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Students allege free speech violations at UTSA march for Palestine

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The UTSA student-led protest unfolded peacefully, while much more unruly demonstrations occurred at campuses across the nation.Students allege free speech violations at UTSA march for Palestine was first posted on April 24, 2024 at 6:16 pm…

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Fiesta’s Cornyation rips Boebert and Greene, puts local politicos on notice for 2025

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Fiesta's drag comedy, known for raunchy political skits, promised to thoroughly roast San Antonio's mayoral hopefuls in 2025.Fiesta’s Cornyation rips Boebert and Greene, puts local politicos on notice for 2025 was first posted on April 24,…

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Zero-emission transportation has a bright future in Texas

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Commentary: Texas' economic model can be great for business while also delivering necessary improvements to our state’s air quality.Zero-emission transportation has a bright future in Texas was first posted on April 24, 2024 at 9:00 am.…

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Major home repair can net city tax breaks for historic property owners

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A city program that encourages the rehabilitation of homes in major disrepair offers property owners a break on their city taxes for 10 years.Major home repair can net city tax breaks for historic property owners was first posted on April…

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SA Flavor has become a destination for San Antonio’s Fiesta medal maniacs

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Garrett Heath has parlayed SA Flavor, a blog about San Antonio culture, into a brick-and-mortar store that sells his viral Fiesta medals.SA Flavor has become a destination for San Antonio’s Fiesta medal maniacs was first posted on April 24…

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San Antonio continues to rank among 25 worst cities in the U.S. for ozone pollution

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The San Antonio metro area ranked as the 24th worst city for ozone pollution in the latest American Lung Association report.San Antonio continues to rank among 25 worst cities in the U.S. for ozone pollution was first posted on April 24,…

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San Antonio launches digital ‘one-stop shop’ for housing, other assistance

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The new Housing Services Portal will serve as a digital one-stop shop to find programs that can help residents with housing-related issues in and around Bexar County. San Antonio launches digital ‘one-stop shop’ for housing, other…

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Chef Johnny Hernandez secures $250K grant for improvements in La Villita

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Funds will go toward awnings, fans, sound systems and lighting for arts fairs and culinary events in “the heart of" San Antonio.Chef Johnny Hernandez secures $250K grant for improvements in La Villita was first posted on April 23, 2024 at…

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Historians discover Mission San José was a stop on the Underground Railroad

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New research shows that enslaved African Americans sought freedom at Mission San José in the 1800s, the National Park Service announced.Historians discover Mission San José was a stop on the Underground Railroad was first posted on April…

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How Supreme Court rules in homeless punishment case could affect San Antonio

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Camping in public without a permit has been banned in San Antonio since 2005. The Supreme Court is considering the legality of such bans.How Supreme Court rules in homeless punishment case could affect San Antonio was first posted on April…

Listen: Charter review co-chairs reframe contentious Council pay bumps

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After proposed City Council pay bumps raised eyebrows, Charter Review Commission co-chairs Bonnie Prosser Elder and David Zammiello say it will take some convincing for the public to get on board.Listen: Charter review co-chairs reframe…

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SAWS staff not concerned by levels of ‘forever chemicals’ detected in Castle Hills well

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SAWS urged residents not to panic about a report that a Castle Hills well was at the new EPA-recommended level for one forever chemical.SAWS staff not concerned by levels of ‘forever chemicals’ detected in Castle Hills well was first…

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Geekdom and the Greater San Antonio Chamber: business and Fiesta do mix!

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Small-business owners, entrepreneurs and the business-curious are invited to Geekdom Tuesday for two business-inflected Fiesta events. In the morning, Geekdom will host coffee and networking, along with a panel, How to Launch and Scale…

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CPS Energy trustees approve 10-year contract with software provider Oracle

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The new software system, managed by Austin-based Oracle, would allow CPS Energy to implement a variable rate structure in the future.CPS Energy trustees approve 10-year contract with software provider Oracle was first posted on April 22,…

Monday, Apr 22

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Turning food waste into gold: 1 San Antonio woman-owned compost service buys the other

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Mission Compost chose Earth Day to launch their expanded company after purchasing San Antonio-based, woman-owned Compost Queens.Turning food waste into gold: 1 San Antonio woman-owned compost service buys the other was first posted on…

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Three paintings, three performances pay homage to goddesses

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"The Goddess Triptych" by Ángel Rodríguez-Díaz spurred a series of events at the San Antonio Museum of Art and Carver Center.Three paintings, three performances pay homage to goddesses was first posted on April 22, 2024 at 9:00 am. ©2021 …

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Tobin Center welcomes newly named resident orchestra

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The Classical Music Institute (CMI) has announced the formation of a new performance-focused subgroup that will serve as the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts’ resident orchestra. The Orchestra San Antonio (TOSA) is comprised of a core…

San Antonio’s Week in Photos, April 14-20

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Images of horse-drawn carriages, the District 2 Senior Center, downtown construction and more make up the past week's top photos.San Antonio’s Week in Photos, April 14-20 was first posted on April 22, 2024 at 6:00 am. ©2021 "San Antonio…

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Top races to watch in Bexar County’s May 4 municipal election

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Keep an eye on the Bexar Appraisal District and North East ISD races, plus a Terrell Hills property tax freeze and more.Top races to watch in Bexar County’s May 4 municipal election was first posted on April 22, 2024 at 5:00 am. ©2021 "San…

Sunday, Apr 21

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Average home appraisal increased just 2.4% this year, but some taxpayers won’t feel the relief

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Residential market values in Bexar County rose the smallest amount in a decade, signaling potential property tax relief for some, but not all, homeowners.Average home appraisal increased just 2.4% this year, but some taxpayers won’t feel…

Saturday, Apr 20

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As graduation season looms, it’s time to rethink the ’empty nest’

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Commentary: Am I alone in thinking that my emerging new identity as an "empty nester" sounds a bit half-empty?As graduation season looms, it’s time to rethink the ’empty nest’ was first posted on April 20, 2024 at 9:00 am. ©2021 "San…

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Where I Live: Whispering Oaks

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My family moved to Whispering Oaks during my freshman year of high school, an exciting and eventful time for many teenagers. With my high school just a five-minute drive away, I spent the majority of my teenage years bringing friends to my…

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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,…