Iris Dimmick

Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at UTSA Dr. Michael Smith (left) and Chief of Police William McManus (right) address city council members at the council briefing room.

Officials are ‘cautiously optimistic’ that hot spot policing is decreasing violent crime

by Iris Dimmick June 1, 2023May 31, 2023

Emergency responders prepare to climb stairs at Heroes Stadium to reach 110 floors - the number of floors inside of the World Trade Center.

San Antonio City Council approves nearly $10M contract for Motorola fire radios

by Iris Dimmick May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

Riverside Terrace Manufactured Home Community, a trailer park located on the South Side near Mission Reach, would represent the first time the city has directly invested in a community land trust.

City Council poised to approve 14 more affordable housing projects funded by 2022 bond

by Iris Dimmick May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

Bexar County sees increase in families at homeless shelters

by Iris Dimmick May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Following the fatal dog attack on an 81- year-old man in February, Animal Care Services has received an uptick in reports of potentially dangerous dogs.

Dangerous dog reports triple in San Antonio after deadly February attack

by Iris Dimmick May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Emily Niño stands next to a sign encouraging voters to vote against Prop A along Judson Road in early April.

Prop A foes found the thread to unravel it. Where does that leave the police reform movement?

by Iris Dimmick and Andrea Drusch May 14, 2023May 16, 2023

The motor unit of the San Antonio Police Department pays tribute during the Battle of Flowers Parade on Friday.

San Antonio budget writers tasked with funding 100 police hires

by Andrea Drusch and Iris Dimmick May 10, 2023May 17, 2023

‘They’re here to help us’: Team that takes mental health-related 911 calls could expand citywide

by Iris Dimmick May 10, 2023May 11, 2023

San Antonio Police Officers Association (SAPOA) President Danny Diaz, right, speaks with SAPOA executive board parliamentarian Christopher Lutton.

San Antonio voters overwhelmingly reject Prop A

by Iris Dimmick May 6, 2023May 7, 2023

Advocates with the Texas Organizing Project arrive at City Council to support the passing of a tenant bill of rights to help protect renters from exploitation and unfair living conditions.

Council approves ‘bill of rights’ for renters

by Iris Dimmick May 4, 2023May 4, 2023