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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

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…

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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…

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