Iris Dimmick

Business & Development

Robert E. Lee owners may sell affordable, historic apartments to Weston Urban

by Iris Dimmick and Shari Biediger September 20, 2024September 23, 2024

A for sale sign sits on land where a new affordable housing community with on-site Pre-K has been proposed for District 10. The development faces opposition from nearby residents.

Most City Council members wanted an affordable housing project. Here’s why it failed.

by Iris Dimmick September 19, 2024September 21, 2024

San Antonio Professional Firefighter Association President Joe Jones, right, shakes hands with a member of the San Antonio Police union following the passing of the budget.

City Council approves three-year, $109 million fire union contract in record time

by Iris Dimmick September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

A for sale sign sits on land where a new affordable housing community with on-site Pre-K has been proposed for District 10 and subsequently unapproved. The development has faced opposition from nearby residents.

Neighbors, Councilman Whyte oppose location of affordable housing, pre-K project

by Iris Dimmick September 18, 2024September 19, 2024

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus speaks to district 7 residents during a public safety meeting.

Crime is down by 3% in San Antonio. Experts are not 100% sure why.

by Iris Dimmick September 17, 2024September 18, 2024

New firefighters’ contract gets 97% approval from union members. City Council votes next.

by Iris Dimmick September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Weston Urban CEO and part owner of the San Antonio Missions Randy Smith appeals to City Council to vote in favor of the development of a downtown ballpark.

San Antonio approves baseball stadium plan and $500,000 relocation package

by Iris Dimmick and Shari Biediger September 12, 2024September 14, 2024

The Bexar County Commissioners Court approved a $3 million expansion and extension of the sheriff's office body camera contract. With the funding for new technology, Sheriff Javier Salazar said his office will now be able to enact a 10-day policy to make public certain body camera footage.

Bexar County’s 2025 budget is tighter, but adds more deputies

by Iris Dimmick September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Community members housing advocates and elected officials attend a forum outside of the Soap Factory Apartments on Sept. 9, 2024, drawing attention to an upcoming vote that would eventually relocate residents that live in the complex to make way for a downtown ballpark.

Plans to relocate Soap Factory residents draws backlash days ahead of key council vote

by Iris Dimmick and Andrea Drusch September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

CoSA Department of Human Services and Councilman Roberto Treviño (D1) unveil a mobile shower trailer called LavarSA to ensure those experiencing homelessness can access a shower. Photos taken on November 24, 2020.

San Antonio’s little mobile shower trailer that could … but ultimately didn’t

by Iris Dimmick September 5, 2024September 4, 2024