San Antonio City Council will meet to discuss City Attorney’s job performance

It comes after five council members claim he has given them inconsistent legal advice and blocked their initial request to meet and discuss ongoing negotiations. SAN ANTONIO — A discussion over the city attorney’s job performance is set for Wednesday’s council meeting. It comes after five council members claim he has given them inconsistent legal … Read more

SAFD: Two people and their cat made it out of their home safely after fire spread

Firefighters say the fire began in their garage, then spread into their home. SAN ANTONIO — A couple and their cat managed to escape their burning home early Wednesday morning, firefighters say. San Antonio firefighters responded to the 5400 block of Eclipse Street in Kirby around 1:45 a.m. for reports of a fire. Firefighters say … Read more

San Antonio considers a big rig parking ban on commercial streets

SAN ANTONIO — On Wednesday, the San Antonio City Council will discuss a plan to restrict big rig parking on city streets. District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez is proposing a new ordinance that would prevent 18-wheelers from parking on commercial streets overnight.  It’s already illegal for semis to park on residential roads. Pelaez believes there … Read more

Some Austin council members believe police response at pro-Palestine protests could have violated First Amendment rights

Meanwhile, UT system leaders have said they’ll continue to call for help. AUSTIN, Texas — Some city leaders in Austin are raising questions about the Austin Police Department‘s involvement in the response to pro-Palestine protests on the University of Texas campus last month. They are now worried APD officers were used to violate protesters’ First … Read more