Bexar County Commissioner’s Court approves $5 million investment in UTSA basketball, volleyball facility
Referred to as the Roadrunner Nurturing Elite Sports Talent (NEST), the facility aims to prioritize a continued focus on public health and wellness for Bexar County while supporting UTSA’s student-athlete population.
Reserved spots, discount pricing teased as perks of parking privatization at San Antonio International Airport
City 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.
Fiesta events for April 24: Fiesta Gartenfest, Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo
April 24, the seventh day of Fiesta, marks the start of Fiesta Gartenfest — a German-style Fiesta celebration in Southtown. Other big events are the Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo and the Fiesta Hat Contest and Luncheon.
City of San Antonio requests dismissal of Reproductive Justice Fund lawsuit
Anti-abortion groups sued the city in October, shortly after the city council created the new $500,000 Reproductive Justice Fund. The city has not determined how the money will be used, but groups like the San Antonio Family Association believe it’s meant to help women access legal, out-of-state abortions by covering their travel costs.
SA Parks & Rec to give away 1,000 free fruit trees next weekend
The City of San Antonio’s Park and Recreation Department is giving away 1,000 fruit trees for free next weekend! The annual Fruit Tree Giveaway takes place on Saturday, March 23, at Monterrey Park, beginning at 8 a.m. Admission to the event is free.
Residents frustrated as bike lane project in Shearer Hills/Ridgeview remains stagnant
Community members in the Shearer Hills/Ridgeview community have been asking the City of San Antonio for north-to-south bike lanes for more than a decade. They said it's a life-or-death issue, as they take a chance every time they dare ride along a major road.
River tour, children book exhibit highlight 2024 Black History Month events
A river tour, a lecture, a powerful moving play and the 9th annual children book exhibit are some of the 2024 Black History Month events that will be hosted by the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum this February.
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, it’s debatable if the code would even apply to all three incidents, and the enforcement measures included in the code are all largely symbolic.
Firefighters’ union president: Members claim SAFD leadership has ‘management mafia’ culture
The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association President says his conversations with city staff indicate there's ongoing investigations into the culture inside the San Antonio Fire Department administration.