Transit Tracker: Northeast Side road eyed for makeover; road work updates provided for I-35, West Side, Midtown, suburban projects

By Edmond Ortiz While Bexar County plans to rebuild a Windcrest-area street, a number of notable road, drainage and sidewalk projects are advancing around the San Antonio-area, including initiatives in Midtown and west San Antonio, Castle Hills, Cibolo, Converse and Shavano Park. Elsewhere, New Braunfels residents are asked to voice their thoughts on which city…

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Fair Oaks Ranch

Infrastructure fixes highlight Fair Oaks Ranch’s new strategic plan

By Edmond Ortiz A push to support $7 million in more water and wastewater infrastructure improvements emphasizes top priorities contained in Fair Oaks Ranch’s recently adopted updated strategic plan. Enhancing water, wastewater systems City Council voted June 4 to pass a resolution stating the city’s intent to issue $7 million in certificates of obligation in…

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Newcomers win their share of north San Antonio-area city council elections

By Edmond Ortiz Political newcomers claimed victory alongside plenty of incumbent officeholders in May 2 elections held across six north San Antonio-area cities. Balcones Heights Councilmember Jack Burton was re-elected to the Place 1 seat with 65% of the vote over Vanessa Martin, a digital creator and a wedding officiant.  Former Balcones Heights councilmember Juan…

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San Antonio-area voters to cast ballots in May 2 city council, school board elections; early voting starts in special Schertz election

By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio-area voters are heading to the polls May 2 to determine the outcome of city council races in 12 cities, and school board contests in six school districts. Meanwhile, Schertz voters are casting ballots to settle a special Schertz City Council election. Prepare for May 2 elections Candidates participating in local…

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Boerne ISD voters mull 1 school board race; 1 Fair Oaks Ranch match on the ballot

By Edmond Ortiz Voters taking part in the Boerne Independent School District’s May 2 elections will consider one contested race between a longtime trustee and a political newcomer.  Additionally, in Fair Oaks Ranch, local voters will weigh a contest between an incumbent City Council member and an information technology professional. Boerne ISD  Place 7 trustee…

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