Future Infrastructure Funding
Summary
The city is dropping $2.3 million to replace the Alamodome’s aging scoreboards. It’s a proactive move to avoid tech failures before the NCAA volleyball championships roll into town.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 46
- Last 30 days
- 6
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential multi-billion dollar capital need over the next decade.
Residents requiring improved flood protection and road connectivity.
Taxpayers if a tax increase is ultimately required.
Mentions & discussions (26)
Here’s a first look at how the new San Antonio airport terminal is coming along
A 300-pound steel beam destined for the top of the new airport terminal now under construction was rolled on a trailer into downtown San Antonio on Thursday afternoon. In keeping with construction tradition, lo...
Billion-dollar SA transit funding plan gets green light
Local NewsNew capital investments could help offset anticipated cuts in Project Marvel infrastructure spendingRendering of Via Metropolitan Transit's planned advanced rapid transit system. (VIA)SAN ANTONIO – Vi...
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Jones seeks meeting with Donald Trump to discuss 'affordability crisis'
The San Antonio mayor requested to meet with President Donald Trump ahead of his scheduled visit to the East Side this week, saying she wants to discuss an “affordability crisis” facing the city.
Thanks to slowing economy, San Antonio’s next bond program could be smaller than 2 decades ago
San Antonio is proposing a five-year bond program that’s about one third the size of the last one passed in 2022 — a reflection of a slowing economy that’s made city financial analysts nervous about issuing too...
FAA awards San Antonio airport $43.2M in grants for upgrades to its airfield drainage system
The San Antonio International Airport is looking to expand the taxiway and extend its runways. Credit: Scott Ball / San Antonio Report The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday the...
An old idea with new drive: Takeaways from the alliance uniting ATX-SATX region leaders
SAN MARCOS — What began at a barbecue joint on San Antonio’s East Side only months ago progressed Friday to hosting its inaugural event with representation from 13 counties covering over 11,000 square miles and...
Remuda Ranch residents say cut-through traffic has brought road rage, blocked emergency vehicles
Families in the Remuda Ranch neighborhood on the far West Side say cut-through traffic has grown so severe that they’ve seen road rage incidents and are worried about emergency vehicles getting through.
San Antonio has $12.8M to fix sidewalks. One neighborhood wants to know if they’ll see any of it.
Local NewsAfter a citywide sidewalk assessment, Rolling Ridge Club HOA is asking how the city decides who gets help — and who gets left behindSAN ANTONIO – Tree roots have pushed sidewalk panels four to six inc...
San Antonio council members seek utility review of proposed ICE detention facility
San Antonio City Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez is asking CPS Energy and the San Antonio Water System to conduct assessments of the water, sewer and electricity needs associated with a federal immigration detention facility on the East Side.
New pedestrian signals installed along Pleasanton Road aim to make crossings safer for walkers, wheelchair users
Local NewsDays after new pedestrian signals were installed, some residents say drivers ignore the signalsSAN ANTONIO – Three new pedestrian hybrid beacons are now active along Pleasanton Road, giving people a b...
TxDOT plans expansion of FM 1560 in northwest Bexar County
Local NewsTraffic volumes in northwest Bexar County are expected to double over the next 20 years, according to TxDOTBEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Drivers in northwest Bexar County say traffic on FM 1560 has become inc...
San Antonio's Transportation Department unveils 3 pedestrian traffic signals on crash-prone south-side corridor
The signals are part of a broader 3.4-mile improvement project to remedy traffic issues on Pleasanton Road.
I-35 construction traffic complicates medical emergency, work commute
Local NewsTxDOT said overnight closures are needed for bridge construction and concrete placementSAN ANTONIO – Social media videos highlight drivers’ frustration with construction along Interstate 35, where lan...
CPS Energy interim CEO addresses major outages, restoration efforts after recent severe storm
CPS Energy interim CEO Frank Almaraz says the utility is evaluating its response to a severe weather event last Friday night that knocked out power to more than 300,000 customers across the San Antonio area.
A look at the bike-towed ‘chariots’ mapping how good — or bad — San Antonio sidewalks actually are
Austin-based Roadway Asset Services (RAS) is finishing up a three-year contract with the City of San Antonio to perform a complete conditions assessment of all 5,919 miles of the city's disjointed sidewalk system.
San Antonio narrows to-do list of 2022 bond projects as council mulls 2027 budget and bond
It’s been a year since the city created a new department tasked with bringing new streets, drainage, parks, police substations and other major construction projects across the finish line. Since then, 78% of th...
San Antonio drivers voice frustration over TxDOT construction ahead of weekend closures
Local NewsSeveral major lane closures are planned on Interstate 35 and Loop 410 this weekendSAN ANTONIO – Orange cones, barricades, detours and lane closures have become a familiar sight on San Antonio roads as...
What people are saying about how the city should better connect the East Side to downtown
Eastside residents were invited to discuss what they'd like to see in new infrastructure around the I-37 corridor that would better connect to downtown San Antonio. Credit: Amber Esparza / San Antonio Report ...
Here’s what you need to know about construction coming soon to Loop 410 and U.S. Highway 281
The Loop 410 and 281 interchange near the San Antonio International Airport. TxDot construction near the airport is slated to begin this fall. Credit: Scott Ball / San Antonio Report If your daily c...
Commissioners Court - Aug 18, 2026
The County Manager warned that upcoming needs for flood control and road infrastructure could cost billions, potentially requiring a future tax increase.
Commissioners Court - Aug 4, 2026
Bexar County is joining a regional alliance to better manage the rapid growth between San Antonio and Austin.
Commissioners Court - Jun 23, 2026
To support new growth, the county is investing $40 million in a new road spur to help traffic flow better near the South Side industrial area.
Commissioners Court (Work) - Nov 17, 2025
Residents are dealing with crumbling roads and sidewalks that damage cars and pose safety risks. The county is looking at how to better inspect new construction and fix existing failures.
Commissioners Court - Sep 2, 2025
The county is expanding a road and adding a roundabout to improve safety and reduce flooding in the area.
Commissioners Court - Apr 29, 2025
Residents are asking the county to stop buying Caterpillar equipment because they say the company's machines are used for border walls and detention centers that harm immigrant communities.
Nathan Bernier
Nathan Bernier a KUT reporter and the local host during All Things Considered and Marketplace. He grew up in the small mountain town of Nelson, BC, Canada, and worked at commercial news radio stations in Ottawa...
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