Cities & Counties
San Antonio city leaders laud outgoing police chief
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…
San Antonio council gets updates on Project Marvel, Missions stadium plans
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…
Filing begins for May 2 San Antonio-area city council, school board elections
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
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…
Universal City paves way for new food truck park
By Edmond Ortiz Food truck operators have a new spot on the Northeast Side to set up shop and feed area residents. What you should know The Universal City City Council voted 4-2 on Jan. 6 to approve the development of a mobile food truck park at 1980 Universal City Blvd. The approved agreement with…
Rainbow sidewalk installation on Main Avenue allowed to proceed despite legal challenge
By Edmond Ortiz The city looks to keep installing rainbow-colored sidewalks along a segment of North Main Avenue in efforts to replace rainbow street crosswalks, whose removal were ordered by state officials. However, for some city and community leaders, controversy remains on how local officials let go any further debate around the rainbow crosswalks and…
San Antonio aims to grow registered apprentice program to aid employers, job seekers
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio city officials hope that 2026 will see more local businesses take advantage of a federally funded program designed to boost the number of available registered apprentices. What is happening Representatives with the city’s workforce development office have said they want to shine a light on their Registered Apprenticeship Program, where…
Opposition groups prepare for legal battle vs. proposed Guajolote Ranch development
By Edmond Ortiz Heading into 2026, opponents of a controversial residential development proposed for northwest Bexar County are gearing up for a legal fight against the massive community. What is happening Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance and the city of Grey Forest plan to appeal by the end of January the…
Bexar County, river agency to develop next-generation flood warning system
By Edmond Ortiz A state-of-the-art flood warning system will become a reality as a result of a partnership between the San Antonio River Authority and Bexar County. What you should know An interlocal agreement regarding the creation of a next-generation flood warning system was passed by county commissioners on Dec. 16, and by SARA board…
Carbon, Sheridan advance in Schertz special council election
By Edmond Ortiz There was no majority vote winner in a Dec. 20 special Schertz City Council election. John Carbon and Dr. Robert Sheridan finished first and second, respectively, in a five-candidate race to replace the late Tim Brown, the Place 7 council member who died in October. Carbon, a U.S. Air Force veteran and…