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News Briefs: San Antonio breaks ground on South Side police station; Judson ISD board president under fire; New Braunfels-area district boosts projects

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By Edmond Ortiz The launch of development of a South Side police substation, the advancement of Brackenridge Park improvements, and the painting of rainbow sidewalks at local Planned Parenthood facilities highlight the latest bits of news from around San Antonio. Also, members of a Northeast Side school district are petitioning for the removal of their…

San Antonio panel denies Guajolote Ranch petition, but what comes next for the developer?

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By Edmond Ortiz Representatives for a Florida-based company still face overwhelming opposition – at least at the local level – in their efforts to build a 3,000-home, master-planned community in northwest Bexar County. Despite opposition from environmental organizations, grassroots groups and area elected officials, representatives for Lennar Corp. say they still have the legal authority…

San Antonio city leaders laud outgoing police chief

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By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio’s top officials said they look forward to arriving at final achievements with Police Chief William McManus, who announced Jan. 16 that he will retire this September. What is happening Upon retirement, McManus will cap nearly 20 years of public service as San Antonio’s longest-serving police chief. He was first appointed…

Things to Do In and Around San Antonio (Jan. 16-25)

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Below is a list of select events taking place in the San Antonio area. Have a local event you would like Focus On San Antonio to promote? Email all the details to eortiz@journalist.com MUSIC Jan. 16 and 17 Local chamber ensemble Agarita will perform composer Katherine Pukinskis’ work, “One in Four, One in Eight,” which…

City moves forward with bus fare program to curb student absenteeism

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By Edmond Ortiz The city of San Antonio is officially providing money for a pilot program designed to reduce student absenteeism by underwriting bus passes for middle and high schoolers who otherwise may have trouble getting to school. What you should know The City Council voted Jan. 15 to approve the District 7 council office’s…

San Antonio council gets updates on Project Marvel, Missions stadium plans

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By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio city staff sat with City Council Jan. 14 to brief the elected leaders on the latest developments and next steps regarding the envisioned construction of a new downtown sports and entertainment district, and the building of a new San Antonio Missions stadium. Project Marvel plans Ben Gorzell, the city’s chief…

San Antonio ISD in flux: One school targeted for closure, another school being renovated

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By Edmond Ortiz The San Antonio Independent School District is starting 2026 by beginning an improvement project at one campus, and considering the closure of another school. Proposed closure of Carvajal Elementary The school board is due to meet Jan. 20 to formally consider shuttering Carvajal Elementary School after the end of the current academic…

Filing begins for May 2 San Antonio-area city council, school board elections

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By Edmond Ortiz Eligible residents in 18 cities and nine public education districts across the San Antonio area have through Feb. 13 to file for a city council or school board seat that will be on the May 2 local election ballot. The May 2 election filing period started Jan. 14 in the following cities…

Early voting starts Jan. 13 for Schertz council runoff election

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By Edmond Ortiz Early voting begins Jan. 13 for a runoff election to fill Schertz’s vacant Place 7 City Council seat. What you should know John Carbon and Dr. Robert Sheridan, the two top vote-getters in the city’s Dec. 20 special election, advanced to the Jan. 31 runoff. None of the five candidates in the…

Judson ISD’s suspension of superintendent roils community members

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By Edmond Ortiz Many Judson Independent School District residents say they are angered and confused by the school board’s decision to suspend the district’s superintendent. What you should know A special board meeting on Jan. 10 started with an agenda item calling for trustees to consider Superintendent Milton Fields’ employment status and duties. Five hours…