By Edmond Ortiz Fresh off a contentious budget cycle, San Antonio’s top leaders now look to 2027 when voters could face a bond focused on drainage improvements, and when San Antonio Water System customers may see delayed rate hikes. A preview of a potential bond issue City Council was briefed by city staff in a…
By Edmond Ortiz San Antonio Water System officials have voiced urgency in having City Council pass a proposed water rate hike in order to quickly begin generating revenues to support a series of much-needed infrastructure improvements. But many city leaders say they and their constituents first need proof that the city-owned water utility can better…
By Edmond Ortiz City Council will meet June 18 to mull the San Antonio Water System’s proposed four-year rate plan that includes a nearly $4 monthly increase on the average SAWS customer’s bill. Even though the proposed rate hikes are now slightly lower than what SAWS initially unveiled, a few council members are worried that…
