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Recent News About City of San Antonio Texas
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San Antonio International Airport Breaks All-Time Passenger Record
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.
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San Antonio Stars as a Top U.S. Film-Friendly City Six Years in a Row
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.
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District 4 Councilwoman Hopes New Hospital Will Address Health Inequit
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:
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District 4 Councilwoman Elected to the National League of Cities Board
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.
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Animal Care Services Plan outlines priorities and future programs
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:
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San Antonio River Draining to conclude Sunday, January 21
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.
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City Manager Erik Walsh Appoints Interim Fire Chief and Interim Deputy
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.
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District 8 City Councilman Pulls Support for Ceasefire Resolution
The following is a statement from Councilman Manny Pelaez:
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San Antonio Gears Up for 36th Annual MLK Day March and Celebration
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.
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Library launches 12th annual Holocaust Learn and Remember
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.
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San Antonio International Airport Shares Construction Update
San Antonio International Airport Shares Construction Update on New Terminal
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SAPD releases video of officer involved shooting
Consistent with our Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, this afternoon SAPD released video from the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred on October 23, 2023, at the 2500 block of S. General McMullen. Below is a brief synopsis of the critical incident.
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District 8 Councilman Releases Statement Following Arrest
On Monday, a second suspect was arrested in the deadly shooting that occurred on May 18 at the Privat Social Club.
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Library users can stream 31,000+ movies and TV shows via Kanopy
Kanopy streaming service is now available to all San Antonio Public Library cardholders
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Metro Health Offers Tips to Stay Healthy During the Holiday Season
The community is encouraged to follow prevention and healthy measures.
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District 3 Council Office Surprises First Responders for Thanksgiving
Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran made several visits this morning to District 3 San Antonio Fire Stations and substations to deliver delicious pecan and pumpkin pies to first responders.
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San Antonio to receive $16 million TxDOT grant for downtown bike lanes
The City of San Antonio was named a recipient of federal funding to build a cycle track downtown along Market Street and Commerce Street. The City was awarded $15,845,676 as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside grant program.
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D3 Councilmember Lauds Senior Compliance Assistance Pilot Program
District 3 Councilmember Lauds Senior Compliance Assistance Pilot Program: Providing additional district specific funds
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City Council Approves Largest Municipal On-Site Solar Project in Texas
Project improves energy efficiency, adds shade and weather protection and creates local jobs.
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City Council Approves Largest Municipal On-Site Solar Project in Texas
Project improves energy efficiency, adds shade and weather protection and creates local jobs.