Voice of San Antonio Weekly

This week, we explore what it means to shape a city—not just through policy or politics, but through presence, creativity, and conviction. From a bold proposal to make San Antonio the most dog-friendly city in the world as a strategy for public safety,

Unleashing Safety – Using Dogs to Deter Crime in San Antonio’s Urban Core

THE URBAN NERD | Lorenzo Gomez III 

Any police officer will tell you a barking dog is often a better deterrent than a high-end alarm system. Criminals don’t like unpredictability.

Explore the Core: East Grayson Micro-District

THE URBAN NERD | Lorenzo Gomez III

Discover the East Grayson Microdistrict in San Antonio — a vibrant, walkable neighborhood packed with award-winning bars, eclectic dining, and exciting new venues.

We the Dreamers

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | Pastor Courtney Beard

This inspiring piece by Pastor Courtney Beard calls San Antonio to honor its legacy while boldly nurturing new ideas, talent, and momentum for the city’s future.

An Alternative Idea to Project Marvel: Let’s Retrofit the Alamodome and Save Hemisfair

THE URBAN NERD | David Morin

Exploring why retrofitting San Antonio’s Alamodome could be a smarter, more realistic solution than Project Marvel to bring the Spurs downtown and revitalize the city’s urban core.

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