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San Antonio councilwoman says pedestrian-friendly improvements coming to Castroville Road
Read full article: San Antonio councilwoman says pedestrian-friendly improvements coming to Castroville RoadA San Antonio councilwoman says work is being done to make a major road in a West Side neighborhood pedestrian-friendly.
Westwood Square leader is hopeful grant awarded to SAPD will help improve community relations
Read full article: Westwood Square leader is hopeful grant awarded to SAPD will help improve community relationsThe feds are awarding the San Antonio Police Department a multimillion-dollar grant to add officers and improve community policing efforts.
Westwood Square community tries to tackle quality concerns at Las Palmas H-E-B
Read full article: Westwood Square community tries to tackle quality concerns at Las Palmas H-E-BCustomers at the Las Palmas H-E-B reported food past its "best-by" date, empty shelves and old infrastructure. While H-E-B did not comment on food past its "best-by" date on store shelves, it did confirm that the Las Palmas location is among future planned projects for renovation and enhancement.
H-E-B confirms Las Palmas location will see renovation projects in the future as neighbors question store’s quality
Read full article: H-E-B confirms Las Palmas location will see renovation projects in the future as neighbors question store’s qualityCustomers at the Las Palmas H-E-B reported food past its best-by date, empty shelves and old infrastructure. While H-E-B did not comment on food past its best-by date on store shelves, it did confirm that the Las Palmas location is among future planned projects for renovation and enhancement. However, community leaders say this shows a larger issue of food insecurity in Westwood Square.
Kennedy High School plays integral role in boosting Westwood Square community
Read full article: Kennedy High School plays integral role in boosting Westwood Square communityPride and tradition reign at Edgewood Memorial Stadiun, home to the John F. Kennedy Rockets. As Kennedy cultivates a culture of encouragement and grit, student-athletes set the example for future generations. With that, the community believes bringing success back into the West Side helps push the area forward.
‘We just want to feel heard’: Neighbors in Westwood Square say they want more police presence
Read full article: ‘We just want to feel heard’: Neighbors in Westwood Square say they want more police presenceNeighbors in Westwood Square say they often feel forgotten, even when it comes to crime and safety. Despite a recent event that brought in law enforcement, community members said their presence is infrequent. One of their main questions: How are they policing the community?
After pedestrian bridge damaged, West Side residents call for a permanent crosswalk instead of repair
Read full article: After pedestrian bridge damaged, West Side residents call for a permanent crosswalk instead of repairAfter a dump truck crashed into the pedestrian bridge on Castroville Road earlier this year, the Westwood Square Neighborhood Association is working with the city to construct a permanent crosswalk instead of repairing the old bridge.
Struggle, determination mark history of Westwood Square
Read full article: Struggle, determination mark history of Westwood SquareTucked between Highway 90 and Castroville Road, the West Side neighborhood of Westwood Square has a history of struggle and determination. After decades of fighting for basic necessities and improvements, longtime residents told KSAT about the lessons they’ve learned from the generation before them, and their hope to instill those values into the next.