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San Antonio lung doctor Nasir Syed ‘sacrificed his life’ fighting COVID-19

by Lindsey Carnett March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Dr. Nasir Syed, chairman of the Board of MCECC and an esteemed local pulmonologist, died March 1 of complications from COVID-19. He was 61.

Dan Markson Park

Council Names Wheelchair Accessible Park After Late Housing Leader Dan Markson

by Laura Morales June 11, 2019January 31, 2020

(from left) District 8 candidates Anthony Valdivia, Counciman Manny Pelaez, and Frankie Gonzalez - Wolfe

Pelaez Points to First-Term Accomplishments as He Faces Two District 8 Challengers

by Iris Dimmick April 17, 2019April 17, 2019

Manny Palaez and Cynthia Brehm

District 8 Runoff: Close in Votes, Brehm and Pelaez Far Apart on Issues

by Shari Biediger May 18, 2017January 31, 2020

An Aerial Photograph of the South Texas Medical Center in San Antonio. Photo by Scott Ball.

Six Candidates Seek Nirenberg’s Seat in Diversity-Rich District 8

by Shari Biediger April 18, 2017April 18, 2017

Councilman Ron Nirenberg (D8) questions the panelists about how they see San Antonio developing in reaction to projects that Bexar County will attract one million additional residents by 2040. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Nirenberg to Lead Sister Cities International Board

by Sarah Talaat July 18, 2016January 31, 2020

A full house at the Zoning Commission public meeting on April 19th 2016.

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

Commentary: In Defense of Two Different Zoning Decisions

by William Shaw III May 3, 2016June 26, 2017

Councilman Ron Nirenberg (D8) listens to concerned citizens before the City Council voted against his proposal to downzone a 36-acre tract of land in District 8. Photo by Camille Garcia.

Business & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

City Council Rejects Proposal for Lower Density Development in District 8

by Iris Dimmick April 28, 2016October 7, 2016

An approximate outline of the 36 acres up for rezoning. Image via Google Maps.

Business & Development, Business & Tech, Gov & Politics

Zoning Commission Rejects Nirenberg’s ‘Downzoning’ Request

by Iris Dimmick April 20, 2016October 7, 2016

District 8 Councilmember Ron Nirenberg speaks with refugees. Photo by Scott Ball.

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

Nirenberg to Local Refugees: You Are Safe in San Antonio

by Ron Nirenberg November 24, 2015October 7, 2016