Fire contract controversy fizzles out with closed-door discussion
Following a week of back-and-forth discussions over transparency, leaks, and the fitness of the city attorney, San Antonio City Council members ended up discussing the stalled contract negotiations behind closed doors, just as nearly half of them had already asked.
Elementary students from 5 school districts to compete in San Antonio Sportsโ flag football tournament
More than 850 elementary school age children in the San Antonio Sportsโ i play! after school program will be competing in a San Antonio-area flag football tournament, according to a press release.
San Antonio City Manager will have โconversationโ with city attorney after council membersโ closed-door grievance airing
Less than week after nearly half the San Antonio City Council called for a meeting to discuss the โfitnessโ of the city attorney, they got a chance to air their grievances behind closed doors.
Local LGBTQ-owned, allied business encouraged to apply for community impact grants
The San Antonio LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is once again partnering with the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the Grubhub Community Fund to provide assistance grants to local LGBTQ-owned and allied restaurants, cafes and bars that serve food.
San Antonio artist to open new retrospective exhibition at Mexican Cultural Institute San Antonio
San Antonio-based renowned artist Anel Flores is opening a new retrospective exhibition featuring her work and that of eight other artists from San Antonioโs queer community at the Mexican Cultural Institute San Antonio.
Surge in ADHD cases among women raises concerns over missed childhood diagnoses
Droves of women are finally realizing they've been living with a mental health condition their whole lives. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, typically diagnosed during childhood.
Council members deny leaking info after city attorney says he has โno confidenceโ in executive session confidentiality
City Attorney Andy Segovia all but accused council members of leaking information on the fire contract negotiations. Four of the five council members calling for a discussion on his suitability for the job denied their offices were behind it.
Major organizations partner to close employment gaps for people with disabilities
Many Texans with disabilities are able to access job trainings, but access to the actual jobs is a challenge. A new partnership between the Texas Association of Business and Special Olympics Texas aims to close that gap.