Shirley Parks, North San Antonio TX Real Estate 210.414.0966

Bill Moore's Hot Trails Scented Hunting Candles

Whenever I can get him, Bill Moore has been my home inspector of choice ever since I have been in real estate here in San Antonio.*

Bill is a 6th generation "Texian", just like me, and considers himself to be "very lucky to have been raised just north of the best trophy deer huning in the country, the South Texas Brush Country." He started hunting at the age of 10, starting with small game and in the 8th grade took his first deer, "only a spike", but a real tropy to an 8th grader. He has been an avid hunter ever since and today he game manages 12,000 acres, the Loma Blanca Ranch.

Bill is also the owner, creator, and inventor of HOT TRAILS. One of the products is a scented wax candle infused with a deer attractant. The odor stays strong even after the candle is no longer burning. HOT TRAILS is now in its' 8th year of production and is sold in over 600 stores in 39 states and in Canada.

Bill says "HOT TRAILS WORKS AND WILL HELP YOU GET YOUR TROPHY!!!"

Check out Bill's website and order online at www.hottrails.com .

*Buyers Licensed Inspection Service has been a licensed home inspection company since 1989.Buyers Licensed Inspection Service provides a complete inspection and utilizes new computer technology along with digital photographs of your new home. Buyers Licensed Inspection Service inspects, new homes, existing homes, phase inspections, TRCC inspections, FHA inspections within 100 miles of San Antonio, Texas.

Bill Moore of Buyers Licensed Inspection Service is a 6th generation Texan, his Grandfather, and Father were builders in San Antonio. He was a builder for 19 years before getting his Inspectors licensed. Bill's turnaround on reports is within 24 hours.

San Antonio area Independent School Districts

Alamo Heights ISD, 7101 Broadway, 78209; (210) 824-2483
Boerne ISD, 123 W Johns Rd, Borne, TX 78006; (830) 357-2000
Comal ISD, 1404 IH 35 North, New Braunfels, TX 78130; (830) 221-2000
East Central ISD, 6634 New Sulphur Springs Road, 78263; (210) 648-7861
Edgewood ISD, 5358 West Commerce Street, 78237; (210) 444-4500
Fort Sam Houston ISD, 1902 Winans Road, 78218; (210) 368-8700
Harlandale ISD, 102 Genevieve St., 78204; (210) 921-4300
Judson IDS, 8012 Shin Oak Dr., Live Oak, TX 78233; (210) 945-5100
Lackland ISD, 2460 Kenly Avenue, Lackland AFB, TX 78236
Medina Valley ISD, 8449 FM 471 South, Castroville, TX 78009; (830) 931-2243
North East ISD, 8961 Tesoro Drive, 78217; (210) 804-7000
Northside ISD, 5900 Evers Road, 78238; (210) 397-8500
Randolph Field ISD, P.O. Box 2217, Universal City, Texas, 78148; (210) 357-2300
San Antonio ISD, 141 Lavaca Street, 78210; (210) 299-5500
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, 1060 Elbel Road, Schertz, TX 78154; (210) 945-6200
Somerset ISD, 19644 Somerset Road, Somerset, TX 78069; (866) 852-9858
Southside ISD, 1460 Martinez-Losoya Road, 78221; (210) 882-1600
South San Antonio ISD, 2515 Bobcat Lane, 78224; (210) 977-7000
Southwest ISD, 11914 Dragon Lane, 78252; (210) 622-4300

School District Locator (from Texas Education Agency)

Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Schools
For more information please call 210-734-2620 or to go www.sacatholicschools.org

Colleges and Universities

Alamo Community College District (includes Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College, and San Antonio College)
Baptist University of the Americas
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Northwest Vista College
Our Lady of the Lake University
Palo Alto College
San Antonio College (SAC)
St. Mary's University
St. Philip's College
Texas A&M University-Kingsville System Center-San Antonio
Texas Lutheran University (in Seguin)
Trinity University
University of Mexico in San Antonio (Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico)
University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center
University of the Incarnate Word
Wayland Baptist University

John the Greek restaurant is one of those places we have been meaning to try for some time now. Tonight, on the spur of the moment, we did so. We didn't have our camera with us so I don't have any photos to share.

We met John, the owner, who was very hospitable and came by our table to chat for a while. We told him the restaurant came highly recommended by our son-in-law. John told us that his family (the Velentzas family) originally came from Greece and opened their first restaurant on Harry Wurzbach near Ft. Sam Houston. Ten years ago they moved the restaurant to the present location.

The menu was extensive with many dishes that we were unfamiliar with so I went with something I have had before, a gyro and Greek salad. My husband had a gyro and fries. We had hummus with pita points for an appetizer. Everything was really good and my husband raved about the fries. Next time we will be a little more adventurous and try something we have never had before; that leaves lots to choose from. They had lots of yummy dessert choices and we chose baklava to bring home with us.

The restaurant is located at 16602 San Pedro in Park Oak Center at 281 and Thousand Oaks near Sherlock's pub. Friday and Saturdays nights feature belly dancing and singing.

I highly recommend John the Greek!

Are you looking for a simpler way of life? Or just looking for a relaxing vacation getaway? The Texas Hill Country could be the place for you.

Set deep in the heart of Texas, people are attracted to the hill country area because of the lush countryside with its rolling hills and fields of wildflowers. The spirit of "old Texas" lives on with its Mexican influences, softened by the European touch of the Germans who settled here. Enjoy lunch or dinner in a beer garden, taking in the fresh country air, or drive to Luckenbach, made famous by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Visit a lavender farm in Blanco, the many wineries that dot the area, stay at a bed & breakfast. www.hat.org

Plenty of small picturesque towns can be found in the hill country such as Wimberley, Sisterdale, Comfort, Welfare, Waring. Some of the best-loved larger towns are Fredericksburg with a population of 10,873, New Braunfels population 51,804, and San Marcos population 50,373.

The average number of sunny days in the Texas Hill country is 228.

If you are thinking of buying a home or refinancing your present home, call Mike Puente with Viewpoint Bankers Mortgage for your mortgage needs. Mike is a native of San Antonio and has more than 30 years of lending experience. He treats his clients the way everyone wants to be treated. As a REALTOR, I appreciate the premiere customer service Mike provides each client I refer to him. He is friendly, accessible, returns phone calls, and has the knowledge and expertise to put you at ease. Mike is the first loan officer I have ever worked with who attends closings!

Mike is President of the SATAMB (San Antonio Texas Association of Mortgage Brokers) for 2008-09. He believes in contributing to his community and is involved with many non-profit organizations such as Wilson Area Housing Foundation and Homes for Pets. He is also an approved trainer for Neighbor Works America, a national non-profit organization, created by Congress that works with national and local partners to create new opportunities for residents, while improving communities.

Mike's personal interests include tennis, spending time with his wife and daughter raising show lambs, and traveling to regional and major livestock shows.

210-490-8833 Office
210-573-3224 Cell
210-490-8944 Fax

325 Sonterra Blvd., E
Suite 220
San Antonio, TX 78258

mike.puente@vpbmortgage.com