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We’ve all heard the adage cleanliness is next to godliness. And we’ve felt its truth. No matter whether it’s your home or your car, when things are clean, everything seems right with the world. There’s a reason fresh linen and new car are popular scents. Now there’s a new option in Stone Oak to help keep your vehicle spick and span. Lufkin-based Smitty’s Car Wash has opened its first location on the corner of Blanco and Heubner Roads, investing $7.5 million in the community.
Student Spotlight
"It’s a gift to be simple, it’s a gift to be free…” read the lyrics of the music showcased in Ronald Reagan High School band’s 2025 fall marching season. Birthed during the revolutionary war, the song’s patriotic theme echoes the sentiments of senior student Isaac Joo. Isaac led the RRHS “Simple Gifts” performance as Head Drum Major, culminating his years in the program. In November the band traveled to Grand Nationals in Indiana, an elevated competition Reagan attends only once every four years.
Club At Sonterra
"This year America will celebrate her 250th birthday! Everyone wants to mark the special occasion with some wholesome family activity. You might be aware that The Club At Sonterra hosts a spectacular fireworks display on the Fourth of July that can be seen from vantage points across Stone Oak. But you might not realize that the fireworks are only the final flourish to an entire day of festivities at the Club.
Pet Tip
Play – it’s such a happy word – evoking images of carefree frolic, smiles and fun. Don’t we all look forward to putting chores aside and doing something we enjoy? Humans and canines learn through play. Play builds confidence, supports social skills and provides healthy outlets for energy. Just like for their humans, play is one of the best parts of our furry family member’s day. But not all play is good.
Dental Digest
Uh oh! You might be familiar with that sneaking suspicion that something is not quite right with one of your teeth. Maybe you feel a twinge, or you find yourself wanting not to chew on one side of your mouth. Or perhaps something sudden happened like a hard bite cracking a tooth. Either way, you now are faced with the situation of needing care beyond the scope of regular dentistry.
News
Chicken Chores
What would it look like if a pair of baby ducks had a pool party?
That’s the idea that hatched in 2023 for Dana Haby, 11-year librarian at Timberwood Park Elementary School. She had spent the past month sharing the development of incubating ducklings over the school’s live-streamed announcements. Now her sons begged to bring the adorable balls of fluff home for the weekend.
Victorious Valentine
What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? You can’t miss it; stores have been festooned with pink and red hearts since the Christmas decorations came down. American culture prioritizes making the perfect romantic gesture to show your partner how special they are. A miscalculation can cause unintended consequences.
Wish List
Sometimes San Antonio’s city programs seem far away and of little impact or interest in Stone Oak. District 9’s Councilman John Courage wanted to find a way to engage the community and bring dollars to benefit his district directly. In 2018 he launched the first participatory budget, soliciting feedback from District 9 constituents about projects that would make a difference to its residents.
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New Years Baby
While most of us were blowing horns or making a toast at 12 as the year advanced to 2023, Lauren Jacks was celebrating in a more memorable way. She ushered in the New Year with the delivery of her daughter, Avery, who arrived at two seconds past midnight at Stone Oak’s North Central Baptist Hospital.
Bank of America
Bank of America today announced four San Antonio high school juniors and seniors were selected a Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities.
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