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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.
Broadway Street open to traffic as reconstruction project nears completion, city says
Read full article: Broadway Street open to traffic as reconstruction project nears completion, city saysBroadway Street in downtown San Antonio is open to traffic as a reconstruction project nears completion, according to the City of San Antonio.
San Antonio church is under construction five years after devastating roof collapse, flood
Read full article: San Antonio church is under construction five years after devastating roof collapse, floodFriday marks five years since the church’s youth building roof collapsed due to heavy rain. But now, years later, the main renovations of this building are underway.
‘Unthinkable:’ Neighbors recount widespread flooding damage as city starts construction in Encino Park
Read full article: ‘Unthinkable:’ Neighbors recount widespread flooding damage as city starts construction in Encino ParkOne San Antonio resident on Encino Crown said her backyard turns into a waterfall almost every time it rains.
Inside a local developer’s plan to reactivate Villita Assembly Hall
Read full article: Inside a local developer’s plan to reactivate Villita Assembly HallAfter buying the downtown landmark in early 2024, the developers behind the revamp of the Villita Assembly Hall have moved quickly to prepare it for its next life.
TxDOT announces Thursday, Friday evening closures along Loop 410 westbound lanes
Read full article: TxDOT announces Thursday, Friday evening closures along Loop 410 westbound lanesThe Texas Department of Transportation said it is scheduling closures along Loop 410 this week due to bridge beam installation.
Major construction closure set this weekend for drivers on Northeast Side near Forum
Read full article: Major construction closure set this weekend for drivers on Northeast Side near ForumDrivers on the Northeast Side will have to navigate around a major construction closure this weekend near the Forum.
North Side construction project set to start as request waits in city to reduce construction delays
Read full article: North Side construction project set to start as request waits in city to reduce construction delaysEarly this summer, Councilwoman Sukh Kaur filed the CCR to invest in Subsurface Utility Engineering and create a system to maintain and document records.
Applications open for grant program to help small businesses affected by city construction projects
Read full article: Applications open for grant program to help small businesses affected by city construction projectsThe City of San Antonio has opened applications for the Small Business Construction Support grant program to relieve local businesses affected by construction-related revenue loss tied to specific city projects.
Construction on Loop 1604 on NE Side continues as I-35 NEX Central Project progresses
Read full article: Construction on Loop 1604 on NE Side continues as I-35 NEX Central Project progressesThis work will be one of four access points for the future elevated highway system stretching from Bexar to Guadalupe counties.
Motorcyclists say construction and road pavement on I-35 causes safety concerns
Read full article: Motorcyclists say construction and road pavement on I-35 causes safety concernsTxDOT says crews paved one stretch of I-35 near the Toepperwein and 1604 exits. But a spokesperson says more milling and inlaying is soon to come.
Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey Forest
Read full article: Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey ForestThe location, landscape and wildlife are what draws newcomers to the area. But with growth comes new issues, including a long line of construction crews waiting outside neighborhoods every morning to start their work.
Traffic Alert: TxDOT announces closure of Loop 1604 across north Bexar County this weekend
Read full article: Traffic Alert: TxDOT announces closure of Loop 1604 across north Bexar County this weekendThe Texas Department of Transportation has announced a significant closure along Loop 1604 in north Bexar County this coming weekend as crews continue construction on the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project.
Construction workers hospitalized after being trapped inside cherry picker basket
Read full article: Construction workers hospitalized after being trapped inside cherry picker basketSome construction workers are hospitalized after being trapped overnight Thursday in a work zone on the Loop 1604 access road near I-10 West.
People living downtown deal with daily detours due to road construction
Read full article: People living downtown deal with daily detours due to road constructionThe City of San Antonio has at least three major downtown street construction projects going on at the same time. Two won't be completed until late next year.
Your guide to road closures, construction and parking for Fiesta 2024 in San Antonio
Read full article: Your guide to road closures, construction and parking for Fiesta 2024 in San AntonioWith ongoing construction creating a vehicular maze in the area, the 11-day party may cause some traffic hot spots as drivers navigate road closures, pedestrians and detours.
Businesses call on customers to ‘come back’ with reopening part of St. Mary’s Strip
Read full article: Businesses call on customers to ‘come back’ with reopening part of St. Mary’s StripConstruction started more than three years ago on the Strip. Even though city crews finished the work last fall, businesses say customers still haven't fully returned.
Downtown construction causes potential safety concern for pedestrians ahead of Fiesta
Read full article: Downtown construction causes potential safety concern for pedestrians ahead of FiestaLocals and tourists alike say crossing the street in some parts of downtown can be downright confusing, and recent construction has caused some concerns over safety ahead of Fiesta.
Traffic Alert: Two major closures scheduled on Loop 1604 this weekend on far NW Side
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Two major closures scheduled on Loop 1604 this weekend on far NW SideDrivers on the far Northwest Side will get another round of major closures this weekend as construction picks back up on the Loop 1604 North Expansion Project.
What you need to know about traffic safety, construction and driving during the total solar eclipse
Read full article: What you need to know about traffic safety, construction and driving during the total solar eclipseThe clock is ticking to the total solar eclipse and while most of us will be watching the sky, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and TransGuide will be watching the roads all day on Monday.
Traffic alert: Several main lanes of I-35 remain closed as construction extended on NE Side near Forum
Read full article: Traffic alert: Several main lanes of I-35 remain closed as construction extended on NE Side near ForumTraffic remains at a crawl on the far Northeast Side as construction work has been extended due to equipment issues.
$20 million still needed to build new Uvalde elementary school after Robb tragedy
Read full article: $20 million still needed to build new Uvalde elementary school after Robb tragedyAlthough ground was broken in October, just a few months later in December, it was announced there was a delay in the construction. There’s still $20 million that needs to be raised for the project.
TxDOT closing some lanes of I-35 Tuesday on NE Side Tuesday for construction work
Read full article: TxDOT closing some lanes of I-35 Tuesday on NE Side Tuesday for construction workThe two left lanes of the north and southbound main lanes of Interstate 35 from Walzem Road to Weidner Road will be closed until 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Crews are installing new lighting on that section of the interstate.
Portion of Santa Rosa downtown will be closed for several weeks for construction
Read full article: Portion of Santa Rosa downtown will be closed for several weeks for constructionThe northbound and southbound lanes of Santa Rosa near Nueva Street in downtown San Antonio will be closed for several weeks due to ongoing construction.
EMBREY construction executive talks bringing more women onto job sites, industry outlook
Read full article: EMBREY construction executive talks bringing more women onto job sites, industry outlookHelena Finley was recently named managing partner and executive vice president of construction at EMBREY.
Major closures planned for Loop 1604 between I-10 and Hwy 281 this weekend
Read full article: Major closures planned for Loop 1604 between I-10 and Hwy 281 this weekendThe Texas Department of Transportation is planning for two major closures on Loop 1604 at both the Interstate 10 and Highway 281 interchanges this weekend.
TxDOT to close two major ramps on Loop 1604 through this summer for construction
Read full article: TxDOT to close two major ramps on Loop 1604 through this summer for constructionThe Texas Department of Transportation will be fully closing the Loop 1604 eastbound entrance ramp east of Kyle Seale Parkway and the eastbound exit to Babcock Road. This will affect traffic near Brandeis High School and the main UTSA campus.
Major closure: TxDOT to close cloverleaf interchanges this weekend on Loop 1604 at I-10 on Northwest Side
Read full article: Major closure: TxDOT to close cloverleaf interchanges this weekend on Loop 1604 at I-10 on Northwest SideThe Texas Department of Transportation is planning for more closures at the Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 interchange this weekend.
High construction costs to delay, potentially change plans for Las Palmas Library renovation
Read full article: High construction costs to delay, potentially change plans for Las Palmas Library renovationNeighbors say they've been advocating for this project since 2017. While they're worried about additional delays, they're hopeful about how beneficial the project could be.
TxDOT plans for weekend closure on Loop 1604 at Interstate 10 on Northwest Side
Read full article: TxDOT plans for weekend closure on Loop 1604 at Interstate 10 on Northwest SideThe Texas Department of Transportation is planning for more closures at the Interstate 10 and Loop 1604 interchange this weekend.
KSAT drone video shows metal plate over I-10 West, causing concerns for drivers
Read full article: KSAT drone video shows metal plate over I-10 West, causing concerns for driversDrivers in downtown San Antonio have had questions and concerns about a temporary metal plate on I-10 West at Frio Street. The plate has caused some slow downs for drivers in the area.
Major closure expected this weekend on Loop 1604 at I-10 as crews place final beams for flyover ramp
Read full article: Major closure expected this weekend on Loop 1604 at I-10 as crews place final beams for flyover rampThe main lanes of Loop 1604 and Interstate 10 as well as the interchange on the Northwest Side will be closed this weekend due to ongoing construction.
Loop 1604 on Northwest Side, portion of 1604/I-10 interchange will be closed this weekend
Read full article: Loop 1604 on Northwest Side, portion of 1604/I-10 interchange will be closed this weekendThe Texas Department of Transportation will close a portion of Loop 1604 on the Northwest Side as well as a portion of the Loop 1604/Interstate 10 interchange over the weekend.
2 road projects add up to progress, headaches for people in one San Antonio community
Read full article: 2 road projects add up to progress, headaches for people in one San Antonio communitySimultaneous closures on the Walters Street bridge and New Braunfels Avenue have had drivers going far out of their way for months. However, the end of both projects is near.
South Alamo Street Project closure causes concern for Southtown business owners
Read full article: South Alamo Street Project closure causes concern for Southtown business ownersSouth Alamo Street at E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic through mid-November. Local traffic and businesses are still accessible and open.
Businesses find ways to move forward as St. Mary’s Strip construction project nears completion
Read full article: Businesses find ways to move forward as St. Mary’s Strip construction project nears completionThe St. Mary's Strip is now open to traffic, but the city says it still has a few bucket list items to complete by the end of September.
San Antonio makes breaks and water mandatory - for city contracts only
Read full article: San Antonio makes breaks and water mandatory - for city contracts onlyOn another scorching summer day Thursday, the San Antonio City Council passed a new mandate requiring contractors on city job sites to provide shade, water, and breaks for construction workers.
Parts of FM 1103 will be smoothed over after commuters’ cars damaged on rough roads, TXDOT says
Read full article: Parts of FM 1103 will be smoothed over after commuters’ cars damaged on rough roads, TXDOT saysConstruction on FM 1103 has come to a screeching halt. Now, drivers are saying the roads were left in worse condition, causing hub caps to fall and tires to be popped.
St. Mary’s Strip bar closing down after substantial revenue losses due to ongoing construction, owner says
Read full article: St. Mary’s Strip bar closing down after substantial revenue losses due to ongoing construction, owner saysOngoing construction on the St. Mary’s Strip for the past couple of years has put the final nail in the coffin for one local business that announced it would be closing its doors after seven years, according to the owner.
Crews enter final construction stages for St. Mary’s Strip Project
Read full article: Crews enter final construction stages for St. Mary’s Strip ProjectMore than two years after the project's start, construction crews are laying asphalt on North St. Mary's Street. Business owners say they're eager to see the end result but have suffered since the project's start.
City Council efforts to require water breaks for construction workers could be blocked by Texas preemptive bill
Read full article: City Council efforts to require water breaks for construction workers could be blocked by Texas preemptive billThe city of San Antonio is looking at requiring companies to give construction workers time for water breaks. A bill waiting for Governor Greg Abbott’s signature, would restrict cities from creating local rules, that state law already covers.
Highway 46 to be closed overnight Sunday for construction in Boerne
Read full article: Highway 46 to be closed overnight Sunday for construction in BoerneConstruction is almost over on Highway 46 in Boerne as the city announced what is supposed to be its final overnight closure, allowing crews to wrap up the project.
West Side residents ask for improvements on deteriorating street conditions
Read full article: West Side residents ask for improvements on deteriorating street conditionsResidents in the West Side neighborhood near Culebra and Zarzamora Road are asking the city to improve their deteriorating streets, fix the potholes and add sidewalks.
Hundreds of new homes on the horizon at 1,900-acre New Braunfels community
Read full article: Hundreds of new homes on the horizon at 1,900-acre New Braunfels communityAn ambitious 1,900-acre community in New Braunfels will begin delivering lots to homebuilders later this year, with hundreds of new homes on the horizon.
Embrey tees up for Boerne single-family rental home community
Read full article: Embrey tees up for Boerne single-family rental home communityEmbrey is upping the stakes on its built-to-rent gamble, announcing its third single-family rental community in Boerne — before the other two have even wrapped up construction.
LOOK INSIDE: Lennar spearheading new affordable homes with 350-sq-ft, $100k builds
Read full article: LOOK INSIDE: Lennar spearheading new affordable homes with 350-sq-ft, $100k buildsIf Lennar discovers an appetite for small-footprint housing in San Antonio, it could be a key piece of the affordable housing puzzle in the city.
N St. Mary’s strip restaurant approved for COVID-Construction Grant money after initial denial
Read full article: N St. Mary’s strip restaurant approved for COVID-Construction Grant money after initial denialCandlelight Pourhouse, a St. Mary’s strip restaurant, has officially been approved for a Covid-Construction Recovery Grant, according to LiftFund.
N St. Mary’s strip restaurant denied COVID-Construction Grant money
Read full article: N St. Mary’s strip restaurant denied COVID-Construction Grant moneyA St. Mary’s strip restaurant, Candlelight Pourhouse, has resorted to operating at limited hours to avoid going under, opening only three days a week, after being denied grant program assistance.
COVID recovery grants to be disbursed to businesses affected by months of construction
Read full article: COVID recovery grants to be disbursed to businesses affected by months of constructionAfter staying open through months of construction, help is finally coming for some San Antonio businesses that say they are struggling.
Businesses along St. Mary’s applying for city’s construction recovery grants
Read full article: Businesses along St. Mary’s applying for city’s construction recovery grantsAfter feeling the pain of ongoing construction on their bottom line, some businesses along St. Mary's St. are applying for the city's construction recovery grants program.
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.
Historic Alazan Apache Courts redesign set for February 2023
Read full article: Historic Alazan Apache Courts redesign set for February 2023The oldest and largest public housing project in San Antonio will soon be redesigned, with the Aalzan-Apache Courts master plan set to be finalized in February 2023.
Business owners say ongoing construction north of downtown continues depleting revenue
Read full article: Business owners say ongoing construction north of downtown continues depleting revenueSan Antonio has 54 construction projects currently working and city officials say 89% of them are considered on time. Still, many business owners near construction say the limited access to their establishment is driving revenue into the ground.
Construction in Alta Vista neighborhood impacting local convenience store
Read full article: Construction in Alta Vista neighborhood impacting local convenience storeOngoing construction in the Alta Vista neighborhood is significantly cutting down on traffic at the Oscar De La Tienda convenience store, making it difficult for the owner to make ends meet.
How to get to the Alamodome for the Spurs game - free parking, bus options and road closures to avoid
Read full article: How to get to the Alamodome for the Spurs game - free parking, bus options and road closures to avoidThis isn’t the same downtown San Antonio from 1973, or even from a decade ago — the boom in development has caused a bevy of road closures in the area. So if you’re one of about 65,000 fans expected at the game, here are some road closures and traffic solutions to help you navigate downtown San Antonio on Friday night.
Watch demolition of iconic Regal Fiesta movie theater sign ahead of apartment complex development
Read full article: Watch demolition of iconic Regal Fiesta movie theater sign ahead of apartment complex developmentKoontz Corporation is transforming the iconic Regal Fiesta movie theatre and Fiesta Trail shopping mall into an apartment complex.
Traffic, weather delay $9M North New Braunfels Phase 1 Project, San Antonio Public Works says
Read full article: Traffic, weather delay $9M North New Braunfels Phase 1 Project, San Antonio Public Works saysThe North New Braunfels Phase 1 Project on the East Side is now expected to be complete by fall 2023.
City program for businesses hurt by lengthy construction is met with scorn
Read full article: City program for businesses hurt by lengthy construction is met with scornA city program meant to ease the effect of lengthy construction projects on nearby small businesses aren’t easing those businesses’ concerns, and their reactions range from underwhelmed to acidic.
North New Braunfels Phase 1 Project impacts neighborhood, residents want progress
Read full article: North New Braunfels Phase 1 Project impacts neighborhood, residents want progressThe North New Braunfels Phase 1 Project on the East Side promises to improve bridges, sidewalks and streets, but people are ready to see that promise fulfilled.
CEO of Centro San Antonio provides glimpse of Alamo City’s downtown future
Read full article: CEO of Centro San Antonio provides glimpse of Alamo City’s downtown futureIf you have been in and around downtown San Antonio recently you know there is traffic, constructions and cranes. San Antonio continues to grow both out and up.
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.
Ongoing construction driving away business from St. Mary’s Strip, bar owners say
Read full article: Ongoing construction driving away business from St. Mary’s Strip, bar owners sayOngoing construction on the St. Mary’s Strip is driving customers away, and business owners say they don’t know how much longer they can operate in the current condition.
Construction for new stage of Loop 1604 North expansion project kicks off
Read full article: Construction for new stage of Loop 1604 North expansion project kicks offTxDOT is expanding a 23-mile stretch of Loop 1604 from SH16 to I-35. It’ll bring more mobility and less congestion to drivers in North Bexar County.
‘People are going to lose jobs’: North St. Mary’s business owners express construction project concerns
Read full article: ‘People are going to lose jobs’: North St. Mary’s business owners express construction project concernsOfficials with San Antonio’s Public Works office addressed local stakeholders’ concerns about the ongoing construction project on North St. Mary's Street. Business owners say it's costing their bottom line.
Machine operator accidentally kills grandson at Houston area construction site, police say
Read full article: Machine operator accidentally kills grandson at Houston area construction site, police sayAn investigation is underway after a grandfather accidentally killed his grandson at a construction site in Spring on Wednesday morning.
Emergency crews working to recover body after construction worker falls into hole near Houston
Read full article: Emergency crews working to recover body after construction worker falls into hole near HoustonEmergency crews in Spring are working to recover the body of a construction worker following a tragic accident Wednesday morning.
Man arrested on fraud charges after posing as licensed HVAC contractor
Read full article: Man arrested on fraud charges after posing as licensed HVAC contractorBexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who might have come into contact with Semper Fi Mechanical Services HVAC to contact deputies as they might be the victims of fraud.
New Braunfels Utilities notifies residents of road closures due to water line installation Sept. 27-29
Read full article: New Braunfels Utilities notifies residents of road closures due to water line installation Sept. 27-29New Braunfels Utilities will close a section of Goodwin Lane at the Goodwin Lane and FM 306 northwest bound Frontage Road to install new water lines on Tuesday, according to utility officials.
Fourth time proves the charm for Frio County home builder after two lumber theft suspects arrested
Read full article: Fourth time proves the charm for Frio County home builder after two lumber theft suspects arrestedFinally, the fourth time proved to be the charm after the Frio County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Sheriff Randy Brown in neighboring Medina County to catch two theft suspects.
San Antonio limits construction noise with ‘goodnight, goodnight construction site’ ordinance
Read full article: San Antonio limits construction noise with ‘goodnight, goodnight construction site’ ordinanceThe San Antonio City Council amended the city’s noise ordinances on Thursday to limit the hours during which construction crews can do any exterior building construction work, including demolition and excavation. The council also approved more stringent penalties for violations.
Construction worker recognized after repairing East Side church damaged by car
Read full article: Construction worker recognized after repairing East Side church damaged by carAn East Side church recognized a San Antonio construction worker for his great act of repairing a portion of their building free of charge.
What are the benefits of hiring licensed contractors when doing home improvements?
Read full article: What are the benefits of hiring licensed contractors when doing home improvements?The contractor tells you it’s not important, don’t worry, they have vast experience and can save you a bundle. “Hiring a licensing contractor should give you more protection. It generally means you’re hiring someone that’s educated in the task that you want to have done, and experienced in what the job is,” Hicks said. AdIn addition to potentially getting a more experienced pro, hiring a licensed contractor can also help to avoid some costly situations. “In some states, having a license also requires having workers comp insurance, and that’s protection for you, the homeowner.
Flood control project in San Antonio neighborhood is causing traffic detours
Read full article: Flood control project in San Antonio neighborhood is causing traffic detoursSAN ANTONIO – It’s a case of short-term pain for long-term gain as a flood control project in one San Antonio neighborhood is causing some traffic detours. McCullough Avenue is closed between Oblate Drive and Shannon Lee Street for the next few months. Crews started work on phase two of the Barbara Drive drainage project on Jan. 4. The work is more intensive than the first phase, which means that stretch of McCullough Avenue has to close. The $8 million project is being paid for with proceeds from the 2017 bond program approved by voters.
Full closure of SH 151 planned for this weekend in West San Antonio
Read full article: Full closure of SH 151 planned for this weekend in West San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – Drivers — you may need to adjust your route this weekend. The Texas Department of Transportation will close parts of SH 151 in west San Antonio, beginning at 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16 until 5 a.m., Monday, Oct. 19. The closure will include SH 151 main lanes just west of I-410 to just east of I-410 and a full closure of SH 151 eastbound to westbound turnaround, according to TxDOT. Officials said the closures will allow for the continued construction of the flyover ramps and installation of steel beams in the area. The eastbound SH 151 flyover ramp to northbound I-410 will stay open to traffic during the road closures.
Universal City looks for ways to revitalize area outside Randolph Air Force Base
Read full article: Universal City looks for ways to revitalize area outside Randolph Air Force BaseUniversal City – Landlocked Universal City is taking a different approach to attract more revenue, retail and residents. City staff recently informally presented the Aviation District Master Plan to City Council and the community to reveal what their study for the area showed. The city is proposing a revitalization of Pat Booker Road just outside Randolph Airforce Base, between Aviation and National Boulevards. The area is considered to have the oldest homes in the city, and a lower economic base, with a mix of Hispanic and Caucasian residents. “There’s a lot in the air and we don’t know exactly what it’s going to look like," Voeller said.
Major closures on Loop 410 planned for this weekend in West San Antonio
Read full article: Major closures on Loop 410 planned for this weekend in West San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – Attention drivers — you may need to adjust your routes this weekend. The Texas Department of Transportation has announced major closures on I-410 in West San Antonio to install steel beams and continue construction on flyover ramps. Drivers that are traveling southbound on Loop 410 will be detoured to the frontage roads before Military Drive. Then, drivers can re-enter the main lanes after the Marbach Road intersection, according to TxDOT. Officials say drivers traveling eastbound will be detoured to the peripheral streets.