Noi Mahoney

Who is SA's hottest latina?

This week's Conexion, published right here in SA, has its "hottest latina" contest. Stay tuned to see who wins.

Visitor's tax on May 10 ballot

The hot topic in the business community right now is the venue tax, known as the "visitor's tax." It was first passed by voters in 1999 to fund construction of the AT&T Center where the San Antonio Spurs play.

Now, city officials are touting it again, so voters can pass it again on May 10. We'll have to wait and see what the voters say. City officials are pushing hard for its approval.

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff said he was encouraged by the Southern Sectors growth, but that officials and community members must continue to push new initiatives to keep the momentum going.

"Suburban development took people to the North Side, but now with Toyota, Brooks City Base, City South and Texas A&M University, it’s time for the South Side to blossom," said Wolff during his "State of the City" address for the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce luncheon on April 11.

"The extension of the visitor tax will vastly improve the quality of living for all of the community, especially children," Wolff said.

More H-E-B and Windtricity

H-E-B has been in the news a lot lately. They are the biggest supermarket chain in San Antonio. You can't drive anywhere without seeing an H-E-B, or one of the new H-E-B Plus! They created the Plus! stores to take on Wal-Mart, according to some analysts.

Here is one of the more unusual stories about H-E-B using wind energy to power its stores.

(Photo courtesy of Windtricity)

New H-E-B McCreless Market

  Whenever a new supermarket comes to a neighborhood, everyone gets excited. This summer H-E-B is opening the new McCreless Market on S. New Braunfels Avenue.

“We’re really excited about re-investing in this area, with all the growth and wonderful people,” said Lacey Moy, a public affairs specialist for H-E-B. “H-E-B has always been committed to the South Side.

I know, I know

I know. It's been ages since I added to this blog. A blog should be updated daily. And I've been away for months. But I am back. Let's try it again and see if we can have some fun.