Clayton Perry Archives - San Antonio Report

Fermina Brizo Pavón sits with her children, Angel and Valeria Mejia Brizo, at a downtown shelter on Thursday. Pavón and her husband were granted asylum in the United States after living near the border in Mexico for a year.

Council directs pandemic relief to help immigrants, clashes over approach to homelessness

by Andrea Drusch September 29, 2022September 30, 2022

Among the recipients is Catholic Charities, which will receive $580,000. The charity is taking over operations of the city’s migrant resource center.

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus listens to a discussion during a City Council Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday.

City to weigh $2.2M police handgun upgrade

by Andrea Drusch September 27, 2022September 30, 2022

The city’s Solid Waste Management Department will launch new trash collection routes beginning in November for some San Antonians.

City to add staff for litter cleanup, adjust trash collection days for some

by Andrea Drusch September 7, 2022September 8, 2022

Two San Antonio police officers ride their bikes along Commerce Street on Tuesday.

SAPD would get $28M increase, 78 officers in city’s proposed budget

by Iris Dimmick August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

Council Member Mario Bravo (D1) speaks with City Manager Erik Walsh during a City Council meeting about 2022 bond spending on Wednesday.

San Antonio Council members will pitch competing plans to spend $75M surplus

by Lindsey Carnett August 16, 2022August 16, 2022

Melanie Salazar, right, shouts against abortions as Allison Dorner holds a sign supporting abortion rights at the City Council Chambers on Tuesday.

Council OKs resolution in support of abortion rights, limits local funds for investigations

by Iris Dimmick August 2, 2022August 2, 2022

Some council members weighing proposal to ‘decriminalize’ abortion in San Antonio

by Iris Dimmick July 8, 2022July 8, 2022

A number of candidates are vying for the Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3 position since Trish DeBerry is running for Bexar County Judge.

In selecting Commissioners Court candidate, Bexar County GOP has plenty of choices to make

by Andrea Drusch June 10, 2022June 10, 2022

A migrant uses his phone at a downtown shelter in April.

San Antonio City Council OKs $1.5M in COVID relief money for groups aiding immigrants

by Andrea Drusch and Raquel Torres June 2, 2022August 4, 2022

Michael Ramsey, executive director of the city’s Workforce Development Office, presents a report about SA Ready to Work to City Council members on Feb. 9. Council members Thursday approved contracts for the $185 million initiative.

City Council approves $185M in contracts for SA Ready to Work program

by Waylon Cunningham February 17, 2022February 17, 2022