Gov & Politics
Abbott Vetoes Bill Allowing Sale of Edwards Aquifer Water in Kendall County
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A bill that would allow the San Antonio Water System to sell water from the Edwards Aquifer to developers in fast-growing Kendall County has been blocked.
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Gov & Politics
Nirenberg Will Support Local Homestead Exemption Without Property Tax Increase
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Mayor Ron Nirenberg said he will vote in favor of a homestead exemption Monday but will not support increasing the City’s property tax rate.
Business & Tech
After Initial Proposal Winnowed, Martinez Fischer-Sponsored Privacy Bill Becomes Law
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A Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer-backed data privacy bill was signed into law, but not before it was pruned of its most forceful proposals.
Sponsored
Focusing on Frequency: A Key Component in VIA’s ‘Reimagined’ Vision
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*Sponsored* With the VIA Reimagined Plan, VIA is building an improved transit network as the backbone of our community’s transportation system.
Commentary
A Tale of Two Bonuses at City Hall and CPS Energy
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Commentary: News that the CPS Energy CEO’s annual compensation neared $1 million drew a curious silence. But she wasn’t targeted by the city’s police and fire unions.
Transportation
Street-Scanning Vehicle Helps City Evaluate Pavement Condition, Allocate Repair Funds
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The Transportation and Capital Improvements Department is using a vehicle equipped with a laser-scanning machine to evaluate which city roads need repairs.
Gov & Politics
City Council to Vote on Homestead Exemption Amid Talk of Tax Boost
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City Council will vote on a homestead property tax exemption Monday and the budget is slated for a vote on Sept. 12 that may trigger an increase in property taxes for some.
Transportation
Parks, Sidewalks Key to Urban Planning, Residents’ Health, Panelists Say
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County Judge Nelson Wolff and urbanist Gil Penalosa discussed how adding parks, sidewalks and bike lanes can better residents’ health and quality of life.
Gov & Politics
Texas Will Deploy 1,000 National Guard Troops to the Border Amid Migrant Surge
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The troops will help at temporary holding facilities in the Rio Grande Valley and El Paso and aid Border Patrol units along ports of entry, officials said.
Gov & Politics
CPS Energy Board Approves 3% Raise, $445,000 Bonus For President and CEO
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The raise comes as CPS Energy officials prepare to make a case for hiking rates in the face of declining revenues from selling power onto the state grid.
Gov & Politics
San Antonio Accepts $2.5 Million to Support Climate Change Initiatives
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San Antonio’s new City Council accepted $2.5 million in support from American Cities Climate Challenge to reduce carbon emissions.
