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Lubbock voters reject attempt to end arrests for possessing small amounts of marijuana
Read full article: Lubbock voters reject attempt to end arrests for possessing small amounts of marijuanaA ballot proposition would have instructed police not to arrest people who have four ounces or less of marijuana.
Progressive causes lose big in San Antonio and El Paso charter elections
Read full article: Progressive causes lose big in San Antonio and El Paso charter electionsSan Antonio voters rejected by wide margins an effort to decriminalize abortion and require police to issue citations rather than make arrests for some nonviolent offenses. In El Paso, an effort to wean the city from fossil fuels fared similarly poorly.
All election results for San Antonio area for May 6, 2023
Read full article: All election results for San Antonio area for May 6, 2023Find the latest, updated election results for San Antonio City Council, mayor, Proposition A, school bonds in Alamo Heights ISD, Comal ISD, Medina Valley ISD, Southwest ISD and mayor races in New Braunfels and Boerne.
Election results for San Antonio City Council, Mayor, Proposition A for May 6, 2023
Read full article: Election results for San Antonio City Council, Mayor, Proposition A for May 6, 2023Find the latest, updated election results for the May 6 Election, including Prop A, San Antonio City Council and Mayor.
Where, how to vote on Saturday in Bexar County for the May 6 election
Read full article: Where, how to vote on Saturday in Bexar County for the May 6 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.
Civic leaders host rallies on Proposition A ahead of election day
Read full article: Civic leaders host rallies on Proposition A ahead of election dayTwo groups in support of and against Proposition A held rallies Saturday in San Antonio, encouraging voters to cast their ballots for the May 6th Election.
Whatās bringing you to the polls on May 6 and what questions do you have for candidates?
Read full article: Whatās bringing you to the polls on May 6 and what questions do you have for candidates?What issue or candidate is motivating you to vote in the May 6 election? Do you have questions or concerns for candidates about issues or ballot measures that youād like KSAT to get answered?
Prop A, explained: What to know about the ballot measure covering pot, abortion and cite-and-release
Read full article: Prop A, explained: What to know about the ballot measure covering pot, abortion and cite-and-releaseProposition A, or the so-called "San Antonio Justice Charter," is expected to be the big draw for the May 6 election. We break down the 13-page proposed charter amendment.
Voters in 6 Texas cities have tried decriminalizing pot - how did they fare?
Read full article: Voters in 6 Texas cities have tried decriminalizing pot - how did they fare?San Antonio's Proposition A won't be the first attempt to decriminalize marijuana locally. Six other Texas cities have overwhelmingly passed ballot initiatives with similar language, though the results have varied greatly.
Prop A opponents slam proposed expansion of cite-and-release
Read full article: Prop A opponents slam proposed expansion of cite-and-releaseThe police union and business community are focusing their criticism on the proposed expansion of cite-and-release, which is another portion of the sweeping, proposed charter amendment now on San Antonioās May 6 ballot as Proposition A.
Voters in 3 San Antonio-area school districts approve bonds for new campuses, security upgrades, renovations
Read full article: Voters in 3 San Antonio-area school districts approve bonds for new campuses, security upgrades, renovationsVoters in three San Antonio-area school districts headed to the ballot box to vote on a variety of proposals to address growth and security.
Prop B fails, Nirenberg reelected, 5 council races head to runoff after record-setting election in San Antonio
Read full article: Prop B fails, Nirenberg reelected, 5 council races head to runoff after record-setting election in San AntonioVoters were driven to the polls largely by a contentious proposition related to policing and the mayorās race. The mayorās race was called relatively early in the night, after early vote totals were released, while Proposition B was too close to call until right up to the end.
Lubbock votes to become the stateās largest āsanctuary city for the unbornā
Read full article: Lubbock votes to become the stateās largest āsanctuary city for the unbornāProposition A: Charter amendment vote could open up possibilities for San Antonio bonds, public works improvements
Read full article: Proposition A: Charter amendment vote could open up possibilities for San Antonio bonds, public works improvementsSan Antonio voters will consider a charter change that would give city council more flexibility on the types of bonds it brings forth for approval to voters in the future.
āHistoricā $1.3 billion bond approved in SAISD for campus renovations, technology upgrades
Read full article: āHistoricā $1.3 billion bond approved in SAISD for campus renovations, technology upgradesSAN ANTONIO ā Voters in the San Antonio Independent School District overwhelmingly approved two propositions that will bring technology upgrades and significant renovations to aging campuses. In the Nov. 3 election, Proposition A, a $1.21 billion bond that will allow renovations at 36 campuses was approved with 68.46% of voters in favor of the bond. The district said 21 of those campuses have not received a full renovation in more than 50 years. That $90 million measure will supply classrooms with more efficient technology like high-speed internet, individual devices, interactive smartboards and audio systems. Rick Flores, the principal of Rhodes Middle School, told KSAT in October that the bond will bring facilities up to code.
SAISD calls for $1.3 billion bond election
Read full article: SAISD calls for $1.3 billion bond electionSAN ANTONIO The San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees voted Monday to call for a $1.3 billion bond election in November. Two separate propositions will appear on the November ballot one on renovations, and the other on technological advancements. The decision to call for the election followed recommendations from the community-based Blue Ribbon Task Force as part of the districts long-range master plan. Taxpayers would not see a tax rate increase from the bond, according to a news release from the school district. Proposition A, which is $1.21 billion, would address renovation needs for 36 campuses, provide safety upgrades and replace air conditioning chillers that are more than 15 years old.