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Tuesday Jul 1 | San Antonio Express-News

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Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m. San Antonio Country Club, 4100 N. New Braunfels Ave.

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Related Topix: Alamo Heights, TX, Science / Technology, Internet, San Antonio Metro, San Antonio, TX

Sat Jun 28, 2008

GlobeSt.com

AT&T's HQ Dallas Bound; More CRE Plans Pending

In the coming weeks, AT& T Inc. will start moving its headquarters team from San Antonio to Downtown Dallas.

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Related Topix: ATT, Cable & Satellite, Telecom, San Antonio, TX

Thu Jun 26, 2008

MySA.com

Downtown's Madison Square envisioned as dog-friendly park

A proposal unveiled Thursday from the District 1 councilwoman would let a downtown park go to the dogs.

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Mon Jun 23, 2008

GlobeSt.com

Cannon Commercial Takes 160,172-SF CBD Office

Cannon Commercial Inc. has added to its Central Texas portfolio, buying the 160,172-sf Travis Park Plaza and adjacent 800-space parking garage in the Downtown.

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Mon Jun 16, 2008

MySanAntonio.com

Robert Robley: Vets' memorials won't be moved

San Antonio strongly supports military veterans and will never forget them. One of the ways we do this is through our City Veterans Affairs Commission established in 2000.

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Related Topix: Life, Veteran Affairs, History in the News, San Antonio Metro, San Antonio, TX, Opinion

Sat Jun 14, 2008

Bulverde Community News

Web Exclusive: Residents rally to keep South Side H-E-B open

Henry Deleon said he has lived near South Presa Street all his life. He's old enough to remember the grand opening of the H-E-B at 2701 S. Presa St.

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Related Topix: San Antonio, TX

Sun Jun 08, 2008

KSAT-TV San Antonio

Fire Awakens Downtown Apartment Complex

Several residents were evacuated from their downtown apartment complex early Friday after an electrical fire sparked from an air conditioning unit.

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Related Topix: San Antonio, TX, San Antonio Metro

Fri Jun 06, 2008

KQXT-FM San Antonio

Landmark Downtown Joske's to be Renovated

SEE the plan for the renovated Joske's building: View PDF Document The Joske's Building at Alamo and Commerce streets, one of the most historic structures in the city, will return to its 1939 Art Deco glory ...

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Related Topix: San Antonio Metro, San Antonio, TX

Sun May 25, 2008

Abilene Reporter-News

Club News 05.24.08

To get your club's news included: - In 75 words or less, tell us the highlights of your last meeting, who your guest speaker was, the officers you elected, any donations you made to worthy causes, etc.

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Related Topix: San Antonio, TX, Abilene, TX, Abilene Metro

Fri May 23, 2008

The Big Apple

SoSo

"SoSo" is the "south of Southtown" neighborhood of San Antonio. The neighborhood nickname - like so many others - is inspired by New York City's 1960s-era neighborhood nickname SoHo .

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Related Topix: The Neighborhoods, Pop/Rock, San Antonio Metro, San Antonio, TX

Wed May 21, 2008

El Paso Times

Austin-based council to open El Paso office backing minority firms

The El Paso small-business community is getting another resource to help it grow.

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Related Topix: Austin, TX, Small Business, Personal Finance, El Paso Metro, El Paso, TX

Mon May 19, 2008

GlobeSt.com

Hotel Indigo Adds to Chain's Flagship

“Needless to say, we're being watchful of the headlines, but that has not slowed down the momentum of the brand”

InterContinental Hotels Group's Hotel Indigo brand plans to add a third location in the area where the affordable boutique concept was formally launched in 2004. via GlobeSt.com

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Related Topix: Hotels, InterContinental Hotels Group, College Park, GA, Atlanta, GA

Sat May 17, 2008

The Big Apple

SoFlo

“How arts aid revitalization of the old town”

The South Flores Street area of San Antonio was composed of many large, underutilized industrial-type buildings. via The Big Apple

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Thu May 15, 2008

MySanAntonio.com

Pair to debate impact of '54 ruling

“What would have happened if there had not been a Brown vs. Board of Education?”

Don't expect noted San Antonio attorney Lamont Jefferson to join others this weekend in praising the 1954 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ended school segregation. via MySanAntonio.com

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Related Topix: US News, US Supreme Court, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, San Antonio Metro, African-American

Wed May 07, 2008

WOAI.com

Neighborhood Rocked By Explosions

“Like maybe six sticks of dynamite or maybe two hand grenades”

Joe Mascorro's windows are boarded up, but not because he doesn't have the money to replace them. via WOAI.com

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Related Topix: San Antonio, TX

Mon May 05, 2008

MySA.com

Robert Rivard: A good idea with bad press: Rebirth of the river corridor

For 20 years, I've come to work in a neighborhood on the edge of blight. There are, to be fair, some very good neighbors around Avenue E and Third Street, home to the San Antonio Express-News. Lake/Flato ... via MySA.com

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Related Topix: San Antonio Metro, San Antonio, TX

Sat May 03, 2008

MySA.com

City wades into River North project

“It came about by each person looking out for their own interests.”

River North needs people like developer Ed Cross and his partners if it's going to be re-created as a hip, walkable neighborhood for San Antonians who want to live near the city's core. via MySA.com

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Related Topix: Anton, TX, San Antonio Metro, San Antonio, TX

Wed Apr 30, 2008

MySA.com

City wants to take over River North planning

“So it's appropriate that the CDC take a backseat during the approval process.”

Facing suspicions that planning for River North has been tainted by insider dealings, City Manager Sheryl Sculley on Wednesday moved to take over the process and remove the not-for-profit organization that ... via MySA.com

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Related Topix: San Antonio Metro, San Antonio, TX

Sat Apr 26, 2008

MySA.com

Flambeau Parade puts S.A. in party mode

“The bubble guns are the most popular - the kids love 'em.”

The historic Fiesta Flambeau Parade is more than the largest single event of Fiesta, more than the biggest illuminated night parade in the country, and more than a family tradition for literally hundreds of ... via MySA.com

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Related Topix: Fort Worth, TX, San Antonio Metro, San Antonio, TX

Mon Apr 21, 2008

American Statistical Association

N. Balakrishnan Honored with 25th Anniversary Don Owen Award

Left: Bob Mason, first recipient of the Don Owen Award Right: N. Balakrishnan, 25th Anniversary winner of the Don Owen Award in 2008 The Don B. Owen Award is annually presented by the San Antonio Chapter of the ... via American Statistical Association

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Related Topix: Texas, Mathematics, Science

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