Scene In S.A.

by Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon

I stood on the Floor of the Texas Senate, watching the debate on Senate Bill 5, as thousands of Texans stood outside the gallery. Their lines wrapped around all four floors of the Capitol rotunda. I was amazed at the crowd! I have been a Member of the Texas House for nearly twenty years and I have never witnessed civic engagement on such a large scale. The sheer determination of the crowd—men and women—demonstrated how important this issue is. They began coming in before 10 a.m., and they refused to go quietly into the night, even though the State DPS troopers tried to clear the gallery near midnight. The crowd’s message was clear: government should be for the people, not against them—and specifically not against women.

Read more in the July/August 2013 issue of S.A. Scene.

by Jules Aldaz

I have a new favorite boutique in Stone Oak, and it’s called Moda Luna. Not only do I absolutely love their stylish-with-a-slight-edge clothing, but I also love the owner as well. She is full of style and loves what she does.

Read more in the July/August 2013 issue of S.A. Scene.

by Christopher Gill

You might have caught my article earlier this year about all the growth and focus to improve our downtown. I touched briefly on the new living spaces that are coming online, and I recently got to go on a tour taking a more in-depth look at some of the new options.

Let me tell you: things are looking really good. Come with me as we look at a few of the new rental and purchase options that might tempt you to call downtown San Antonio home.

Read more in the July/August 2013 issue of S.A. Scene.

by Barbara Barton Sloane

We set sail from Piraeus, Greece with seas a deep navy-blue and fluffy white clouds floating lazily above Mount Olympus, the city of Athens a mere granite backdrop to the impending enchantments just over the horizon. I was aboard the Wind Star—long, sleek, with dazzling white sails soaring 200 feet above my head. Standing on deck and gazing down at the animated crowd bidding us Bon Voyage, it was clear: this stunning vessel commands recognition and respect wherever she sails. Now I was a part of this reality—or was it a fantasy? Whichever. I knew this would be the cruise of a lifetime.

Read more in the July/August 2013 issue of S.A. Scene.