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‘In all the way’: Former councilman Clayton Perry, who had drunken hit-and-run, plans 2025 mayoral run
Read full article: ‘In all the way’: Former councilman Clayton Perry, who had drunken hit-and-run, plans 2025 mayoral runFormer District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry, who paused his political career after a drunken hit-and-run incident, has confirmed he will return to run for mayor in San Antonio’s 2025 election.
San Antonio councilman’s first court appearance in DWI case delayed again
Read full article: San Antonio councilman’s first court appearance in DWI case delayed againSan Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte’s first court appearance in his DWI case has been delayed for the second time in three months. Whyte is expected to appear for a pretrial conference on May 14.
San Antonio City Council passes new code of conduct; questions raised about enforcement
Read full article: San Antonio City Council passes new code of conduct; questions raised about enforcementLess 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.
San Antonio councilman drove fellow council member home before DWI arrest
Read full article: San Antonio councilman drove fellow council member home before DWI arrestSan Antonio City Councilman Marc Whyte (D10) said he dropped off a fellow council member about two hours before he was arrested for DWI on Dec. 29.
Marc Whyte sworn in as new D10 councilman
Read full article: Marc Whyte sworn in as new D10 councilmanThe new North Side councilman received 58% of the vote in a seven-way race. He takes the reins from Clayton Perry, who decided not to run for a fourth term after causing a drunken hit-and-run crash in November.
Footage shows SA Councilman drank much more than his attorney claimed in court
Read full article: Footage shows SA Councilman drank much more than his attorney claimed in courtNewly obtained security video from the night of Councilman Clayton Perry’s drunken hit-and-run shows he drank more than San Antonio Police had originally tallied, and much more than his attorney argued in court last month.
All election results for San Antonio area for May 6, 2023
Read full article: All election results for San Antonio area for May 6, 2023Find the latest, updated election results for San Antonio City Council, mayor, Proposition A, school bonds in Alamo Heights ISD, Comal ISD, Medina Valley ISD, Southwest ISD and mayor races in New Braunfels and Boerne.
Records: Councilman Perry made teen girl cashier uncomfortable before drunken hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Records: Councilman Perry made teen girl cashier uncomfortable before drunken hit-and-run crashSan Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry drank more than 14 alcoholic beverages and repeatedly professed his love for a teenage drive-thru cashier shortly before crashing his Jeep into another vehicle and fleeing the scene, prosecution records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry pleads no contest, gets 1 year deferred adjudication
Read full article: San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry pleads no contest, gets 1 year deferred adjudicationIf Perry successfully completes the special type of probation, the charges against him will be dismissed, and he will avoid a conviction on his record. Prosecutors from the Bexar County District Attorney’s opposed the deal, having offered a probation deal that would have required a conviction.
Charged with DWI, San Antonio councilman sticking with his ‘Party With Perry’ Fiesta medal theme
Read full article: Charged with DWI, San Antonio councilman sticking with his ‘Party With Perry’ Fiesta medal themeSan Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry has confirmed to KSAT that he’s sticking with his “Party With Perry” theme for Fiesta 2023.
Clayton Perry looks for leniency through specialty court for veterans
Read full article: Clayton Perry looks for leniency through specialty court for veteransEmbattled San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry appears to be trying to get into a specialty court for military veterans, which could help him keep drunk driving and hit-and-run charges off his public record.
North Side councilmen leave chambers rather than put marijuana, abortion onto May 6 ballot
Read full article: North Side councilmen leave chambers rather than put marijuana, abortion onto May 6 ballotBecause the proposed charter amendment was the result of a successful petition, the city’s legal team said the city council had no choice but to put it on the ballot.Even so, three North Side councilmen made sure to leave council chambers rather than help pass it: Councilman Manny Pelaez (D8), Councilman John Courage (D9), and Councilman Clayton Perry (D10).
‘The time has come for me to step aside’: Clayton Perry says he won’t run for re-election
Read full article: ‘The time has come for me to step aside’: Clayton Perry says he won’t run for re-electionA day before the filing deadline for the May 6 election, a spokeswoman for Perry’s office passed out a statement from the councilman saying he will not be running, though he said “this is not the end of my public service.”
With filing deadline looming, Perry undecided on re-election bid; only one candidate in D10 race so far
Read full article: With filing deadline looming, Perry undecided on re-election bid; only one candidate in D10 race so farAs Councilman Clayton Perry's legal troubles from an alleged Nov. 6 hit-and-run continue, possible opponents are eying his seat on council, which some allies have advised him to seek for a fourth term. But with just over a week left in the filing period, Perry says he still hasn't made up his mind whether to run for re-election.
Clayton Perry makes first, brief court appearance in DWI, hit-and-run case
Read full article: Clayton Perry makes first, brief court appearance in DWI, hit-and-run caseDistrict 10 Councilman Clayton Perry had a virtual pretrial conference scheduled Tuesday morning in Bexar County Court at law 12 for both charges stemming from the Nov. 6 crash: DWI and failure to stop and give information.
Councilman Clayton Perry ducks questions from reporters as he returns to city council amid legal troubles
Read full article: Councilman Clayton Perry ducks questions from reporters as he returns to city council amid legal troublesA little less than two months after he left for a “leave of absence,” Clayton Perry took his seat again with the rest of the San Antonio City Council.
Despite DWI charge in hit-and-run, Councilman Clayton Perry returns to SA city council Thursday
Read full article: Despite DWI charge in hit-and-run, Councilman Clayton Perry returns to SA city council ThursdayAfter less than two months away, embattled City of San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry plans to return from a leave of absence and take up his seat on the dais, according to a fellow council member.
TABC launches investigation into bar accused of overserving Councilman Clayton Perry before crash
Read full article: TABC launches investigation into bar accused of overserving Councilman Clayton Perry before crashA bar accused of serving San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry 14 alcoholic beverages in four hours before his November head-on crash is under investigation by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
14 drinks in 4 hours: New details emerge in San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry’s DWI charge
Read full article: 14 drinks in 4 hours: New details emerge in San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry’s DWI chargeSurveillance footage shows Perry consumed 14 alcoholic beverages in a four-hour span at a North Side bar on Nov. 6 before driving away alone, investigators said.
San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry booked on DWI charge
Read full article: San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry booked on DWI chargeEmbattled District 10 San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry was arrested Wednesday on a DWI charge, which online court documents indicate is linked to his Nov. 6 alleged hit-and-run crash.
SAPD files at-large case of DWI against San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry
Read full article: SAPD files at-large case of DWI against San Antonio City Councilman Clayton PerrySan Antonio police have filed a charge of driving while intoxicated against District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office following an investigation into a hit-and-run on Nov. 6.
Former councilman tapped to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City Council
Read full article: Former councilman tapped to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City CouncilThe retired U.S. Air Force officer was immediately sworn into the same position he previously filled from January 2014 to June 2017. He will represent the North Side council district again until either Perry returns or his term expires in early June 2023.
San Antonio City Council chooses 3 for short list to replace Clayton Perry
Read full article: San Antonio City Council chooses 3 for short list to replace Clayton PerryA former councilman, a business professor, and a retired AT&T Worker have made the short-list to replace District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry on the San Antonio City Council.
18 apply to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City Council
Read full article: 18 apply to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City CouncilA former councilman, unsuccessful candidates, and a bicycling advocate are among the 18 people who’ve thrown their hat in the ring to temporarily replace District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry on the San Antonio City Council.
An unofficial poll of KSAT viewers finds 4 out of 5 think San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry should resign
Read full article: An unofficial poll of KSAT viewers finds 4 out of 5 think San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry should resignKSAT viewers shared their thoughts in a recent unscientific poll that shows nearly 80% of people who voted in the poll think Perry should resign.
SAPD chief: Councilman ‘was not given any special treatment’ in hit-and-run case
Read full article: SAPD chief: Councilman ‘was not given any special treatment’ in hit-and-run caseQuestions about why Clayton Perry wasn’t immediately arrested on the night of his hit-and-run crash on Nov. 6 have lingered in many San Antonians’ minds. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, though, says his officer simply did not have enough to arrest the councilman when he found Perry lying in his own backyard with a visible head injury.
Clayton Perry says he will decline salary while on leave
Read full article: Clayton Perry says he will decline salary while on leaveCity 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, Perry’s chief of staff told KSAT late Tuesday afternoon in a phone call that the councilman plans to work with the city’s 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
Read full article: Clayton Perry stripped of council committees, Mario Bravo given new assignments amid reshuffleFollowing the scandals and “no-confidence” votes on two city council members, Mayor Ron Nirenberg reshuffled City Council assignments Monday, stripping one member’s assignments and restoring another to a more active role on council.
Poll: Should San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry resign after his arrest?
Read full article: Poll: Should San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry resign after his arrest?District 10 San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry is currently facing charges for failure to stop and give information after a crash following an accident on Nov. 6.
San Antonio City Council votes ‘no-confidence’ in Clayton Perry but scraps call for him to resign; prepares for temporary replacement
Read full article: San Antonio City Council votes ‘no-confidence’ in Clayton Perry but scraps call for him to resign; prepares for temporary replacementThe 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 attorney offers insight into District 10 councilman’s arrest
Read full article: San Antonio attorney offers insight into District 10 councilman’s arrestAttorney Ernest Acevedo III says the public status and attention to Councilman Clayton Perry's case will likely mean a harsher punishment if he's found guilty.
San Antonio City Council to vote on whether to call on Clayton Perry to resign, ‘no-confidence’ measure
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to vote on whether to call on Clayton Perry to resign, ‘no-confidence’ measureThe vote will not force Perry’s resignation; if convicted, council could vote to remove him
SAPD plans to file DWI charges against San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry
Read full article: SAPD plans to file DWI charges against San Antonio Councilman Clayton PerrySan Antonio police will be filing an additional charge of Driving While Intoxicated against District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry following an investigation into a hit-and-run accident Sunday.
Everything we know so far about San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry’s arrest
Read full article: Everything we know so far about San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry’s arrestDistrict 10 San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry has made headlines over the past week for his suspected role in a hit-and-run crash that occurred Sunday night, court and law enforcement sources told KSAT on Thursday.
WATCH: San Antonio police footage of officer’s encounter with Councilman Clayton Perry
Read full article: WATCH: San Antonio police footage of officer’s encounter with Councilman Clayton PerrySan Antonio police have released the body camera video in the case involving District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry after a hit-and-run crash on Sunday night.
One San Antonio councilman arrested, another censured on same day
Read full article: One San Antonio councilman arrested, another censured on same dayThe San Antonio City Council is facing a slew of shockwaves Thursday after one councilman was taken into custody for his involvement in a hit-and-run crash and another was censured following a recent angry confrontation.
San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry caused disturbance at restaurant drive-thru prior to hit-and-run, arrest warrant says
Read full article: San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry caused disturbance at restaurant drive-thru prior to hit-and-run, arrest warrant saysSan Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry was visibly intoxicated and caused a disturbance minutes before he was involved in a head-on crash, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.
SA City Council censures, passes no-confidence vote on Councilman Mario Bravo
Read full article: SA City Council censures, passes no-confidence vote on Councilman Mario BravoIn a public rebuke of one its own members Thursday morning, the San Antonio City Council censured and passed a no-confidence vote on Councilman Mario Bravo (D1).
District 10 voters sign petition to fire councilman accused of leaving hit-and-run crash
Read full article: District 10 voters sign petition to fire councilman accused of leaving hit-and-run crashVoters who once supported District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry are calling for his resignation after efforts to get an explanation following a hit-and-run crash have been met with silence.
San Antonio city councilman admits to being in car crash, doesn’t ‘really remember it’
Read full article: San Antonio city councilman admits to being in car crash, doesn’t ‘really remember it’San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry on Wednesday made his first public statement since sources confirmed he was involved in a hit-and-run crash.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg says San Antonio councilman should resign if he was involved in hit-and-run
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg says San Antonio councilman should resign if he was involved in hit-and-runA spokesman texted a statement from the Mayor to KSAT Tuesday morning, saying, “If the details in the police report regarding Sunday night are accurate, Councilman Perry should resign.”
Sources: San Antonio councilman suspect in hit-and-run
Read full article: Sources: San Antonio councilman suspect in hit-and-runAn SAPD officer found the District 10 councilman lying in his backyard, injured and smelling of alcohol, after a witness to the crash followed the offending vehicle, according to a redacted SAPD report. Though the report redacted the suspect's name, law enforcement sources confirmed Perry was the one involved.
SA Councilman offers $500 reward for info leading to arrests of Comanche Park vandals
Read full article: SA Councilman offers $500 reward for info leading to arrests of Comanche Park vandalsComanche Lookout Park was vandalized and a San Antonio city councilman is asking for the public’s help in tracking down the vandals responsible.
City proposes giving $50M back to CPS customers as part of $3.4B budget
Read full article: City proposes giving $50M back to CPS customers as part of $3.4B budgetRebates for CPS Energy customers, a property tax rate cut, and pay bumps for city employees are all part of the proposed $3.4 billion city budget the San Antonio City Council will discuss Thursday morning.
City council passes resolution supporting abortion access
Read full article: City council passes resolution supporting abortion accessSan Antonio’s resolution does not legalize or decriminalize abortion in San Antonio. However, it does make a policy recommendation against spending city money -- outside of what is “clearly required” by state and federal law -- to catalog, collect or share with other government agencies information on instances of abortion strictly to pursue criminal investigations.
Voters to decide fate of San Antonio’s first-ever $150M housing bond
Read full article: Voters to decide fate of San Antonio’s first-ever $150M housing bondAs San Antonio voters decide whether to approve the city’s biggest-ever bond program, they’re also considering a new way to fund affordable housing.
Sky-high property appraisals could prompt a higher homestead exemption for SA homeowners
Read full article: Sky-high property appraisals could prompt a higher homestead exemption for SA homeowners“You will note...that there will be tax relief this year. And so part of that discussion is how we handle the options that will be presented by staff,” Mayor Ron Nirenberg told council members at the beginning of a Wednesday budget meeting.
San Antonio’s 5-year, $1.2 billion bond program goes to the voters
Read full article: San Antonio’s 5-year, $1.2 billion bond program goes to the votersCity council approved the final, $1.2 billion list of bond projects Thursday, including: money for affordable housing, expanding the city’s greenway trail system, repairing failed streets, and building fire and police stations. It now goes to voters for approval during the May 7 election.
Council members fret over public arts reductions in city bond proposal
Read full article: Council members fret over public arts reductions in city bond proposalOut of the nearly $45 million in changes a series of citizen committees recommended to the upcoming bond program, cutting the portion set aside for public arts by $3.8 million grabbed the most attention on Wednesday.
‘I’m not anticipating changing anybody’s mind’: CPS Energy CEO says outreach on rate hike is about ‘education’
Read full article: ‘I’m not anticipating changing anybody’s mind’: CPS Energy CEO says outreach on rate hike is about ‘education’As CPS Energy pushes for city council approval of a new rate hike, the utility’s interim CEO doesn’t expect to win over many of its customers.
Perry & Courage’s push for property tax relief a no-go for now
Read full article: Perry & Courage’s push for property tax relief a no-go for nowBecause there’s already a $5,000 minimum for its current exemption, city staff say boosting the homestead exemption to 5% would only save the average San Antonio homeowner with a $195,730 home an extra $27 each year.
San Antonio City Council approves lease of downtown hotel as homeless shelter
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves lease of downtown hotel as homeless shelterThe City of San Antonio will lease a downtown hotel to use as a low-barrier shelter for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
Proposition A: Charter amendment vote could open up possibilities for San Antonio bonds, public works improvements
Read full article: Proposition A: Charter amendment vote could open up possibilities for San Antonio bonds, public works improvementsSan Antonio voters will consider a charter change that would give city council more flexibility on the types of bonds it brings forth for approval to voters in the future.
SA City Council members worry over state bills that would add voting restrictions, undercut city operations
Read full article: SA City Council members worry over state bills that would add voting restrictions, undercut city operationsA Thursday briefing on the state legislative session left at least some San Antonio City Council members fretting about what’s happening in Austin.
What you need to know about voting in the San Antonio city, school election in May 2021
Read full article: What you need to know about voting in the San Antonio city, school election in May 2021SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio municipal election is slated for May 1, the first Saturday in May. We’ve collected everything you need to know about voting in the 2021 city election below. AdEarly voting for the 2021 San Antonio municipal election begins on Monday, April 19 and ends on Tuesday, April 27. San Antonio MayorIn the race for San Antonio mayor, incumbent Ron Nirenberg and former city councilman Greg Brockhouse headline a 14-candidate field. Brockhouse was elected to City Council in 2017 and has served in several senior roles for other City Council members.
‘Our community deserves answers’: Committee to investigate winter storm preparedness, response in San Antonio
Read full article: ‘Our community deserves answers’: Committee to investigate winter storm preparedness, response in San AntonioA Park Policeman patrols along the River Walk as snow falls, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Tuesday announced the formation of a committee that will look into why the city and utility companies were not better prepared for their response to a winter storm that paralyzed the city for a week. Rice Jr.: RetiredNirenberg said while he wants a prompt and comprehensive effort by the committee, he wants members to be thorough in their work. The mayor asked that City Manager Erik Walsh provide support to the committee with appropriate city staff that will coordinate with CPS Energy and San Antonio Water System, and to include any experts or stakeholders as necessary. AdThe announcement comes one day after the CPS Energy Board of Trustees voted Monday for a review and audit of CPS Energy, which the utility president and CEO, Paula Gold-Williams said Tuesday she “absolutely welcomes” and “(is) ready to participate.”Related Stories:
City Council adds charter change for bond projects to May 1 ballot
Read full article: City Council adds charter change for bond projects to May 1 ballotSan Antonio – The San Antonio City Council has sent a proposed charter change to voters, which could offer more flexibility in what kind of projects the city can fund with bond money. The city council voted 10-1 Thursday to add the proposal onto the May 1 ballot for voter approval. Ad“There may be still other state laws or federal laws that govern what we can do on specific projects,” City Attorney Andy Segovia said. Perry also criticized the way the proposed amendment was brought to the city council. Amendments added to the ballot by the city council are typically considered by a mayor-appointed charter review commissionAdWhile there was no commission this year, a 2018 Charter Review Commission had previously considered changing the charter language surrounding the use of bond dollars, at Nirenberg’s request.
San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry says he is ‘feeling much better’ as he recovers from COVID-19
Read full article: San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry says he is ‘feeling much better’ as he recovers from COVID-19SAN ANTONIO – After having been hospitalized for COVID-19, San Antonio District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry said he is now “feeling much better” and is recovering from COVID-19 at home, according to his newsletter. The news comes after Perry announced Tuesday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Councilman Perry said he had been hospitalized with the virus but now, he is on the mend. His full statement can be read below:“As many of you know, I was recently hospitalized with COVID-19. The District 10 team is still on hand and available to address your needs and concerns throughout this time.”RELATED: San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry tests positive for COVID-19
San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry tests positive for COVID-19SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry has contracted COVID-19, his office said in a statement Tuesday. “It is unknown where he contracted the virus, but he has notified everyone with whom he has been in contact in the recent past and is following health authority guidelines. At this time, we are asking for everyone to send positive thoughts his way for a speedy recovery. The District 10 team will operate as normal and is available to answer any questions or concerns,” the statement said. Related Stories:
Watch Live: Election Day 2020
Read full article: Watch Live: Election Day 2020KSAT is covering the 2020 election from all angles, and giving our viewers the choice on how to watch. Pick from our selection of Election Day streams below, including watch parties for both presidential candidates, reporters at polling sites and Bexar County election headquarters and our newsroom livestreams with anchors Steve Spriester, Isis Romero, Myra Arthur and more. Get election results on our homepage and Vote 2020 page. Be the first to know by downloading our newsreader app or signing up for breaking news email alerts.
What is the future of transportation in San Antonio? KSAT Explains
Read full article: What is the future of transportation in San Antonio? KSAT ExplainsIt’s often a challenge for major cities, but a particular struggle for San Antonio: how to improve transportation across the city. This week’s episode of KSAT Explains examines what the future of transit could look like for our city and how will we fund that future.
City program provides grants for hundreds of SA businesses, but many more are left without
Read full article: City program provides grants for hundreds of SA businesses, but many more are left withoutThat grant puts her in the company of the lucky 709 businesses and 45 nonprofits that have been tapped for a COVID-19 recovery grant by the city so far. A portion of the grant money is reserved for nonprofits. LiftFund, which is administering the grants on behalf of the city, says it originally received 3,137 applications, requesting a total of $118 million. Perry had been the lone “no” vote against the Recovery and Resiliency Plan when the city council passed it in June. Lopez said the city is also working with other organizations to begin reaching out to the hundreds of businesses who didn’t receive grants.
Voters will consider 1/8 cent sales tax for workforce training and education in November
Read full article: Voters will consider 1/8 cent sales tax for workforce training and education in NovemberSan Antonio voters will be asked to consider whether to use a 1/8 cent sales to help fund workforce training or higher education for about 40,000 residents. City Council members approved putting the issue onto the Nov. 3 ballot by a vote of 9-2 Thursday. VIA, Mayor agree on plan to use 1/8 cent sales tax for economic recovery, then transportationThe new program is meant to continue the work that a short-term $75 million program council members already approved as part of a $191 million recovery & resiliency plan. The mayor and VIA officials struck a deal in July on sharing the sales tax, with the city getting first bite and then freeing it up for VIA afterwards. Voters will already be considering re-approving a separate 1/8 cent sales for the Pre-K 4 SA on the November ballot.
City leaders face backlash over stance on Black Lives Matter movement
Read full article: City leaders face backlash over stance on Black Lives Matter movementSAN ANTONIO Two San Antonio City Council members were the recipients of anger for their positions over the Black Lives Matter movement and other recent controversial issues that have recently surfaced during city meetings. I believe that Black lives matter. I believed Black lives mattered before I ever heard the term Black lives matter. I will continue to believe Black lives matter. District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry also sparked some anger from people during that June meeting, when he did not raise his fist in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Council members raise fists in solidarity with police reform advocates
Read full article: Council members raise fists in solidarity with police reform advocatesSan Antonio Almost all of the San Antonio City Council members raised fists in solidarity with police reform advocates at a meeting Thursday. And city council, I am calling on you to raise a fist or take a knee if you stand in solidarity with us today.Almost all of the council members could be seen raising their fists during the the moment of silence. If you truly cared and wanted to make a change, you would put together some things that would make a change now, impact now, Pharoah Clark told council members. The council members were considering a resolution outlining priorities for discussions with the San Antonio Police Officer Association for the next union contract. Some of the speakers criticized the council for the upcoming break, though council members and the mayor said that doesnt mean they are going anywhere.
Residents living near bar scene frustrated after shooting sends eight people to hospital
Read full article: Residents living near bar scene frustrated after shooting sends eight people to hospitalSan Antonio Living near the bar scene on Broadway Street is even more frustrating for residents after a shooting broke out at REBAR that sent eight people to the hospital. It is pretty shocking, said Jeremy Wilson, a resident who has lived in the area for over 20 years. Brenneman said he is happy that REBAR screened the suspect before he tried to enter the bar intoxicated. The guy left the other bar intoxicated and was trying to get in at REBAR, Brenneman said. MORE: All eight victims of overnight shooting at San Antonio bar expected to survive, police say
San Antonio City Council votes to put Pre-K 4 SA tax on May ballot
Read full article: San Antonio City Council votes to put Pre-K 4 SA tax on May ballotSAN ANTONIO – Voters in San Antonio will have a chance to choose whether to continue providing sales tax dollars to Pre-K 4 SA, which would effectively decide if the free prekindergarten program will be able to continue. The San Antonio City Council voted 8-1 on Thursday to order an election on whether to extend the 1/8 cent sales tax for eight more years. Bexar Facts results show support for Pre-K 4 SA ahead of City Council voteMany council members indicated their support for the program from the dais. More than three-quarters of the program’s funding comes from the sales tax revenue. Without the tax money, Pre-K 4 SA CEO Sarah Baray said the education program would not be able to continue in its current form.
D10 Councilman Clayton Perry shares his New Year’s resolution
Read full article: D10 Councilman Clayton Perry shares his New Year’s resolutionSAN ANTONIO – As a new decade begins, City Hall reporter Garrett Brnger has been talking with members of the San Antonio City Council about their New Year’s resolutions. District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry wants to take steps to extend a creek trailway system outside of Loop 1604 by at least planning for a leg to cross Thousand Oaks. To see more resolutions from other San Antonio City Council members, click here.