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News Briefs: Bexar County OK’s jail intake plan; Balcones Heights council mulls mayoral no-confidence vote; zoning panel backs Southtown rezoning; free bus rides to school available

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By Edmond Ortiz Bexar County Commissioners are committing to a series of long-range plans designed to reform how arrestees, especially those with medical or mental health issues, are initially processed upon arrival at the Bexar County Jail, and how they are addressed in custody. Elsewhere, Balcones Heights City Council entertained recent attempt to vote no…

South Side neighbors question fuel tech firm’s proposal for ex-brewery site

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

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…

Zoning panel denies South Side bar proposal as neighbors push city to clean up area

edmond.ortiz@gmail.com2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

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…