Gov & Politics
City Council Weighs Plan to Cut San Antonio’s Ozone Levels By End of 2020
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Among the ideas to improve San Antonio’s air quality are asking the public to drive less on bad-air days and identifying specific sources of pollution.
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Public Safety
City Employee Struck, Killed by Charter Bus While Crossing Downtown Street
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A San Antonio Police Department spokeswoman confirmed a woman in her early 30s was struck and killed by a charter bus Tuesday afternoon.
Gov & Politics
Report: Sculley’s Salary Was ‘Within Range’ of Market Value for City Managers
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Outside consultants retained by the City found that the $475,000 salary of former City Manager Sheryl Sculley was within the market range.
Sponsored
Construction Begins on First-Ever Land Bridge Connecting Hardberger Park
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A major part of the planning process was how to construct the land bridge spanning Wurzbach Parkway with minimal disruption to the busy thoroughfare.
Business & Tech
Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisors Ask Leaders to Take Stand Against SB 15
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Language suddenly missing from a Senate bill could undermine a city’s ability to enforce local anti-discrimination laws when employers issue benefits.
Gov & Politics
Julián Castro Unafraid of O’Rourke, Crowded 2020 Democratic Presidential Field
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Despite Beto O’Rourke’s splashy entry in the 2020 presidential field, Julián Castro says he’s getting “good traction with folks” in Iowa and New Hampshire.
Education
UTSA Students, Faculty to Get Free VIA Rides Anywhere in City of San Antonio
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To be eligible for the free bus service, students must be currently registered with UTSA or be full- or part-time paid employees of the university.
Business & Tech
HDRC: What Is It and How Does It Figure in SA Preservation and Development?
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The HDRC is a required approval step for those seeking to build or alter structures in historic districts and downtown. Here’s what else you need to know.
Gov & Politics
City Considers Fast-Tracking Housing Displacement Prevention Policy
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Criticism from housing advocates is prompting the City of San Antonio to consider accelerating its process for developing housing displacement policies.
Gov & Politics
Emergency Declaration Could Mean Funding Loss for Texas Military Installations
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If money is diverted for a border wall, Joint Base San Antonio could lose about $10 million for an air traffic control tower, among other projects.
Elections 2019
District 6 Hopefuls Answer Questions from Voters in Candidate Forum
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Four candidates are vying for the City Council District 6 seat after Councilman Greg Brockhouse decided to forgo a re-election campaign to run for mayor.
