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Hereās what San Antonio city services will be available over Thanksgiving holiday
Read full article: Hereās what San Antonio city services will be available over Thanksgiving holidayCity Hall and most municipal offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Public safety and emergency services will remain in operation, but some city services will operate.
Ethics complaint against councilman moves ahead, as does semi-truck dealership plan he tried to stop through trickery
Read full article: Ethics complaint against councilman moves ahead, as does semi-truck dealership plan he tried to stop through trickeryAn outside attorney has forwarded a complaint against McKee-Rodriguez to the Ethics Review Board. Meanwhile, the District 2 Councilman has reluctantly approved the same project he was accused of unethically trying to derail.
Whoās paying? Funding plan for Spurs arena unclear, but public money could be in the mix
Read full article: Whoās paying? Funding plan for Spurs arena unclear, but public money could be in the mixOne question remained above all others after Thursdayās unveiling of an entertainment district centered around Hemisfair and a new Spurs arena: Whoās paying?
San Antonio Spurs react to plans for downtown Spurs arena, sports & entertainment district
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs react to plans for downtown Spurs arena, sports & entertainment districtThe San Antonio Spurs signaled support for a potential downtown sports and entertainment district that was revealed by city officials on Thursday.
Community concerns rise over Oakland Estates drainage project plans
Read full article: Community concerns rise over Oakland Estates drainage project plansResidents of Oakland Estates have long been vocal about issues affecting their community. What they did not anticipate was a shift in focus to a new and pressing matter: a large-scale drainage project in the area.
History of Oakland Estates has ties to Battle of Bexar
Read full article: History of Oakland Estates has ties to Battle of BexarThe history of the Oakland Estates neighborhood can be traced back to a land grant awarded to a man who fought in the Battle of Bexar to defend San Antonio and force Mexican forces to retreat.
Oakland Estates residents resist city sprawl, fight for ācountry with convenienceā
Read full article: Oakland Estates residents resist city sprawl, fight for ācountry with convenienceāOakland Estates is named for the numerous oak trees that line this area, which sits along Huebner Road, not far from the Medical Center, Interstate 10 and Babcock Road.
Bike lanes around Woodlawn Lake will be talking point at second public meeting
Read full article: Bike lanes around Woodlawn Lake will be talking point at second public meetingImproved bike lane infrastructure around Woodlawn Lake will again be discussed at a public meeting with San Antonioās Transportation Department.
SAISD already receiving lukewarm response to baseball stadium land deal terms
Read full article: SAISD already receiving lukewarm response to baseball stadium land deal termsIt will be about three weeks before San Antonio ISD knows how its hard stance on terms for handing over a downtown parking lot to a minor league baseball stadium project shakes out. However, some of the early responses are less enthusiastic than the district might have hoped.
Generations Federal Credit Union launches 12th annual Turkey Express for San Antonio first responders
Read full article: Generations Federal Credit Union launches 12th annual Turkey Express for San Antonio first respondersGenerations Federal Credit Union (GFCU) has kicked off its 12th annual āTurkey Express,ā providing free turkeys and hams to San Antonio first responders ahead of the holiday season.
San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing āhardballā
Read full article: San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing āhardballāThe San Antonio Independent School District is trying to run up the score in a land deal with the San Antonio Missions and its partners for a 2.3-acre parking lot. "
San Antonio Marathon, organized locally, will replace Rock ānā Roll Running Series in 2025
Read full article: San Antonio Marathon, organized locally, will replace Rock ānā Roll Running Series in 2025The City of San Antonio and San Antonio Sports will announce a new āmajor running eventā to replace the Rock ānā Roll Running Series.
SA Missions land deal, Spurs arena first details put downtown sports stadiums in spotlight this week
Read full article: SA Missions land deal, Spurs arena first details put downtown sports stadiums in spotlight this weekTwo sports franchises and two possible downtown San Antonio stadiums will be in the spotlight again this week during public meetings.
Will Hemisfair building's past block plans for Spurs' future?
Read full article: Will Hemisfair building's past block plans for Spurs' future?As a museum, the former home of the Institute of Texan Cultures at the Southeast corner of Hemisfair is history. But itās also historical, which could cause problems for apparent plans for a future San Antonio Spurs arena in the area.
San Antonio City Council plans discussion of potential new Spurs arena, downtown entertainment district
Read full article: San Antonio City Council plans discussion of potential new Spurs arena, downtown entertainment districtA new San Antonio Spurs arena will become an official discussion topic during a city council meeting next week.
SAISD celebrates Texas Recycles Day with sustainable playground
Read full article: SAISD celebrates Texas Recycles Day with sustainable playgroundThe San Antonio Independent School District on Friday celebrated Texas Recycles Day with a focus on recycling and sustainability, culminating in a revitalized playground at Sarah King Elementary.
Rock ānā Roll Running Series announces departure from San Antonio after 2024 races
Read full article: Rock ānā Roll Running Series announces departure from San Antonio after 2024 racesAfter serving the running community for 16 years, the Rock nā Roll Running Series announced its departure from San Antonio, as this yearās December event will be their last ārun.ā
āWe definitely need more teamsā: City of San Antonio looks to expand its crisis mental health response
Read full article: āWe definitely need more teamsā: City of San Antonio looks to expand its crisis mental health responseFaced with a crisis, City of San Antonio officials are working on a solution to support people during a mental health crisis.
River Aid San Antonio tackles litter problem with floating booms
Read full article: River Aid San Antonio tackles litter problem with floating boomsPeople will notice litter booms placed at Salado Creek in Comanche and MLK Park this week. The floating devices are set to help catch floating trash without impacting wildlife. River Aid San Antonio, a nonprofit organization, has been instrumental in raising awareness about the trash littering our waterways.
Introducing KSATās āCrisis in Question: Measuring San Antonioās Mental Health Solutionā series
Read full article: Introducing KSATās āCrisis in Question: Measuring San Antonioās Mental Health Solutionā seriesThousands of mental health calls are made to 911 in San Antonio each year. KSAT is taking a closer look at the effectiveness of the cityās crisis response team.
Location of IDEA Walzem campus on busy street causes concern for student safety, parent says
Read full article: Location of IDEA Walzem campus on busy street causes concern for student safety, parent saysA school on a major road on the Northeast Side of San Antonio is giving parents cause for concern about safety while dropping off and picking up their children.
Broadway Street open to traffic as reconstruction project nears completion, city says
Read full article: Broadway Street open to traffic as reconstruction project nears completion, city saysBroadway Street in downtown San Antonio is open to traffic as a reconstruction project nears completion, according to the City of San Antonio.
All in how you frame it ā UTSA says ballot language causes big opinion shift on San Antonio charter amendments
Read full article: All in how you frame it ā UTSA says ballot language causes big opinion shift on San Antonio charter amendmentsThe University of Texas at San Antonioās Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) polled likely voters in September and October about the six proposed city charter amendments on the Nov. 5 ballot. However, it recorded big shifts in voterās opinion, depending whether it used plain language to describe the amendments or the exact ballot language.
Push for equal San Antonio City Council representation born in Thompson, nearby neighborhoods
Read full article: Push for equal San Antonio City Council representation born in Thompson, nearby neighborhoodsBig decisions are made on behalf of San Antonians inside City Hall. However, in the early 1970s, Rosie Castro said the people in charge didnāt reflect the entire city.
Loose, roaming pets wearing out their welcome among Thompson neighborhood residents
Read full article: Loose, roaming pets wearing out their welcome among Thompson neighborhood residentsSan Antonio may be experiencing some relief now from the dog days of summer, but in the Thompson neighborhood, problems with dogs ā themselves ā persist.
San Antonioās proposed drainage project threatens generations of homes in Thompson neighborhood
Read full article: San Antonioās proposed drainage project threatens generations of homes in Thompson neighborhoodMore than 100 property owners are in danger of losing their homes over a plan to build a drainage pond that could mitigate flooding in the Thompson neighborhood.
āIt was frighteningā: Mother demands justice after pit bull attacks daughter
Read full article: āIt was frighteningā: Mother demands justice after pit bull attacks daughterA 16-year-old girl was attacked by a neighborās pit bull in her driveway, and her mother is urging for stronger action to be taken.
Repeal of city manager caps, rest of 6 San Antonio Charter Amendments pass
Read full article: Repeal of city manager caps, rest of 6 San Antonio Charter Amendments passAll six proposed San Antonio Charter Amendments, including a repeal of caps on the city managerās pay and tenure, held approval to pass.
San Antonioās controversial Reproductive Justice Fund likely wonāt pay for abortion travel, but the issue isnāt over
Read full article: San Antonioās controversial Reproductive Justice Fund likely wonāt pay for abortion travel, but the issue isnāt overLess than a year after it was sued by anti-abortion groups, the City of San Antonio revealed its Reproductive Justice Fund probably wonāt help women access abortion care after all.
How dogs are classified as aggressive or dangerous by city animal control
Read full article: How dogs are classified as aggressive or dangerous by city animal controlThere are more than 180 dogs that have been classified as either dangerous or aggressive by San Antonio Animal Control Services. Here's a breakdown of how that process happens and the consequences that come with it.
City provides update to East Sonterra Boulevard extension project on North Side
Read full article: City provides update to East Sonterra Boulevard extension project on North SideThe City of San Antonio provided an update on construction efforts underway on the North Side to connect East Sonterra Boulevard to North Loop 1604.
Join the fun with these community events for National Night Out this Tuesday
Read full article: Join the fun with these community events for National Night Out this TuesdayOct. 1st is National Night Out, and several organizations, including the City of San Antonio, are hosting events around the city to foster community.
āNot personalā: Will the fire union fight an attempt to undo San Antonioās city manager caps?
Read full article: āNot personalā: Will the fire union fight an attempt to undo San Antonioās city manager caps?The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association is considering whether to turn its political influence hose on a new charter amendment campaign to undo city manager caps.
Southwest Airlines sues City of San Antonio, airports director as Oct. 1 deadline looms
Read full article: Southwest Airlines sues City of San Antonio, airports director as Oct. 1 deadline loomsThe airline filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against the city and San Antonio International Airport Director of Airports Jesus Saenz.
The City of San Antonio encourages people to apply for prequalified public art list
Read full article: The City of San Antonio encourages people to apply for prequalified public art listThe City of San Antonioās Department of Arts & Culture announced today that they are hosting an open call for artists and providers to apply for their prequalified public art list.
āAt best tepidā: Polling shows ālimitedā support for downtown San Antonio sports stadiums for Spurs, Missions
Read full article: āAt best tepidā: Polling shows ālimitedā support for downtown San Antonio sports stadiums for Spurs, MissionsNBA and minor league baseball stadiums both had below 40% favorability in a September poll conducted by the University of Texas at San Antonio's Center for Public Opinion Research.
City of San Antonio cleans up notorious illegal dumping area after āKnow My Neighborhoodā story airs
Read full article: City of San Antonio cleans up notorious illegal dumping area after āKnow My Neighborhoodā story airsOne day after KSATās āKnow My Neighborhoodā spotlighted an illegal dumping area, a South San resident shared an update along Quintana Road.
San Antonio Philharmonic sued for for over $180K by major funders
Read full article: San Antonio Philharmonic sued for for over $180K by major fundersThe San Antonio Philharmonic, which was born from the ashes of the San Antonio Symphony in 2022 with some of the same musicians, saw the City of San Antonio and Bexar County set aside a combined $411,000 for its benefit.
Judge sentences couple convicted in deadly dog attack to 15, 18 years in prison
Read full article: Judge sentences couple convicted in deadly dog attack to 15, 18 years in prisonChristian Moreno was sentenced to 18 years in prison while Abiliene Schnieder was sentenced to 15 years in prison for a dog attack that killed an elderly man.
$6.25 million DOJ grant to help fund 50 new police officers in San Antonio
Read full article: $6.25 million DOJ grant to help fund 50 new police officers in San AntonioThe City of San Antonio will be able to hire 50 new police officers, funded by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services through the Department of Justice.
Belt-tightening $4B San Antonio budget still includes new cops, ACS funding, homeless camp cleanups
Read full article: Belt-tightening $4B San Antonio budget still includes new cops, ACS funding, homeless camp cleanupsSan Antonio City Council approved a $3.96 billion budget Thursday morning that, despite its record size, includes several belt-tightening measures.
City of San Antonio seeks community input on bike lane improvements at Woodlawn Lake Park
Read full article: City of San Antonio seeks community input on bike lane improvements at Woodlawn Lake ParkThe City of San Antonioās Transportation Department is seeking public input on bike lane improvements at Woodlawn Lake Park.
UIW lands city grant advancing on-campus sustainability, gardening project
Read full article: UIW lands city grant advancing on-campus sustainability, gardening projectThe $15,000 grant from San Antonioās Office of Sustainability will also support renovations of a greenhouse near the Headwaters Sanctuary, construction of pollinator gardens and a seed library, and expanding a compost site.
San Antonio firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract with 21.3% raises
Read full article: San Antonio firefighters overwhelmingly approve new contract with 21.3% raisesRoughly 76% of the union membership voted on the contract, which passed with 97% approval. Only 35 of the 1,363 members who cast a ballot voted against it.
Someone regularly stealing manhole covers in area where woman fell six feet down, neighbors say
Read full article: Someone regularly stealing manhole covers in area where woman fell six feet down, neighbors sayMissing manhole covers are not exactly a new problem, according to neighbors in the Southwest side neighborhood where a woman fell Thursday afternoon.
San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on downtown Missions Stadium
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on downtown Missions StadiumThe proposal for a $160 million San Antonio Missions ballpark relies on also developing the surrounding area, including the low-cost Soap Factory Apartments. Thursday's vote would give the go-ahead to the broad strokes of a deal with the city, county, Missions ownership, and a downtown developer.
San Antonio one of 14 cities piloting Google, AI-powered heat resilience tool
Read full article: San Antonio one of 14 cities piloting Google, AI-powered heat resilience toolSan Antonio is one of 14 cities piloting a Google-powered artificial intelligence tool to understand better how tree coverage and reflective surfaces can mitigate the urban heat island effect.
Soap Factory residents want city council to delay baseball stadium vote
Read full article: Soap Factory residents want city council to delay baseball stadium voteResidents of the 381-unit Soap Factory Apartments worry that affordable housing will be out of their grasp if a downtown baseball stadium project forces them out as planned.
Family of Ramon Najera files lawsuit against City of San Antonio after deadly dog attack
Read full article: Family of Ramon Najera files lawsuit against City of San Antonio after deadly dog attackThe Najera family is suing the City of San Antonio and City Attorney Andy Segovia for damages arising from āa grievous and preventable tragedy.ā The lawsuit was filed on Friday.
āProject Marvelā: City emails show early plans for $3-4B sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: āProject Marvelā: City emails show early plans for $3-4B sports and entertainment district in downtown San AntonioWhat will it cost to build a new Spurs arena and an entertainment district in downtown San Antonio? Emails from the city show an ambitious price tag as the city tries get the Spurs back to their roots at Hemisfair.
City officially commissions largest municipal solar project in Texas
Read full article: City officially commissions largest municipal solar project in TexasThe $30 million initiative advances the cityās goal of attaining a net zero capacity for all municipal buildings by 2040, a step outlined in the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
These roads will be impacted by the filming of ā1923ā² Paramount+ series in downtown SA
Read full article: These roads will be impacted by the filming of ā1923ā² Paramount+ series in downtown SAThe filming of a Paramount+ show will impact several closures in downtown San Antonio in the coming weeks.
Transit funding, green initiatives could be bumped to make room for San Antonioās new fire contract
Read full article: Transit funding, green initiatives could be bumped to make room for San Antonioās new fire contractThe city and fire union shook hands on a deal that will be nearly $28 million more expensive over three years than for which the city had planned.
San Antonio plans even more homeless camp sweeps next year. This map shows recurring cleanups.
Read full article: San Antonio plans even more homeless camp sweeps next year. This map shows recurring cleanups.The city planned for 700 cleanups this year. It passed 1,100 and is planning 1,300 for FY 2025.
āI would end up in the street yet againā: Pushback for new downtown SA Missions stadium plan
Read full article: āI would end up in the street yet againā: Pushback for new downtown SA Missions stadium planWhile supporters like Mayor Ron Nirenberg say the ball park proposal is a fair deal with a group of local owners, a ball teamās worth of opponents came to a public hearing Thursday afternoon to object to the funding method, a lack of public input on the plan so far, and residentsā displacement from a low-cost apartment complex.
As COVID relief funds dwindle, San Antonio and its nonprofits brace for the end of the line
Read full article: As COVID relief funds dwindle, San Antonio and its nonprofits brace for the end of the lineOver the past three years, a pot of federal COVID relief money has helped the City of San Antonio not only keep its budget balanced but also fund a variety of community programs. But that money is steadily dwindling, and both the city and the groups it has funded are preparing to go without it.
Celebrate cultural festivities at DiĢa de los Muertos festival in October
Read full article: Celebrate cultural festivities at DiĢa de los Muertos festival in OctoberHonor and celebrate the loved ones who have passed during the free 12th annual DiĢa de los Muertos festival, also known as Muertos Fest, at Hemisfair in October.
San Antonio firefighters get 21.3% raises in deal struck after 13-hour bargaining session
Read full article: San Antonio firefighters get 21.3% raises in deal struck after 13-hour bargaining sessionHaving negotiated since late March, bargaining teams for the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association shook hands on a new contract just before midnight Saturday.
Scooter patrol, Sunday brush drop-off, and homeless showers among San Antonioās proposed budget cuts
Read full article: Scooter patrol, Sunday brush drop-off, and homeless showers among San Antonioās proposed budget cutsFacing a growing budget deficit, the City of San Antonio has proposed cutting or shifting around tens of millions of dollars over the next two years. But what does that look like for you?
Trash, parking, and deceased transit: City fees going up under proposed San Antonio budget
Read full article: Trash, parking, and deceased transit: City fees going up under proposed San Antonio budgetAs the city tries to balance its budget by cutting or moving around tens of millions of dollars in spending, it also has plans to raise fees and other small costs in everything from EMS transport, to concert tickets, to transit permits for dead people.
San Antonio Intāl Airport hits monthly passenger record; parking garage plans expanded
Read full article: San Antonio Intāl Airport hits monthly passenger record; parking garage plans expandedSan Antonio International Airport hit a record number of passengers in July, with 1,032,610 flights in or out of the airport.
Bexar County approves $100M for VIAās East-West ārapid transitā line
Read full article: Bexar County approves $100M for VIAās East-West ārapid transitā lineBexar County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to set aside $100 million for an East-West rapid transit route through downtown San Antonio. County and transit officials say itās needed to lock in federal funding for the $289 million project.
Proposed horse carriage ban trots on; San Antonio City Council to consider 1-3 year phase-out
Read full article: Proposed horse carriage ban trots on; San Antonio City Council to consider 1-3 year phase-outThe five-member Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted unanimously Monday to ask city staff to develop options for phasing out horse-drawn carriages within one to three years.
San Antonio residents can provide feedback about proposed city budget at town halls
Read full article: San Antonio residents can provide feedback about proposed city budget at town hallsResidents who have an opinion or questions about the City of San Antonioās proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 are encouraged to provide feedback at a series of town halls.
False alarm fees could go up for San Antonians with unregistered security systems
Read full article: False alarm fees could go up for San Antonians with unregistered security systemsSan Antonio is considering raising the false alarm fee for all unpermitted burglar and fire alarms to $250. The fees for permitted systems would not change.
Funding plans revealed for San Antonio Missionsā downtown baseball stadium
Read full article: Funding plans revealed for San Antonio Missionsā downtown baseball stadiumThe details on how a potential San Antonio Missionsā downtown baseball stadium would be financed were revealed Wednesday during a city council meeting.
Adriana Rocha Garcia announces run for San Antonio mayor, is third council member to enter race
Read full article: Adriana Rocha Garcia announces run for San Antonio mayor, is third council member to enter raceSan Antonio City Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia (D4) on Tuesday became the third city council member and first woman to enter the 2025 San Antonio mayorās race.
Construction begins to fix sidewalks, improve bus stop access on Wurzbach Road
Read full article: Construction begins to fix sidewalks, improve bus stop access on Wurzbach RoadWider sidewalks, improved ADA accessibility and better access to bus stops are among the improvements coming to the Medical Center area next year.
City to host public hearing for naming of Westside Creeks Ecosystem
Read full article: City to host public hearing for naming of Westside Creeks EcosystemThe ecosystem is comprised of the San Pedro, Apache, AlazĆ”n and MartĆnez Creeks; each creek will retain its name, a Public Works press release said.
San Antonio Animal Care Services offers free Puppy 101 course this Sunday
Read full article: San Antonio Animal Care Services offers free Puppy 101 course this SundayGot a new puppy at home and need help training? Animal Care Services is offering a free Puppy 101 course for new pet parents this Sunday.
Former San Antonio poet laureate speaks after filing federal lawsuit against city for his firing
Read full article: Former San Antonio poet laureate speaks after filing federal lawsuit against city for his firingFormer San Antonio poet laureate NephtalĆ De LeĆ³n is suing the City of San Antonio for defamation and wrongful termination of his contract.
Residents, businesses have mixed reactions to San Antonio Missionsā proposed new downtown baseball stadium
Read full article: Residents, businesses have mixed reactions to San Antonio Missionsā proposed new downtown baseball stadiumThe San Antonio Missions are expected to have a new ballpark built in downtown San Antonio by April 2028, according to a letter from Bexar County and the City of San Antonio to Major League Baseball.
City of San Antonio reaffirms positive bond rating
Read full article: City of San Antonio reaffirms positive bond ratingThe City of San Antonioās financial performance remains stable and positive, according to bond ratings released recently by Standard & Poorās, Moodyās Ratings and Fitch Ratings.
City of San Antonio budget planning hindered by unresolved fire contract negotiations
Read full article: City of San Antonio budget planning hindered by unresolved fire contract negotiationsThe City of San Antonio will head into its budget planning next week with a multi-million dollar question mark in the place of its second-largest contract.
Downtown baseball stadium for San Antonio Missions expected to open by 2028, letter to MLB says
Read full article: Downtown baseball stadium for San Antonio Missions expected to open by 2028, letter to MLB saysThe San Antonio Missions are set to have a new ballpark built in downtown San Antonio by April 2028, according to a letter from the City of San Antonio sent to Major League Baseball.