Bexar County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bexar County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
ICE ghosted a San Antonio City Council meeting recently, even as new numbers show they’ve been busy making 160 arrests in the area. It’s a clear sign that the friction between local officials and federal immigration authorities is only heating up.
Bexar County is launching new job training and resume workshops to help formerly incarcerated residents land steady work. It’s a smart move to help people get back on their feet and keep our community safer by lowering recidivism rates.
A tragic death at the Bexar County jail has sparked major concerns about whether the facility is properly staffed and keeping inmates safe. It’s a wake-up call that current oversight protocols might be failing to prevent preventable violence behind bars.
Bexar County’s housing market is officially a public health crisis, with rent and home prices hitting levels that are making people sick. Local leaders are under the gun to find solutions before the situation gets even worse for residents.
The county is balancing a $2.8 billion budget while facing the loss of federal pandemic-era funding and rising costs for public safety and healthcare.
The city is dropping $2.3 million to replace the Alamodome’s aging scoreboards. It’s a proactive move to avoid tech failures before the NCAA volleyball championships roll into town.
A man was recently arrested for making threats against city staff and local libraries, sparking a real conversation about how we keep our public workers and shared spaces safe. It’s a wake-up call for the city to tighten up security protocols in places we all use every day.
San Antonio is still dragging its feet on major flood control projects a year after the deadly Perrin Beitel floods. While we're getting some new warning tech, the actual infrastructure fixes promised to keep neighborhoods dry are still stuck in bureaucratic limbo.
The city is weighing a massive $1.3 billion deal for a new Spurs arena, but the math isn't adding up. Taxpayers are currently staring down a $131 million budget hole that could lead to cuts in essential city services.
A routine domestic violence call in Bexar County escalated quickly when a suspect opened fire on deputies. It’s a stark reminder of the unpredictable and dangerous situations local officers face while on duty.
San Antonio is weighing a $122 million incentive package to lure a $2 billion Toyota expansion to the area. The deal promises 2,000 new jobs in exchange for tax breaks and infrastructure upgrades.
Bexar County’s latest health report is a wake-up call, showing that our current programs just aren't moving the needle on local health disparities. Expect some heated debates at City Hall soon as officials scramble to figure out where to shift funding to actually fix these gaps.
City Council aides are pushing back after leadership tried to sneak through workplace rule changes without any input. Now, officials are hitting the brakes and promising to actually involve staff before changing their job conditions.
Early voting for the March primary is right around the corner, so make sure you check your local polling spots now to avoid the inevitable election day rush. Taking a few minutes to plan ahead will save you from standing in long lines later.