Cities & Counties
Kirby City Council considers removing one of its members
By Edmond Ortiz Kirby City Council will meet at 7 p.m. April 6 to mull whether to oust first-term member Susan Street for allegedly violating part of the city charter. What you should know Council met March 25 to weigh removing Street based upon the findings of an investigation conducted by City Manager Brian Rowland….
Balcones Heights mayor under investigation following heated City Council meeting
By Edmond Ortiz Johnny Rodriguez’s powers and duties as Balcones Heights mayor are temporarily limited while the city investigates employee complaints against the city’s top elected leader. The move follows a tumultuous March 23 City Council meeting involving multiple heated exchanges among Rodriguez, the city attorney, and several council members. What you should know City…
New bike, hike trails open in 3 North Side parks
By Edmond Ortiz Bicyclists and hiking enthusiasts now have new destinations at north San Antonio parks where they can enjoy their hobbies What you should know The city’s parks and recreation and public works departments held a March 18 ceremony to formally open The Grove, a new mountain bike flow trail at McAllister Park. Located…
Converse City Council fills one vacancy, seeks applicants for second opening
By Edmond Ortiz Jessica Hannah, who most recently served on the Converse Economic Development Corp. board, is now the newest member of Converse City Council. Council voted 3-2 March 17 to appoint Hannah to Place 4 seat, replacing Sylvia Meyer, who recently departed the council after serving little more than three years. However, local leaders…
Chavez revelations prompt halt to honors in San Antonio and beyond
By Edmond Ortiz City officials are considering changing the name of Cesar Chavez Boulevard in light of recent reported accusations that the late United Farm Workers founder groomed and sexually abused multiple girls who were part of the Latino civil rights movement. District 5 City Councilmember Teri Castillo submitted a memo March 18, asking city…
New Braunfels council advances Tourism Public Improvement District
By Edmond Ortiz Local organizations responsible for promoting New Braunfels as a tourist destination will soon have a new source of funds for their marketing efforts. What is happening New Braunfels City Council voted unanimously March 9 to approve and validate petitions that support the creation of a local Tourism Public Improvement District. Once established,…
Changing wastewater fees to help support Fair Oaks Ranch’s treatment plant expansion
By Edmond Ortiz Fair Oaks Ranch officials will begin a phased expansion of the city’s wastewater treatment plant, where construction will be partially funded by adjustments in customers’ wastewater service fees. What is happening City Council voted March 5 to pass a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with San Antonio-based Pesado Construction Co….
San Antonio council seeks policy, code changes to counter migrant detention centers
By Edmond Ortiz Acknowledging that they cannot keep the federal government from setting up migrant detention centers inside city limits, San Antonio’s elected leaders said March 5 they hope to impose policy and code changes to protect local residents while such structures are operational. What is happening City Council voted 8-2 to pass a resolution…
Park, bike lane improvement projects noted in San Antonio, Boerne
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio is moving forward with two separate recreational projects meant to boost a East Side neighborhood and Woodlawn Park area. Meanwhile, Boerne officials said they are making progress with the Northside Community Park improvement initiative. East San Antonio San Antonio City Council approved a March 5 meeting consent agenda item that…
Nirenberg’s defeat of Sakai in county judge race headlines area primaries
By Edmond Ortiz A former San Antonio mayor upsetting Bexar County’s top elected leader was one of the key outcomes in the local March 3 Democratic and Republican primaries. What you should know According to Bexar County Elections Department, 22% of the county’s registered voters cast a ballot in this year’s Democratic or Republican party…