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San Antonio International Airport Breaks All-Time Passenger Record

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 27, 2024

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is kicking off the new year with a new record: 2023 is officially SAT’s busiest year ever in its 80-year history. 10,676,570 passengers flew through SAT, which is 3 percent more than the previous record set in 2019 with 10,363,040 passengers.

San Antonio Stars as a Top U.S. Film-Friendly City Six Years in a Row

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 22, 2024

The City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture and its Film Commission today announced that San Antonio has, for the sixth year in a row, been named one ofMovieMaker’s Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker. Featuring 25 big U.S. cities, San Antonio joins three other Texas cities on the list (El Paso, Dallas and Austin) and is highlighted among other film industry key locales such as Albuquerque, Atlanta and Toronto.

District 4 Councilwoman Hopes New Hospital Will Address Health Inequit

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 21, 2024

District 4 Councilwoman Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia joined University Health leaders and community partners at a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for a new state-of-the-art hospital in southside San Antonio. The following is a statement regarding the need to address health disparities and inequities in San Antonio:

District 4 Councilwoman Elected to the National League of Cities Board

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 20, 2024

District 4 Councilwoman Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia was elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors by NLC’s membership at the organization’s 2023 City Summit in Atlanta, GA. The District 4 Councilwoman was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy, governance, and membership activities. NLC is the largest and most representative organization for cities, their elected leaders and municipal staff, and advocates for city priorities in Washington by building strong federal-local partnerships.

Animal Care Services Plan outlines priorities and future programs

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 19, 2024

With a vision of changing the culture of pet ownership in San Antonio, San Antonio Animal Care Services has launched its Animal Care Services Strategic Plan. The City-sanctioned plan will guide the department’s support of core priorities that balance animal care and control. Available online now at SAACS.info/StrategicPlan, the plan acts as a departmental guiding document and includes five focus areas:

San Antonio River Draining to conclude Sunday, January 21

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 18, 2024

The media event scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 17 for the San Antonio River cleanup is canceled due to the weather, which altered the timeline for the City’s cleanup operations.

City Manager Erik Walsh Appoints Interim Fire Chief and Interim Deputy

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 15, 2024

On Jan. 11, San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh announced the appointment of Christopher (Chris) Monestier to Interim Fire Chief and Valerie Frausto to Interim Deputy Fire Chief over Administrative Services. The appointments are effective Friday, January 12, 2024.

District 8 City Councilman Pulls Support for Ceasefire Resolution

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 14, 2024

The following is a statement from Councilman Manny Pelaez:

San Antonio Gears Up for 36th Annual MLK Day March and Celebration

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 13, 2024

The Alamo City is gearing up for its 36th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) March and Celebration, a beloved tradition honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King. This year’s event presents a vibrant tapestry of community, music, activism, with a schedule of engaging activities for all ages.

Library launches 12th annual Holocaust Learn and Remember

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 9, 2024

San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) and The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio (HMMSA) present the twelfth annual The Holocaust Learn & Remember series this January. Each year, SAPL commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan. 27) with this series dedicated to honoring and remembering the victims and survivors of the Holocaust.

City of San Antonio Statement Regarding Fire Chief’s Retirement

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 7, 2024

San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh issued the following statement regarding San Antonio Fire Chief Charles Hood’s retirement.

Bexar County and City of San Antonio Announce Public Safety Action

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 7, 2024

Bexar County and the City of San Antonio have developed a Public Safety Action Plan to reduce violent crime by repeat offenders in our community after a string of incidents between law enforcement and repeat offenders’ last fall.

Lower Broadway Construction

By San Antonio Standard Report | Jan 6, 2024

Beginning Wednesday, January 3, 2024, through March 2024, two sections of Lower Broadway will be closed for roadway reconstruction. See attached map.

Animal Care Services offers tips to enjoy a safe holiday

By San Antonio Standard Report | Dec 30, 2023

Animal Care Services offers tips to enjoy a happy, healthy, and safe holiday with your companion animals

City announces Winter holiday schedule of City services

By San Antonio Standard Report | Dec 25, 2023

City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed from Dec. 24, 2023 to Jan. 1, 2024 in observance of the winter holidays. Public safety and emergency services will remain in operation. Other City services will operate as follows:

Animal Care Services urges residents to make an informed decision

By San Antonio Standard Report | Dec 23, 2023

Animal Care Services urges residents to make an informed decision on pets as Christmas presents

Westfall Branch Library celebrates 60 years

By San Antonio Standard Report | Dec 19, 2023

Festivities include a ceremonial speaking program and activities for the whole family.

Celebrate the Holidays on Houston Street

By San Antonio Standard Report | Dec 18, 2023

Set against the backdrop of one of the city’s most historic and charming streets, San Antonio Holidays on Houston Street kicked off November 24 and runs through January 2. The City of San Antonio, Centro San Antonio, Visit San Antonio, and Bexar County, have partnered to bring more holiday sparkle to five blocks of Houston Street (from Legacy Park to the Alamo). A free concert and movies in the park are upcoming.

Animal Care Services kicks off winter pet food drive with City Council

By San Antonio Standard Report | Dec 18, 2023

As the festive season kicks into high gear, San Antonio Animal Care Services (SAACS) is increasingly seeing residents struggling to feed their pets. The shelter is joining forces with City Council members for a friendly competition that will help at-risk pet parents feed their companion animals.