COPS Metro Alliance Archives

Gov & Politics

Residents and commuters of Helotes gather in small groups to discuss ways TXDOT can repair a curve at Farm Road 1560 and Riggs Road.

Helotes Residents Demand Immediate Solutions to ‘Deadly’ Intersection

By Jackie Wang | June 10, 2019

Helotes residents expressed their concerns Monday about the safety of an intersection near Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.

Commentary

Signs posted outside Dominion Church for the COPS/Metro Alliance's “get out the vote” rally.

Why Politicians Don’t Love COPS Metro ‘Accountability Sessions’

By Rick Casey | April 9, 2019

The structure of “accountability sessions” is designed not only to get commitments from politicians but also demonstrate that voters deserve deference.

Gov & Politics

Mayor Ron Nirenberg speaks with leaders of Cops / Metro prior to City Council B Session discussing CCHIP.

City, Affordable Housing Advocates Find Compromise to Keep Residents in Homes

By Iris Dimmick | April 4, 2019

COPS Metro Alliance successfully lobbied the mayor and City staff to start taking action on displacement prevention policies now instead of years from now.

Gov & Politics

This house on Harding Place is being revitalized and restored during Rehabarama.

City Considers Fast-Tracking Housing Displacement Prevention Policy

By Iris Dimmick | March 19, 2019

Criticism from housing advocates is prompting the City of San Antonio to consider accelerating its process for developing housing displacement policies.

Gov & Politics

Mayor Ron Nirenberg meets with members of the COPS Metro Alliance during a meeting calling for action on his housing policy.

COPS Metro Urges Mayor to Ramp Up Implementation of Affordable Housing Policy

By Iris Dimmick | February 19, 2019

COPS Metro wants to see stronger action from the mayor and City Council to prevent people being priced out of their homes or apartments.

Education

The Beacon Hill Elementary School building sits vacant on the grounds of Beacon Hill Academy.

SAISD to File Demolition Permit for 1915 Beacon Hill Campus Building

By Emily Donaldson | July 24, 2018

If the demolition permit is granted, SAISD would request bids from contractors, take bids to trustees for a vote, and then initiate the process.

Gov & Politics

Tarps cover the roofs of houses in need of repairs.

City Seeks Input on $21 Million in Affordable Housing Grants, Related Programs

By Jeffrey Sullivan | May 16, 2018

The City of San Antonio has three months to decide how it will use more than $21 million in affordable housing project grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.