San Antonio Philharmonic sued for for over $180K by major funders
The San Antonio Philharmonic, which was born from the ashes of the San Antonio Symphony in 2022 with some of the same musicians, saw the City of San Antonio and Bexar County set aside a combined $411,000 for its benefit.
Bravo relying on council record, Kaur focusing on basics in District 1 runoff
Sukh 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.
Where candidates in June 5 runoff election stand on policing, homelessness and cleaning up San Antonio
If you need more information about the candidates before you vote, weโve compiled their answers to some of our KSAT viewersโ most frequently asked questions during the campaign.
Council members praise direction of new Alamo Plan
The revised Alamo Plan would change several controversial aspects of the original version. And while there looks to be enough support on council to pass a new ground lease and operating agreement, which contains details of the plan, some council members have concerns.
Homeless encampment will stay outside councilmanโs office as city continues outreach efforts
District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviรฑo, right, speaks to a resident about the encampment outside his field office. SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonio District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviรฑo spent Thursday night at his field office, prepared to stop an abatement of homeless people who have camped on the property. โWeโre trying to help people.โCity crews, however, never showed up on Friday to sweep the field office, located on Vance Jackson Road near the Westfall Library. We will continue to monitor the situation.โThe council member and city manager disagreed on their assessments of the encampment. The councilman said he hopes to coordinate better with the city managerโs office to reach a resolution on the issue.
33-foot cobalt blue โDoor of Equalityโ sculpture revealed downtown
SAN ANTONIO โ Drivers on Interstate 35 may notice a new, cobalt blue art installation catching their eye as they pass downtown. The โDoor of Equality (La Puerta de Igualdad)โ sculpture has been installed at the San Pedro roundabout, near the San Antonio Central Library. Officials with the cityโs Department of Arts and Culture said the sculpture, made by Mexican artist Sebastian, was a gift to the City of San Antonio by Fundaciรณn Sebastian and Siempre Mรฉxico. One column stands for peace, tranquility and wisdom, and the other for loyalty, strength and trust. โOur city has a powerful history of fighting for rights that are inclusive and support everyone.
Renters survey deadline extended to get more feedback from public
The Neighborhood and Housing Services Department (NHSD) for the city of San Antonio has extended its Renters' Commission survey to October 31 in order to gather more input from San Antonians. Staff is currently analyzing local and national strategies to achieve the goal of increased renter representation and planning an engagement effort to involve people impacted by renters' issues into the process, the city said. โRenters represent many diverse families, including ones who fall within the digital divide,โ stated Councilman Roberto Treviรฑo. The median household income for renters is $33,690, the city said. The City is also hosting focus groups to receive additional input on the proposed Renters' Commission.
Spanish films, iconic performances, desegregation: More interesting facts about SAโs Alameda Theater
SAN ANTONIO โ The Alameda Theater is one of the last symbols of San Antonioโs Golden Age for grand movie palaces. (Images of the historic Alameda Theater.) (Images of the historic Alameda Theater.) (Images of the historic Alameda Theater.) โThe time they went with friends to to enjoy an amazing event, an amazing movie, a performance.
Pride Crosswalk Pilot could lead to Community Crosswalk Program
As an alternative to the โCrosswalk Program,โ infrastructure located beyond the limits of traffic travel lanes could be themed, such as sidewalks, traffic signal cabinets, banners, and murals. The policy framework outlines the City of San Antonioโs Community Crosswalk Program requirements. โThe pilot revealed that symbolic, artistic displays like the Pride Crosswalk have a place in our community,โ said Councilman Roberto Treviรฑo. โIf approved, the Community Crosswalk Program will add so much vibrancy and meaning to ordinary infrastructure throughout San Antonio. Thank you to 'Guardians of the Crosswalk' for their efforts to keep the crosswalk looking good!โ
South Texas PRIDE: Rainbow Crosswalk nears finish line, thanks to Fiesta medal
SAN ANTONIO โ It was a long road, but the approved Rainbow Pride Crosswalk, set to be installed at the corner of Main Avenue and Evergreen, is finally near the finish line. Originally drawn in chalk during the San Antonio Pride Parade in the summer of 2017, and appearing again this month on a Fiesta medal, the powerful symbol of LGBTQ+ pride will soon become a reality. At Senior Fiesta at the Pearl Stable on Tuesday, Treviรฑo said his Fiesta medal raised more than $10,000 for the crosswalk so far, and Fiesta has only just begun. Rainbow Crosswalk Fiesta medals are being sold for $15 each at businesses along Main Avenue, near the intersection where the actual crosswalk will be. To learn more about Pride San Antonio, click on the link.