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Good Morning San Antonio Weekend 9:00am

The KSAT 12 News Team provides a look at local, regional, statewide and national news events and the latest information on local traffic and weather issues.

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Good Morning San Antonio Weekend 9:00am

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San Antonio City Council hints at boosting Animal Care Services budget

The San Antonio City Council appears ready to throw Animal Care Services a bone.

San Antonio steps up policy enforcement following last month's deadly West Side dog attack

Animal Control Services will now issue criminal citations to owners of unrestrained dogs who bite residents, according to a new memo.

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San Antonio will issue criminal citations for dog bites in some cases

The city will now issue criminal citations to dog owners if a bite occurs while the dog was off leash and not on the owner’s property.

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City plans increased dog enforcement, program to tackle nuisance neighbors following deadly mauling

The proposed program and dog enforcement efforts stem directly from a West Side home whose dogs were responsible for the brutal Feb. 24 attack that killed an elderly man and sent several others to the hospital.

San Antonio International Airport receives $20 million in federal funding

The project will add five new ground gates and other amenities.

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San Antonio aims to take flight with a new airport experience

Opinion: Long-overdue plans to make a $2.5 billion investment in redesigning the city’s airport finally are coming off the drawing board.

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Airport officials unveil new terminal design, renderings

San Antonio's planned new terminal is the largest piece of the $2.5 billion strategic development plan approved by City Council in 2021.

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Rate hike expected for San Antonio solid waste fees

City staff say the city's Solid Waste Fund is "structurally unbalanced" and will likely warrant a rate increase in the 2024 fiscal year. It's not clear yet how much that could be.

City gets tough on contractors for slow work, cutting corners

The measure comes after problems on the North St. Mary’s Strip project, where businesses have complained of shoddy work and too many delays.

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San Antonio officials in the dark on TxDOT's Broadway plans

State officials said the Broadway corridor project could go to bid this year, but City Manager Erik Walsh said he hasn't seen any plans yet.

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St. Mary’s Strip businesses must compete for city funding to recoup lost profits

A one-two punch of COVID-19 and construction could be the fall of several small businesses. San Antonio is now providing financial aid in the form of the COVID-Construction Recovery Grant Program.

Program for small businesses in 15 construction zones advances

City staff estimate the grant program would offset major losses for storefront businesses in one of 15 designated construction zones.

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San Antonio City officials owe us more bond project accountability

Opinion: Heavily trafficked streets, notably Lower Broadway, North St. Mary’s Street and around Main Plaza have been closed or narrowed for months.

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City looks to offer grants to businesses mired in construction zones

The proposed grant program would help businesses that were only beginning to recover from economic catastrophe wrought by the pandemic.

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San Antonio lays plans to assist migrants for years to come

The city has a 10-year lease on a facility leaders hope will sustain its migrant aid efforts after Title 42 is lifted.

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Contractor commits to expedite improvements on St. Mary’s Strip following bar owners’ complaints

Bravo walked the popular strip on Wednesday with City Manager Erik Walsh, the project manager from SpawGlass and City of San Antonio Public Works inspectors, according to a release from Bravo’s office.

San Antonio to vote on controversial development code proposals

The two most controversial code changes of the 193 proposals are those that deal with casitas and the neighborhood notification process for development.

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City hastens roadwork on St. Mary’s Strip as bar sales plummet

State data shows falling alcohol sales have been widespread across St. Mary's Strip's bars this summer. The average decline was about a third of sales.

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Why San Antonio will spend $9M to stockpile water bottles

City Manager Erik Walsh said the move comes in response to Winter Storm Uri, when the city struggled to supply drinking water to residents.

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San Antonio approves $3.4 billion city budget, which includes property tax relief, CPS credits

Of the total, $95 million is set aside for property tax relief, and the city also is giving its civilian employees a 5% raise.

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CPS Energy rebates still in city budget despite council concerns

Some council members are exploring ways to set aside the more than $80 million windfall to buy more time to debate their options.

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City Manager Erik Walsh discusses the budget, tax relief and area construction

In just a few weeks the San Antonio City Council will vote on the proposed $3.4 billion proposed budget.

Discounted or free internet now available for qualifying San Antonio residents

Help is on the way for thousands of San Antonio households that need a home internet connection but can’t afford it.

Affordable internet program open to San Antonio residents

San Antonio leaders are backing a program that would help solve San Antonio's digital divide and connect all residents to the internet.

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San Antonio City Council to hash out plan for $75 million budget surplus

Council members interested in spending the $75 million windfall from CPS Energy will lobby colleagues at Tuesday's budget meeting.

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Global warming hits home as San Antonio endures hottest summer

Opinion: All of us should be concerned and committed to supporting citywide and individual actions to conserve water and energy and to slow climate change and global warming.

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City Council members have own ideas for spending budget surplus

Given a $75M windfall from the city-owned utility, members of San Antonio's City Council showed up with different plans for how to spend it.

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City proposes giving $50M back to CPS customers as part of $3.4B budget

Rebates for CPS Energy customers, a property tax rate cut, and pay bumps for city employees are all part of the proposed $3.4 billion city budget the San Antonio City Council will discuss Thursday morning.

City plan for $75M budget surplus includes CPS bill credit, raises

CPS Energy returned more money to the city than usual because of high summer bills, giving San Antonio its 2023 budget windfall.

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TxDOT gives cold shoulder to San Antonio's latest Broadway plan

The city pitched a proposal to bring the state highway department back on board with lane reductions on Broadway.

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San Antonio's hottest day of the year calls for energy conservation, officials say

As San Antonio experiences the hottest temperatures ever seen, CPS Energy and city officials urge power conservation to prevent blackouts.

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CPS Energy, San Antonio to help conserve power

ERCOT's conservation efforts apply to city as San Antonio buildings will be kept at 78 degrees.

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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.

1.2 billion reasons to go to the polls for the city bond election

Opinion: Today's message is simple: voting in bond elections is just as important as voting to choose elected leaders.

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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.

Brackenridge Park plan delayed by disinformation campaign

Opinion: The campaign of disinformation undermines the credibility of protesters and any elected official who turns a blind eye to such deception.

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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.

Grand Hyatt to be sold, city to be paid back under prospective deal

The tentative deal comes a year after the city ponied up more than $10 million to help the struggling hotel make its debt payments.

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City of San Antonio backs off plans to remove 100 trees at Brackenridge Park -- for now

Opponents of the planned removal of more than 100 trees at Brackenridge Park said they were relieved to learn the city’s Historic Design and Review Commission will not be taking a final vote Friday.

Removal of Brackenridge trees on hold after San Antonio delays vote

It won't be voted on until spring or summer.

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City delays vote on Brackenridge trees, will finish designs first

The City of San Antonio has decided to postpone the consideration by the HDRC on a plan to remove some heritage trees at Brackenridge Park.

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San Antonio city manager says decision expected soon on Broadway

City Manager Erik Walsh spoke about the Broadway dispute during a discussion on topics of interest to local real estate professionals.

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San Antonio property tax rate cut, homestead exemption increase mulled

The City Council won't consider implementing changes, which were discussed Wednesday, until later this year.

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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 to ask voters to support $1.2 billion bond

The City Council will is expected to vote to place an historic $1.2 billion bond package on the May 7 ballot.

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Details of SA Ready to Work program come into focus as launch nears

Workforce Solutions Alamo, the Alamo Colleges, Project Quest and Restore Education are being tapped to execute the city's workforce program.

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Mayor and local businesses tout SA Ready to Work ahead of council vote

City officials and business leaders touted the upcoming SA Ready to Work program as a solution for both businesses and low-wage workers.

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Most power outages for CPS Energy customers should be restored by midnight, CEO says

Although wintry precipitation is forecast to have come to a halt in the San Antonio area, freezing temperatures are still expected to create hazardous road conditions overnight into early Friday morning.

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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Number of absent city of San Antonio employees due to COVID at its highest

Over 800 city employees are out.

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Texas Biomed pulls bond funding request amid animal welfare protests

A citizens panel reallocated the $11 million earmarked for the institute Thursday and finalized recommendations for the 2022 bond package.

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San Antonio cites flaws in demolition policy report, calls for UTSA study

City of San Antonio management shot back Monday at a report that was critical of the city's code compliance and demolition policies.

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City Council debates bonuses for essential city employees during pandemic

City staff presented City Council on Thursday with San Antonio residents' input on how to spend American Rescue Plan Act funding.

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Chief Equity Officer was subject of hostile work complaint prior to resigning from the city

The city’s chief equity officer submitted her resignation earlier this year while being investigated for a hostile work environment complaint, records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders show.

City of San Antonio sets aside $30 million for new utility assistance program

San Antonio city's council on Thursday agreed to spend $30 million helping residents with their utility bills.

SAWS to end water restrictions for San Antonio on Tuesday

After a stretch of above-average rainfall and with the arrival of cooler temperatures, SAWS President/CEO Robert R. Puente and San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh have declared an end to Stage 1 water rules effective Tuesday.

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.

City Council: Listen to voters and fund the greenway trails system

Opinion: Voters for more than two decades have overwhelmingly supported construction of the Howard Peak Greenway Trails System.

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City Council members push for further discussion of 2022 bond priorities

Three City Council members are asking to convene a special meeting to further discuss priorities for the 2022-2027 bond.

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San Antonio's 2022 housing bond reduced to $150 million

San Antonio's 2022 housing bond was slated to be $250 million two weeks ago — that has been reduced to $150 million.

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Ex-San Antonio police officer tops city’s payroll list in 2020

Across 13,394 employees, the city of San Antonio paid a total of of $842 million in wages and $1.2 billion in total compensation to fire, police and civilian workers in 2020.

San Antonio City Council pushes for neighborhood projects in 2022 bond

After city staff presented its list of recommended bond projects, council members said they wanted even more district-specific spending.

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Wanted: A 2022 bond with transformative projects

OPINION: Transformative change requires real investment in San Antonio, and it provides a long-term return.

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Housing, streets, drainage considered for record $1.2 billion bond program proposal for San Antonio

City of San Antonio leaders are preparing a $1.2 billion, five-year bond program to send to voters next spring.

San Antonio City Council starts discussion on $1.2B bond program for 2022

The 2022 bond program is set to be the largest in San Antonio history with $1.2 billion allocated for infrastructure and housing projects.

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Here are 5 things to know to start your day, San Antonio

It's hard to know it all. Grab some coffee and let us help.

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City Council leaves police spending, property tax alone in $3.1B budget

Though two separate council members suggested decreasing the property tax rate, both budget proposals failed on Thursday.

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Council adds amendments while staff trims $3.1B budget ahead of vote

Thanks to lower-than-expected sales tax and CPS Energy revenue, the San Antonio City Council will vote on a slightly smaller 2022 budget Thursday.

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San Antonio city manager talks about $3.1B budget; focus to be on public health, changes to responding of 911 calls

The proposed San Antonio budget for 2022 is a record $3.1 billion. It is expected to be adopted Sep. 16 and people around San Antonio should be able to see changes.

Surge in calls amid current COVID wave ties up San Antonio EMS units for 26 minutes on Thursday

All of San Antonio's available EMS units were tied up for 26 minutes on Thursday due to a surge in 911 calls for COVID-19 and...

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San Antonio without EMS transports for 26 minutes Thursday amid surge in COVID-19 calls, city manager says

San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh said there were 39 available EMS units on Thursday, and all were in use for 26 minutes amid a surge of 911 calls for COVID-19 and other emergencies.

San Antonio 2022 proposed city budget reaches record $3.1 billion with focus on restoring cuts, financial recovery

The City of San Antonio’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year was presented to Mayor Ron Nirenberg and the city council Thursday with a focus on five key points that include the city’s financial recovery, restoration, lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, response to calls and resiliency.

San Antonio City Council floats big ideas for American Rescue Plan funds

From developing a coordinated system for addressing homelessness to updating city-owned facilities, San Antonio City Council members had numerous ideas Wednesday for how to use the hundreds of millions of dollars the city will receive through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Leading SA: City Manager Erik Walsh discusses police changes since George Floyd’s death, COVID-19 turning point

City Manager Erik Walsh also talked about COVID-19 vaccinations and returning to pre-pandemic normalcy.

SAWS to end water restrictions for San Antonio on Thursday

The City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Water System have lifted Stages 1 and 2 water restrictions effective Thursday.

Masks, social distancing will be optional for those fully vaccinated at city facilities, city says

The city of San Antonio has announced that beginning Monday, masks and social distancing will be optional for fully vaccinated staff and clients at city facilities.

San Antonio names new Metro Health director

Claude A. Jacob was selected after a national search, city officials announced on Friday.

City officials want to hear from you on policing changes

During the FY 2021 budget process, when some residents were loudly calling for changes to the San Antonio Police Department and its budget, City Manger Erik Walsh pushed for a review of the city’s policing model and to what kind of calls residents want officers responding. While that review process, which is underway, could lead to changes, Walsh says they would not lead to a reduction in officers, and it “is not a plan to defund the police.”

San Antonio to reopen public facilities Monday including animal shelter, courts, more

Several City of San Antonio facilities will reopen Monday, San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh announced.

Cooling centers to open in San Antonio on Thursday, Friday

The City of San Antonio will open cooling centers on Thursday and Friday to provide relief from high temperatures expected be near 100 degrees.

San Antonio residents invited to weigh in on expectations of SAPD

The City of San Antonio wants to hear what expectations residents have of the San Antonio Police Department.

Contractor hired to provide services for migrant teens in SA unprepared for their arrival, San Antonio city manager says

A contractor hired by the federal government to provide services for the migrant teens being housed at the Freeman Coliseum was not prepared for their arrival, according to City Manager Erik Walsh.

Mayor Nirenberg, criminal justice expert weigh in on SAPD chief’s decision not to release body cam video of fatal police shooting

SAN ANTONIO – A decision by San Antonio Police Department Police Chief William McManus not to authorize the release of police body camera video of the fatal shooting of a man by police is getting mixed reaction. The shooting was recorded on an officer’s body cam. AdIn a letter to San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh, McManus said Mejia’s mother indicated that to release the video “would cause her great distress.”Mayor Ron Nirenberg said Monday that he understood McManus’ decision. One could go to the family and say, ‘We want to respect you, but we also want to be transparent for the community. Would you be OK if we were able to blur this or we were able to show it in a different way?’”AdRelated Stories:

SAPD Chief McManus says he will not authorize release of body cam footage of fatal South Park Mall shooting

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said that the department will not release body camera footage of a fatal shooting outside South Park Mall that occurred in January. Therefore, the body worn camera video will not be released,” McManus said in a statement. Erick Mejia, 26, was shot multiple times by four San Antonio officers outside of the mall on Jan. 27. After Mejia stopped under the I-35 overpass, he fled on foot and ran into South Park Mall before security kicked him out, police said. Police said he tried to re-enter the mall through a pair of secured doors but he was unable to get in.

SAPD Chief McManus says he will not authorize release of body cam footage of fatal South Park Mall shooting

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said that the department will not release body camera footage of a fatal shooting outside South Park Mall that occurred in January. Therefore, the body worn camera video will not be released,” McManus said in a statement. Erick Mejia, 26, was shot multiple times by four San Antonio officers outside of the mall on Jan. 27. After Mejia stopped under the I-35 overpass, he fled on foot and ran into South Park Mall before security kicked him out, police said. Police said he tried to re-enter the mall through a pair of secured doors but he was unable to get in.

San Antonio continues mask enforcement in city-owned buildings, River Walk

SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio will continue to enforce face masks in city-owned buildings and the River Walk, as well as by city contractors, until further notice. “To ensure that face mask guidelines are followed we will have signage in all City facilities and our mask policy will be strictly enforced.”RELATED: Texas’ statewide mask mandate expires March 10. Officials say masks will be required on the city-owned River Walk if people cannot maintain social distance. AdThe city will develop a scaled reopening of facilities over the next several weeks. The next in-person city council “A Session” meeting will be on April 8, and the “B session” meetings will continue to be held online until further notice.

Bottled, bulk water distribution sites to close Thursday

SAN ANTONIO – The city of San Antonio and San Antonio Water System will close their bottled and bulk water distribution sites at 5 p.m. on Thursday. According to a news release, the decision to close the sites was made due to lower demand for bottled and bulk water after service was restored to all of San Antonio. The city will continue to provide bottled water delivery to vulnerable residents, including homebound seniors and apartment complexes with no drinking water, through Saturday. “Thanks to their efforts, we were able to distribute more than 500,000 cases of water and provide bulk water to our community.”AdSAWS is accepting applications from customers who need assistance making plumbing repairs to quickly restore service and minimize water loss. They can also get help filing an application by calling 210 233-FIXX (3499) or by emailing to CPR-SA@saws.org.

City of San Antonio launches call center, website to aid in recovery from weather crisis

The City of San Antonio on Wednesday will launch an Emergency Resource Call Center (ERCC) and website to assist residents affected by the recent severe winter weather. AdIf a business or rental property suffered damage, SBA’s Disaster Loan Assistance Program may help by providing a low-interest loan. If an individual does not qualify for FEMA assistance, the Community Pipe Repair Fund managed by SAWS can help. Callers that do not qualify for FEMA assistance will be directed to the SAWS CPR Fund. ERCC staff will be able to assist residents in both English and Spanish.

Here’s a list of warming centers in San Antonio and surrounding area

(AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO – Multiple warming centers have been made available across the San Antonio area to help residents who have lost power and remain stuck in the cold and dark. San Antonio city officials said the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center will remain open through Friday as a warming center. Southside ISD opened up a 24-hour warming center at Losoya Middle School Gym, at 1610 Martinez Losoya Road. The City of New Braunfels will also provide a warming center at the New Braunfels Civic and Convention Center at 375 South Castell Ave. To find the closest warming shelter, please use the map here or for information on additional assistance and resources call 2-1-1.

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center to remain open Wednesday as warming center in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center will remain open Wednesday as a warming center for San Antonio residents, city officials said. Anyone needing transportation help in getting to the convention center can call 311. The convention center will take up to 500 people although capacity may increase if needed, Walsh said. Several hundred cots and food will be available at the convention center, Walsh said. Residents are urged to take their own clothing and medicine and whatever other necessary items they may need.

San Antonio city officials hold news conference on winter weather response

SAN ANTONIO – (You can learn more about what was said at the news conference by clicking here.) The City of San Antonio will provide an update on its winter weather response and the establishment of a warming center. Mayor Ron Nirenberg, City Manager Erik Walsh and Deputy City Manager María Villagómez will be among the participants at the news conference.

City of San Antonio, partner agencies to provide shelter to homeless during frigid nights

SAN ANTONIO – The city of San Antonio and its partner agencies are prepared to provide access to shelter and services for the homeless over the next several days as an arctic air mass moves into South Texas and sets the stage for some frigid nights and possible icy weather. “The City’s Department of Human Services and its partner agencies in homeless services assist individuals facing homelessness by providing outreach, developing a relationship, and offering services daily,” San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh said. Individualized services, which include cold-weather sleeping accommodations and cold-weather kits (sleeping bags, hand warmers, snacks and hygiene products) are available after hours and weekends. The Salvation Army Dave Coy Men’s Shelter at 226 Nolan St. also provides overnight shelter for the homeless. The items are available for street outreach workers and those in need at the San Fernando Homeless Resource Hub at 319 W. Travis St.

Homeless encampment will stay outside councilman’s office as city continues outreach efforts

District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño, right, speaks to a resident about the encampment outside his field office. SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño spent Thursday night at his field office, prepared to stop an abatement of homeless people who have camped on the property. “We’re trying to help people.”City crews, however, never showed up on Friday to sweep the field office, located on Vance Jackson Road near the Westfall Library. We will continue to monitor the situation.”The council member and city manager disagreed on their assessments of the encampment. The councilman said he hopes to coordinate better with the city manager’s office to reach a resolution on the issue.

San Antonio leaders weigh options to alleviate homelessness issue

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio leaders are weighing options to help alleviate the city’s homeless problem, including the purchase of transitional housing space. The discussions come a day after city crews dismantled a homeless camp downtown under I-37, displacing dozens of people who lived there. During Thursday’s city council meeting, City Manager Erik Walsh discussed one possibility to provide temporary housing for those without a home. “We are also looking into the possibility of purchasing a hotel or hotel space for transitional housing,” Walsh said. Walsh also noted that the city has an active lease with a downtown Holiday Inn that runs until September.

City unveils ways residents can provide input about possible changes at SAPD

SAN ANTONIO – City of San Antonio officials have determined that telephone town halls, district meetings and a survey will be the tools used to gather residents’ input about possible changes at the San Antonio Police Department. The survey will be conducted in February followed by various meetings in City Council districts in March through May. Some committee members, including District 6 Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda, said they want to stretch out the community input process longer. The input is being gathered following local and national protests against police violence last year. The protests led City Manager Erik Walsh to announce a plan to examine SAPD’s role in the types of calls officers respond to.

San Antonio council member calling on city to address termination of Alazan Apache Courts redevelopment project

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio District 5 Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales is calling on the city to address the termination of the Alazan Apache Courts redevelopment project on the West Side. In a memo to City Manager Erik Walsh, Gonzales said San Antonio Housing Authority interim CEO Ed Hinojosa had reached an agreement to terminate the two-phase project. She said this made the tenants ineligible for leasing redeveloped units under Housing and Urban Development rules. “SAHA is committed to the redevelopment in a method that will not displace our residents and maintain our commitment to maintain and grow public housing to serve the most vulnerable residents of San Antonio. “There are also increasing possibilities under the new Biden administration for new federal funding to increase public housing.

City of San Antonio will hold first collective bargaining meeting with police union on Feb. 12

SAN ANTONIO – Changes to police officer discipline will be the City of San Antonio’s focus when it meets with the San Antonio Police Officers Association next month to begin negotiations over the next police union contract. City staff laid out the city’s priorities for the upcoming collective bargaining process during Wednesday’s city council meeting. The city now seeks that all past misconduct is considered in the discipline process. Most of the department’s budget -- about $387 million -- is determined by the current union contract. The evergreen clause in effect would allow the current contract to remain in place for up to eight years if negotiations are unsuccessful.

SAFD chief violated rules by posing for photo of him eating sushi off nude woman, investigation finds

SAN ANTONIO – A weeks-long investigation has determined that San Antonio Fire Department Chief Charles Hood violated SAFD rules and regulations when he was photographed eating sushi off of a nude women during a private party earlier this year, records released Tuesday confirm. Records show Deputy City Manager Maria Villagomez was not forwarded a copy of the complaint from Hood’s command staff for well over a month. SAFD Chief Charles Hood poses for a photo while eating sushi off a nude woman's body during a private party in January 2020. The photo was first published by the San Antonio Express-News. Serving sushi on a naked woman, otherwise known as “body sushi” or “naked sushi,” is part of the Japanese practice of nyotaimori, according to a report from The Associated Press.

San Antonio City Council discusses uncertain future of Alamo Plan

SAN ANTONIO – With the Cenotaph relocation apparently off the table, San Antonio City Council members discussed options forward for the $400 million Alamo Plan. With the monument’s relocation a “crucial” part of the overall plan, city staff members say plans or timelines need to be changed. “We’re going to have to redo redesign because that Cenotaph is not moving,” City Manager Erik Walsh told council members. In its entirety, the Alamo Plan includes repairs to original structures, a redesign of the plaza and a museum. Following the nearly two-hour public discussion, council members spent close to another hour in a closed executive session but took no official action.

City of San Antonio asks ‘What Will It Take’ in new campaign aimed at mitigating spread of COVID-19

SAN ANTONIO – With Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations nearing, the city of San Antonio is reminding residents about the actions they can take to help slow the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season. “As we enter the holiday season and the eighth month of this pandemic, we know everyone is experiencing COVID-19 fatigue. The campaign will feature print advertising, out of home placements, radio, television, digital and social media messages. “It’s my hope that my song inspires the public to do their part to slow the spread of this virus. To learn more about the city’s response to COVID-19, or the campaign, visit the city’s website here.

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