By Edmond Ortiz Universal City officials are tackling an array of issues meant to advance improvement of the town’s infrastructure, and the safety of motorists. Meanwhile, contractors handling the Loop 1604 expansion project recently introduced a new permanent road closure, and crews are looking to put final touches on DeZavala Road upgrades in Shavano Park….
By Edmond Ortiz A decision by San Antonio’s mass transit agency to not pursue a free-fare program highlights this round of news briefs. Elsewhere, Selma is getting ready to build a fire and police emergency training complex, and Leon Valley has both finalized a location for a public veterans’ monument, and opted to continue a…
Bexar County’s new Fiscal Year 2026 budget took effect Oct. 1, with funding for 20-plus new law enforcement positions and a flood warning program. (Photo by Edmond Ortiz)
San Antonio city staff participates in the annual local point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness in January 2025. Through the city’s new Fiscal Year 2026 budget, local officials seek to bolster homelessness services, including the creation of a new position and more money for the abatement of encampments. (Courtesy San Antonio Fear Free Environment officers)
