78209 Magazine

13/08/2025

🐾 Thinking of adding a new four-legged-friend to your family? The Animal Defense League of Texas (ADL) is a non-profit organization that rescues homeless dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, and provides medical treatment, nutrition, and shelter in a safe, live-release facility until they are matched with their forever families! These sweet companions need a forever home! Find more info here: https://78209magazine.com/a-four-legged-friend-for-your-family/

12/08/2025

Meet your neighbor, Amy Brown!

When Amy moved to Terrell Heights from Albuquerque with her family in 2016, she brought a wealth of experience in community farming and counseling.

After settling in Terrell Heights with her daughter, Georgie, and her son, River, Amy began to look for ways to unite her passions. She discovered that her front yard gave her a place to practice hyper-local farming while also supporting her own emotional well-being. Read her story and how she is uniting community: https://78209magazine.com/cultivating-connections-amy-brown/



Noonday Farms

  For Amy Brown, 2023 was a momentous year.   “I like to say that the transformative events of that time feel like a John Prine or country western song: I turned forty, went to rehab, got divorced, and found Jesus,” Amy laughs.   It was during this year of new salvation that Amy discovered [....

07/08/2025

Our Business Profile this month is Stretch Zone Lincoln Heights!

For general manager Jennifer Geffen, health and fitness are a vital way of life.

After working as a certified practitioner at Stretch Zone’s Stone Oak location, Jennifer became the general manager of Stretch Zone at Lincoln Heights when it opened in January of 2020.

Read about the benefits of stretching and how it can help your health here: https://78209magazine.com/stretch-zone/

And...don't miss meeting their Chief “Barketing” Officer, Lynkoln!

  Finding a Home at the Shops at Lincoln Heights   For general manager Jennifer Geffen, health and fitness are a vital way of life.   “My dad was a personal trainer and a body builder, and I was the only six-year-old who was jogging,” Jennifer says.   After working as a personal trainer and ...

07/08/2025

KUIU, the leader in high-performance hunting gear and apparel, proudly announces the opening of its newest retail store in San Antonio, Texas!

Strategically located in Alamo Quarry Market, this store builds on the success of KUIU’s Dallas location and responds to strong statewide demand. “Texas has long been a stronghold for KUIU,” says Kevin Wilkerson, VP of Brand Marketing. “Its rich hunting heritage, state pride, and diverse landscapes make it the perfect place to continue expanding our retail presence. We’re excited to bring our innovative gear and expert service to San Antonio.”

Welcome to the neighborhood!




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06/08/2025

✏️ Ready or not… it's back-to-school time! Where did the summer go? 😎

The AHISD 2025–2026 School Calendar is out!
We’re talking first day of school, holidays, breaks, and all those early release surprises. 🎒

Whether you're mapping out vacations or just counting down to next summer already, this calendar is your cheat sheet for the whole school year. 🙌

Take a peek and start planning ➡️ https://78209magazine.com/ahisd-2025-2026-calendar/


Alamo Heights Independent School District

    August 4 – 5: Teacher Trade Day August 6 – 12: Teacher Work Day/Staff Development August 13: First Day of School September 1: School Holiday October 10: School Holiday/Staff Development October 13: School Holiday October 15: First Nine Weeks Ends October 16: Second Nine Weeks Begins Octobe...

06/08/2025

🚨 Exciting News! We wanted to extend our social media family so 78209 Magazine is now on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn . If you're on these other social channels, please follow and share!

We will continue to celebrate life in Alamo Heights and the 78209 community — from local stories and standout residents to culture, cuisine, and neighborhood happenings. Your inside look at what makes '09 one of San Antonio’s most vibrant zip codes.

05/08/2025

🚌 Registration and payments for the Tuition Bus program for Howard Early Childhood Center, Alamo Heights Junior School, and Alamo Heights High School students is underway. For Cambridge and Woodridge students, registration and payments begin August 25 for bus service to start September 3.

Get more information on the bus schedules here: https://78209magazine.com/2025-2026-bus-service/


Alamo Heights Independent School District

04/08/2025

📚 There’s no place like Alamo Heights Independent School District! As we prepare for another school year in Alamo Heights ISD, here’s important information for families.

⏰ Calendar and Campus Hours
The first day of school for students is August 13, 2025.

Please note that school start times have changed for the 2025-26 school year.

Get more details here: https://78209magazine.com/back-to-school-2025/

  There’s no place like AHISD! As we prepare for another school year in Alamo Heights ISD, here’s important information for families.   Calendar and Campus Hours   The first day of school for students is August 13, 2025.   Please note that school start times have changed for the 2025-26 scho...

01/08/2025

🔥 August is bringing the heat — and so is the new issue of 78209 Magazine! 🔥

Whether you’re braving triple digits or diving into back-to-school prep, our August edition is your cool escape into all things local, stylish, and inspiring in ‘09. From neighborhood news to school news, this issue is too hot to miss!

📘 Read it now: https://bit.ly/78209MagazineAUG2025

31/07/2025

📷 Check out this month's Vintage View! Among thespians in A Merry Death, presented by Alamo Heights Junior School in 1948, was arts philanthropist Robert Tobin, fourth from left.

Photo courtesy of Dareos family and One Hundred Years of Excellence, The Story of Alamo Heights Independent School District, by Mary M. Fisher with Pam Frieden Cohen ad photo co-editor.

Alamo Heights Independent School District

30/07/2025

✨ This month’s Best Bet is coming to you from Paloma Blanca! We enjoyed their chicken mole enchiladas with a side of charro beans and rice. The perfect spot for lunch or dinner!

25/07/2025

🐶 Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is an often-overlooked but serious health threat to dogs and cats—especially in South Texas, including the 78209 area. Caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and spread by the “kissing bug” (a type of blood-sucking insect), Chagas disease can lead to serious heart issues and even sudden death in pets. Read about protecting your animals here: https://78209magazine.com/chagas-disease-a-silent-threat-to-pets-in-south-texas/

Kothmann Pet Hospital

  By Heather Gulde – Terrell Heights Veterinary Hospital Manager   Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is an often-overlooked but serious health threat to dogs and cats—especially in South Texas, including the 78209 area. Caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and spread ...