village. • Feb. 1-2, 7 p.m.; Feb. 3, 1 and 7 p.m. • $10-$15 (per ticket) • Reagan High School Robinson Auditorium, 19000 Ronald Reagan Drive, San Antonio • https://reaganstage.ludus.com Titans of Tailgate Renowned chefs from around the San Antonio area will compete by offering samples of signature dishes in a tailgate party setting. Attendees will also enjoy entertainment, sampling premium wines and playing games. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit Culinaria. • Feb. 3, 1-4 p.m. • $75 (adults), $50 (ages 13-21); free (12 and under) • Sunken Gardens Theater, 3875 N. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio • www.culinariasa.org School Discovery Day San Antonio Charter Moms will present School Discovery Day, where representatives will provide information about more than 20 charter schools. The event will include entertainment, a mobile zoo animal program and face painting. • Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free • Second Baptist Church Community Center, 3310 E. Commerce St., San Antonio • www.sachartermoms.com Mardi Gras Festival and Parade Visit San Antonio will present the city’s annual official Mardi Gras Festival and Parade. The event will include live music, artisan vendors, food trucks, a procession of 12 Mardi Gras-themed floats carrying costumed performers along the San Antonio River. • Feb. 10, 1-6 p.m. • Free admission • La Villita, 418 Villita St., San Antonio • www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com/events

Asian New Year Celebration The San Antonio Asian New Year Festival will be held at Rolling Oaks Mall. The Year of the Dragon celebration will include traditional music, dance, arts, crafts, food, and martial arts and sumo wrestling demonstrations. • Feb. 10-11, noon-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • 6909 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio • http://tinyurl.com/ay23vvd3 ‘Once Upon a Mattress’ North East School of the Arts theater students will perform this storybook musical comedy. An awkward, fearless girl competes for the hand of a prince whose intimidating mother orders that he marry a genuine princess before anyone else in the realm can marry. Stock Show and Rodeo The annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo raises funds to positively impact nearly 20,000 Texas youths each year. The event will include stock show exhibits and contests, rodeo competitions, a carnival and concerts by musicians such as Wynonna Judd,

Styx, Robert Earl Keen and Grupo el Duelo. • Feb. 8-25; times and activities vary • Admission fees vary • Frost Bank Center, 1 Frost Bank Center Parkway, San Antonio • www.sarodeo.com

• Feb. 22 and 24, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 23, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. • Ticket price TBD • 1400 Jackson Keller Road, San Antonio • https://nesa.booktix.net Collectors expo Dozens of vendors at the San Antonio Collectors Expo will be buying, selling and trading a variety of sports and nonsports cards, memorabilia, toys and comics. • Feb. 24-25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • $10 (single day admission), $15 (weekend pass) • San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, 901 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio • www.sacollectorsexpo.com

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