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Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2) has spearheaded the creation of the city's new Office of Integrated Community Safety.

City of San Antonio forms new office aimed at root causes of crime

by Iris Dimmick March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

Joe Jones (left), President of the San Antonio Professional Fire Fighters Association and Attorney Richard Poulson, chief negotiator for the union, listen to Assistant City Attorney Liz Provencio during the first meeting for labor contract negotiations between the City of San Antonio and fire union at the International Center on Thursday.

San Antonio, fire union kick off negotiations with cautious optimism, few fireworks

by Iris Dimmick February 29, 2024March 1, 2024

Frank Garza, a former City of San Antonio attorney, and Pat Frost, who recently retired as president of Frost Bank, are among the members of the Charter Review Commission tasked with recommending changes to the City Charter that will be put to voters.

A panel of power players are crafting mayor’s proposed City Charter changes. Will voters go along?

by Andrea Drusch February 29, 2024February 29, 2024

council session held Sunday morning to vote Mayor Ron Nirenberg, left, and Councilman Marc Whyte (D10)

City Council members accuse Nirenberg of quietly sidelining their proposals

by Andrea Drusch February 21, 2024February 22, 2024

During six different two-month periods, officers sat in parked police vehicles within various hot spots with their lights on for 15- to 20-minute intervals. Officials believe this has lead to the reduction in violent crime in 2023.

What does it mean that vehicle thefts are on the rise in San Antonio?

by Raquel Torres December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

San Antonio City Council is expected to sign off on an agreement to use state tax revenue to fund renovations to the 30-year-old Alamodome and Henry B. González Convention Center.

State tax revenue will help fund Alamodome, convention center upgrades

by Andrea Drusch December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

A small, pink rifle is buried in a pile at the San Antonio gun exchange.

More than 850 guns collected during San Antonio’s first gun exchange

by Iris Dimmick November 19, 2023November 20, 2023

Mayor Ron Nirenberg, left, shakes hands with City Manager Erik Walsh following the successful passing of the police contract.

Nirenberg calls for sweeping charter review that could reshuffle council districts, terms and pay

by Andrea Drusch November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Parents, teachers and students listen during a discussion about the recommendation to close two schools during a board workshop Tuesday.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s Week in Photos, Nov. 5-11

by Scott Ball November 13, 2023November 12, 2023

Over 65,000 fans are expected to be in attendance for the 'Return Home to the Dome' game against the Golden State Warriors on Friday.

Walsh: New tax designation could finance upgraded convention center, Alamodome

by Andrea Drusch November 6, 2023November 10, 2023