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Horse carriage briefing takeaways: 3 options to phase out controversial business in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Horse carriage briefing takeaways: 3 options to phase out controversial business in downtown San AntonioCity Council is grappling with how quickly to phase out horse-drawn carriages in downtown San Antonio.
City Council approves ordinance for major East-West Corridor project on South Side
Read full article: City Council approves ordinance for major East-West Corridor project on South SideSan Antonio City Council approved an ordinance and funding reallocation to begin the process of creating a significant thoroughfare project aimed at connecting portions of the city’s major manufacturers across the South Side.
Business-backed PAC hoses firefighters in spending on San Antonio charter fight
Read full article: Business-backed PAC hoses firefighters in spending on San Antonio charter fightSan Antonio’s business community has spent two-and-a-half times more than the local firefighter union in the fight over caps on the city manager’s tenure and salary.
All in how you frame it — UTSA says ballot language causes big opinion shift on San Antonio charter amendments
Read full article: All in how you frame it — UTSA says ballot language causes big opinion shift on San Antonio charter amendmentsThe University of Texas at San Antonio’s Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) polled likely voters in September and October about the six proposed city charter amendments on the Nov. 5 ballot. However, it recorded big shifts in voter’s opinion, depending whether it used plain language to describe the amendments or the exact ballot language.
Push for equal San Antonio City Council representation born in Thompson, nearby neighborhoods
Read full article: Push for equal San Antonio City Council representation born in Thompson, nearby neighborhoodsBig decisions are made on behalf of San Antonians inside City Hall. However, in the early 1970s, Rosie Castro said the people in charge didn’t reflect the entire city.
UTSA releases new polling on charter amendments, Nov. 5 elections, 2025 mayor’s race
Read full article: UTSA releases new polling on charter amendments, Nov. 5 elections, 2025 mayor’s raceThe University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Public Opinion Research is announcing the results of its latest voter survey on Thursday at 11 a.m.
Repealing city manager limits, higher council pay, and 4-year terms are on San Antonio voters’ Nov. 5 ballots
Read full article: Repealing city manager limits, higher council pay, and 4-year terms are on San Antonio voters’ Nov. 5 ballotsA half dozen proposed changes to the San Antonio city charter will be at the end of a lengthy ballot on Nov. 5. Among the things San Antonio voters will be asked are whether to pay their council members more, extend their terms, and whether to repeal the voter-approved caps on the city manager’s salary and tenure.
East Side councilman’s failed trick to block semi-truck dealership blows up both plans
Read full article: East Side councilman’s failed trick to block semi-truck dealership blows up both plansCouncilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez pushed to annex the property near I-10 and Loop 1604 into the city limits without the zoning Doggett Freightliner was seeking and effectively killed its plans.
San Antonio’s controversial Reproductive Justice Fund likely won’t pay for abortion travel, but the issue isn’t over
Read full article: San Antonio’s controversial Reproductive Justice Fund likely won’t pay for abortion travel, but the issue isn’t overLess than a year after it was sued by anti-abortion groups, the City of San Antonio revealed its Reproductive Justice Fund probably won’t help women access abortion care after all.
San Antonio City Council to finally discuss what Reproductive Justice Fund will actually pay for
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to finally discuss what Reproductive Justice Fund will actually pay forA full budget year after they approved it, the San Antonio City Council is poised to discuss what the city’s controversial Reproductive Justice Fund will cover.
Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium
Read full article: Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadiumA 2.3-acre piece of land on Camaron Street near San Pedro Creek Park and West Martin Street is just one point of contention for neighbors as the San Antonio Missions downtown baseball stadium debate continues.
‘Extreme case of sour grapes’: Southwest Airlines loses early attempt to block new San Antonio Int’l Airport lease
Read full article: ‘Extreme case of sour grapes’: Southwest Airlines loses early attempt to block new San Antonio Int’l Airport leaseSouthwest Airlines failed to stop a new lease agreement that would keep it out of the new terminal being built at San Antonio International Airport.
‘In all the way’: Former councilman Clayton Perry, who had drunken hit-and-run, plans 2025 mayoral run
Read full article: ‘In all the way’: Former councilman Clayton Perry, who had drunken hit-and-run, plans 2025 mayoral runFormer District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry, who paused his political career after a drunken hit-and-run incident, has confirmed he will return to run for mayor in San Antonio’s 2025 election.
‘Not personal’: Will the fire union fight an attempt to undo San Antonio’s city manager caps?
Read full article: ‘Not personal’: Will the fire union fight an attempt to undo San Antonio’s city manager caps?The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association is considering whether to turn its political influence hose on a new charter amendment campaign to undo city manager caps.
Will San Antonio take a harder stance on anti-LGBTQ bills in Austin next year?
Read full article: Will San Antonio take a harder stance on anti-LGBTQ bills in Austin next year?Council members on the Intergovernmental Relations Committee want the city's state legislative priorities to more explicitly include support for the LGBTQ community.
Pro-charter change PAC plans to spend $1M ahead of San Antonio election
Read full article: Pro-charter change PAC plans to spend $1M ahead of San Antonio electionA political action committee led by big names from the San Antonio business community plans to spend more than $1 million in support of a slate of proposed changes to the city charter.
POLL: City council pay raises, reversing city manager pay cap unpopular with San Antonio voters
Read full article: POLL: City council pay raises, reversing city manager pay cap unpopular with San Antonio votersTwo controversial, proposed San Antonio charter amendments could face an uphill climb, judging by a recent poll.
San Antonio Philharmonic sued for for over $180K by major funders
Read full article: San Antonio Philharmonic sued for for over $180K by major fundersThe San Antonio Philharmonic, which was born from the ashes of the San Antonio Symphony in 2022 with some of the same musicians, saw the City of San Antonio and Bexar County set aside a combined $411,000 for its benefit.
City Council passes update to Complete Streets policy amid new city budget
Read full article: City Council passes update to Complete Streets policy amid new city budgetSan Antonio City Council formally passed an update on the city’s Complete Streets policy on Thursday, setting in motion a framework for street design that accounts for all users.
A first in 15 years, San Antonio and its fire union both pass new contract
Read full article: A first in 15 years, San Antonio and its fire union both pass new contractThe San Antonio City Council ratified a new three-year contract with the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association, marking the first time in 15 years the two sides have successfully collaborated on a deal.
Belt-tightening $4B San Antonio budget still includes new cops, ACS funding, homeless camp cleanups
Read full article: Belt-tightening $4B San Antonio budget still includes new cops, ACS funding, homeless camp cleanupsSan Antonio City Council approved a $3.96 billion budget Thursday morning that, despite its record size, includes several belt-tightening measures.
San Antonio’s plan to lower CPS Energy rate hikes could be ditched before plan was ever used
Read full article: San Antonio’s plan to lower CPS Energy rate hikes could be ditched before plan was ever usedFive months after they agreed to a policy meant to soften the blow of future CPS Energy rate hikes, some members of the San Antonio City Council want to consider bypassing it.
San Antonio firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract with 21.3% raises
Read full article: San Antonio firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract with 21.3% raisesRoughly 76% of the union membership voted on the contract, which passed with 97% approval. Only 35 of the 1,363 members who cast a ballot voted against it.
Downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium deal gets city council approval
Read full article: Downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium deal gets city council approvalAfter several innings’ worth of public discussion, the San Antonio City Council gave the signal Thursday afternoon for a minor league baseball stadium project to round first base.
San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on downtown Missions Stadium
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on downtown Missions StadiumThe proposal for a $160 million San Antonio Missions ballpark relies on also developing the surrounding area, including the low-cost Soap Factory Apartments. Thursday's vote would give the go-ahead to the broad strokes of a deal with the city, county, Missions ownership, and a downtown developer.
Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agenda
Read full article: Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agendaPlanning efforts to address East Side and downtown connectivity could get a boost in funding support later this week, according to the agenda for Thursday’s San Antonio City Council meeting.
Soap Factory residents want city council to delay baseball stadium vote
Read full article: Soap Factory residents want city council to delay baseball stadium voteResidents of the 381-unit Soap Factory Apartments worry that affordable housing will be out of their grasp if a downtown baseball stadium project forces them out as planned.
SAPD, Centro plan AI-fueled security camera network downtown
Read full article: SAPD, Centro plan AI-fueled security camera network downtownSan Antonio Police plan to test out a network of city and private security cameras in Downtown San Antonio, which could be monitored around the clock by both police and artificial intelligence.
San Antonio hosts first-of-its-kind budget input meeting geared toward young people
Read full article: San Antonio hosts first-of-its-kind budget input meeting geared toward young peopleMore than 80 young people between 12 and 24 years old spent their Saturday speaking their minds with San Antonio city leaders.
San Antonio plans even more homeless camp sweeps next year. This map shows recurring cleanups.
Read full article: San Antonio plans even more homeless camp sweeps next year. This map shows recurring cleanups.The city planned for 700 cleanups this year. It passed 1,100 and is planning 1,300 for FY 2025.
‘I would end up in the street yet again’: Pushback for new downtown SA Missions stadium plan
Read full article: ‘I would end up in the street yet again’: Pushback for new downtown SA Missions stadium planWhile supporters like Mayor Ron Nirenberg say the ball park proposal is a fair deal with a group of local owners, a ball team’s worth of opponents came to a public hearing Thursday afternoon to object to the funding method, a lack of public input on the plan so far, and residents’ displacement from a low-cost apartment complex.
As COVID relief funds dwindle, San Antonio and its nonprofits brace for the end of the line
Read full article: As COVID relief funds dwindle, San Antonio and its nonprofits brace for the end of the lineOver the past three years, a pot of federal COVID relief money has helped the City of San Antonio not only keep its budget balanced but also fund a variety of community programs. But that money is steadily dwindling, and both the city and the groups it has funded are preparing to go without it.
San Antonio firefighters get 21.3% raises in deal struck after 13-hour bargaining session
Read full article: San Antonio firefighters get 21.3% raises in deal struck after 13-hour bargaining sessionHaving negotiated since late March, bargaining teams for the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association shook hands on a new contract just before midnight Saturday.
Scooter patrol, Sunday brush drop-off, and homeless showers among San Antonio’s proposed budget cuts
Read full article: Scooter patrol, Sunday brush drop-off, and homeless showers among San Antonio’s proposed budget cutsFacing a growing budget deficit, the City of San Antonio has proposed cutting or shifting around tens of millions of dollars over the next two years. But what does that look like for you?
Trash, parking, and deceased transit: City fees going up under proposed San Antonio budget
Read full article: Trash, parking, and deceased transit: City fees going up under proposed San Antonio budgetAs the city tries to balance its budget by cutting or moving around tens of millions of dollars in spending, it also has plans to raise fees and other small costs in everything from EMS transport, to concert tickets, to transit permits for dead people.
San Antonio Int’l Airport hits monthly passenger record; parking garage plans expanded
Read full article: San Antonio Int’l Airport hits monthly passenger record; parking garage plans expandedSan Antonio International Airport hit a record number of passengers in July, with 1,032,610 flights in or out of the airport.
Proposed horse carriage ban trots on; San Antonio City Council to consider 1-3 year phase-out
Read full article: Proposed horse carriage ban trots on; San Antonio City Council to consider 1-3 year phase-outThe five-member Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously Monday to ask city staff to develop options for phasing out horse-drawn carriages within one to three years.
False alarm fees could go up for San Antonians with unregistered security systems
Read full article: False alarm fees could go up for San Antonians with unregistered security systemsSan Antonio is considering raising the false alarm fee for all unpermitted burglar and fire alarms to $250. The fees for permitted systems would not change.
5 things to know about City of San Antonio’s nearly $4 billion budget proposal
Read full article: 5 things to know about City of San Antonio’s nearly $4 billion budget proposalThe City of San Antonio is considering a $3.96 billion budget that, despite its record size, includes some attempts to back off spending.
Ethics board finds Marc Whyte abused his power as San Antonio councilman
Read full article: Ethics board finds Marc Whyte abused his power as San Antonio councilmanIn a rare hearing Wednesday night, the City of San Antonio’s Ethics Review Board ruled that Councilman Marc Whyte (D10) abused his position when he tried to get local law enforcement to respond to a local attorney’s home this spring.
San Antonio City Council pay raise, longer terms added to Nov. 5 ballot
Read full article: San Antonio City Council pay raise, longer terms added to Nov. 5 ballotSan Antonio voters will be asked whether to raise council members’ pay by tens of thousands of dollars and to double the length of their current terms.
Street art pops up throughout Paris, adding some Olympic color to major landmarks
Read full article: Street art pops up throughout Paris, adding some Olympic color to major landmarksParis is getting a colorful splash of Olympic creative spirit with nearly 30 vibrant street art pieces, popping up at bustling metro stations and airports and in front of city hall.
A raise for San Antonio council members and longer terms look likely for November ballot, but details are still in flux
Read full article: A raise for San Antonio council members and longer terms look likely for November ballot, but details are still in fluxThe San Antonio City Council appears ready to ask voters to raise their pay and extend their terms, though the finer points haven’t been hammered out yet.
North Side construction project set to start as request waits in city to reduce construction delays
Read full article: North Side construction project set to start as request waits in city to reduce construction delaysEarly this summer, Councilwoman Sukh Kaur filed the CCR to invest in Subsurface Utility Engineering and create a system to maintain and document records.
DA formally charges District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte with DWI, records show
Read full article: DA formally charges District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte with DWI, records showThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office has formally charged District 10 City Councilman Marc Whyte with DWI more than six months after his initial arrest on suspicion, according to online court records.
FULL INTERVIEW: Mayoral candidate John Courage wants to ‘continue building’ on current initiatives
Read full article: FULL INTERVIEW: Mayoral candidate John Courage wants to ‘continue building’ on current initiativesCourage sat down with KSAT recently to discuss his vision for the city, which largely includes continuing current initiatives and his track record as a council member.
Millions in federal funds will be used to make Culebra Road safer
Read full article: Millions in federal funds will be used to make Culebra Road saferCulebra Road has been described as one of the most dangerous roads in San Antonio. Now, the city will receive help from the U.S. government to improve a stretch of Culebra Road on the West Side.
City approves committee to change codes for recycling yards in San Antonio
Read full article: City approves committee to change codes for recycling yards in San AntonioThe task force will review and update Chapter 11 on Fire Prevention and Chapter 16 on Licenses and Business Regulations to address used automotive recyclers and metal recycling entities.
City takes aim at root causes in East Side apartments for next phase of violent crime plan
Read full article: City takes aim at root causes in East Side apartments for next phase of violent crime planAn apartment complex on the East Side will be the testing ground for the next phase of the City of San Antonio’s plan to tackle violent crime.
FULL INTERVIEW: San Antonio mayoral candidate Manny Pelaez discusses his vision for San Antonio
Read full article: FULL INTERVIEW: San Antonio mayoral candidate Manny Pelaez discusses his vision for San AntonioThe District 8 councilman sits down with KSAT reporter Garrett Brnger to talk about his aspirations for a different seat at City Hall.
San Antonio City Council passes new SAWS drought rules; includes higher fines, extra charge for heavy users
Read full article: San Antonio City Council passes new SAWS drought rules; includes higher fines, extra charge for heavy usersHigher fines and a new surcharge for heavy water users are among the new proposed drought rules up for a vote before the San Antonio City Council on Thursday.
Councilmembers want to speed up rollout of controversial Reproductive Justice Fund
Read full article: Councilmembers want to speed up rollout of controversial Reproductive Justice FundSome San Antonio City Council members say a city fund that, in part, could help cover the travel costs for women seeking legal, out-of-state abortions isn’t being rolled out quickly enough.
San Antonio Councilwoman says she didn’t break any rules asking city to spend $300K on staffer’s nonprofit
Read full article: San Antonio Councilwoman says she didn’t break any rules asking city to spend $300K on staffer’s nonprofitCouncilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda’s requested the city give a $300,000 planning grant to the Latino Texas Policy Center. The nonprofit’s executive director is Natalie Sanchez-Lopez, who is also the policy director for Cabello Havrda’s district office.
San Antonio Councilman Whyte asks ethics complaint be ‘dismissed without delay’
Read full article: San Antonio Councilman Whyte asks ethics complaint be ‘dismissed without delay’Local attorney Martin Phipps accused the D10 councilman of abusing his power; Whyte says he was concerned about a child’s safety
Report: Differences between gay and straight spouses disappear after legalization of gay marriage
Read full article: Report: Differences between gay and straight spouses disappear after legalization of gay marriageSame-sex spouses were typically younger and were more likely to be employed than those in opposite-sex marriages, although many of those differences disappeared after the legalization of gay marriage in 2015.
San Antonio City Attorney refuses to explain leaking allegations
Read full article: San Antonio City Attorney refuses to explain leaking allegationsLast month, San Antonio City Attorney Andy Segovia accused council members of leaking information on the fire contract negotiations. However, he refused to answer KSAT's questions about what had prompted those accusations.
Councilwoman pulls the reins on proposal to ban horse-drawn carriages
Read full article: Councilwoman pulls the reins on proposal to ban horse-drawn carriagesPhyllis Viagran (D3) helped spearhead a council consideration request (CCR) in November 2022, asking city staff to develop a plan to phase out the use of horse-drawn carriages. But as the idea finally moves forward, though, she appears to be changing her tune.
Why is a San Antonio councilman putting up anti-panhandling signs?
Read full article: Why is a San Antonio councilman putting up anti-panhandling signs?“Panhandling. It’s OK to say NO,” state the signs on Wurzbach Road, Huebner Road, De Zavala Road, and La Cantera Parkway. The signs feature a crossed-out image of money changing hands over a plea to donate to local charities instead.
Real Madrid celebrates another Champions League title with its fans on streets of Spanish capital
Read full article: Real Madrid celebrates another Champions League title with its fans on streets of Spanish capitalFor the second time in three seasons Real Madrid has been celebrating a Champions League title with its fans on the streets of the Spanish capital.
NYC's rat-hating mayor, Eric Adams, is once again ticketed for rats at his Brooklyn property
Read full article: NYC's rat-hating mayor, Eric Adams, is once again ticketed for rats at his Brooklyn propertyNew York City’s rat-hating mayor has once again been ticketed for a rat infestation at his Brooklyn property.
Ethics complaint against San Antonio councilman moves forward
Read full article: Ethics complaint against San Antonio councilman moves forwardMartin Phipps filed his complaint against Whyte on May 21, claiming Whyte had used his position to “dispatch” San Antonio Police officers and Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies to Phipps’ home on April 26 to try to remove a child.
San Antonio mental health response program in middle of rapid expansion
Read full article: San Antonio mental health response program in middle of rapid expansionAfter a heavily-lauded start, city leaders were quick to clamor for a rapid expansion of the SA CORE program. The three-member teams already provide citywide coverage, and around-the-clock coverage is a little more than a month away.
Marc Whyte accused of abusing his power; councilman says police were already involved in incident at attorney’s home
Read full article: Marc Whyte accused of abusing his power; councilman says police were already involved in incident at attorney’s homeA local attorney has accused Councilman Marc Whyte (D10) of abusing his position as a councilman to “interfere” in a private custody matter.
Horse carriage operators score early victory in face of ban proposal
Read full article: Horse carriage operators score early victory in face of ban proposalThe eight members of the 11-person Transportation Advisory Board who were present Wednesday voted unanimously to recommend city council consider keeping horse-drawn carriages in San Antonio. The board’s motion also indicated a desire to specifically keep the carriages downtown.
‘Nothing we haven’t done to prepare’: SAPD Chief discusses mass shooting readiness
Read full article: ‘Nothing we haven’t done to prepare’: SAPD Chief discusses mass shooting readinessTwo years after the mass shooting in Uvalde left 19 children and two teachers dead, the concern it could happen here lingers in many parents’ minds.
Council members want more ‘equity’ in senior assistance program to prevent code violations
Read full article: Council members want more ‘equity’ in senior assistance program to prevent code violationsDistricts 2, 3, 4, and 5 - which comprise most of the city’s East, South, and West Sides - are already through the $10,000 set aside for each of their residents. Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran (D3) even added another $5,000 of her district's discretionary funds to stretch it further.
Fire contract controversy fizzles out with closed-door discussion
Read full article: Fire contract controversy fizzles out with closed-door discussionFollowing 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.
San Antonio City Manager will have ‘conversation’ with city attorney after council members’ closed-door grievance airing
Read full article: San Antonio City Manager will have ‘conversation’ with city attorney after council members’ closed-door grievance airingLess than week after nearly half the San Antonio City Council called for a meeting to discuss the “fitness” of the city attorney, they got a chance to air their grievances behind closed doors.
Council members deny leaking info after city attorney says he has ‘no confidence’ in executive session confidentiality
Read full article: Council members deny leaking info after city attorney says he has ‘no confidence’ in executive session confidentialityCity 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.
After using ‘nuclear’ option, San Antonio council members get their meetings on fire contract, city attorney suitability
Read full article: After using ‘nuclear’ option, San Antonio council members get their meetings on fire contract, city attorney suitabilityFollowing a public blow-up that included calling to possibly oust the city attorney, some San Antonio City Council members will get the meetings they’ve been demanding.
San Antonio City Council in revolt; nearly half of members want to consider forcing out city attorney
Read full article: San Antonio City Council in revolt; nearly half of members want to consider forcing out city attorneyThe day after they say the city attorney tried to partially block their demand for a special meeting, five San Antonio City Council members are demanding another meeting - this time to discuss whether he is fit for the job.
San Antonio council members flout mayor, demand meeting on stalled fire contract talks
Read full article: San Antonio council members flout mayor, demand meeting on stalled fire contract talksAfter Mayor Ron Nirenberg refused to allow a discussion behind closed doors of the ongoing fire contract negotiations, half the city council joined together to force his hand. But it's not clear if they will get the meeting they want.
Fire contract talks stall again; city negotiators want to bring in a mediator
Read full article: Fire contract talks stall again; city negotiators want to bring in a mediatorAfter eight bargaining sessions over the past five weeks, the two sides can’t even remain at the same table, and city negotiators have suggested bringing in a mediator to facilitate further talks.
San Antonio settles lawsuit over ‘sponge rounds’ shooting at 2020 George Floyd protest
Read full article: San Antonio settles lawsuit over ‘sponge rounds’ shooting at 2020 George Floyd protestThe City of San Antonio will pay $118,800 to a man whom San Antonio Police shot twice with less-lethal ammunition during a May 2020 protest.
San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center could stay open another two years
Read full article: San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center could stay open another two yearsOpened in July 2022 amid an “unprecedented” wave of migrants passing through the city, San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center could stay open through September 2026.
San Antonio to close migrant facility at airport, pursues more federal funding for downtown facility
Read full article: San Antonio to close migrant facility at airport, pursues more federal funding for downtown facilityWith migrant arrivals to San Antonio dropping 77% from December to March, city announces closure of Airport Transfer Center.
San Antonio will send future windfalls back to CPS Energy, hopes to mitigate rate hikes
Read full article: San Antonio will send future windfalls back to CPS Energy, hopes to mitigate rate hikesSan Antonio City Council members appear to be on board with a plan to return money to CPS Energy when the utility’s payments to the city far exceed expectations.
Carriage operators say San Antonio needs to hold its horses on proposed ban
Read full article: Carriage operators say San Antonio needs to hold its horses on proposed banThe city council’s Governance Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to send a proposal to ban horse-drawn carriages over to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for consideration. The specifics haven’t been decided yet, but the vote means the 16-month-old request is still alive.
‘You can’t argue with the numbers’: SAPD say ‘hot spot’ policing strategy helped level off violent crime
Read full article: ‘You can’t argue with the numbers’: SAPD say ‘hot spot’ policing strategy helped level off violent crimeThe San Antonio Police Department and criminologists with the University of Texas at San Antonio say a new “hot spot” policing strategy has helped fight violent crime in the Alamo City.
Black immigrant rally in NYC raises awareness about racial, religious and language inequities
Read full article: Black immigrant rally in NYC raises awareness about racial, religious and language inequitiesBlack immigrants have turned out in the hundreds across from a City Hall, drawing attention to racial inequities in the city’s shelter and immigrant support systems.
San Antonio on track for more than 1,000 homeless camp cleanups this year
Read full article: San Antonio on track for more than 1,000 homeless camp cleanups this yearThere have already been 520 cleanups in San Antonio between October 2023 through March 2024, and the city’s director of human services estimates that could reach “probably 1,000 to 1,100″ by the end of the 2024 fiscal year.
‘Transportation to abortion care’ part of plans for San Antonio’s Reproductive Justice Fund
Read full article: ‘Transportation to abortion care’ part of plans for San Antonio’s Reproductive Justice FundMost of the San Antonio City Council appears open to using at least part of the $500,000 Reproductive Justice Fund to help cover the costs of women traveling out of state to access legal abortions.
Fire union asks San Antonio for 37.5% raise over 3 years
Read full article: Fire union asks San Antonio for 37.5% raise over 3 yearsThe San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association proposed a series of bumps that would raise firefighter salaries 37.5% by October 2026. The city’s proposal would raise base pay 21.7% by January 2029.
Reserved spots, discount pricing teased as perks of parking privatization at San Antonio International Airport
Read full article: Reserved spots, discount pricing teased as perks of parking privatization at San Antonio International AirportCity officials say the parking contractor will be able to better manage the airport’s two parking garages and three surface lots to maximize revenue. The contractor will offer options, like reserving spaces in advance and offer discounted prices.
As conflict worsens in eastern Congo, 2 armed groups pledge to respect civilians
Read full article: As conflict worsens in eastern Congo, 2 armed groups pledge to respect civiliansRepresentatives of two armed groups in Congo signed solemn pledges this week to both their violence-wracked country and the wider world: We will do better to respect and protect civilians.
Fire union says city’s 21.7% raise offer isn’t enough
Read full article: Fire union says city’s 21.7% raise offer isn’t enoughAs it begins negotiating a new contract with the City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association has a burning desire to deliver a big payday to its members. But exactly how big still isn’t clear.
San Antonio councilman’s first court appearance in DWI case delayed again
Read full article: San Antonio councilman’s first court appearance in DWI case delayed againSan Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte’s first court appearance in his DWI case has been delayed for the second time in three months. Whyte is expected to appear for a pretrial conference on May 14.