San Antonio takes DHS, ICE to court over planned Eastside detention facility
San Antonio has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt development of a planned ICE detention facility over environmental review requirements.
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VIA’s $767M budget adds bus shelters, new VIA Link zone in Stone Oak
VIA approved a $767.2 million budget that adds 150 bus shelters and a new VIA Link zone ahead of the Advanced Rapid Transit Green Line launch.
New DEA-led task force targets fentanyl overdoses, drug-related violence in San Antonio
A new DEA-led task force in San Antonio will investigate fentanyl overdoses, target drug suppliers and address violence tied to distribution.
Inside Crosspoint, where San Antonio residents prepare for life after prison
Crosspoint’s San Antonio reentry center helps people leaving prison navigate employment, housing and the transition back to everyday life.
Jesse Salame tapped as San Antonio’s next police chief
City Manager Erik Walsh selected 27-year SAPD veteran Jesse Salame as San Antonio’s next police chief following a nationwide search.
San Antonio storm recovery continues with just under 2,000 still without power
San Antonio is still operating three overnight resilience hubs and offering extra bulky trash pickup as CPS Energy works to restore power.
Firefighters union unanimously censures San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto
Firefighters union delegates unanimously censured San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto citing lawsuits and grievances over labor disputes.
Texas ordered to cut competency restoration waits to 21 days. In Bexar County, defendants still wait months.
A federal judge rejected Texas’ bid to pause a 21-day competency restoration mandate as Bexar County defendants face up to 229-day waits.
San Antonio’s first crisis nursery opens with a collaborative ‘Puro San Antonio’ model
San Antonio’s first crisis nursery offers families temporary child care and support before emergencies escalate into larger crises.
Police, fire and Animal Care Services spending would rise under San Antonio’s proposed budget
San Antonio’s proposed 2027 budget increases spending for police, fire and Animal Care Services while emphasizing existing investments.