Gov & Politics
Work Gets Underway on Rainbow Crosswalk Ahead of Pride Parade
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Installation of a rainbow-colored crosswalk at an intersection in San Antonio’s LGBTQIA district began Wednesday morning.
Gov & Politics
Public Safety Committee Gets Heated While Pushing for Local Gun Regulations
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A City Council committee voted Tuesday to explore five possible avenues for regulation despite facing what could be an uphill battle in passing such governance.
Environment & Nature
Environment Texas Protests Against Whataburger’s Use of Styrofoam
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with a statement from Whataburger that was sent after publication.A statewide environmental organization wants Texas retailers to stop using styrofoam plastic products and will spend the summer trying to make that happen.
Photo Gallery
Daza & Dance Co. Dazzle the Pearl With Flamenco
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Madrid-based flamenco dancer Primitivo Daza and his dance company performed at the former brewery as part of the Olé San Antonio festival.
Business & Tech
Flock of Dockless Electric Scooters Lands On San Antonio Streets
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Dockless electric scooters were deployed in San Antonio early Friday morning, despite City officials’ request for a delay.
CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Proposed Development on Broadway’s ‘Tiny House’ Lot Hits Zoning Bump
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Developers hoping to build a multi-story, mixed-use tower on lower Broadway hit a bump in the road Wednesday when HDRC did not recommend rezoning the lot.
CITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
HDRC Approves Landscaping Plan for Downtown Park Near Frost Tower
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HDRC on Wednesday gave final approval for plans to landscape the downtown park located next to the ascending Frost Bank Tower.
Arts & Culture
County Matches Canary Islander Funds for Bronze Sculptures
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Bexar County Commissioners unanimously approved a $337,500 payment to the Canary Islands Descendants Association Tuesday towards the fabrication of five bronze sculptures.
Gov & Politics
Musician Phil Collins Shows Off Models of Alamo’s Historical Evolution
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State officials and one historically minded celebrity unveiled seven bronze models of the Alamo Monday morning, which are situated on the sidewalk between the site’s long barracks and the nearby cenotaph.
Gov & Politics
Ben Carson Urges Unity in Texas GOP Ahead of Midterms
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U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson told state Republicans they must unify ahead of the fall midterm elections.