County Commissioner Walt Smith announces reelection campaign
Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith recently announced he will seek reelection to represent Precinct 4. Smith will run in the Republican primary in March.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comTorres files for reelection to Precinct 4
Incumbent Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres has filed her application seeking reelection to a second term representing residents of Edinburg, McAllen and those who live in the precinct’s rural areas. “A priority for Precinct 4 and Hidalgo County residents was the need for drainage improvements…” Torres said in the release, noting such need was due to recent rain events. That bill allows Hidalgo County Drainage District No. “With the combined efforts and funding of the Precinct, City of McAllen, McAllen ISD, Edinburg CISD and other organizations, the Precinct will move from one completed park to five completed parks by the end of 2022 spanning all across Precinct 4. “In an effort to help keep the Precinct clean and beautiful, I have hosted over 50 community clean ups in the precinct.
myrgv.comFormer JP Mary Alice Palacios announces withdrawal from race
Former Justice of the Peace Mary Alice Palacios announced she was ending her bid for her former seat of Hidalgo County justice of the peace for Precinct 4, Place 2. After having just filed to run for the justice office she previously held for nearly 11 years, she announced she would be withdrawing to focus on the race for Hidalgo County district attorney for which her brother, Toribio “Terry” Palacios, is now running. “Family is everything and I think that by being by his side … I think that he will prevail. “I wish them luck and I hope that they do a good job,” Palacios said of the two candidates. While she will not be seeking office during this election cycle, she left the door open to serving again.
myrgv.comBarrier-breaking Bexar County constable calls on new leaders to share representation message
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Precinct 4 Constable Kathryn Brown knows what it’s like to break barriers, and she called Wednesday’s presidential inauguration another milestone. Brown recently became the first Black woman ever to be elected as a Bexar County constable. Brown, who was sworn in earlier this month, credits civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr as an inspiration. Brown says leaders must share the message that representation is important. Just look at me and let that be your model that if she can do it, so can I,” Brown said.
5 things to know about eviction in San Antonio during the coronavirus pandemic
5 things to know about eviction in San Antonio during the coronavirus pandemicThe following photos are from "Kicked Out," the Express-News investigation about evictions in San Antonio. White as she ... more Photo: Bob Owen/San Antonio Express-News Photo: Bob Owen/San Antonio Express-News Image 1 of / 15 Caption Close 5 things to know about eviction in San Antonio during the coronavirus pandemic 1 / 15 Back to GalleryThe Supreme Court of Texas is ordering all courts across Texas to temporarily halt evictions to prevent people from losing their homes if they can't pay rent amid the coronavirus pandemic. If you have lost your job or are struggling to pay rent, heres what you need to know about how to avoid eviction in the future:1. Your landlord can still file eviction lawsuits while court proceedings and move outs are stalled if you pay rent late or not at all. CPS Energy and San Antonio Water System have also paused the practice of disconnecting services for residents who fail to pay their water and energy bills.
mysanantonio.comBexar County Take-Over of Linear Creekway Funding Questioned
One Bexar County commissioner is asking questions about a potential proposal to have the county take over funding for hike and bike trails along local creekway parks. After the River Authority vote, Nirenberg then proposed a San Antonio Water System takeover of funding to protect the Edwards Aquifer. As of September, the Citys Parks had spent $113 million out of the $190 million for creekway trails that voters have approved four times since 2000. The City has so far built 69 miles of trails, with funding committed for another 50 miles. In his letter, Calvert asks 17 questions about the aquifer program, the creekway trails, and Nirenbergs transportation proposal.
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