Signs of November general election are local print shop owners handiwork [Video]

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The almost non-stop whirring of the printers and endless orders coming in online are signs of an election season in full swing for JC Media.

The Northwest Side print shop has been busy lately, helping political candidates get their names on the street.

“Easily over 100,000,” said owner Jesse Castoreno, referring to how many campaign signs his shop has printed recently. “(Voters) see the (candidate’s) name over and over. I mean, it’s important when they go to the ballot and vote.”

Castoreno opened the business on Alamo Downs Parkway, not far from Loop 410 and Culebra Road, four years ago.

After a long career in advertising, he made the decision to strike out on his own.

Through connections he had made in that previous career, Castoreno said he was able to build a loyal customer base.

Now, his shop is one of the go-to businesses for campaign sign printing across the state.

“We print for all over …