Cities & Counties
Alamo Heights’ new park will honor youngsters who died in 2025 Hill Country floods
By Edmond Ortiz Alamo Heights is opening a public park, which will be dedicated to the memories of three youths with local connections who perished in last summer’s Hill Country floods. Residents are invited to the July 11 grand opening of Kellyanne Park, located along Viesca Street between the Heights Pool parking lot and Alamo…
San Antonio’s top cop to retire earlier than announced
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh is expected to appoint an interim police chief shortly before or after the July 4th holiday weekend as current Police Chief William McManus is leaving the position sooner than originally planned. McManus announced last January that he would be retiring from service to the city of…
South Side neighbors question fuel tech firm’s proposal for ex-brewery site
By Edmond Ortiz Many residents of a South Side neighborhood are wondering about a local company’s rezoning request and vision for a former brewery site, which includes possibly turning the building into a hub for fuel research. What is happening Headquartered in north central San Antonio, VP Racing Fuels is under contract to buy the…
Buoyed by the city, Toyota’s South Side expansion further boosts San Antonio’s manufacturing sector
By Edmond Ortiz City Council was quick and enthusiastic June 19 in formally approving a set of economic development incentives designed to support Toyota Motor Corp.’s plan to expand its South Side automobile production footprint on the South Side. The move bolsters San Antonio’s booming manufacturing industry. What is happening Toyota will build a $2…
San Antonio leaders wary of potential budget cuts, tax hike idea
By Edmond Ortiz City Council members are feeling squeamish about the possibility of a property tax increase and cutting deep into various expenses as local officials struggle to chip away at a budget deficit ahead of the next fiscal year. What you should know Like many governmental taxing entities, San Antonio is facing a blend…
City Council pushes back against SAWS’ rate hike proposal
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio Water System officials have voiced urgency in having City Council pass a proposed water rate hike in order to quickly begin generating revenues to support a series of much-needed infrastructure improvements. But many city leaders say they and their constituents first need proof that the city-owned water utility can better…
Project Marvel: City weighs downtown mobility, Alamodome, convention center studies
By Edmond Ortiz City officials overseeing the advancement of Project Marvel are turning their attention to feasibility studies focused on downtown accessibility and mobility, and needs at the Alamodome and the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. What you should know City staff briefed City Council June 17 on the latest developments concerning the planned multi-billion…
Zoning panel denies South Side bar proposal as neighbors push city to clean up area
By Edmond Ortiz A prospective bar owner’s rezoning request in a South Side neighborhood is failing with the city, but neighbors say crime in the area in question needs more attention from local authorities in order to promote positive redevelopment. What is happening The San Antonio Zoning Commission voted June 16 to reject Mark Anthony…
Runoff elections: Garcia claims ACD board seat; challengers win New Braunfels
By Edmond Ortiz Voters taking part in June 13 runoff elections tapped a business owner for an Alamo Colleges District board post, and ousted New Braunfels incumbent mayor and one council member. Alamo Colleges District Accountant Robert Garcia won a runoff election for ACD District 9 post, receiving 57% of the vote against Carolyn DeLecour,…
June 13 is Runoff Election Day in Alamo Colleges District, New Braunfels
By Edmond Ortiz Contests for an Alamo Colleges District board seat, and two New Braunfels City Council posts, including the mayor’s office, will be settled at the polls June 13. Alamo Colleges District June 13 is Election Day in the ACD District 9 runoff election between accountant Robert Garcia, and Carolyn DeLecour, a past ACD…