Gov & Politics
‘Carefully Constructed Balance’ Upheld in Judge’s Ruling on Edwards Aquifer
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A federal judge in San Antonio has ruled in favor of the EAA in a water case that could have led to changes in the authority’s governing board.
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City Council To Vote on Parking Garage for Zoo, Brackenridge Park
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The garage is one of the few proposed changes to the park that survived a contentious public debate in 2016.
Gov & Politics
Conservation Society, Others Launch ‘Don’t Wall Us Out’ Petition to ‘Save Alamo Plaza’
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The San Antonio Conservation Society, with the help of a local architect and a neighborhood advocate, have created a paper-and-online petition to gather support for a plan to redevelop Alamo Plaza without “barriers” like closed streets, walls, railings, and gates as recently proposed by designers.
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San Antonio’s Tricentennial: The River Is the Reason
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During this Tricentennial year, it is vitally important to recognize and honor the significance of the San Antonio River and its tributaries.
Arts & Culture
Royal Visit Concludes Among Spanish Paintings, Hispanic Leaders
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The three-day San Antonio visit of Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia concluded with a viewing of a new exhibition of Spanish art.
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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.
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Public Input Limited to Notecards and Texts at Alamo Plan Meetings
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Designers and officials will host the first public input meeting about the latest plans to the redevelop Alamo Plaza on Monday night, but attendees should not expect their voices to be literally heard.
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Texas State Sen. Carlos Uresti Resigns After Felony Convictions
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State Sen. Carlos Uresti announced his resignation Monday, four months after the San Antonio Democrat was found guilty of 11 felonies.
Arts & Culture
Spanish Royalty Get Keys to La Villita in Visit to Former ‘New Spain’
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Spain’s king and queen are visiting their former colonial settlement in honor of San Antonio’s Tricentennial, touring sites including Mission San José.
Gov & Politics
Community Gets Its Say This Week on Proposed Interpretive Plan for Alamo
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Following these meetings and additional ones in July, the Alamo Citizens Advisory Committee may adjust its plan based on feedback.
Gov & Politics
Texas GOP Endorses List of Priorities That Includes Support for ‘Bathroom Bill’
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Texas Republicans on Saturday mapped out which issues the state GOP should support ahead of the 2019 legislative session.
Commentary
Buildings Around Alamo Plaza Help Define Its Sense of Place
By Darryl Ohlenbusch