Shari Biediger

San Antonio

Business Writer at San Antonio Report

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

Reporter, San Antonio Report.

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Plans for new luxury shopping center near the Pearl move ahead

1 week ago | sanantonioreport.org | Shari Biediger

A luxury shopping center could be coming soon to the Pearl district. The Historic and Design Review Commission on Wednesday approved issuing a certificate of appropriateness for a multi-level retail development to be built on 3.4 acres across Broadway Street from the Pearl. Approval was also granted for a two-story historic house that stands in the way to be relocated a block away. Another home, previously damaged in a fire, has already been demolished.
Pride Heritage District to be recognized

1 week ago | sanantonioreport.org | Shari Biediger

Behind rows and rows of archived materials in the UTSA graduate school and research building, Melissa Gohlke has carved out a corner space for a small desk. It’s where she chronicles the unique and momentous history of a San Antonio community hidden for too long. Gohlke’s work — collecting and curating volumes of data, narratives and material on LGBTQ+ history over almost two decades — helped lead to the recent designation of the city’s Pride Cultural Heritage District.
City adds $10M to contracts for long-delayed road work downtown

2 weeks ago | sanantonioreport.org | Shari Biediger

The city has added $10 million to contracts for two road work projects that for several years have tied up traffic and disrupted business in downtown San Antonio. At a recent city council meeting, the members unanimously supported amending a $50 million contract with Sundt Construction for charges related to the South Alamo Street project, increasing it by $7.6 million.
Girl Scouts backyard project to open doors for kids to get outside

2 weeks ago | sanantonioreport.org | Shari Biediger

The Girl Scout Law calls its members to do their best — and to make the world a better place. Soon they’ll be free to live it out under a canopy of trees, in their own special backyard in San Antonio.
Digital billboards get the council's OK for some parts of the city

2 weeks ago | sanantonioreport.org | Shari Biediger

San Antonio City Council on Thursday voted 7-3 to amend the city’s sign code and allow a digital billboards pilot project in parts of San Antonio. The decision comes after nearly three years of discussions among members of the council, city staff, other stakeholders and the Denver-based OutFront Media, which brought the concept to San Antonio in 2022.
What to expect when you're waiting for results on Election Day

2 weeks ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Shari Biediger

San Antonio, TX (San Antonio Report)It's very unlikely that voters will know the outcome of this year's presidential race on Nov. 5, Election Day. It could take days after polls close before the results become clear and weeks before they're official. The same is true for control of the U.S. House and Senate and for other close contests and local measures on the ballot. So what can you expect to see in the coming days and weeks?
Texas-Japan ties and Toyota site draw manufacturer to San Antonio

2 weeks ago | sanantonioreport.org | Shari Biediger

Plastics manufacturing company Sanko is looking to build a $40 million plant near the Toyota facility in San Antonio. In documents submitted to the county, the company said it could hire 50 full-time employees with an average annual salary of $60,000 or more. The plant would be located on vacant land at 16472 Watson Rd. on the South Side. Bexar County Commissioners on Tuesday approved an economic development incentive package for Sanko Texas Corp. valued at almost $850,000.
County favors vote on venue tax increase for coliseum and arena

2 weeks ago | sanantonioreport.org | Shari Biediger

Bexar County commissioners approved sending a resolution to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to pave the way for putting a venue tax increase to voters in November. But commissioners stopped short of saying they actually supported the increase. That should be up to voters, some said.
Update on Project Marvel reveals plan to get people downtown

3 weeks ago | sanantonioreport.org | Shari Biediger

A price tag and financing plan are coming into focus more than six months after city officials revealed sweeping plans for a sports entertainment district anchored by a new $1.5 billion Spurs arena downtown. On Wednesday, city staff rolled out estimated costs for the massive redevelopment project known as Project Marvel unveiled in November — and how they plan to pay for it all.
San Antonio city panel to vote on Pride Cultural Heritage District

3 weeks ago | sanantonioreport.org | Shari Biediger

This story has been updated. At the heart of San Antonio’s newest cultural heritage district is a unifying and universal symbol of pride and hope. The vibrant rainbow crosswalk, painted over five years ago at North Main Avenue and East Evergreen Street to recognize the area’s significance to the LGBTQ+ community in San Antonio, sits at the center of what is about to become a designated cultural heritage district.