About six years ago, CPA Kimberly C. Ford had an “aha!” moment that opened a new professional door for her. It happened one night when her partner, Gerald Hill, handed her a box of documents relating to a divorce case in Uvalde. He wanted Ford to meet with the...
Two San Antonio Physicians are Studying Breakthrough Drugs The diagnosis of cancer may seem like a nightmare. Possibilities for recovery, however, are stronger now than ever before, thanks to progressive—even radical— medical research. Advances in drug...
Every single one of us has our own very distinct gene pool that sets us apart from the world. To my knowledge, the ability to create exact clones has not yet been mastered. Therefore, we each remain one-of-a-kind beings. Sure, life would be so much easier if we were a...
New takes on old BBQ favorites Barbecue purists of the hardcore sort may sniff at Smoke’s sophisticated setting in the former Auden’s Kitchen — no decades-old calendars, no beer signs, no rolls of butcher paper — and no pretentious piles of Post Oak. And they may find...
You look at the calendar and see that Friday is approaching. You realize it’s time for your annual girl’s weekend getaway at the ranch. And you’re in charge of the big dinner. What do you prepare and how do you make it fun for everyone? That was the task this year —...
Fresh food is only one advantage A garden is a place of growth, and a community is a place of sharing. Used together, a community garden grows not just vegetables, but life’s work, pleasures and relationships with family and neighbors. Sprinkle water and chat with the...
He envisions a production about the Alamo Music has been part of Mark Richter’s life since he was a boy growing up on the South Side. During his school years, he excelled as a viola player but later transitioned into vocal performance and musical theater. Blessed with...
The Search for the Golden Diploma … in a fiercely competitive world, parents have begun to play this game on behalf of their children. They play with intense, focused finesse in order to help students rise to the top in the college registrar’s office. Today’s...
Many San Antonio locals take scenic Sunday drives up U.S. 281 to places like Marble Falls, Burnet, Lake Buchanan and Llano, or they make the turn off 281 onto Highway 290 and head to Fredericksburg for winery tours, dining and shopping. Those tried-and-true towns are...
Art and Carey Yeager build the house of their dreams Cordillera Ranch is an exclusive master-planned community on 8,700 acres of some of the finest Hill Country heaven you can find. “We were drawn to the Texas Hill Country and Cordillera Ranch for many reasons, but at...
It’s been 70 years since women of San Antonio discovered Julian Gold, a destination for exquisite style and personal service. We sat down with Julian Gold co-owner and president Bob Gurwitz and chief operating officer and partner James Glover, to talk about the...
Puberty in the Brain When I was young, my family moved a lot. By the time I was in eighth grade, I had attended five different schools. You would think I would have been used to moving around, but I vividly remember driving to school in eighth grade and holding back...
As consumers go through life, they face different financial scenarios. First there are college loans, then marriage expenses. Children come along, houses are purchased, and cars are financed. Every milestone seems to be accompanied by a major financial decision....
Name: Lisa Mochel Company: eESI (eEmployers Solutions, Inc.) Title: Strategic Business Consultant What do you do? I consult with businesses to assist them with human resources, workers’ compensation insurance, employee benefits and administration and payroll needs....
Style Editor Camilla Basse identifies this season’s style and color trends. Although the first day of fall is September 23rd, we South Texans won’t feel that first burst of cooler weather until much later, which can wreak havoc with our fall wardrobe. I, for one am...
Enjoy endless summer fun this fall along the Texas Gulf Coast Head to any Texas beach town this weekend, and you’re likely to see someone you know. Maybe you’ll bump into your Alamo Heights friends at a convenience store, see moms from your kids’ school at the pool,...
It seems incredible, but it has been 26 years since this columnist and nine other theater professionals and enthusiasts got together at the San Pedro Playhouse to found the Alamo Theater Arts Council (ATAC) and the Globe Awards. The intention was to recognize and...
We are what we eat For decades, health experts have been encouraging Americans to consume fewer calories, eat less fat and sugar, buy fewer processed foods and, generally, pay more attention to their diet and health. Yet obesity rates kept going up and with them the...
