Gov & Politics
Eastsiders Decry ‘New Pearl’ Development to Area Democratic Reps
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The lawmakers covered a range of topics, but residents who raised questions focused primarily on local development and the state school financing system.
Commentary
New Laws on Chicken Ownership Could Help Reduce Food Insecurity in San Antonio
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On Thursday, City Council raised the number of backyard chickens that San Antonians can own without a permit from three to eight.
Gov & Politics
City Council Votes Yes to Chickens, No to Chains
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The new laws are effective immediately, but ACS will implement a six-month, bilingual outreach campaign to help pet owners adjust to the new ordinance.
Gov & Politics
A New Public Focus on Stray Dogs and Cats, Animal Welfare
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The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services began its process to update Chapter 5 animal laws and its strategic plan in February.
Gov & Politics
Animal Care Ordinance Meetings Seek Community Input
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ACS is proposing changes to local ordinances, including a ban on chains as dog tethers and stricter spay neuter requirements for dogs deemed dangerous.
Gov & Politics
Residents Call for Stricter Animal Ordinances, Enforcement
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Complaints about local animal ordinances have sparked the City’s Animal Care Services (ACS) department to propose several rule changes.
Commentary
Animal Care Services Collecting Public Input on Ordinance Revisions
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Potential changes to the City’s animal code include limits on tethering, noise abatement, and changes to the number of animals an individual may own.
Gov & Politics
SA Pets Alive Loses Adoption Facility, Animal Defense League to Take Over
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City Council approved a lease agreement Thursday that shifts operations and management responsibilities of the Paul Jolly Center for Pet Adoptions and Petco Pavilion from San Antonio Pets Alive to the Animal Defense League of Texas. The City hopes the move will bring more efficient use of the adoption facility to help maintain San Antonio’s live-release rate of 88%.
Gov & Politics
Animal Care Partners Bring on New Leadership, Explore Funding Strategies
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Following a City Council mandate in May, San Antonio Pets Alive hired an executive director this summer.
Gov & Politics
Council Gives $375,000 to Animal Rescue, Saves the Rest for a Rainy Day
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Update: City Council unanimously approved a series of mid-year budget adjustments on Thursday including a grant to San Antonio Pets Alive, a payment to Ella Austin Community Center, and $102,000 for video conferencing technology in City Council chambers (see full list in story below).