Local small businesses are at the heart of Helotes. I recently stopped by to meet with the owners and employees of six businesses offering services including health and beauty, travel, insurance, and financial planning – all located in Old Town Helotes at the Haciendas Del Rio, a mixed-use residential and commercial space development (14751 Old […]
Author: sabrinaforhelotes
Memorial Day Concert 2024
Memorial Day weekend is a great time to go outdoors and enjoy time with our families. It’s also a time to honor the fallen heroes who defended our freedom by making the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Thank you to everyone who attended the Memorial Day Concert hosted by the Helotes Area Community […]
Pop Up Food Distribution Event
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the San Antonio Food Bank will host a Pop-Up Food Distribution event on Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Kuentz Elementary School, 12303 Leslie Road, in Helotes. Volunteers from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Helotes and SASO San Antonio will […]
City Council Term Begins
What an exciting night! My first term on the Helotes City Council has officially begun. I joined Council Member Craig Sanders and Council Member Jen Sones for the Ceremonial Oath of Office given by Helotes Municipal Court Judge Mario Trevino during last night’s city council meeting. I am honored to work with Mayor Rich Whitehead, […]
Endorsement from Cynthia Massey
It’s an honor to have the support of outgoing Helotes City Council Member Cynthia Massey. Thank you, Cynthia, for all you have done for Helotes and your kind words (see page 4 of the May 2024 issue of Helotes Highlights – https://highlightspub.com/HH_5_24/HH_5_24.html.
Civic Leader Cynthia Massey
Please join me on Thursday, April 25, when the Helotes City Council recognizes Cynthia Massey with the Helotes Civic Award for her outstanding service as the Place 4 Council Member. After 16 years of exceptional service to our community, she is stepping down from the Helotes City Council to focus on her career as an […]
Helotes Gallery Exhibition
My husband and I enjoyed last Saturday’s Artists Reception at the Helotes Gallery in Old Town Helotes. It was beautiful to view the gallery’s latest exhibit, “Expressive Elements,” and meet artist Sherry Fotopoulos and Helotes Gallery co-owner Don Darst. The exhibit, featuring several works of art by local artists Georgiana Chenault and Sherry Fotopoulos, runs […]
May 4 Election Canceled
The General Election on Saturday, May 4, 2024, has been canceled, and the unopposed candidates have been declared elected for Place 1, Craig Sanders Helotes City Councilman, Place 2, Jen Sones, Helotes City Council Place 2, and Place 4, Sabrina McGowan Candidate for Helotes City Council Place 4. I look forward to working with Rich […]
Proposed SAWS Changes
SAWS is proposing several changes to watering hours, drip irrigation days, drought enforcement, and Stage 3 surcharges – changes that could go into effect this spring. SAWS representatives presented the proposed changes at last week’s Helotes City Council meeting. The presentation and discussion with Mayor Whitehead and our City Council members were informative. I encourage […]
Happy International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, March 8, recognizes and celebrates the achievements of women worldwide. Let’s celebrate the women leaders in Helotes, such as Cynthia Massey, Helotes City Council Place 4, Jen Sones, Helotes City Council Place 2, Planning and Zoning Commissioner Anne Carraway, and the 30+ women who own and co-own businesses throughout Helotes. Way to […]