Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes the most captivating news headlines of the week. This week’s topics range from the closure of a longtime East-side bakery to major street closures downtown.
Beloved East-side panadería closes
Nuevo Leon Bakery, located off of S. New Braunfels and Aransas Avenue, closed shop permanently on Friday, Jan. 26, after being an East-side staple for the past 28 years. While business remained steady with a diverse clientele, owner Marlene Araujo decided it was finally time to retire and spend more time with her family.
Crime-spree at NISD school
SAPD has two people in custody after several attempted break-ins and carjacking’s early Friday morning on the Westside. The crime spree began at 6:30 a.m. when officers received a report of an attempted break-in. After the perpetrators fled the first scene, Passmore Elementary staff spotted them in a stolen vehicle outside the school. SAPD went on to track the two suspects to a shopping center off of West Military and Highway 90, where a chase ensued until the two suspects peacefully surrendered at a home on Woodgate Drive.
Construction projects close streets downtown
Over the next few weeks, downtown is set to have a few major street closures. Starting on Jan. 28, a block of Dolorosa St. will be reduced to one lane for duct bank installations. The lane closures run from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., and the street will fully reopen on Feb. 9. A second project nearby is set to start on Feb. 5. Two blocks of Santa Rosa Street will be closed for water line work. The city has noted that nearby intersections will stay open, as will access to businesses and residences. The two blocks are said to reopen on Feb. 18.
