Cities & Counties
San Antonio councilor wants better communication about road projects
By Edmond Ortiz Residents and merchants’ complaints about emergency repairs or large, lengthy projects on San Antonio city roadways are driving one local leader to seek improvements on how the public is informed about such infrastructure challenges. What you should know District 1 City Councilmember Sukh Kaur has submitted a council consideration request (CCR) that…
Former Fair Oaks Ranch council member to run for mayor
By Edmond Ortiz A former Fair Oaks Ranch City Council member is planning to run for mayor. What is happening Laura Koerner, a U.S. Navy veteran and current president of Fair Oaks Ranch’s Municipal Development District, announced Nov. 9 that she will file for mayor in the city’s May 1 elections. She hopes to succeed…
ELECTIONS (CITIES ROUNDUP): Voters back PreK 4 SA extension, deny Converse’s bid to end VIA service
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio voters went to the polls Nov. 3 to support extending funding for an early childhood education program. Meanwhile, voters in suburbs such as Converse and Hollywood Park mulled special ballot measures, and voters in four area cities made their preferences known in city council elections. But a sudden tragedy has…
ELECTIONS: Democrats score big wins in Bexar County, state legislative races
By Edmond Ortiz The blue Democratic wave in the Nov. 3 elections was reflected in solid Democratic victories across notable Bexar County races and several Texas Legislature contests, including a few areas that have traditionally voted Republican. BEXAR COUNTY Democrat and former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg claimed the county judge’s seat with 67% of…
Midterm election ending with record-breaking participation from San Antonio-area voters
By Edmond Ortiz Local voters casting a ballot on Election Day, Nov. 3, will be part of a historic election carried out by Bexar County. According to the Bexar County Elections Department, more than 527,600 voters cast a ballot during the county’s early voting period Oct. 19-30, resulting in a 39.2% turnout. It’s the biggest…
Modesty prevails as San Antonio leaders view Project Marvel, 2027 bond more realistically
By Edmond Ortiz The week leading up to Halloween was a busy, sobering one for San Antonio City Council, which discussed a continuously shrinking scope for Project Marvel, and agreed to float the city’s smallest bond package in more than 20 years. A smaller vision for Project Marvel Recent discussions at City Hall regarding Project…
San Antonio, New Braunfels proceed with data center regulations
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio is introducing a set of rules that local officials hope will help to mainly address residents’ concerns about the proliferation of data centers. New Braunfels, too, looks to greenlight comprehensive rules for the establishment and operation of data centers. San Antonio takes action City Council voted 9-2 Oct. 29 to…
Cibolo, Schertz leaders ponder the future of their cities’ water security
By Edmond Ortiz Given the projected growth that is taking place in Cibolo and Schertz, the leaders of both cities are hoping to take firm action – sooner than later – to secure the future of their respective water supplies. What you should know Cibolo and Schertz’s city councils held a rare joint public meeting…
News Briefs: Residents study Wolff Stadium draft plan; nonprofit reviews NIOSA struggles; SwRI, city explore roaming dog population; bond program chairs named
By Edmond Ortiz This edition of News Briefs casts a spotlight on the city of San Antonio’s attempt to craft a long-range redevelopment concept for the Wolff Stadium site. Also, the organizer of Fiesta’s Night In Old San Antonio further reveals why it is canceling the 2027 Fiesta event. Elsewhere, the city is proceeding with…
Early voting begins Oct. 19 for midterm elections
By Edmond Ortiz Months of campaigning by Congressional, state legislative and local candidates culminate in the start of early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. San Antonio-area voters are invited to check out guides to various contested races and special election initiatives: Details on early voting sites and times are available in each…