Gov & Politics
HDRC Advances 14-Story River Walk Hotel Next to Historic Church
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SMS-SAR Hospitality proposes leasing part of 202 N. St. Mary’s St. and razing the St. Mary’s Catholic Church rectory and garage to build a 147-room hotel.
Transportation
Parks, Sidewalks Key to Urban Planning, Residents’ Health, Panelists Say
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County Judge Nelson Wolff and urbanist Gil Penalosa discussed how adding parks, sidewalks and bike lanes can better residents’ health and quality of life.
Transportation
Intersection of Bandera Road, Loop 1604 To Close This Weekend
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TxDOT plans to close the entire intersection at Bandera Road and Loop 1604 beginning at 9 p.m. Friday. It’s set to reopen early Monday morning.
Arts & Culture
Alamo Trust Board Makes Organizational Changes as Redevelopment Plans Proceed
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Board members of the Alamo Trust approved an organization restructuring as work on the Alamo master plan starts to accelerate.
Gov & Politics
Council Previews Budget Matters for Public Safety, Affordable Housing
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City Council members got budget previews from the San Antonio police and fire departments as the budgeting process for 2020 gets underway.
Transportation
New Pedestrian Bridge Opens on West Side
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A new pedestrian bridge between Loop 410 and West Military Drive aims to increase safety.
Gov & Politics
Hotelier Eyes Riverview Towers Renovation in Downtown San Antonio
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A City commission on Wednesday rubber-stamped a hotelier’s plan to redevelop a historic property on Soledad Street downtown.
Sports
Wounded Warriors Coming to San Antonio for 2020 Athletic Competition
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San Antonio will host the 2020 U.S. Department of Defense Warrior Games, an annual competition involving wounded or injured service members and veterans.
Business & Tech
First Students Graduate from Manufacturing Skills Program with Jobs and Degrees
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The Texas Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (TX FAME) is a two-year associates program that teaches trade skills and incorporates on-the-job training with a living wage.
Gov & Politics
Concerns Remain as SAPD Preps Cite-and-Release Program
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Council members express concerns with the efficacy of SAPD’s cite-and-release program.
