Gov & Politics
HDRC Tables Vote On Alamo Plaza Redesign
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The City’s Historic Design and Review Commission tabled a vote on a design for the first phase of Alamo Plaza’s redevelopment.
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Gov & Politics
Texas Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Wrongful Death Suit Against UIW
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The lengthy legal battle over the 2013 fatal shooting of UIW student Cameron Redus reached the Texas Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Gov & Politics
Ethics Board Maintains Rules for Council Communications with Businesses Seeking Contracts
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The Ethics Review Board took no action on a request to change the rules for the communication blackout period for City Council members and businesses seeking contracts with the City.
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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
Bexar County Hospital System’s Budget Reflects Plans for Facility, Record System Upgrades
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The Bexar County hospital system will have operating expenses of $2.02 billion for 2020, up from $1.9 billion in 2019, as it upgrades facilities.
Gov & Politics
Bexar County GOP Chair Balks at Signing Deal for Joint Primary in March
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Though the chair of the Bexar County Democratic Party has already agreed to a joint primary election in March, the Republican Party chair is holding back.
Commentary
Why I’m Glad I Left Washington and, Eventually, Came Back Here
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Commentary: San Antonio has a pace that remains slower than East Coast cities such as Washington and New York, but there’s no shortage of people who commit news.
Gov & Politics
Arbitration Panel Hears First Arguments on Labor Contract Between City, Firefighters
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City of San Antonio and firefighter union representatives met Monday for the first in a series of arbitration sessions that will lead to a labor contract.
Business & Tech
City Looks to Tackle Digital Divide by First Assessing the Problem
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The City has launched a survey to understand the scope of the digital divide, a problem that affects a quarter of San Antonio residents.
Gov & Politics
As Experienced Texas Congressmen Retire, Will the State’s Sway in Congress Decline?
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Last year, the Texas congressional delegation had six chairmanships in the U.S. House. Now it only has one.
– via @texastribune
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Bexar’s Eye: With Passing of Hobo Fest, Kirby Loses Ties to Railroad Past
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Hobo Fest is no more: After 10 years, Kirby has dropped the Hobo Fest name from its annual Fireman’s Picnic.
Commentary
Edwards Aquifer Protection Program and Sales Tax Funding Questions Answered
By Francine Sanders Romero