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Written by Lauren Hummer, Acquisitions Editor, Southwest, Arcadia Publishing
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Arcadia Publishing, the nation's leading publisher for local and regional history, wants to add a pictorial history of Alamo Heights to its list of Texas titles. With an average of 200 historical photographs, Arcadia books are filled with black-and-white images that showcase your unique past. Arcadia has more than 6,500 pictorial histories, including San Antonio in Vintage Postcards, Helotes, Boerne, and Seguin and Guadalupe County--to name a few.
Unlike many local history publishers, Arcadia Publishing finances the cost of publication, and we pay royalties to our authors. You don't need to be a published author or journalist to work with us. The ideal Arcadia author invests daily in their community and knows the importance of preserving the past for the present and the future. If you are interested in reconnecting people with their past, inducing memories, and sparking conversations of yesterday, then you may be the author we are seeking.
Find out about Arcadia Publishing's programs and book proposal guidelines by contacting Texas editor Lauren Hummer at
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or (843) 853-2070 x 101.
Take a look at our place in history, and then send us a note so we can help you share your place in history: www.arcadiapublishing.com. |
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Written by Bill Kiel
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An interesting piece of mail came today - The AHNA ADVOCATE. The "founder", John Joseph, bemoans the delay in the passage of an ordinance to place Initiative and Referendum on the ballot for the Nov. Election. He blames the City staff, particularly City Manager Ann McGlone, for the "agenda blunder". He implies that it was because the wrong year was used (1010 instead of 2010). He refers to a citizen who questioned the wording of the agenda item. I am that citizen, and my concern had nothing to do with the year, which was a complete fabrication by Mr. Joseph. There were two reasons for my complaint.
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Written by Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce
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 The Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce is excited for our signature event, The 17th Annual Taste of the Heights. The “Taste” is set for Thursday, September 23, 2010 at The Witte Museum beginning at 7:00 pm and ending at 10:00 pm. Proceeds generated from the event will go to support the Alamo Heights Chamber of Commerce and sponsor programs endorsed by the AHCC including Children’s Bereavement Center, Alamo Heights School Foundation and, of course, The Witte Museum. The Taste of the Heights will feature 50+ restaurants from the San Antonio area, a silent auction and raffle, live music performances and an art exhibit. The restaurants include some of the finest culinary dining in San Antonio, each willing to share samples of their menu for the 1,000+ attendees. (read more).
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Written by Greg Matthews / KENS 5
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Alamo Heights escaped with a 33-29 victory over Clark in a slugfest Friday night, Sept. 3, 2010. (see slideshow).
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Written by Tony Cantú - Contributing Writer/North Central News
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An Alamo Heights home that was to be featured as part of a national Garden Conservancy tour has been removed as a stop after conservancy officials found discrepancies in the owner's suggestion that his homestead was once owned by a late art matron. (read more).
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Written by Tony Cantú - Contributing Writer/North Central News
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Alamo Heights City Council on Aug. 23 tackled a range of municipal business, including restricting buildings with drive-through sections, revising EMS fees and mulling where to locate a proposed community garden.
Community Development Director Brian Chandler said limiting drive-through facilities would promote a more pedestrian-friendly environment. (read more). |
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Written by Pat Turner - Contributing Writer/North Central News
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Steven Elder was in awe with Alamo Heights' tradition of producing quality quarterbacks at an early age.
While watching talented leaders like Chase Clement, Giovanni Vizza, Drew Allen and Cullen Mills, he hoped to be following in their footsteps some day. (read more). |
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Written by Raul Dominguez - Special to the Express-News
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Alamo Heights coach Don Byrd knew his team would face adversity early in its season opener, so he told the Mules to remain strong.
They proved Herculean, overcoming multiple first-half miscues to beat the O'Connor Panthers 28-21 on Friday night at Orem Stadium. (read more). |
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Written by Jeff Anastasio / KENS 5
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 O'Connor 21, Alamo Heights 28 -Friday, August 27, 2010. (slideshow).
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Written by Scott Huddleston - Express-News
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Sarah Reveley, a vocal member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas who has criticized the group's care of the Alamo, says the DRT plans to remove her from its ranks.
Reveley, whose Feb. 1 complaint set off an investigation of the DRT by the Texas attorney general's office, said she won't fight to stay in the group. (read more).
Request to have Sarah Reveley removed from The Daughters of the Republic of Texas below:
August 25, 2010
Ms. Sarah Reveley
436 Corona Street
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Re: Request to the Board of Management of The Daughters of the
Republic of Texas to expel Sarah Reveley, DRT 026845, from membership of
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
Dear Ms. Reveley:
This is to inform you that pursuant to and in accordance with the Bylaws of
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Article I Membership, Section 10,
"Tennination for Cause," we the undersigned members of the Board of
Management do hereby present to the Board of Management an application to
expel you from membership in The Daughters of the Republic of Texas or, in
the alternative and at a minimum, to reprimand, discipline or suspend your
membership for a definite period of time. The facts pertaining to this
request are based upon the following conduct which is prejudicial to the
best interests of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, including but not
limited to disclosure of information to the public which reflects negatively
on DRT; failing to comply with demands from legal counsel representing DRT
to cease and desist from actions deemed to be injurious to DRT; circulating
divisive, libelous, slanderous, and/or defamatory statements or publicity;
and causing a hostile work environment for volunteers and employees of the
Alamo.
As examples of your actions that have violated the Bylaws, you forwarded a
confidential attorney-client privileged memorandum to the Governor's Office
and Attorney General's Office in advance of a meeting between DRT and those
offices that impacted the trademark negotiations; you recently threatened
extortion against one of the BOM officers unless she convinced the President
General to "back off" from you (the tape will be available at the hearing);
and you have ignored requests from DRT to remove proprietary, copyrighted
internal documents that you were advised were obtained through improper
means. Your blogs contain mean-spirited personal attacks against Alamo
employees and volunteers. Instead of working within the DRT membership to
affect the changes you have advocated, you have chosen to publicly attack
and ridicule the very organization you have sworn to support.
In accordance with DRT's Bylaws, Article I, Section 10 (c), you have thirty
(30) days from the receipt of this letter to reply in writing by certified
mail, return receipt, to all members of the Board of Management. Pursuant to
Section 10 (d), you are entitled to a hearing by the BOM in executive
session. At that hearing, the members who signed this letter may be heard
and you will also have an opportunity to be heard. The BOM will make their
decision by ballot and a two-thirds (2/3) vote is required for action of
this kind to be taken. You will be notified by certified mail of the Board
of Management decision.
Your past conduct indicates that you post letters and documents from DRT on
various websites and distribute anything regarding DRT to your mailing list
outside DRT membership. DRT is, as you know, a private membership, nonprofrt
corporation. While much of the business of operating The Alamo is made
public, matters involving disciplinary action against personnel, employees
and members is a very private matter, and privacy is important for the
benefit and sensitivities of both the DRT and the individuals involved. We
ask that you respect those notions of personal privacy in dealing with this
matter, as we will.
Karen Thompson
Historian General
Stephanie Gault
Recording Secretary General
Melinda Navarro
District VII Representative |
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Written by Bill Kiel
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I recently heard from a couple of sources that some people in our city are angry that Alamo Heights is paving N. New Braunfels south of Austin Hwy. What’s their beef? They want Terrell Hills to pay for part of it. Now that may sound reasonable to some but that portion of the street is in Alamo Heights and it is our responsibility. As an inner city, we border streets owned by other cities like San Antonio and Terrell Hill.
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Written by Jennifer Hiller - Express-News
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Depending on ever-changing calculations, there are around 12,000 new military and civilian workers expected to come to San Antonio over the next few years. Or maybe 12,500 workers. Or perhaps it's 4,000 families.
Trying to figure out exactly who is coming, when they'll get here and where they might live is no exact science. (read more). |
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Written by Lenn Millbower - www.examiner.com
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This article shares a common sense perspective about cell phone use during class.
In a recent article from the San Antonio Express-News, Cell phones head to class, reporter Jennifer Lloyd quotes Alamo Heights Independent School District’s director of instructional and information technology. (read more). |
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Written by Valentino Lucio - Express-News
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Alamo Heights High School was partially evacuated Thursday in response to a smoking air conditioner unit that firefighters said was caused by a short circuit. It was shut down and did not pose a fire danger, officials said. (read more).
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Written by City of Alamo Heights
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At its August 23, 2010 meeting, City Council considered calling a special election to amend the city charter to include the right of initiative and referendum and make minor changes to the recall provisions to make the charter consistent with state law. (read more). Proposed Charter Amendment (Ordinance) and Staff Presentation. |
 July 20 Budget Workshop (for 2011) attended by staff and council. It was the final workshop for council before creating the proposed budget that will be presented at the next council meeting. (click here to view).
Video provided by Bill Kiel.
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