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BY PARKS KUGLE
Bexar County moves forward with new state veterans home County Commissioners approved an ordinance on Oct. 14 that allows the Bexar County Depart- ment of Military and Veterans Services, or BCD- MVS, to coordinate with the Texas General Land Office Veterans Land Board, or VLB, to construct a State Veterans Home in Bexar County. The overview Keith Wilson, executive director of the BCDMVS, said the process requires the county to donate 27 acres of land at the southwest corner of Cagnon Road and Ponder Road. “We have 173,000 -plus veterans in our commu- nity, [which] makes us the number one county in the state of Texas and the fourth in the country for veteran populations,” Wilson said. According to the presentation, the only county
The Merc breaks ground in San Antonio On Oct. 15, Schumacher Interests cel- ebrated the construction of The Merc’s 8-acre, three-building retail centerpiece with a groundbreaking ceremony. According to a news release, the project will total approximately 35,000 square feet of retail and dining space and will eventually expand into a 112 -acre mixed-use develop- ment with 1,600 total apartments. The details Located between UTSA Boulevard and West Hausman Road, the $350 million development will eventually expand into a Pearl-like district, with restaurants, apart- ments, retail and outdoor spaces. According to the release, phase I openings are scheduled to begin in summer 2026.
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cost is the donated land, with 65% of the con- struction costs to be covered by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the remaining 35% of the cost to be covered by the VLB. The VLB will also cover operations and maintenance costs. Next steps Prior to the land transfer, the BCDMVS and VLB will conduct state-funded surveys, environmental assessments and negotiate the conditions for the land transfer. Afterward, a land transfer request will be brought before Commissioners Court for final approval.
Shavano Park to review trailhead entry point
Cliffside Drive access point for a secure connection to the San Antonio trail system and minimize safety risks. $25,000 has been earmarked for a survey and engineering that will produce a 20-30% design concept. Funds will be taken from the Engagement and Enhancement Fund. The P&Z is expected to complete and deliver the review by April 2026.
On Oct. 27, the Shavano Park City Council voted to have the planning and zoning commission conduct a review of the Cliffside Drive to Salado Creek Parkway trail entry point. Current situation The review will be restricted to the Cliffside Drive to Salado Creek Parkway entry point. The review will explore ways to enhance the
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