Iris Dimmick https://sanantonioreport.org/author/iris-dimmick/ Nonprofit journalism for an informed community Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:55:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://sanantonioreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-SA_Report_Logo_512pxArtboard-1-32x32.jpg Iris Dimmick https://sanantonioreport.org/author/iris-dimmick/ 32 32 172243930 Haven for Hope, Bexar County to launch homeless outreach pilot in Leon Valley https://sanantonioreport.org/haven-for-hope-bexar-county-to-launch-homeless-outreach-pilot-in-leon-valley/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:55:45 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5370923 Haven for Hope Outreach Manager Ron Brown shakes the hand of John, who has been homeless for more than five years.Haven for Hope will hire two specialized workers to reach out to people experiencing homelessness in Leon Valley and Balcones Heights.
Haven for Hope, Bexar County to launch homeless outreach pilot in Leon Valley was first posted on June 4, 2024 at 2:55 pm.
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]]> 5370923 Anti-panhandling signs go up on San Antonio’s Northwest Side https://sanantonioreport.org/anti-panhandling-campaign-northwest-san-antonio/ Thu, 30 May 2024 22:44:06 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5370523 Councilman Manny Pelaez had Public Works install 16 of anti-pandhandling signs at key intersections in District 8 where panhandling is frequent. This one is seen at the intersection of I-10 and Huebner Road Thursday.Councilman Manny Pelaez (D8) said the generosity of wealthy Northside residents has inadvertently created a highly "profitable" corridor.
Anti-panhandling signs go up on San Antonio’s Northwest Side was first posted on May 30, 2024 at 5:44 pm.
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]]> 5370523 San Antonio homeless population increases by nearly 7% in 2024 https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-homeless-population-point-in-time-count-2024/ Wed, 29 May 2024 21:08:28 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5370380 The annual Bexar County homelessness point-in-time count, combined with a four-year progress report, showed both challenges and improvements.
San Antonio homeless population increases by nearly 7% in 2024 was first posted on May 29, 2024 at 4:08 pm.
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]]> 5370380 Bexar County Precinct 1 race ends in victory for Clay-Flores, accusation of racism https://sanantonioreport.org/election-result-may-28-primary-runoff-bexar-county-commissioners-court-precinct-1/ Wed, 29 May 2024 02:29:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5370226 Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores (Pct.3) speaks with supporters after securing victory on election night.What had been a relatively low-key campaign season in Bexar County's South Side precinct ended with a public airing of allegations.
Bexar County Precinct 1 race ends in victory for Clay-Flores, accusation of racism was first posted on May 28, 2024 at 9:29 pm.
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]]> 5370226 San Antonio-New Braunfels area median income falls for first time since 2016 https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-new-braunfels-area-median-income-falls/ Mon, 27 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369731 The average median income in San Antonio has risen 13% according to The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which could mean higher rents in the city.It's the first time San Antonio-New Braunfels' area median income has decreased since 2016.
San Antonio-New Braunfels area median income falls for first time since 2016 was first posted on May 27, 2024 at 5:00 am.
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]]> 5369731 McManus: SAPD has ‘capability and capacity’ to respond to mass shootings https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-police-department-sapd-mass-shooting-response-school-safety/ Tue, 21 May 2024 22:30:11 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5369413 In an effort to prevent mass shootings like the one at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde two years ago, more than 70 schools and organizations in Bexar County have started using LifeSpot, an emergency communication app.San Antonio City Council reviewed the city's existing efforts to prevent and respond to mass shootings on the week of the Uvalde anniversary.
McManus: SAPD has ‘capability and capacity’ to respond to mass shootings was first posted on May 21, 2024 at 5:30 pm.
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]]> 5369413 City Council debates fire contract in private after week of public maneuvering https://sanantonioreport.org/city-council-debates-fire-contract-in-private/ Thu, 16 May 2024 21:35:07 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5368903 City Council met behind closed doors for hours Thursday to discuss stalled labor contract negotiations with the firefighters' union.
City Council debates fire contract in private after week of public maneuvering was first posted on May 16, 2024 at 4:35 pm.
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]]> 5368903 Power struggle between San Antonio city staff, ‘Block of 5’ derails council meeting https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-city-council-block-of-5-b-session-staff/ Wed, 15 May 2024 23:54:33 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5368798 After calling for the city attorney's job, a "block of five" council members left city hall with a plan to keep fighting for transparency.
Power struggle between San Antonio city staff, ‘Block of 5’ derails council meeting was first posted on May 15, 2024 at 6:54 pm.
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]]> 5368798 From collaboration to ‘nuclear option’: The political evolution of Melissa Cabello Havrda https://sanantonioreport.org/melissa-cabello-havrda-fire-union-mayoral-race-2025/ Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5368538 Known for keeping her cool, the District 6 councilwoman and possible mayoral hopeful is leading a coup over the city's fire union contract.
From collaboration to ‘nuclear option’: The political evolution of Melissa Cabello Havrda was first posted on May 15, 2024 at 5:00 am.
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]]> 5368538 Contentious items: City attorney, fire union placed on council’s docket https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-council-city-attorney-firefighte-union-executive-sessions/ Sun, 12 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://sanantonioreport.org/?p=5368292 The city attorney's job and the city's contract with the fire union will be discussed in closed and open meetings this week.
Contentious items: City attorney, fire union placed on council’s docket was first posted on May 12, 2024 at 6:00 am.
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