Transportation
Architects, Advocates Weigh in on Broadway Street Designs Ahead of Council Action
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A majority of San Antonio City Council committee members that will review a bike lane option for lower Broadway are supportive of the idea.
Business & Tech
CNF Technologies Launches Cyber Lab at Port San Antonio
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CNF Technologies, a local cybersecurity firm, is growing its staff and revenue as it opened the doors to its new cyber lab at Port San Antonio.
Commentary
Cite-and-Release Program Compromises Safety of San Antonians
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Commentary: Crimes against people and businesses should remain out of the cite-and-release program.
Gov & Politics
Nirenberg Restructures City Council Policy Committees
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Mayor Ron Nirenberg dissolved the Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee and made changes to the membership of the Governance Committee.
Gov & Politics
City Council Approves San Antonio’s First Homestead Exemption
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The 0.01 percent exemption will shave $5,000 off the appraised values of homes that are the primary residence of a property owner.
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.
Gov & Politics
Council Previews Budget Matters for Public Safety, Affordable Housing
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City Council members got budget previews from the San Antonio police and fire departments as the budgeting process for 2020 gets underway.
Gov & Politics
Concerns Remain as SAPD Preps Cite-and-Release Program
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Council members express concerns with the efficacy of SAPD’s cite-and-release program.
Environment
New High-Powered Electric Vehicle Station Draws Praise Amid Angst Over Climate Plan
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The station at the edge of Walmart’s parking lot has six 150-kilowatt and two 350-kilowatt chargers, the first fast direct-current chargers in San Antonio.
Gov & Politics
Council to Consider Funding for Homelessness Mitigation Funding Plan
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San Antonio City Council will consider a $200,000 expenditure to develop a comprehensive homelessness study and funding plan.
