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Anti-panhandling signs appear on Northwest Side of San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – New anti-panhandling signs are showing up on the Northwest Side to deter drivers from the practice. District 8 Councilman Manny Palaez purchased the signs with funds from the City of San Antonio’s ‘Neighborhood Access Mobility Program,’ according to the San Antonio Report. The...
Celebrate Pride in San Antonio at these June events
SAN ANTONIO — The arrival of June heralds many things: Hotter South Texas temperatures, family vacations, Spurs draft speculation. It also means the return of Pride Month celebrations for San Antonio's LGBTQ+ residents, a chance for Texans to come together in shows of solidarity, community and expression. For every city-sanctioned party like the River Walk Pride Parade, there are several smaller events tailored around inclusion for San Antonians of all genders and sexual orientations to partake in.
San Antonio Aquifers at Increased Environmental Risk Under New Texas State Law, Report Warns
San Antonio's Edwards and Trinity aquifers, a lifeline for roughly 2 million thirsty Texans, are now facing increased environmental risks due to a new state law, the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance reports. The research indicates that Senate Bill 2038, designed to ease the grip of municipal regulations by allowing landowners to opt out of a city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), could be paving the path toward potential disaster for these crucial water sources. In a study published earlier this month, shocking findings revealed a troubling forecast for the area's natural waterways.
SAISD will pay to maintain campuses closed due to rightsizing until leased out, district says
SAN ANTONIO — It's the last day of school for students in San Antonio ISD, a district that will close 15 of its campuses due to its rightsizing plan. This means many students, teachers and staff will have to relocate this coming fall. The decision was finalized last November in an effort to consolidate resources amid falling enrollment.
Homelessness increased almost 7% in Bexar County. Advocates say they aren't worried.
SAN ANTONIO — Every year, the point-in-time (PIT) count provides a snapshot of homelessness in Bexar County. This year 3,372 people are experiencing homelessness, according to the count, which was taken on Jan. 23. That marks a 6.8% increase over last year. But Katie Wilson, executive director of the...
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