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Q&A: Learn about 4 candidates running for Universal City City Council

Four candidates are vying for three seats on the Universal City Council in the May election.

What you need to know: Incumbents Bernard Rubal and Lori Putt are running for reelection. Candidates Mark Dunlop and Andy Garza III will also be on the ballot for the at-large seat.

The details: All Universal City council members are elected at-large, for two-year staggered terms. Three council members are elected in even-numbered years, and the remaining three are elected in odd years. Voters will have the opportunity to cast ballots for none, three, two or one candidate, according to the city website.

 
CI Business
Anthony's opens food truck in Cibolo

A new food truck has opened its window in Cibolo.

Some details: Anthony's Cibolo opened a food truck at 700 FM 1103 in February. The food truck serves a selection of fried food, seafood, street food and more.

  • 700 FM 1103, Cibolo

 
Metro News
San Antonio transfers historic Voelcker Dairy Barn to Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy

On March 19, San Antonio City Council amended an agreement with the Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy, assigning the Voelcker Dairy Barn to the conservancy’s premises.

The gist: The amendment modifies the existing caretaker lease agreement with Dale Chumbley, the live-in steward and caretaker of the historic Voelcker farmhouse. The modifications only remove the dairy barn from his leased premises, and Chumbley will continue to reside at the historic Voelcker farmhouse, according to city documents.

The conservancy’s key responsibilities under the new agreement include operations, maintenance of interior structures and programming within the designated premises. They will also be allowed to keep bees and farm animals per city code regulations. Additionally, the conservancy will be allowed to operate revenue-generating events and concessions, with proceeds used to offset operations and maintenance costs, according to city documents.

The agreement will begin upon City Council approval and expire Dec. 31, 2046, with two 10-year renewals. In lieu of rent paid to the city, the conservancy will be responsible for operations, maintenance and programming.

 
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Check out 6 of the latest permit filings in the San Antonio area

From Bluebonnet Volkswagen to the Hampton Inn, check out six of the latest filings to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the San Antonio area. These listings are preliminary and subject to change.

Monkee's of Fair Oak Ranch
The clothing brand has filed to finish out a new 1,244-square-foot retail space.

  • Location: 10049 Lemon Creek Blvd. Ste. 115, Boerne

Bluebonnet Volkswagen
The auto retailer Bluebonnet is expanding with a new Volkswagen dealership located in New Braunfels off I-35 South.
  • Location: 283 S. I-35 South, New Braunfels

Hampton Inn & Suites, Schertz
The national hotel brand has filed for a $1.2 million renovation to its facilities.
  • Location: 17702 N. I-35, Schertz

 
Neighboring News
BlueWave Express Car Wash now open in North San Antonio

Another car wash has opened in San Antonio—this time on the city’s North Side.

In a nutshell: BlueWave Express Car Wash opened a new location near Churchill Estates at 14530 Blanco Road on March 10. Founded in 2007, the Houston-based car wash, has 10 other locations across San Antonio, according to its website.

BlueWave Express Car Wash offers touchless car washes and monthly car wash memberships. The car wash also offers free vacuums. 

  • 14530 Blanco Road, San Antonio

 

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