Councilwoman pulls the reins on proposal to ban horse-drawn carriages
Phyllis 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.
Council members want more โequityโ in senior assistance program to prevent code violations
Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5 - which comprise most of the cityโs 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.
City Council backs moving Brackenridge Project ahead in 6-4 vote
The San Antonio City Council awarded Amstar, Inc. a $3.5 million contract for repairing the historic retaining walls, stabilizing the pump house, and reconstructing the grand stair case. However, the cityโs plans to cut down dozens of trees in the process has draw sharp criticism.
Illegal street racing, car gatherings fueling concerns for neighbors along Southwest Military
Illegal street racing is once again fueling concerns on the Southwest Side. People in the area say thereโs been a recent uptick in late-night street racing on Southwest Military Drive and are looking to local leaders for answers.
City Council passes $3.4B budget, including bill credits to CPS customers
The San Antonio City Council is poised to pass a $3.4 billion budget Thursday that includes pay bumps for employees, dozens of new police officer positions, and a property tax cut. But it is unclear whether council members will follow a staff recommendation to send $50 million in extra revenue back to CPS Energy customers or take more time to figure out an alternate use.
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South Side residents frustrated with drivers speeding after teen was hit by car while walking to bus stop
Residents living along Sligo Street on the South Side seem to be on the same page when it comes down to wanting speed bumps. This need became even more critical after a teen was struck by a car while trying to catch the bus for school.
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San Antonio City Council District 3 runoff features familiar South Side names
The current councilwoman, Rebecca Viagran, has reached her four term limit, leaving the seat open. Competing to replace her on the council is her sister, Phyllis Viagran, and Tomas Uresti, a former Harlandale ISD school board trustee and state representative for District 118.