San Antonio City Council passes new code of conduct; questions raised about enforcement
Less than three weeks after issuing its third formal reprimand to a council member in the past 15 months, the city council voted 8-2 to adopt a new code of conduct. However, itโs debatable if the code would even apply to all three incidents, and the enforcement measures included in the code are all largely symbolic.
Come next year, some asylum seekers may risk being stranded in San Antonio
If the federal government doesnโt come through next year, Mayor Ron Nirenberg said thereโs a real concern with no funding for migrant travel. Asylum seekers could be stranded in San Antonio unless family members can pay for their airfare or bus rides.
City council pay, more council districts: commission begins 6-month process considering charter changes
How much to pay San Antonio city council members, whether to add more council districts, and independent redistricting could all end up on San Antonio votersโ ballots next year. But it will depend first on what a 15-members citizen commission decides over the next six months.
City Council approves CPS Energy rate hike; increase to take effect in February
The San Antonio City Council voted 8-3 Thursday morning for the second increase in two years of CPS Energyโs gas and electric rates. This latest rate hike is expected to cost the average residential customer an additional $4.45 per month after it takes effect in February 2024.
โAir of compromiseโ: Abortion travel fund, mental health teams among proposed city budget tweaks
Expanding a popular mental health team, creating a fund to help cover travel to out-of-state abortion clinics, and giving more money for Animal Care Services were among the most high-profile changes council members discussed making to the budget - largely favorably.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai addresses police shootings for first time
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai on Friday made his first public comments on the recent rash of police shootings involving habitual violent offenders, saying there need to be โsolutions to protect the community and to protect law enforcement.โ
San Antonio mayorโs Youth Engagement Council for Climate Initiatives welcomes new applicants
Previous cohorts have worked on projects including installing bug hotels to increase biodiversity, developing strategies for the city to improve public transportation and EV adoption and advocating for local policy changes.
What we know about 3 San Antonio police officers charged with murder in death of Melissa Perez
SAPD Chief William McManus said Friday night the officers didnโt follow department training or policy and โused deadly force, which was not reasonable given all the circumstances as we now understand them.โ
Ready to Work program far short of early targets, but city says long-term goals remain the same
Instead of interviewing 9,817 people in the first year as it originally expected, the city now only expects to interview 7,086 by June 30 - a 28% drop. And it only expects to get half as many people enrolled in a certification or degree program - 2,882 instead of 5,758.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg throws first pitch at Missionsโ season opener; Nolan Ryan comments on new ownership
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg threw out a ceremonial first pitch to San Antonio Spurs great and Hall-of-Famer David Robinson at the San Antonio Missions season opener Tuesday night at Wolff Stadium.
Share your questions about and experiences with aggressive and/or stray dogs in San Antonio
So, we want to know โ what questions do you have about dealing with the problem of aggressive and/or stray dogs in San Antonio? What are your experiences with aggressive dogs in the city? And what solutions do you think the city should try?
Crowded races for Mayor, D1, D2, D7 and D10 in San Antonio election
When the filing period for San Antonioโs May 6 election had closed at 5 p.m. on Friday, 59 candidates had signed up to vie for the 10 council districts and the mayorโs seat. The election will be the first under the cityโs newly redistricted council district map.
February 2021 winter storm prompts some San Antonio residents to better prepare for severe weather
The San Antonio community wonโt soon forget the winter storm in February 2021 that shut down the area for days. Still, it helped many become better prepared for severe weather after days of uncertainty.
Contractor commits to expedite improvements on St. Maryโs Strip following bar ownersโ 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 Bravoโs office.
Clayton Perry says he will decline salary while on leave
City council members make an annual salary of $45,722. A city spokeswoman originally said on Tuesday that Perry and his temporary replacement, who has yet to be appointed, would both be paid while the councilman is away. However, Perryโs chief of staff told KSAT late Tuesday afternoon in a phone call that the councilman plans to work with the cityโs human resources department to decline his pay while he is on his leave of absence.
Clayton Perry stripped of council committees, Mario Bravo given new assignments amid reshuffle
Following the scandals and โno-confidenceโ votes on two city council members, Mayor Ron Nirenberg reshuffled City Council assignments Monday, stripping one memberโs assignments and restoring another to a more active role on council.
San Antonio City Council votes โno-confidenceโ in Clayton Perry but scraps call for him to resign; prepares for temporary replacement
The San Antonio City Council plans to appoint a temporary replacement for District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry while he takes a "sabbatical." A resolution that originally called for him to resign was watered down during a special meeting.
San Antonio City Council to vote on whether to censure District 1 Councilman Mario Bravo after investigation of angry confrontation
The San Antonio City Council is scheduled to decide Thursday whether to censure District 1 Councilman Mario Bravo and issue a vote of โno confidenceโ over his angry confrontation with District 7 Councilwoman Ana Sandoval.