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Business & Development

Who did Bexar County’s small-town voters elect on election day? Here’s a roundup.

by Shari Biediger and Andrea Drusch May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

Residents in the county’s many suburban communities cast 9,621 votes in 27 contests for mayor, council and other measures.

Navy intelligence officer James Bernsen used his skills to research Texas’ first revolution, resulting in the book The Lost War for Texas: Mexican Rebels, American Burrites, and the Texas Revolution of 1811.

Navy Reserve officer uses intelligence skills to uncover truths behind ‘Lost War for Texas’

by Shari Biediger December 25, 2024January 3, 2025

Robert John sits on top of Cross Mountain in Fredericksburg, TX for the total eclipse on Monday.

Visitors flock to Texas Hill Country for glimpse of solar eclipse

by Shari Biediger and San Antonio Report Staff April 8, 2024April 12, 2024

Silos, a master-planned subdivision located along U.S. Highway 90 and State Highway 211, features dense single-family homes surrounding the future Silos Elementary in Medina Valley ISD.

Rapid Westside growth leads to rezoning ‘domino effect’ in Medina Valley ISD

by Shari Biediger and Isaac Windes March 10, 2024March 11, 2024

Suzanne Stinson lives in Rio Media with her husband and retired firefighter Anthony Stinson, and their three dogs, 80 Rhode Island Red chickens and 100 head of cattle.

Where I Live: Rio Medina

by Suzanne Stinson March 18, 2023March 20, 2023

The Lucky Ranch subdivision is located west of Loop 1604 about a ten minute drive from downtown Castroville.

Business & Development

Castroville looks to shape encroaching sprawl, preserve its heritage

by Shari Biediger October 9, 2022October 14, 2022

Members of the Old Town Castroville Revitalization Initiative aim to create a district to attract businesses, new residents and visitors.

As Walmart and other chains move in, Castroville families band together to preserve downtown’s character

by Steve Bennett September 12, 2021September 12, 2021

Marlynn Garcia stands outside of her home in the Villages of Westcreek.

Where I Live: Far West Side

by Marlynn Garcia August 14, 2021August 13, 2021

Amanda Alonzo and Ryan Ibarra's son, Matthew, attends Dr. Caroline Wernli Elementary School, which was opened in 2020 and dedicated on March 18, 2021.

Where I Live: Arcadia Ridge

by Amanda Alonzo and Ryan Ibarra March 27, 2021March 26, 2021

Dora Ytuarte, cherished matriarch

by Patty Moreno February 8, 2021March 11, 2021