October 14, 2026

city council

News Briefs (Sept. 30): San Antonio airport secures $43M in grants; San Pedro Park group launches; city invites public comment at neighborhood meets

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By Edmond Ortiz This early fall edition of News Briefs is all-San Antonio, where two newly awarded and historic federal grants will advance large-scale airport projects, and where an advocacy organization has formed toward helping to preserve and maintain the nation’s second oldest public park. Also, the city is introducing a series of public meetings…

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Land trust, recognition boost hopes of preserving affordable West Side housing

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By Edmond Ortiz Affordable housing advocates are pushing two separate yet vital measures meant to deter further gentrification on San Antonio’s traditional West Side. Community land trust approved City Council on Sept. 3 designated Esperanza Community Land Trust, which is designed to help preserve a handful of existing West Side homes toward ensuring affordable rental…

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Pledge of specialized zone funds for Spurs arena site raises questions about zone’s use, city’s priorities

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By Edmond Ortiz City Council is scheduled Sept. 10 to consider allocating nearly $116 million in specific use taxing income to buy land to accommodate a new San Antonio Spurs arena. But committing revenue from the downtown-area tax zone has sparked a larger conversation about the adequate use of such zone monies, and the priorities…

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Under Development: City advances downtown, South Side projects; new BEAT AIDS clinic opens; Boerne retail center in works; Converse affordable apartments open

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By Edmond Ortiz This edition of Under Development is focused on the city of San Antonio recently approving four projects. One of those projects will yield improvements to Main Plaza, while other two initiatives could bring new apartments to the La Villita area and the South Side. Also, a new BEAT AIDS clinic has opened…

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City Council readies to confirm Jesse Salame as permanent police chief

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By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh announced Sept. 2 the appointment of Assistant Police Chief Jesse Salame as the city’s next permanent police chief.  City Council is expected to confirm the appointment Sept. 10, as Salame succeeds longtime Chief William McManus, who is retiring from public law enforcement effective Sept. 30. What…

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