City of San Antonio wants to renew program that helps schools combat absences

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Of the 14 case managers, five positions are funded through grant money. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio wants to continue with a program aimed at keeping students in school.  After ten unexcused absences, San Antonio Municipal Court gets involved. That’s when case managers with the ‘Truancy Intervention and Prevention program’ work directly … Read more

City Council approved applying for grant to fund improvements to Woodland Park

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The grant money, if approved, would help increase the amount of shade within the park, address the lake’s shoreline and adding new seating around the lake. SAN ANTONIO — On Thursday, San Antonio City Council approved applying for a grant to fund improvements to Woodlawn Lake Park.   According to the San Antonio’s Parks and … Read more

San Antonio has no clear backup plan as Migrant Resource Center’s funding dwindles

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SAN ANTONIO – With federal funding to support the Migrant Resource Center drying up, San Antonio doesn’t appear to have a clear backup plan yet for how to keep the shelter for asylum-seekers open. Nearly every city council member indicated during a Thursday meeting they want to keep the facility running. But most appeared hesitant … Read more

San Antonio leaders discuss options to fund migrant care if federal dollars run out, including borrowing from city’s general fund

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Councilman Marc Whyte made his position clear in regards to using general fund money: “No, no, no.” SAN ANTONIO — Millions in federal funding have been spent caring for hundreds of thousands of migrants who have arrived in San Antonio over the last three years. Right now, however, that money is running out since the … Read more