In a unanimous decision on Aug. 28, Goliad County passed an ordinance outlawing abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, and abortion trafficking within its unincorporated areas, becoming the second Texas county to do so after Mitchell County. The move aligns with the broader trend of "Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn" in Texas and reinforces the protection of unborn children from the moment of conception, with private citizens able to enforce the law.
On Sept. 1, Texas enacted House Bill 17, a legal change allowing for the removal of district attorneys for misconduct if they don’t pursue certain crimes, News 4 SA reported. The law now qualifies a prosecutor's decision not to pursue a specific type of crime as "official misconduct" which is a significant shift in Texas' criminal justice framework, focusing on accountability for elected officials.
Native of San Antonio and former CIA agent Will Hurd, aiming for the presidency, has voiced his discontentment after failing to meet the qualification standards for the Republican presidential debate, with his refusal to pledge support for former President Donald Trump being a prominent reason cited, The Texas Tribune reported. Hurd, recognized for his criticism of Trump's sway over the party, expressed frustration at being excluded from the debate platform.
This Saturday, Councilwoman Viagran is proud to celebrate the 10th annual District 3 Legacy Leadership Initiative (D3 LLI) Cohort at their graduation ceremony.
The City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department is inviting customers to a free landfill day event this Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the following locations:
The City of San Antonio is alerting residents to be cautious of phone calls displaying "spoofed" City of San Antonio numbers. The City has received reports of residents receiving calls where the Caller ID falsely indicates that the call is originating from a City department.
On June 30, the US Supreme Court handed down a decision in the case involving a graphic artist who sought the right to preemptively deny her services for LGBTQ+ couples who had never sought her services in the first place. Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez released the following statement:
On June 29, the Planning & Community Development Committee (PCDC) reviewed several rest break ordinances from various cities across the country including Austin and Dallas.
San Antonio Animal Care Services will be hosting two free pet vaccination and microchipping events this Saturday, July 1 in partnership with the Animal Defense League and Protect Your Pet veterinary services. With the Fourth of July less than a week away, this is the perfect opportunity to ensure your pet is protected from illnesses and lack of identification should they get lost.
The City of San Antonio, in partnership with Bexar County and CPS Energy, has launched a newer, more technologically advanced radio network for the region.
The San Antonio City Council unanimously approved a Resolution supporting Tenants’ Rights as part of a collaborative effort to raise awareness about existing laws and policies that protect renters.