June/July 2012
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Bart Koontz: A Constructive Force – Accomplished real estate developer, big game hunter and humanitarian
Upon reading Bart Koontz’s impressive résumé, one defining characteristic quickly comes to the fore – that of accomplishment. Whether it’s tied to...
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Oil in the Blood Two multi-generational families making hydrocarbon history
Where water may not readily mix with oil, Texans seemingly can — and do. From the first major discoveries in Texas in the early 1900s to today’s...
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A $2 BILLION CORPORATION WITH 40 LINES OF BUSINESS – Deputy City Manager Erik Walsh speaks of success
The casual observer might view the job of a deputy city manager for the City of San Antonio — the post Erik Walsh has held since this past October...
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An Artist in a Family of Lawyers – Sculptor Gilbert Barrera would rather represent limestone and marble
For all practical purposes — with 16 members of his family entering the legal profession — Gilbert E. Barrera should have been an attorney. But the...
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Pounding the Rock: Gregg Popovich Coach of the Year
There are certain things men brag about in their life — cars, children, the size of the fish they caught. Rarely do you find a man bragging about...
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The Daytripper – Swimmin’ & Grinnin’ The best way to beat the Texas heat
You could almost write the script verbatim. It’s the conversation countless Texans will be having this summer as the heat gets turned up to 11 all...