By Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje Published 11:33 am CDT, Friday, March 22, 2019 Peter George Callins Peter George Callins Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Peter George Callins Peter George Callins San Antonio architect Callins, 94, loved his church and all things Greek 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Peter George Callins was a man of quiet passions, an architect who left his mark on several San Antonio buildings and always put his family first. But his greatest passion was for St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, the historic house of worship on North St. Mary’s Street that his Greek immigrant parents helped found close to 100 years ago. Callins died March 16 from age-related illness. He was 94. “He was very proud of his Greek heritage and very involved at St. Sophia’s,” said daughter Terri Callins, who grew up attending the church and volunteering … [Read more...] about San Antonio architect Callins, 94, loved his church and all things Greek
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Proposed eight-story apartment building near La Villita in downtown San Antonio gets initial city approval
A proposed eight-story apartment complex at La Villita Historic Arts Village downtown gained initial approval from the city Historic Design and Review Commission Wednesday. Austin-based Weal Development will build the complex — called St. John’s Square — on a 1.3-acre lot at the southeastern corner Nueva and St. Mary’s streets leased from St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, said Dennis McDaniel, who heads the development firm. The project will include 250 apartments, an eight-floor parking garage and about 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, which will include a restaurant. McDaniel — who lives in San Antonio at Steel House Lofts, built by Weal Development — said he plans to break ground on the complex by the end of the year. Construction is expected to cost at least $30 million. On ExpressNews.com: Why are high-income San Antonio residents increasingly renting their homes? At least 20 percent of the units will be set aside for … [Read more...] about Proposed eight-story apartment building near La Villita in downtown San Antonio gets initial city approval
San Antonio will be Prince Royce’s ‘first rodeo’
By Madalyn Mendoza, mySanAntonio.com Updated 2:19 pm CST, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Prince Royce will perform at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on Feb. 22, 2019. Prince Royce will perform at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on Feb. 22, 2019. Photo: Omar Cruz Photo: Omar Cruz Image 1 of / 134 Caption Close Image 1 of 134 Prince Royce will perform at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on Feb. 22, 2019. Prince Royce will perform at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo on Feb. 22, 2019. Photo: Omar Cruz San Antonio will be Prince Royce's 'first rodeo' 1 / 134 Back to Gallery Prince Royce is coming to San Antonio for his "first rodeo" on Friday. The Latin superstar will … [Read more...] about San Antonio will be Prince Royce’s ‘first rodeo’
Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive kicks off San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
By Vincent T. Davis Published 5:53 pm CST, Saturday, February 2, 2019 Wearing a clean, new cowboy hat, little Colt Grist came dressed for the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive. The 4-year-old was among hundreds clustered in front of the Alamo on Saturday morning, as the sound of hooves clopping along downtown streets, mixed with cheers from the crowd. Colt’s mom gave him a piggyback ride for a clear view of the cowboys on horseback, driving close to 100 Longhorns past the historic Mission. Logan Frank, 11, stood beside Colt, caught up in the scene. The San Antonio Pipes & Drums was his favorite, parade participant, but the cattle came in a close second. “There were a lot of them,” he said. “They were cool.” The parade and cattle drive kicked off the official start of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo with participants representing the legacy of the Old West and the Lone Star state. The procession started at 11 a.m., from … [Read more...] about Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive kicks off San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Gymboree, Crazy 8 stores going out of business in San Antonio
By Madison Iszler Updated 11:38 am CST, Thursday, January 17, 2019 Gymboree Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday and said it plans to close its Gymboree and Crazy 8 stores. Gymboree Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday and said it plans to close its Gymboree and Crazy 8 stores. Photo: Damian Dovarganes /Associated Press Photo: Damian Dovarganes /Associated Press Image 1 of / 29 Caption Close Image 1 of 29 Gymboree Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday and said it plans to close its Gymboree and Crazy 8 stores. Gymboree Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday and said it plans to close its Gymboree and Crazy 8 stores. Photo: Damian … [Read more...] about Gymboree, Crazy 8 stores going out of business in San Antonio