In this episode of “Know My Neighborhood,” KSAT explores the good, the bad, and the frustrating of Thompson, and why residents are standing together to fight the city and to show the passion and sacrifice of generations who have called this area home.

KSAT takes a deep dive into Thompson, a Southwest Side San Antonio neighborhood where residents are standing together to fight the city, and to show the passion and sacrifice of generations who have called this area home.

Neighbors held a meeting in November with state and city officials to discuss growing concerns about multiple fires at Monterrey Iron & Metal Recycling. Now, they're working to build a case.

Current Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales is completing her final, fourth term in office, leaving her seat open. Teri Castillo and Rudy Lopez finished at the head of an 11-way race to replace Gonzales in the May 6 municipal election with 2,077 and 991 votes, respectively.

Incumbent Councilmember Shirley Gonzales has hit the limit of four two-year terms and will not be on the ballot.