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Author Archives: Randy Bear

Randy Bear is a 20-plus years San Antonio resident, transplanted from Little Rock to join the ranks of USAA in Information Technology. Over the last two decades, he’s been involved in a variety of civic and political activities, including work with San Antonio Sports, KLRN, Keep San Antonio Beautiful, Fiesta San Antonio, and a brief period serving on the staff of former City Councilman Reed Williams.

Mayoral candidates Leticia Van de Putte (left) and Mike Villarreal (right). Photos by Page Graham and Al Rendon, respectively.
Posted inGov & Politics

A Closer Look at Campaign Money in Mayor’s Race

Avatar photo by Randy Bear January 21, 2015October 7, 2016

The Jan. 15 campaign finance reports for the 2015 San Antonio municipal elections are out. What they reveal is who’s been hard at work getting ready for the elections. What they also reveal is who supports whom in terms of money in the bank. Just like any good story, however, there’s always a good subplot […]

A vote here sign points potential voters in the right direction at Bowden Elementary School. Photo by Scott Ball.
Posted inBusiness & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

Following the Money in the Special Election

Avatar photo by Randy Bear January 3, 2015October 7, 2016
The Cleantech Open, the world’s largest clean-technology accelerator, awarded PowWow Energy of Sunnyvale, California the Grand Prize “Cleanie” award for the 2013 Top Cleantech Entrepreneur of the year.
Posted inBusiness & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

Cleantech Open Supports Innovative, Green Startups

Avatar photo by Randy Bear April 21, 2014October 7, 2016
Fiesta Verde volunteers pile trash after a successful run. Photo by Keep San Antonio Beautiful.
Posted inArts & Culture, Gov & Politics

Fiesta Verde: Teaching Parade-goers to Leave It Like They Found It

Avatar photo by Randy Bear April 8, 2014October 7, 2016
Promotional Síclovía bikes have been placed all over the city in anticipation Síclovía scheduled for March 30, 2014. Photo by Randy Bear.
Posted inGov & Politics, Health, Lifestyle

Sunday Síclovía to Highlight Southside, Million Pound Challenge

Avatar photo by Randy Bear March 28, 2014October 7, 2016
Hedrick building photo from Google Maps.
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Bernal Targets Vacant Buildings, Sets Sights on Alamo Plaza

Avatar photo by Randy Bear March 8, 2014January 31, 2020
View of downtown San Antonio from UTSA Downtown Campus. Courtesy photo.
Posted inBusiness & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

Bernal to Host Second ‘State of the Center City’ Address

Avatar photo by Randy Bear March 6, 2014January 31, 2020
Parklet on 44th and Spruce in Philadelphia. Courtesy of www.phila2030.org.
Posted inGov & Politics

Thrive, Connect, Renew: What San Antonio Can Learn from Philly

Avatar photo by Randy Bear February 27, 2014January 31, 2020
Map of current and potential Google Fiber cities.
Posted inBusiness & Development, Business & Tech

San Antonio Has Google Fiber Potential

Avatar photo by Randy Bear February 19, 2014February 19, 2014
Marriage equality supporters wave LGBT rainbow flags at Main Plaza in celebration of the Supreme Court's decision that found Prop 8/DOMA unconstitutional in June 2013. Photo by Iris Dimmick.
Posted inGov & Politics

Challenge to Texas Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Starts in San Antonio

Avatar photo by Randy Bear February 15, 2014February 6, 2019

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