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City scales back migrant assistance at San Antonio airport, closes transfer center

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Closure of the airport transfer center comes as the number of migrants has dropped and future federal aid funding remains in question.City scales back migrant assistance at San Antonio airport, closes transfer center was first posted on…

Friday, Apr 19

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Alamo Heights City Council, school board members cartwheel to reelection

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Longtime Mayor Bobby Rosenthal said uncontested races are common for the city, but he's considering vacating the mayor's office in 2025.Alamo Heights City Council, school board members cartwheel to reelection was first posted on April 19,…

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Piñatas and paddles: Pickleball breaks into San Antonio’s Fiesta scene

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As the fastest-growing sport in America, it only makes sense that pickleball has found its way into San Antonio's official Fiesta scene.Piñatas and paddles: Pickleball breaks into San Antonio’s Fiesta scene was first posted on April 19,…

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Texas opens new psychiatric hospital in San Antonio

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The new State Hospital increases the facility’s capacity by 38 beds with another 40 maximum-security beds coming from a building renovation later this year. Texas opens new psychiatric hospital in San Antonio was first posted on April 19,…

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Where to get in on the Fiesta fun for free

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Fiesta San Antonio — happening April 18-28 — brings together visitors and locals to experience the inimitable charm, diverse cultures and rich traditions of our fair city. While many events center around the downtown area and come with a…

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New short-term rental rules aim to collect more taxes, discourage parties

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Proposed changes to San Antonio's short-term rental ordinance address the number of operators who don't pay local taxes, plus party houses.New short-term rental rules aim to collect more taxes, discourage parties was first posted on April…

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Understanding your obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act

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SPONSORED: As of January 1, the CTA mandates beneficial ownership reporting for many new and existing small businesses. Here's what to know.Understanding your obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act was first posted on April 18,…

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San Antonio plans to stave off CPS Energy rate hikes by selling more to Texas grid

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The city is now selling more energy on Texas' wholesale market, which could help shore up the utility's infrastructure and avoid rate hikes.San Antonio plans to stave off CPS Energy rate hikes by selling more to Texas grid was first posted…

Thursday, Apr 18

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Officials say they have a plan to mitigate Fiesta traffic in construction-torn downtown

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Orange traffic drums and street detours aren’t pausing or going away for the 11 days of Fiesta, but San Antonio officials say there's a plan.Officials say they have a plan to mitigate Fiesta traffic in construction-torn downtown was first…

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Modern dance, mega-poetry and a pow wow in this weekend’s ‘Go Do That!’

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Go Do That! is a curated roundup of weekend arts and culture events from the San Antonio Report. Follow us on Instagram to get these recommendations in video form. Fiesta will fill San Antonio’s streets this weekend, but the city’s culture…

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Young Jaguars program helps parents go to college

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The Young Jaguars center is part of a Texas A&M University-San Antonio effort to improve local child care quality and availability.Young Jaguars program helps parents go to college was first posted on April 18, 2024 at 9:31 am. ©2021 "San…

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San Antonio eyes pushing horse-drawn carriages off downtown streets

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Rather than an outright ban, council members seem open to the idea of allowing horse-drawn carriages to operate in San Antonio parks.San Antonio eyes pushing horse-drawn carriages off downtown streets was first posted on April 18, 2024 at…

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Celebrating National Lineman Appreciation Day: Honoring our electric power heroes

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SPONSORED: A special group of employees at CPS Energy ensures electricity flows seamlessly into every home and business, day in and day out.Celebrating National Lineman Appreciation Day: Honoring our electric power heroes was first posted…

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Tony Gonzales vastly outraises challenger Brandon Herrera

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-San Antonio) raised more than twice what Republican primary challenger Brandon Herrera raised in this year’s first quarter. In both campaigns, the candidates attracted more donations from out of…

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Former poet laureate Octavio Quintanilla celebrated during National Poetry Month

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This year, National Poetry Month could be renamed Octavio Quintanilla Month in San Antonio. Quintanilla, who served as San Antonio’s poet laureate from 2018 to 2020, will be represented in three exhibitions of poetic prowess in April, at…

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Take a Fiesta break with a Westside pachanga, modern dance festival and more

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For 10 days in April, the world of San Antonio revolves around Fiesta. Even so, those seeking outside-the-cascarones festivities have plenty of options. Jaime’s Place kicks off its annual Pachanga en el Barrio on the West Side on April 18,…

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Everything you need to know about voting in the May 4 election

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Early voting begins Monday, April 22, for some Texas municipal and school board elections, plus new seats on the county's appraisal board.Everything you need to know about voting in the May 4 election was first posted on April 17, 2024 at…

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Meet the candidates running for Bexar County Appraisal Board

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Voters will have the chance to elect three at-large members to the Bexar County Appraisal Board in the upcoming May 4 election.Meet the candidates running for Bexar County Appraisal Board was first posted on April 17, 2024 at 6:00 am.…

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Brackenridge Park update plan gets a new strategy — here’s what that means

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San Antonio city staffers hope a new process will put to rest several years’ worth of conflict over updates at Brackenridge Park.Brackenridge Park update plan gets a new strategy — here’s what that means was first posted on April 17, 2024…

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After one year of hot spot policing, San Antonio sees decrease in violent crime

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San Antonio has flattened the curve of rising violent crime in 2023 after implementing a hot spot policing initiative.After one year of hot spot policing, San Antonio sees decrease in violent crime was first posted on April 16, 2024 at 6…

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Geoffrey Canada thinks San Antonio can save the ‘COVID kids’ through education

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The Harlem Children's Zone leader from the "Waiting for Superman" documentary said Bexar County has a chance to meet its educational goals.Geoffrey Canada thinks San Antonio can save the ‘COVID kids’ through education was first posted on…

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Listen: How rural Texas finally got electricity — and why it took so long

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In the 1880s, electricity began making its way into Texas cities like San Antonio, bringing lights, refrigeration and other conveniences of modern life. Not so for rural Texas, which remained without power for another 50 years. The story…

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Number of permits for e-vehicles in downtown San Antonio might triple

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Currently there are 10 permits for e-vehicles for hire downtown, but San Antonio's Transportation Advisory Board recommended 20 more.Number of permits for e-vehicles in downtown San Antonio might triple was first posted on April 16, 2024…

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Growing ‘femtech’ sector part of BioMedSA’s annual startup pitch fest

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BioFest Invest pitches have raised $69 million so far, with $59 million of that going to San Antonio-based bioscience companies.Growing ‘femtech’ sector part of BioMedSA’s annual startup pitch fest was first posted on April 15, 2024 at 6…

Restorative Practices: Alternative form of discipline keeping students in class

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Sponsored by: Rooted in Indigenous culture, restorative practices aim to address harmful behavior in a manner that emphasizes community impact and allows those who have harmed, and those who have been harmed, to have a voice in the healing…

Monday, Apr 15

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Nirenberg restores Councilman Marc Whyte’s committee assignments following arrest

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The District 10 councilman still faces potential legal repercussions, but can return to work on council committees.Nirenberg restores Councilman Marc Whyte’s committee assignments following arrest was first posted on April 15, 2024 at 2:29…

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San Antonio’s Week in Photos, April 7-13

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Images of City Hall protesters, kids learning about finances, eclipse-watchers and more make up the past week's top photos.San Antonio’s Week in Photos, April 7-13 was first posted on April 15, 2024 at 6:00 am. ©2021 "San Antonio Report".…

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Summer outlook: Is San Antonio in for another brutal season?

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San Antonio is likely to see above-average temperatures for a third summer in a row, despite above-average rainfall so far this year.Summer outlook: Is San Antonio in for another brutal season? was first posted on April 15, 2024 at 5:00 am…

Sunday, Apr 14

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lists housing affordability, fighting antisemitism among 2025 priorities

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Examining charitable bail organizations and banning Delta 9 were also among Patrick’s priorities in the next legislative session.Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lists housing affordability, fighting antisemitism among 2025 priorities was first posted…