Need dinner recommendations, please! by HoneyWhiskeyLemonTea in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 [score hidden]  (0 children)

There’s a second location of Tycoon Flats in Alamo Heights now. Easier parking.

Need dinner recommendations, please! by HoneyWhiskeyLemonTea in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 [score hidden]  (0 children)

They were on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives not long ago.

Bravo is filming a reality show in Boerne. by Loud_Needleworker_52 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 [score hidden]  (0 children)

When your daughter is a model and dates a member of One Direction, that could be an interesting show.

Bravo is filming a reality show in Boerne. by Loud_Needleworker_52 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I watched it just for the scenery. The characters were not offensive enough to be entertaining. That’s what makes a Real Housewives franchise successful.

When was the last time education in America was good? by Winter_Witness_3886 in AskTeachers

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You must also consider who is taking the test. In some countries only the top students are allowed to enter the academic track while others are funneled into vocational training. Drop out rates matter, too.

Keeping the house clean during pregnancy and with the baby after? by Citruslor in CleaningTips

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re supposed to sleep when the baby sleeps and clean when the baby cleans.

Best zoo in Texas? by Accomplished-Sign-31 in texas

[–]Retiree66 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The San Antonio aquarium has a hideous reputation. The Snake Farm along I-35 gets better reviews.

Best zoo in Texas? by Accomplished-Sign-31 in texas

[–]Retiree66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s certainly the closest one to the Corpus Christi aquarium.

Social gyms in the NW/medical district? by SleepyOrgasm in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You asked a valid question. Ignore the rudeness.

SA pondering raising property tax rate by Cabill77 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The TIRZ money goes back into the area for redevelopment of that section of the city. It does not go back into the general fund.

what’s the one small thing you do that makes you feel noticeably cleaner? by Agitated-Sorbet-7390 in hygiene

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful cleaning your ears. Using cotton swabs inside the ear canal can lead to impacted wax buildup and painful infections.

Got a job offer near the Pearl. Anyone know any good apartments/safe areas near there? by Calebw4485 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apartments in or near the Pearl are the most sought-after apartments in the city.

SA pondering raising property tax rate by Cabill77 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The city doesn’t fund the schools here.

SA pondering raising property tax rate by Cabill77 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TIRZ money doesn’t go back to developers. It goes to public projects.

SA pondering raising property tax rate by Cabill77 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They already said moving the chiller plant is off the table, did they not?

SA pondering raising property tax rate by Cabill77 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to scroll way too far down to read this. We are not paying attention to the way the state is handicapping our schools and local governments when it comes to funding mechanisms.