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08 Business Profile: Mary and AaronPeñaloza of C. Aaron Peñaloza Jewelers

12 Profile: Coach Osborne Tackles Life in ‘09

16 Wine & Dine

18 Home: ‘09 Oasis

22 AHISD School News

26 Neighborhood News

28 78209 Restaurant Guide

30 The Buzz

32 Police Blotter

33 ‘09-Lives

34 Vintage View

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NEIGHBORHOOD GemsMARY AND AARON PEÑALOZA

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Attention to detail, personalized service and the expertiseof owners Aaron and Mary Peñaloza are just a few of the rea-sons that generations of the same families have counted onthe Peñaloza name for their jewelry needs.“I am now seeing the grandchildren of people who boughttheir engagement rings from my dad’s shop in the 1970s,”says Aaron, who worked alongside his father for nearly 17years.“It’s really cool to see someone still wearing and en-joying an old piece that I designed.” FAMILY JEWELSThe oldest of four children, Aaron Peñaloza is a descendantof jewelry royalty. Both his father and grandfather were em-ployed by Hertzberg Jewelers, which was arguably one of thebest-known jewelry stores of its time. His father leftHertzberg and embarked on a partnership with George Den-nis before opening Peñaloza and Sons, primarily a wholesalebusiness, in downtown San Antonio. Aaron cut his teeth athis father’s side, working summers polishing, injectingwaxes and delivering jewelry all over town. Over the years,however, Aaron became fascinated with the retail aspect,and he began to focus on building that component of thefamily business. In 1990, Aaron realized his dream of owning his own retailshop when he and his wife, Mary, opened the doors of C.Aaron Peñaloza Jewelers in the Sunset Ridge shopping cen-ter, where they remained for 20 years. In 2011, they relo-cated to the Shops at Lincoln Heights. “We originally selected Alamo Heights for our business be-cause we thought it was a great part of town that, at the time,was underserved by jewelry businesses,” explains Aaron.“Also, when I left my dad’s business, many of those cus-tomers lived in ’09, and Mary and I lived in Olmos Park, so itjust seemed natural to keep our business here.”

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEWAaron and Mary set out to fill a niche in Alamo Heights byoffering an impressive selection of fine and custom jewelry,a signature bridal line (named after Aaron’s grandfather,Rafael) and an array of services ranging from repairs to ap-praisals. But what really sets this neighborhood gem apartis the focus on estate jewelry. “Estate really is our specialty,” says Aaron. “I’ve always en-joyed it because of its ties to the past, the craftsmanship andthe different design sensibility.” Once a year, Aaron and Mary clear out all the jewelry fromthe cases and fill the store with nothing but estate pieces forthe annual estate jewelry sale. Now in its eighth year, the es-tate sale will take place Nov. 3-15 and will feature piecesranging from the Victorian to retro eras, many of which havebeen consigned from customers. “The advantages to buying estate pieces are that they areusually less expensive and they are unique,” explains Mary,adding that estate doesn’t have to be a period piece. “It sim-ply means pre-owned,” she says. “We have some pieces thatare very contemporary.” Buying estate pieces, as with buying any piece of fine jew-elry, should always be done carefully and from a trustworthyjeweler. Part of what keeps the Peñaloza customers loyal isthe knowledge that they can always deal directly with Aaronor Mary. Aaron, who holds credentials from the GemologistAssociation of America, is a registered jeweler with theAmerican Gemologist Society and a charter senior memberof the National Gem and Jewelry Appraisal Association. Healways enjoys sharing his expertise and broad knowledgewith his customers.“You get experience, continuity and traditions when youwork with a small jeweler for many years,” says Mary. “Andyou want someone that you can trust who has credentials,

When it comes to jewelry, sometimes the bestthings are found in the smallest packages. Thesame could be said for jewelers. While the largechain establishments have their place, there issomething to be said for the smaller, family-owned-and-operated neighborhood gems likeC. Aaron Peñaloza Jewelers in the Shops atLincoln Heights.

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longevity and involvement in the community.”THE PERFECT SETTINGCommunity involvement is important to the Peñalozas. Not only is C. Aaron PeñalozaJewelers a fixture in Alamo Heights, so are the owners. Mary and Aaron have spent all43 years of their marriage living and working in this neighborhood that they love.Their two children (now grown) attended Alamo Heights schools, and Mary has servedon several committees and boards that benefit the community over the years. “We love it here, and we love the old neighborhoods,” says Aaron. “The conveniencefactor is huge. It is so centrally located, I can ride my bike to work.” To say that Aaronenjoys biking is an understatement. An avid cyclist in college, he picked the habit upagain several years ago after learning that he suffered from high blood pressure andhigh cholesterol. “I was a couch potato for 20 years,” he admits. “I started riding again to address thesehealth issues.” Today, Aaron rides at least 20 to 40 miles two times a week and 40 to60 miles on the weekends. Weekends are also a time for family and friends. The couple enjoys spending timewith their two grandchildren, and Mary in particular relishes what she calls the “en-velopment” of a small community like Alamo Heights. “It’s fun to live in a neighborhoodfor years and get to know all the kids and grandkids,” she says happily. “The world isa big, scary place, and being in a neighborhood like this where you see people youknow all the time is wonderful.”

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78209PROFILE

To say that high school football in Texasis just another sport is like saying the Popeis just another Catholic. There are fewthings that Texans love more than a goodhigh school football game, and there arefew things ‘09 residents love more than towatch the Alamo Heights Mules take to thefootball field. As offensive coordinator for the foot-ball team, coach Randy Osborne has beena part of the Mules football fever since1998 and was part of the state champi-onship win of 2006. “I will never forget Broadway beinglined with thousands of people from

Alamo Heights after we won the game, “ hereminisces. “Receiving phone calls, emailsand letters from Alamo Heights alumni,some who had graduated more than 40years ago, was an unbelievable experiencethat I will cherish forever.” The son of the head football coach atMacArthur High School, Randy has footballin his blood. After graduating fromMacArthur in 1988, he played the sport forfour years while earning his undergradu-ate degree from East Texas State Univer-sity (now Texas A&M Commerce) andstayed and coached as a graduate assistantfor another year before moving back to San

Antonio to accept a coaching position withBradley Middle School. While at Bradley,he worked with Mike Norment, now thehead coach at Alamo Heights. It was Nor-ment who encouraged him to apply for hiscurrent coaching position, and he hasnever looked back. “The thing I like most about living andworking in this community is the conven-ience of big city living with a small townfeel,” he says. “I love the fact that we havetwo elementary schools, one junior highand one high school. I think this creates aclose-knit environment unlike any other inSan Antonio.”

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Randy, who also teaches math and is the head coach for theboys’ track team, is not the only one who has embraced theAlamo Heights lifestyle. His wife, Nicole, also a MacArthurgraduate, is an English teacher at the Junior School and coachesthe tennis team. The Osborne sons, Jake and Colton, transferredto the Alamo Heights schools when they were in seventh andfourth grades, and both have followed in their father’s cleats byplaying football and running track. Jake, the older, graduatedfrom Alamo Heights in May of 2014 and was an all-district re-ceiver for the Regional Finalist football team. He now attendsTexas Tech, while Colton is beginning his sophomore year atAlamo Heights.

“Having my entire family in the Alamo Heights school sys-tem has truly been a blessing,” says Randy. “It has allowed mywife and me to be much more involved in the boys’ academicand extracurricular activities.”

Those extracurricular activities extend beyond the doors ofthe Alamo Heights School District to include involvement in thecommunity at large. The Osbornes are active members of theNew Heights services at Alamo Heights United MethodistChurch, and Colton is a member of the Young Men’s ServiceLeague, a mother/son volunteer organization. Randy is a mem-ber of the Texas High School Coaches Association, while Nicolejust completed her service as the president of the local chapterof the Texas High School Coaches Wives Association. They areboth on the American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron Gala Com-mittee, a cause that hits close to home for Nicole, who was diag-nosed with breast cancer at the age of 32. She has beencancer-free for 12 years, but the ordeal was an eye-opener.

“Although it was a very traumatic experience, it has madeus closer and stronger as a family,” says Randy. “It has helpedus strive to live every day to its fullest and appreciate the won-derful life God has given us.”

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It’s a risky business transitioning from a food truck to afixed address. There’s always something a little renegadeabout the truck; we’re willing to forgive the absence of(some) niceties, the obligation to sit (or stand) in sur-roundings that are frequently less than tranquil. And thenthere’s the immediacy of having your plate or wraphanded down to you from the window — often from thecook him (or her)self. This is how Smoke Shack made itsenviable barbecue reputation, operating out of a truck atthe intersection of Nacogdoches and Loop 410. It’s stillthere and it’s still good.

But inevitably, there’s also the urge to settle down.Smoke Shack’s owners found a place to do just that onBroadway near the Witte, taking over the former locationof a Mexican restaurant and cleaning it up a tad. Thereare light fixtures fashioned from Mason jars. And thereare lines. For the most part, Smoke Shack II manages todeal with them, and any delays seem to be tolerated by amidday audience blending families (with remarkablywell-behaved kids) and other diners apparently not inmuch of a hurry. Also, for the most part the barbecue

passes muster.The brisket is still some of the best to be had in a town

lying just to the west of Texas’ true BBQ belt, but it canalso be inconsistent: moist, smoky and sporting that de-sirable rosy ring on one occasion; soggy and sadly with-out either bark or bite on another. (The good news is thatthe best plate was the most recent — maybe the pit justneeded breaking in.) The sausage is good, the pulled pork less so — though

it, too, has improved from the early days. The ribs aremeaty, tender and sweetly glazed. The sauce also sportsa little sweetness. But we would go to Smoke Shack forthe fried okra alone, were smitten by the cheesy-chunkymashed potatoes and found the vinegar slaw with crum-bled feta oddly appealing. Sandwiches, sliders and friedchicken justify the Southern Kitchen part of the name —that and the okra.If you were to ask us, though, we’d go back to the truck,

even if it meant sacrificing some variety and eating face-to-grille with a Suburban. Happily, both establishmentsare in ’09, so one can rotate.

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78209 HOME

TERRELL HILLS COUPLE TRANSFORMFORMER GARAGE INTO GUEST CASITA

By JOHN BLOODSWORTH | Photography By AL RENDON

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For a couple with sons soon leaving for college, downsizing to a home with poten-tial for outdoor entertaining was paradise found. The family was not in a hurry to finda suitable home, but a cottage on a quiet street was a charmer that sealed the deal.A family room with vaulted ceiling and an open-concept kitchen with large, ex-

pansive windows that brought the outdoors into the gathering spaces enticed the couple.The back yard was small, but offered great opportunity for a pool and landscaping. Inaddition, a former detached garage situated in a corner of the property had been en-closed. It held great promise as guest quarters for family and friends.

The homeowners enjoy gardening and began a full landscape restoration to theproperty. Flagstone steps descend from a wide-planked upper deck to a lower flagstonepatio that is shaded by the wooden overhang. Matching flagstone decking surrounds atropical pool that nests among clusters of ginger, Japanese blueberry, xylosma, philo-dendron, ferns and stately queen palms. A path meandering past the azure blue poolleads to a charming casita that beckons with its handmade red clay tile roof and white-washed glass-paned French doors.

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Transporting fortunate guests to an oasisof comfort, the couple did extensive renova-tion to the former detached garage and storagearea. The ceiling height was raised and cladin bead board set with exposed beams, givingthe diminutive dwelling a handmade qualityin every detail.

Furnished with a luxurious bed coveredin off-white and neutral linens, cozy uphol-stered chairs and scored cement flooring, theinteriors are serene. By contrast, the spectac-ular view from the expansive French doorsframes the sky, pool and lush vegetation.

With such an alluring retreat only stepsfrom the main house, the couple’s keen senseof style and eclectic tastes draw guests to thecasually elegant indoors. A bespoke diningtable with matching chairs, given to the cou-ple by the husband’s family, is hand-carvedwith the homeowner’s three-letter monogram.“I was the only one in the family eligible toget them,” says the husband, who has thesame initials as the family member for whomthey were created.

A dining alcove centered with a roundtable draped in a floor-length paisley cloth ispaired with vintage dining chairs upholsteredin dark green leather. A large Moroccanlantern and Brunschwig & Fils grassclothwith red background add drama to the setting.

Keeping the vibrant tone movingthrough the home, a small space was trans-formed into a library. “I’ve always wanted ared library,” the homeowner states. Shepainted the walls red and decorated with fam-ily pieces and personal purchases. “We havepicked up pieces over the years,” she says. “Ifwe find something that we like, we find aplace for it.”

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With extended periods of rehearsal inpreparation for the upcoming competitivemarching and football seasons, musiciansspent time rehearsing marching and musicfundamentals as well as learning the materialfor the 2014 field and football shows duringthe annual Summer Band Camp.

Beyond rehearsals, Band Camp serves asan opportunity for the students to come to-gether to get to know the other members ofthe Alamo Heights Band family. Bonding op-portunities take place throughout the week,as sections spend time eating together, gath-ering at one anothers’ houses for socialevents and ultimately performing together forthe first time as members of an outstandingband program.See the efforts of these summer musicians

come to life during halftime under the FridayNight Lights!

MARCHING TO BEAT THE HEATTHE ALAMO HEIGHTS BAND GEARSUP FOR THEIR FALL HALF-TIMESHOWS IN THE HEAT OF SUMMER

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CONVOCATION 2014AHISD TEAM CELEBRATES A NEW YEAR

Happy New Year! Coming together as a team for the firsttime after summer break, teachers and staff at Alamo HeightsISD shared their excitement for the new year. The staff kicksoff the academic season each August with the annual convo-cation ceremony in which all team members gather to recon-nect and symbolically launch the new year. This year’s New Year’s theme featured an AHISD logo drop-

ping from the stage along with confetti and balloons, similarto the annual New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square.Guest speakers included Ann Veazey, AHISD Teacher of theYear; Cory Bakke, Alamo Heights School Foundation presi-dent; Lott McIlhenny, AHISD Board of Trustees president;and Dr. Kevin Brown, superintendent.

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ENGAGED TEACHERS, ENGAGED STUDENTSAs the first day of the new school year drew near, classrooms began to fill

with teachers excited to learn new ways to engage their students. AHISD’sbehavioral specialist, Dan St. Romain, shared his knowledge of brain-basedtactics to keep kids interested and engaged at all levels. The teachers-turned-students found the activities to be innovative and interactive, allowing themto create an excitement for learning for their own students.

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78209 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Sometimes you win, and sometimes you claim second place! Con-grats to executive chef Luca Della Casa of Silo and Nosh, who haskept us on the edge of our seats as we followed, cheered, voted andwaited impatiently to see who would be crowned the next Food Net-work Star. Chef Luca Della Casa was born in Torino, Italy (we lovethe accent), and has a passion for cuisine and cooking, entertaining,teaching how to cook and sharing recipes inspired from his grand-mother. Fans had a few words to share in their disbelief in his com-ing in as runner-up. Regardless, don’t look for chef Luca to slowdown. He recently created the concept for Panzanella Pizzeria, serv-ing artisan-style pizza and seasonal salads and wine and beer to go.Check for locations and opening dates at 111 W. Crockett St. on theRiver Walk, adjacent to Swig Martini Bar, and 401 Pearl Parkway.Despite all the cheers and tears, the rest of America is now discov-ering what we here in SA already knew — you are our CULINARYSTAR in SA! Bravo!

CHEERS FOR CHEF DELLA CASA

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WHAT’S NEW IN‘09

The Ronald McDonald House’s 4th Annual Chair-ity Gala featuredan eclectic array of 60-plus chairs decorated and designed by tal-ented artists. Performers Shavonne Conroy, Ken Slavin, NichelleN. Hosley and Sam Stern, along with the band C-Rock, entertainedtwo rooms of guests at the annual event, which featured a live andsilent auction of unique chairs, auction items and dining.

Kimberly Crawford, host of Fox San Antonio Daytime at Nine,emceed the event. Special attractions included a dessert room withover 700 cupcakes from generous bakers across the city. The event,held at Old San Francisco Steak House and catered by AbsolutelyDelicious Catering, raised $78,000 to support the mission of theRonald McDonald House.

By LESLIE FOLEY

CHAIRS FOR CHARITY

Koko FitClub is the first health club that uses technology to bringstrength training, cardio exercise and nutrition planning together inone place for the maximum results in the shortest time possible.

Koko is a digital gym — a fitness studio driven by technologies,data and exercise science. Its cardio and strength machines know yourbody and guide you more skillfully than a personal trainer. Yourprogress is tracked and accessible in the cloud, available from all yourdevices. The Koko Smartrainer acts as a virtual personal trainer: guid-ing you through every step of your custom workout via an interactivetouch screen.

With Koko, you can get a total cardio and strength-training workoutin 45 minutes or less. The club is located in the Shops at LincolnHeights at 999 E. Basse, #184.

KOKO FITCLUB ALAMO HEIGHTS OPENS

BALLET SAN ANTONIOBallet San Antonio celebrates its opening season at the TobinCenter for the Performing Arts with Fête Nocturne, a Drac-ula-themed Gala Oct. 11 at Club Giraud. Enjoy an eveningof dinner and dancing ahead of the critically acclaimed Drac-ula Oct. 16-19, Ballet San Antonio’s debut as the Tobin’s res-ident ballet company. For tickets and more information:balletsanantonio.org.

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Dare to dazzle? Alamo Heights graduate Jenna Marshall hasbeen designing and producing jewelry since October 2013, and hasnow been selling for six months. J. Marshall Jewelry features hand-made designs ranging from casual wooden bead necklaces withleather tassels, to semiprecious stone necklaces with druzy agateslices — her favorite. She’s scoured locales from New York City toDallas to Colorado gathering perfect pieces to please her customersand provide affordable designs. Everything is sold through Insta-gram. She posts the pictures of items on the Instagram account, andwhen you have made your selection, you can email [email protected] to place an order. Customers can easily see newpieces by checking their Instagram feed. Be on the lookout for anonline store in the future.

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More headaches in store if you live on Ivy Lane, Elmcourt orSouth Vandiver Road. Road construction will begin in the fall —basic upkeep and maintenance. Brace yourself for yet more detoursand delays. Good news: After nearly one and a half years, much an-ticipated and traveled Hildebrand Avenue returned to a two-waystreet with improvements. New turn lanes will guide motorists turn-ing left from northbound Broadway onto Hildebrand and turning leftfrom eastbound Hildebrand onto Broadway. You can hear tenantsfrom The Broadway and businesses along the intersection singinghallelujah!

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ITALIANCERRONI’S PURPLE GARLIC1017 Austin Highway822-2300

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EL MACHITO7300 Jones Maltsberger314-3971

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PICANTE GRILL3810 Broadway822-3797

SOLUNA COCINAMEXICANA7959 Broadway930-8070

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TOMATILLOS CANTINA3210 Broadway824-3005

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PIZZACALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN255 E. Basse 424-2014

FLORIO’S PIZZA7701 Broadway805-8646

GRIMALDI’S PIZZA330 E. Basse, #101832-8288

VOLARE GOURMET PIZZA5054 Broadway828-3354

SOUTHWESTERNCANYON CAFE255 E. Basse225-0722

STEAKSTHE BARN DOOR8400 N. New Braunfels824-0116

FLEMING’S STEAKHOUSE255 E. Basse824-9463

RUTH'S CHRIS7720 Jones Maltsberger821-5051

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By BONNY OSTERHAGE

78209

Here’s what’s buzzing in 78209 this month.

GOINGS-ON IN 78209

THEBUZZ

THE BUZZ

TORCHY’S TACOS COME TO TOWN

CLASSIC MOVIES IN THE GARDENWhat goes better with dinner than a movie? And what betterplace to see a movie than the picturesque grounds of the SanAntonio Botanical Garden? All of San Antonio will enjoy thebeautiful setting as a backdrop to classic movies such as AnAffair to Remember on Sept. 19 and High Society on Sept. 26.Gates will open at 6:30 pm, with free admission. Prior to theshows, take the time to check out the new exhibits, including27 sculptures made from nearly 500,000 Lego bricks, or themore than 20 different scarecrows made from everyday ma-terials. For a complete listing of exhibits visit www.sabot.org.

Finally, with school back in session, the city is looking at waysto address the congestion east of the Alamo Heights High Schoolthat can impede the access of the city’s larger emergency vehicles.Lowering or removing medians along Vanderhoeven was pro-posed, but residents are balking, saying that the medians preventstudent drivers from parking on the neighborhood roads. Long-and short-term solutions are being discussed among city councilmembers, fire and police officials and the Alamo Heights SchoolDistrict. In the meantime, temporary parking restrictions will bein place along sections of West Castano and Lamont.

ALTER’D STATE BOUTIQUE GIVES BACKWhile dad is relaxing, mom can head a few doors down to score

some fall finds at Alter’d State. Also located in the Alamo QuarryCrossing, this unique boutique has everything you need to look chicfrom head to toe. Clothes, shoes, accessories and cute gift items areall available at really good prices. But what we like even more thanthe on-trend fashions is the company’s commitment to giving back.According to their website, the company has donated more than$700,000 to various charities and sponsored more than 925 em-ployee volunteer hours, and they consciously partner with compa-nies like TOMS who support their efforts. The only thing better thanshopping is shopping with a purpose. Visit www.altardstate.com formore information — and to check out the cute clothes!

CONGESTION AT AHHS

If all that shopping and pampering leaves you hungry, headover to the newest culinary hot spot at the Shops at LincolnHeights, the award-winning Torchy’s Tacos. This “DamnGood” taco joint originated in Austin, and San Antonio fansare ecstatic to see them hang a shingle here in the ‘hood. Witha taco for everyone from the vegan to the carnivore, Torchy’shas made a name for itself serving up unusual combinationsalong with chips and award-winning salsa, breakfast tacos,sauces and sweets. Don’t forget to check out the “taco of themonth,” too! Visit www.torchytacos.com for the menu andother information.

IS PUBLIC SMOKING BAN IN ORDER?Alamo Heights is considering the pros and cons of a public smok-ing ban. The city of San Antonio is one of approximately 80 Texascities to enact a restriction on smoking in public places, but AlamoHeights, Terrell Hills and Olmos Park have yet to follow suit.

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KATE’S FROSTINGCUPCAKES

Perfect

Bridal showers Book ClubsTea PartiesBirthdays

Baby Showers

for any event

Kate’s Frosting On Main2518 N. Main Ave.

San Antonio TX 78212Phone: 210.248.9809

Open Monday-Saturday

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ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENTCRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209(210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111

POLICE BLOTTERPOLICE BLOTTER78209

ALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

EMERGENCY DETENTION08/07/14 1100 blk. Townsend AveOfficers responded to an address when aconcerned person reported a female subjecthad taken an intentional overdose of pre-scription medication with the intention ofdoing harm to herself. Officers gained entryto the residence and found the female sub-ject disoriented and in need of medical at-tention. The subject was transported to theUniversity Hospital for treatment and heldfor a psychological evaluation.

NARCOTICS VIOLATION08/08/14 100 blk. ArcadiaOfficers assisted San Antonio Police Depart-ment narcotics detectives with the executionof a search warrant at an apartment com-plex. SAPD detectives recovered a largeamount of high-grade marijuana, equip-ment to make hashish and a large quantityof cash. The three residents of the apart-ment were taken into custody and trans-ported by SAPD detectives for furtherinvestigation.

BURGLARY BUILDING08/09/14300 blk. RedwoodA detached garage was forcibly entered bycutting off a padlock securing the door andan inside storage closet. Miscellaneous toolswere reported stolen. A neighbor reportedan unknown male identifying himself as arelative of the former owner had asked ifthey wanted to purchase any tools aroundthe time the theft was reported to have oc-curred.

THEFT08/10/14 500 blk. NormandyJewelry was reported stolen from a resi-dence that was sponsoring an open housefor interested buyers. A realtor stated a fe-male subject approached and asked to usethe restroom. The homeowners discoveredjewelry missing from a drawer in the rest-room when they returned.

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE08/11/14 4900 blk. BroadwayA vehicle stopped for a traffic violation wasdiscovered to be stolen from San Antonio.The driver was taken into custody and a pre-impoundment inventory of the vehicle dis-covered numerous narcotics paraphernaliaitems. The driver was transported to jail.

WANTED PERSON08/11/14200 blk. ViescaAn officer on patrol during late night hoursobserved an off-road motorcycle being op-erated on a roadway without having anylights installed on the motorcycle. The offi-cer initiated contact and investigation re-

vealed the driver had an active arrest war-rant issued by Bexar County for driving whileintoxicated (2nd offense). The driver wastaken into custody and transported to theMagistrate’s Office for disposition.

DEBIT/CREDIT CARD ABUSE08/12/14 5100 blk. BroadwayOfficers responded to a report of personpossibly using illegal narcotics. Investigatingofficers made contact with a male subjectwho was found to be in possession of astolen credit card as well as receipts andproperty purchased with the stolen creditcard. The suspect was transported to jail.

PROHIBITED WEAPON08/12/144900 blk. N New BraunfelsA traffic enforcement stop was initiated ona driver not wearing a seatbelt. The contactofficer observed in plain view on a seat thebox to a prohibited weapon. Investigationdiscovered fighting knuckles having an elec-tronic stun feature. The driver was takeninto custody and transported to jail.

SEX OFFENDER VIOLATION08/14/144800 blk. BroadwayAn AHPD detective in an unmarked vehicleobserved a male subject approach an elderlyfemale in a grocery store parking lot. Aftera brief conversation the male subject re-turned to where he was originally standingand continued to loiter in the area. A markpatrol unit was summoned and contact wasmade with the subject. The subject gavefalse identifying information two times be-fore investigation determined his true iden-tity. Further investigation discovered thesubject was released from prison inArkansas in 1997 after serving time for a sexoffense. The subject never registered as asex offender since leaving prison and ab-sconded from Arkansas to Texas. The subjectwas taken into custody on a felony violationand transported to jail. A glass pipe used tosmoke crack cocaine was confiscated.

RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE08/15/14 5800 blk. BroadwayAn officer observed a vehicle in front of himcommit multiple traffic violations. Using theon-board patrol vehicle mobile computer, asearch on the suspect vehicle license platereturned the vehicle was reported stolen outof Vidor, Texas. A felony stop was initiatedby the observing officer backed up by otheron-duty officers to take the driver into cus-tody. Further investigation discovered thedriver was in possession of high-quality mar-ijuana and had an active parole violationwarrant issued out of North Carolina for as-sault by strangulation. The driver was trans-ported to jail on multiple charges.

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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

6116 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209(210) 822-2164 FAX (210) 822-7111

POLICE BLOTTERALAMO HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT - CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

7820909 - LIVES

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TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB BIRTHDAYLUNCHEON CELEBRATION

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The Junior American Citizens Class at Alamo Heights School, with instructor

Miss Ernestine Edmonds

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