As founder of the Stone Oak-based Texas Bariatric Specialists, Dr. Nilesh Patel performs minimally invasive weight-loss procedures, including gastric bypass, lap-band, gastric sleeve and revision surgeries. And yet, while he’s a nationally-recognized expert in this field, patients mostly compliment Dr.

Derba Mills, owner of the eco-friendly Clothesline Cleaners, took home the top prize in a contest for Texas-based, women-owned businesses dedicated to protecting the environment.  Mills’ win was announced by Gov. Rick Perry during the 2009 Texas Conference for Women held in Houston Nov. 12.

When asked whether it is the knowledgeable staff, infallible products or incredible customer service that contributes to Sunset Glass Tinting’s impressive reputation, General Manager Travis Skidmore insists, “All of the above.”

If you love food and think you have the winning recipe to make San Antonians' taste buds sing then the City's South Texas Women's Business Center (STWBC) has a seminar for you that both is tempting and satisfying.
 

With more and more people looking for a bargain these days, the country’s economic downturn has actually bolstered sales for Too Good To Be Threw, San Antonio’s first and finest resale shop specializing in designer apparel, home decor and fine furnishings.

Fun is sputtering to a halt for some customers of the New Braunfels-based The Family Exchange. Consumer complaints received by the Better Business Bureau allege products ordered from The Family Exchange are not delivered in the expected time frame. Additionally, some consumers allege the business does not honor requests for refunds or repairs under the terms of their warranty agreements.

“Never work with children or animals,” warned an obviously very intelligent person long ago.  Yet, photographer Elizabeth Homan either never received that memo or is simply one who doesn’t necessarily follow the rules.  Not only has Homan built a career photographing kids, families and the rambunctious pet amidst elaborate and non-traditional settings, but she makes it look so easy. 
 

After experiencing exponential franchise growth and creating more than 1,200 jobs in the U.S. since 2004, Massage Heights, the nation's fastest growing membership-based massage therapy franchise, has announced an aggressive international expansion strategy calling for 125 new locations throughout Canada in the next five years.

Most of us have been there at one point or another – standing before hundreds of bottles of wine in a supermarket or big box store trying to pinpoint the exact one that will satisfy our palate, compliment tonight’s chicken dish or stand as the perfect housewarming gift.  The task can be daunting, especially since wines are typically arranged by grape or country o

A three-day celebration marking the opening of a new Frost Bank near Hwy 281 and Evans Road ended Saturday with a highly enjoyable Family Fun Day.  An impressive crowd turned out for this final party, which included a catered lunch, free drawings by a caricature artist and entertainment by the Games2U Mobile Video Game Theater and Scholastic education bus.