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What is San Antonio’s transit-oriented development and why is it unpopular among some residents?
Read full article: What is San Antonio’s transit-oriented development and why is it unpopular among some residents?City Council District 1 held a community forum Thursday night to talk about the policy, but it didn't go as planned.
Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of Education
Read full article: Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of EducationTom Maynard, Pam Little, Aaron Kinsey and Brandon Hall prevailed in contested races. The race for District 1 was still undetermined as of Wednesday morning.
SA District 1 seeks input on improving public safety, street lights in the area
Read full article: SA District 1 seeks input on improving public safety, street lights in the areaCouncilmember Dr. Sukh Kaur is introducing a new project to improve public safety by increasing street lights. Residents can request the street lights by submitting a form.
St. Mary’s Strip businesses throw Rock the Block Party to welcome back crowds
Read full article: St. Mary’s Strip businesses throw Rock the Block Party to welcome back crowdsBusinesses along the St. Mary's Strip are throwing a Rock the Block grand reopening party to let their loyal customers know the construction is over.
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Rhode Island's special elections
Read full article: AP Election Brief | What to expect in Rhode Island's special electionsDemocrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard face off in a special congressional election in Rhode Island on Tuesday to complete the term of former Democratic congressman David Cicilline.
Election results for San Antonio City Council runoff election, June 10, 2023
Read full article: Election results for San Antonio City Council runoff election, June 10, 2023Find the latest, updated election results for the June 10 runoff election that includes San Antonio City Council districts 1 and 7.
Where, how to vote on Saturday for the San Antonio City Council runoff election
Read full article: Where, how to vote on Saturday for the San Antonio City Council runoff electionVoters can show up at any polling place and cast a ballot on Election Day. They will receive the proper ballot based on the precinct where they live.
Kaur fundraising skyrockets in D1 council race against incumbent Bravo
Read full article: Kaur fundraising skyrockets in D1 council race against incumbent BravoNot only did Kaur out-raise the incumbent District 1 councilman for the first time in the race, she also collected nearly as much in that month period as she did in the nearly six months leading up to the election.
Where, how to vote early for San Antonio City Council runoff election in Districts 1, 7
Read full article: Where, how to vote early for San Antonio City Council runoff election in Districts 1, 7Voters in San Antonio City Council districts 1 and 7 can take advantage of casting an early ballot for the upcoming runoff election.
Bravo relying on council record, Kaur focusing on basics in District 1 runoff
Read full article: Bravo relying on council record, Kaur focusing on basics in District 1 runoffSukh Kaur beat Councilman Mario Bravo by eight points in the seven-way May 6 election for San Antonio City Council District 1. They now face off in a Jun. 10 runoff.
Councilman submits proposal to hold contractors accountable, help businesses impacted by construction
Read full article: Councilman submits proposal to hold contractors accountable, help businesses impacted by constructionDistrict 1 Councilman Mario Bravo submitted a recommendation to the city council on Monday to help hold contractors accountable, adding to other efforts to help struggling businesses impacted by construction in San Antonio.
Contractor commits to expedite improvements on St. Mary’s Strip following bar owners’ complaints
Read full article: Contractor commits to expedite improvements on St. Mary’s Strip following bar owners’ complaintsBravo walked the popular strip on Wednesday with City Manager Erik Walsh, the project manager from SpawGlass and City of San Antonio Public Works inspectors, according to a release from Bravo’s office.
SA City Council censures, passes no-confidence vote on Councilman Mario Bravo
Read full article: SA City Council censures, passes no-confidence vote on Councilman Mario BravoIn a public rebuke of one its own members Thursday morning, the San Antonio City Council censured and passed a no-confidence vote on Councilman Mario Bravo (D1).
Censure, no-confidence vote on Mario Bravo after investigation of angry confrontation
Read full article: Censure, no-confidence vote on Mario Bravo after investigation of angry confrontationAn investigation found Bravo’s “actions violated City Council’s rules and expectations that are reflected in City Administrative Directives 4.67 Equal Employment Opportunity/Anti-Harassment and 4.80 Violence in the Workplace,” according to an agenda memo posted online Thursday evening.
Crews to start construction on North St. Mary’s Street police substation in December
Read full article: Crews to start construction on North St. Mary’s Street police substation in DecemberDistrict 1 residents got a final look at the future North St. Mary’s Police Substation renderings on Monday before construction starts this December.
District 2 councilman wants his half of ‘Brack’ back in redistricting plan
Read full article: District 2 councilman wants his half of ‘Brack’ back in redistricting planBrackenridge Park is currently split between District 1 and District 2 along East Mulberry Avenue, but the proposed map would place it entirely within District 1 by removing the only two precincts in the district that are fully to the west of Broadway Avenue.
Crews continue work on Medina County wildfire to get to 100% containment
Read full article: Crews continue work on Medina County wildfire to get to 100% containmentEmergency Services District 1 Chief Clint Cooke said crews are still working a lot of hot spots that are showing up with the dry air and wind shifts.
‘There are no quick fixes’: Bravo’s plans on camping at San Antonio District 1 field office remain uncharted
Read full article: ‘There are no quick fixes’: Bravo’s plans on camping at San Antonio District 1 field office remain unchartedUnder Mario Bravo’s predecessor, Roberto Treviño, the District 1 field office near IH-10 and Vance Jackson, next to the Westfall Library, had been a safe haven for people experiencing homelessness to camp out. The situation has exasperated neighbors in the surrounding area, though, who hope the new councilman will get rid of the camp.
Runoff Election Results: San Antonio City Council
Read full article: Runoff Election Results: San Antonio City CouncilWith all the votes counted, the following candidates have been declared winners in Districts 1, 2, 3, 5 and 9, respectively: Mario Bravo, Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, Phyllis Viagran, Teri Castillo and John Courage.
Local organizations weigh in on ways to tackle homelessness in the San Antonio area
Read full article: Local organizations weigh in on ways to tackle homelessness in the San Antonio areaCandidates for San Antonio City Council District 1 are heading into a runoff election and are now focusing their platforms on tackling homelessness in the area.
Councilman pushes for more grants for food and beverage sector
Read full article: Councilman pushes for more grants for food and beverage sectorSAN ANTONIO – After nearly three months, District 1 Councilman Roberto Trevino is still pushing for another round of city help specifically for businesses in the food and beverage sector. Trevino submitted a council consideration request (CCR) on Oct. 15 regarding a “Food and Beverage Worker Relief Program,” which he envisions as a $35 million in grants for businesses. Of that, $8.7 million of which went to the food and beverage sector, which could include not just bars and restaurants, but also businesses such as caterers. Nirenberg said 227 grants were awarded to the food and beverage sector, and according to city staff, “all eligible food and beverage applicants received grants.”However, Trevino says that’s far from all the city’s restaurants. The original round of city grants were funded entirely through one-time federal stimulus dollars.
District 1 Councilman Trevino long on conviction, short on details for future of Alamo Plan
Read full article: District 1 Councilman Trevino long on conviction, short on details for future of Alamo PlanSAN ANTONIO – The next steps for the $400 million Alamo Plan remain unclear, even as District 1 Councilman Roberto Trevino tries to shore up support for the original intent of the plan. In its entirety, the Alamo Plan includes repairs to original structures, a redesign of the plaza and a museum. "And then there was the push by the lieutenant governor and John Nau for a very exclusive, 13-day, 1836 story. I think we’ve invested a lot of energy on a good thing, on the right thing, and we can we can continue to build on that,” Trevino told the advisory committee members. Trevino told KSAT afterward that they had heard “a consensus” from the members that they also wanted to reaffirm their commitment.
San Antonio councilman calls for removal of Columbus statue, renaming of park
Read full article: San Antonio councilman calls for removal of Columbus statue, renaming of parkSAN ANTONIO District 1 Councilman Roberto Trevino is requesting for the renaming of Columbus Park and removal of the Christopher Columbus statue. Trevino filed a council consideration request Wednesday, asking that the City Council place the item on the Governance Committees agenda. The Italian Society and its Board have requested the removal of the statue and will accept the return of the statue to their organization, the document states. Calls for the removal of Columbus statues and confederate statues have reignited as the nation grapples with its history of racism. In 2017, protesters demanded that the Columbus statue be removed from the park, saying that it represented oppression for Native Americans.