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San Antonio City Council passes discipline-focused police union contract

The San Antonio City Council approved a new contract for San Antonio Police officers Thursday in a 8-3 vote, immediately putting the new contract into effect.

City Council to vote Thursday on new police union contract

Council members’ approval is all that’s needed to implement the contract, which would last through September 2026. It includes changes to officer discipline procedures and would raise officer pay by nearly 16%.

How much could you save? First look at city’s property tax relief package

As part of early budget discussions for FY 2023, city staff presented city council on Wednesday with an array of recommended property tax relief measures that would increase several tax exemptions for homeowners and lower the tax rate for all property in the city - whether homes, apartments, or commercial.

New Braunfels Utilities establishes rate advisory committee

Preparing to introduce a new proposed rate plan in 2023, the New Braunfels Utilities Board of Trustees has appointed an 18-member Rate Advisory Committee and commissioned a consultant to conduct

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A conversation with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg

Join The Texas Tribune at San Antonio College for a conversation between Nirenberg and...

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Assistant city attorney discusses what to know about the draft of the new City Council district map

The population in and around San Antonio is booming — so much so that an advisory committee has created a draft of a new City Council district map based on the 2020 U.S. Census numbers.

Volunteer work for a lower property tax bill?

A West Side councilwoman wants senior homeowners to be able to get a break on their property tax bills if they help organize library books, assist with classes at community centers, or do other volunteer work for the City of San Antonio.

Struggle to hire bites summer plans in New Braunfels

As the summer recreation season approaches, a shortage of workers has prompted the city of New Braunfels to delay opening Landa Park Aquatic Complex and prioritize operations and programs.

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New police contract adds to firefighters’ pain

Opinion: With San Antonio's police union approving a new contract, the pay gap between the city's police and firefighters is growing wider.

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Rate advisory committee appointed by New Braunfels Utilities to study utility rate changes

Findings over the next year will help the utility decide what, if any, rate changes to present to New Braunfels City Council next year.

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Police union contract heads to City Council with 86% union backing

The proposed police union contract with the City of San Antonio received approval from about 86% of police union members who voted.

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City Council members embrace draft map of redrawn districts

San Antonio City Council members and the mayor found little fault with redrawn council district boundaries in a draft redistricting plan.

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City Council to review draft of new council district map Wednesday

An advisory committee made up of council appointees has created the first draft of a new council district map, based on the 2020 U.S. Census numbers. Under the proposal, nine out of 10 districts would have their boundaries shifted.

Fredericksburg City Council to hold public hearing on proposed real estate tax hike

A change to the real estate tax rate that was initially proposed by Fredericksburg City Manager Tim Baroody will be up for discussion at a City Council special work session,

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City of San Antonio gives DeLorean up to $563k in grants to establish headquarters at Port SA

The San Antonio City Council is hoping the revamped car brand from the Back to the Future movie franchise will bring economic success back to San Antonio in the future.

$20 million of public improvement projects planned for Corpus Christi

The city of Corpus Christi plans to issue up to $21 million in certificates of obligation bonds this summer for capital improvement projects.

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Sky-high property appraisals could prompt a higher homestead exemption for SA homeowners

“You will note...that there will be tax relief this year. And so part of that discussion is how we handle the options that will be presented by staff,” Mayor Ron Nirenberg told council members at the beginning of a Wednesday budget meeting.

New Braunfels City Council approves purchase, relocation of downtown Union Pacific rail yard

New Braunfels City Council approves purchase, relocation and reimbursement of downtown Union Pacific rail yard

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Solar powered city buildings could help San Antonio meet its climate goals

The energy generated by the solar panels would be used to power the buildings and help the city achieve carbon neutrality

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VIA prepares for first ART line, but lacks funding for a second corridor

Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) is essentially large buses, typically running in designated lanes. With a new bus arriving every 10 to 15 minutes, and riders paying before they get on, VIA officials say it offers the benefits of a rail line at a lower cost.

City launches ‘SA Forward’ plan to grow Metro Health

With COVID-19 cases back down to a low point, Metro Health laid its plans on Monday for growing health initiatives through September 2026 in six different areas.

Cryptocurrency mining company on its way to Corpus Christi

A Dallas-based company is slated to build a large cryptocurrency mining development in Corpus Christi.

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Proposed 10-acre rezoning on Barbarosa Road in New Braunfels postponed following resident opposition

The proposed rezoning was postponed to the upcoming April 25 meeting.

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CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: New H-E-B on Walnut Ave. in New Braunfels set to open in spring; Laura Rummel wins special runoff election for Place 5 on Frisco City Council and more top news

Take a look at the top five trending stories across Community Impact Newspaper’s coverage areas in Texas as of March 28.

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Fredericksburg City Council removes step from process to fix or sell blighted property

An ordinance that allows Fredericksburg officials to declare a property blighted was updated this week to eliminate one final warning to landowners.

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Navistar cuts ribbon on new South Side manufacturing plant

Navistar held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its nearly 1 million-square-foot facility off of Highway 281 on Wednesday. The plant will ultimately employ about 650 people, 500 of whom are already on payroll.

Here's what to know about Corpus Christi's pilot parklet program

Lucy's Snackbar is slated to be the first business in Corpus Christi with a semi-permanent parklet in front of its café.

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Community groups eager for shot at federal recovery dollars

The $326.9 million from the American Rescue Plan Act has hit the city’s financial books, but it hasn’t yet made its way the dozens of community organizations eagerly waiting for a piece of the singular financial windfall.

As funding requests flow in, San Antonio Council embarks on rescue plan

City council met Tuesday to give their recommendations for how ARPA funds will be dispersed in seven areas impacted by the pandemic.

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George Flagg's family asks Des Moines not to scrub name from parkway

George Flagg's family is asking the city to consider the late, former Des Moines City Council member's entire record before stripping his name from a city street.Driving the news: Flagg's three sons sent an email to six of the city's seven council members Wednesday, shortly after Axios first published an article about community efforts to rename George Flagg Parkway.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free.Councilperson Indira Sheumaker was excluded from the mes

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Spring Break campers in Kyle get taste of local government

Spring break campers in Kyle visited City Hall on Monday, which was recognized as National Pi Day.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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City Council approves payment for new heating and air-conditioning system at Schertz Civic Center

Work on a new $1.1 million heating and air-conditioning system at the Schertz Civic...

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Fredericksburg budget proposal calls for tax, utility rate increases

The fiscal year 2023 budget presented by Fredericksburg City Manager Tim Baroody during a City Council meeting earlier this week calls for a 3 cent real estate tax rate increase,

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Prospective owner of Grand Hyatt still a bit of a mystery

The purchase of the struggling downtown hotel could be the largest yet for an Arizona-based nonprofit with an unusual structure.

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Why Russia is losing the news and information war in Ukraine

Weaponizing information abroad is a specialty of Putin’s, but two weeks into Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, he’s losing on that front — badly.

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Here's what you can and can't do overnight at Corpus Christi's Cole Park

The park, including the plaza and parking lot, closes to the public from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. unless you are fishing at the pier.

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San Antonio's police contract will test public faith in disciplinary measures

Opinion: There is good reason to believe this new contract marks a cessation of hostilities between the union and city hall.

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San Antonio City Council paves way for deal to sell Grand Hyatt

Hyatt wants to sell off its 1,003 room hotel through a $450M deal that would free the city from covering any of the hotel's future debt payments.

New Braunfels Bond Advisory Committee seeks public input on proposed 2023 bond projects

The committee will present a project list to City Council following the public input meeting.

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City could check out of debt obligations through Grand Hyatt sale

Hyatt wants to sell off its 1,003 room hotel through a $450M deal that could free the city from covering any of the hotel's future debt payments.

San Antonio must do more now to avoid a worse housing crisis

Opinion: San Antonio's challenge is to stop the affordable housing crisis from growing even worse as the city emerges from the pandemic.

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Construction is underway on eight major Corpus Christi streets. Here's when it will end

Seven of the city of Corpus Christi's eight road construction projects will be completed by fall 2022. Work on one will be complete in 2023.

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CPS Energy looking to contract outside auditors to review its operations

While pushing for a rate increase, CPS Energy had promised an outside review of its operations. Now, council members say the utility is following through.

5 candidates on May ballot for New Braunfels City Council districts 1, 2

These are the candidates running for New Braunfels City Council in districts 1 and 2.

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San Antonio limits construction noise with ‘goodnight, goodnight construction site’ ordinance

The San Antonio City Council amended the city’s noise ordinances on Thursday to limit the hours during which construction crews can do any exterior building construction work, including demolition and excavation. The council also approved more stringent penalties for violations.

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SA: Ready to Work program ready-to-go after council approves key contracts

The city expects to place more than 28,000 people into either certification and degree programs through Ready to Work and subsequently get at least 15,700 of them into “high-quality,” in-demand jobs.

SA may be forced to cut property tax rate; council also considering raising homestead exemption

San Antonio home owners could see two changes to their 2022 property tax bills, which might limit how much you have to pay.

City posts final art plan online ahead of council discussion

The final draft of the Arts Master Plan has been posted online ahead of City Council review at a public work session on Tuesday at 3 p.m.The plan can be found by visiting www.sanmarcostx.gov/artsmaste[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

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Nueces County commissioners accept plans for Corpus Christi-led health district

Nueces County commissioners met Monday in a special meeting to approve an agreement with the City of Corpus Christi on new health district plans.

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Schertz approves amendments to city’s comprehensive future land-use plan

Schertz City Council unanimously approved two proposals to amend the city’s...

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San Antonio changes Enrique Barrera Parkway to Historic Old Highway 90

The name is similar with one significant addition.

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After six years, Old Hwy 90 returns to San Antonio

To the cheers of local business owners, San Antonio City Council voted to change Enrique M. Barrera Parkway's name back to Old Highway 90.

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Bond funding for Sunken Garden Theater renovation OK'd by City Council

Bond funding for a proposed Sunken Garden Theater renovation survived a City Council vote, and will go up for public vote May 7.

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San Antonio’s 5-year, $1.2 billion bond program goes to the voters

City council approved the final, $1.2 billion list of bond projects Thursday, including: money for affordable housing, expanding the city’s greenway trail system, repairing failed streets, and building fire and police stations. It now goes to voters for approval during the May 7 election.

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Here's how Corpus Christi residents can give input on redistricting

The city will hold public hearings, publish draft maps online and accept written comment.

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Council poised to put voter-approved job training program to work

In a presentation to council members, city staff laid out the basic structure of the program, which is expected to place put more than 28,000 people into either certification and degree programs and result in at least 15,728 people into “high-quality” jobs in in-demand fields.

Morgan’s Wonderland receives $15M in ARPA dollars

Built on the dream of inclusion, Morgan’s Wonderland is including more and more into its vision these days, and San Antonio leaders were happy Thursday to help them pay for it.

San Antonio's spending plan for COVID relief funds includes Texas Biomed

With a 9-1 City Council vote, San Antonio adopted a new spending plan for the more than $210 million in remaining ARPA funds.

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Live Oak’s new city manager assumes role this month

Live Oak City Council selected Glen A. Martel, of Missouri City, as the city’s next...

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San Antonio considers plan to spend $210 million in federal ARPA funds

The proposed framework would invest in pandemic response, mental health programs, small businesses, economic development and infrastructure.

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SA City Council Committees present spending proposals for remaining $200 million in relief funds

The proposed plans unveiled Wednesday afternoon include infrastructure, community programs, emergency housing and more.

Omicron surge in Nueces County starting to decline, but risk continues

After the county hit a record 1,581 daily COVID-19 cases last week, but about 600 were reported Tuesday.

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Filing period for New Braunfels City Council, school district elections now open

The filing period for City Council and local school board seats will end Feb. 18.

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Early 2021 data shows 23% increase in homicides in San Antonio

The San Antonio Police Department recorded 160 homicides in 2021, 23% more than the 130 recorded in 2020 and 52% more than in 2019.

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Windcrest will not have a city pool this summer

After Windcrest voters went thumbs down last year on an aquatic center, city council...

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12 On Your Side: CPS bills, fake COVID tests and recalls

"12 On Your Side" is KSAT's weekly consumer round-up dedicated to providing the information that can better your life, written by award-winning journalist and KSAT consumer reporter Marilyn Moritz.

New Corpus Christi port commissioner sworn in

A new port commissioner backed by the City Council took his oath of office Thursday.

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CPS Energy customers expected to see more rate increases in the next 4 years

The San Antonio City Council approved the first CPS Energy rate increase in eight years, and it’s just the beginning of the many more rate increases.

After a long wait, San Antonio adds six board members to Housing Trust

The new members are part of a lengthy board restructuring process aimed at increasing community participation and clarity in the housing trust.

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Council members fret over public arts reductions in city bond proposal

Out of the nearly $45 million in changes a series of citizen committees recommended to the upcoming bond program, cutting the portion set aside for public arts by $3.8 million grabbed the most attention on Wednesday.

San Antonio City Council approves CPS Energy rate hike

San Antonio City Council approved the first CPS Energy rate increase in eight years on Thursday, which will raise the average homeowner’s monthly bill by about $5.10.

City proposes adding parking spots, limiting number of scooters in downtown Corpus Christi

City staff proposed limiting the number of scooters in the city and designating parking spaces in downtown Corpus Christi.

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New Braunfels City Council approves multifamily rezoning for River Mill district

A New Braunfels property was rezoned to allow the proposed River Mill development to include a multifamily component in its plans.

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CPS Energy’s Board of Trustees approves 3.85% rate increase

CPS Energy Board of Trustees unanimously approved a 3.85% rate increase Monday. They also approved a regulatory asset, or a fuel adjustment charge, which the utility says will recover $418 million in fuel costs from last February’s winter storm.

Fate of CPS Energy rate hike uncertain ahead of San Antonio City Council vote

In less than a week, the San Antonio City Council will vote on the first CPS Energy rate increase in eight years, but it’s not clear yet if there are enough votes to pass it.

Kleberg Bank's Gabe Guerra sworn-in as newest Port of Corpus Christi commissioner

Commissioners oversee the port's infrastructure investment, broadscale policies and budget.

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Vote on CPS Energy rate hike set to happen next week

CPS energy wants to raise rates. They say it’s needed to better weatherize equipment, get new equipment, to cover debt from the winter storm and for staff.

New Braunfels looks to streamline city processes by shifting review of some items from council to staff, commissions

City staff is evaluating which requests require council review and which can be handled by other officials, though rezoning requests will remain on the council agenda.

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Bill Miller Bar-B-Q temporarily closes dining rooms due to staffing shortage

The San Antonio-based chain Bill Miller Bar-B-Q will temporarily be closing their dining rooms this week due to a staffing shortage.

Top 10 development stories in New Braunfels in 2021

New housing developments and construction projects are ongoing in New Braunfels as the city continues to grow rapidly. Here are a few of Community Impact Newspaper’s top development stories of 2021.

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‘I’m not anticipating changing anybody’s mind’: CPS Energy CEO says outreach on rate hike is about ‘education’

As CPS Energy pushes for city council approval of a new rate hike, the utility’s interim CEO doesn’t expect to win over many of its customers.

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City slams ‘Ousted’ report on its code enforcement practices as ‘fundamentally flawed’

The report, “Ousted: The City of San Antonio’s Displacement of Residents through Code Enforcement Actions,” found 626 orders to vacate and orders to demolish occupied San Antonio homes between 2015 and 2020. Meanwhile, Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Austin issued only 16 orders between them.

5 things to know about the CPS Energy rate hike

The rate hike has been expected for several months, and while it’s lower than the double-digit percentage increase the utility originally wanted, many customers still have questions. We have answers.

San Antonians say mental health, housing, and infrastructure among best ways to spend pandemic relief money

In a Thursday presentation to council members, city staff showed the results of the various surveys, town hall meetings, and meetings with the Small Business Advocacy Commission from the previous months.

CPS Energy rate hike coming amid ‘trust crisis,’ council warns utility

The utility needs council’s support to institute a two-pronged approach to raising customers’ bills: a 3.85 percent increase to the base rates and a bump in the fuel adjustment charge. Combined, CPS officials say those changes would raise the average residential customer’s bill by about 3.3 percent - or $5.10 per month.

CPS Energy aims for 15-minute rolling blackouts in case of more grid trouble this winter

As San Antonio’s city-owned utilities prepare for another winter, they’ve been taking steps to ensure the city isn’t left as vulnerable as it was during the February freeze.

Second attempt to bring ‘Old Highway 90′ name back to West Side roadway

Five years later, the fight over the name of a four-mile stretch of roadway on the West Side is back on again, as residents and business owners push to bring back the “Old Highway 90″ name - with a slightly different twist.

New, 20-year plan for San Antonio International Airport ‘clear for takeoff’

The “SDP,” as officials refer to it, provides a vision for the airport into 2040 that will accommodate expected growth. It calls for unifying the airport terminals, including a brand-new, third terminal; adding more gates; extending the largest runway to accommodate longer international flights; re-routing vehicle traffic; central passenger screening; and more parking.

San Antonio activists want parallel pilot programs for mental health responses - with, and without police

Having failed to keep police out of a new mental health response team the City of San Antonio will try out beginning next spring, activists want the city to at least give a civilian-centric model a try, too.

Leon Valley’s city manager has resigned, city officials confirm

Leon Valley City Manager Gilbert Perales has resigned after only being with the city for a short time, according to a resignation letter obtained by KSAT.

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San Antonio City Council considers international airport expansion plan for ‘world-class’ facility

The city’s director of airports presented city council members with a a new Strategic Development Plan to expand the San Antonio International Airport’s capacity and turn it into a “world-class” facility.

How do you want the city of San Antonio to use ARPA funds?

Right now, the city of San Antonio is strategizing on how to spend more than $220 million allocated to the community via the American Rescue Plan funds.

‘Don’t want to give the Dist. 2 Councilman what he wants’: Business groups oppose expanding non-discrimination ordinance

Though they’re avoiding an all-out offensive, San Antonio business groups are resisting the idea of expanding the city’s non-discrimination ordinance commonly referred to simply as the NDO.

Long-awaited police substation in District 3 part of 2022 bond program draft

The South Side could get a new San Antonio Police substation as part of the 2022 bond program, which the police department has indicated would also mean expanding the department.

San Antonio leaders want resident feedback on how to spend $229 million in COVID-19 relief funds

The city plans to hold eight town hall meetings to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

EXPLAINER: What would Minneapolis policing ballot issue do?

Minneapolis voters are deciding whether to replace the city’s police force with a new Department of Public Safety.

San Antonio council members push to expand non-discrimination ordinance to private businesses

At least six San Antonio city council members say it’s time to expand the city’s non-discrimination ordinance (NDO) to include private businesses.

WATCH LIVE: City Council members file request to expand San Antonio’s non-discrimination ordinance

Three San Antonio City Council members want to expand San Antonio’s non-disclosure ordinance.

City Council shifts bond money to fund drainage, streets; several members want further cuts to trail system

San Antonio City Council members agreed Wednesday to tweak the city’s upcoming $1.2 billion bond program to send more money to basic infrastructure needs, though nearly half the council members still don’t think it’s enough.

City of San Antonio considers giving $30 million to thousands of CPS Energy, SAWS customers behind on their bills

The City of San Antonio is considering using a $30 million chunk of the federal money it received from the American Rescue Plan Act to help pay off or pay down the overdue utility bills of struggling San Antonio residents.

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