Gov & Politics
City Offers Help to Churches Seeking to Develop Affordable Housing Projects
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A new City pilot program will fund technical assistance and development advice for churches that want affordable housing on their property.
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Gov & Politics
San Antonio Considers Opposing New Pipelines Over Edwards Aquifer
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With a crude oil pipeline over San Antonio’s main water supply averted – for now – City officials are weighing whether to oppose such projects in the future.
Education
SBOE Likely to Approve African American Studies Course Next Spring
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Dozens of advocates gathered in Austin on Wednesday to push the State Board of Education to approve a proposed African American studies course.
Sponsored
How VIA Is Helping San Antonio Students Achieve More
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*Sponsored* The VIA U-Pass gives access to safe, reliable public transportation to over 100,000 students, staff, and faculty from local colleges and universities.
Gov & Politics
Julián Castro Is Poised to Miss the Cutoff for the November Debate. Then What?
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Julián Castro’s campaign is suggesting that it no longer sees having a national platform as a must. Instead, it’s staking its hopes on a strong finish in Iowa, Nevada and Castro’s home state of Texas.
Gov & Politics
Retiring U.S. Rep. Will Hurd Endorses Candidate Tony Gonzales to Succeed Him
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U.S. Rep. Will Hurd nodded to one of his political priorities with his endorsement of candidate Tony Gonzales: helping create a more diverse Texas GOP.
Gov & Politics
Nirenberg Calls for Shifting Sales Tax to VIA Transit, Away From Aquifer Protection
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San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg want voters to approve redirecting a one-eighth-cent sales tax, now used for aquifer protection, to fund mass transit.
Gov & Politics
Bexar County Jail Back in Compliance With State Standards, Sheriff Says
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The state jail standards commission found the Bexar County Adult Detention Center to be out of compliance earlier this year.
Commentary
Remember the Woolworth! Celebrating the Battle That Didn’t Happen
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Commentary: As County Judge Nelson Wolff affirmed his support for preserving the Woolworth Building, local resident Nettie Hinton reminded us why it matters.
Social Issues
Poll Finds Many Veterans Prefer Questions About Service Over Thanks
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The poll found that instead of a simple thank you, most veterans and service members preferred questions about when they served, where they were stationed, and what specific jobs they did while serving.
Gov & Politics
Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center Marks One Year
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The Bexar County Military and Veterans Services Center opened one year ago. Since then, 6,000 people have sought assistance.
