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Firefighters union unanimously censures San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto

by Diego Medel August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Firefighters union delegates unanimously censured San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto amid lawsuits and grievances over labor disputes.

‘A renewed spirit’: Fire Chief Valerie Frausto reflects on change in leadership

by Diego Medel January 25, 2026January 23, 2026

A voter-approved City Charter amendment removed constraints on the city manager’s salary in November, making way for Erik Walsh to receive a 23% pay increase in salary.

San Antonio council approves City Manager Erik Walsh’s 23% raise

by Iris Dimmick December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Power struggle between San Antonio city staff, ‘Block of 5’ derails council meeting

by Andrea Drusch and Iris Dimmick May 15, 2024May 16, 2024

Nirenberg’s commission pitches nearly doubling council salaries, losing manager caps

by Andrea Drusch May 10, 2024May 10, 2024

San Antonio Professional Firefighter Union President Chris Steele delivers petitions to City Hall.

SA’s November Challenge: Defeating Fire Union’s Charter Amendments

by Robert Rivard August 5, 2018January 31, 2020

Mayor Ivy Taylor announces the City's plan to move forward with its lawsuit against the police union contract's evergreen clause on Oct. 1, 2014. Photo by Iris Dimmick.

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

City Files Notice of Appeal on Police Union Lawsuit

by Edmond Ortiz January 6, 2016October 7, 2016

Chris Steele, San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association president, speaks at City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, about the City's collective bargaining lawsuit. Photo by Edmond Ortiz

Fire, Police Unions Pledge to Talk If City Drops Lawsuit

by Edmond Ortiz December 17, 2015January 31, 2020

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

Judge Rules Against City in Lawsuit, City to Appeal

by Edmond Ortiz December 7, 2015October 7, 2016

Craig Deats (left), San Antonio Police Officers Association attorney, addresses State District Judge Martha Tanner in a lawsuit hearing with the City of San Antonio at the Bexar County Courthouse on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015. Photo by Edmond Ortiz

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

City, Police Union Meet Again, This Time in a Courtroom

by Edmond Ortiz December 2, 2015October 7, 2016