November 11, 2011 marked a very special Veterans Day Celebration in Garden Ridge and an event to be remembered by many. In addition to honoring the service of the many veterans who have served & continue to serve our country, Homes for Our Troops was proud to celebrate the 100th home built by the nonprofit group, based in Taunton, Massachusetts and provide keys to the specially adapted home built in Georg Ranch for the Robles family.

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On Thursday, October 6, 2011 Pat Hartley and her mother were driving to Arizona on their way to see a dying relative. Pat had only left her Garden Ridge home a few hours earlier that day when she received one of the worst phone calls any of us can imagine.

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So, you’re standing in the middle of the room, making that 360 degree assessment of what things look like these days. The cool air and autumn temperatures encourage South Texans to consider the few months ahead. Panic attacks and a small case of the shingles aside, think clearly, and let’s make a plan for Christmas 2011!

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What do the communities of Stone Oak, The Dominion, and Fair Oaks Ranch have in common? They all boast some of the most desirable neighborhoods northwest of downtown San Antonio and each experienced remarkable growth over the last decade. What else? They all share a border with Camp Bullis.

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Mike and Rosa Reinert of Champion Springs were always dog people. For years their toy poodle and loveable mutt completed their family. That was until they opened their home and hearts to a dog with a greater cause.

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If you want to lose weight, get healthy and build muscle, hiring a personal trainer can be a wise decision. A professional trainer can help you set up a program that meets your goals and teaches you the best way to exercise. For many busy people knowing that using their ‘workout time’ to its fullest potential is critical.

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On Saturday, December 3rd, nearly 100 excited kids will gather at a United Airlines terminal at San Antonio International Airport for a very special flight to the North Pole to visit Santa’s Workshop.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio finally has a football team to play on Saturdays this fall. Go Roadrunners!!! It all began in March 2009 when UTSA’s Athletic Director Lynn Hickey, the only female AD in Texas to oversee both men’s and women’s sports, hired Larry Coker as head football coach to guide and develop the new program from scratch.

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With advances in technology and the fast paced world we live in today, it is hard to imagine a time when there were no cars, only horse-drawn buggies. Harder still is it to think that at one time huge dinosaurs roamed the very ground we walk on.

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With holiday gatherings just around the corner, delicious recipes take center stage. Although roasted turkey, ham, and veggie casseroles are tried and- true choices, surprise your guests this year with a recipe by George Ojeda, Executive Chef at Encanto Mexican Grill.

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Have you ever wondered what might happen to your estate if you died and your spouse remarried?

The following is one of the most tragic stories that I have heard in my 30 years as a lawyer.

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When you think of the ‘outdoor type’ local author and Garden Ridge resident Jay Lenz fits the description to a tee. Born in Squirrel, Idaho, Jay was raised on a farm near the Snake River. “I’ve always loved nature,” says Jay, “from the time I was just a little kid I spent every spare minute exploring my surroundings and the animals that I discovered in the Yellowstone area.”

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