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What residents are talking about in San Antonio public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of San Antonio from local and regional media.
San Antonio City Council approves SAWS and CPS impact studies for proposed ICE lockup
San Antonio City Council approves SAWS and CPS impact studies for proposed ICE lockup San Antonio Current
Oct 9, 2026After calls from community activists, city committee advances 2027 audit of SAPD overtime
San Antonio hasn't formally reviewed SAPD overtime since 2020. The department has already said it will work to trim its 2027 overtime budget by $2.4 million.
Oct 9, 2026Abbott Wants Your Utility—Deregulation, Billionaires, & City Power in Texas
Abbott Wants Your Utility—Deregulation, Billionaires, & City Power in Texas deceleration.news
Oct 9, 2026Bexar County vehicle emissions testing set to begin Nov. 1 paused after questions from local leaders, councilwoman says says
“It feels like an unnecessary test that won't obtain the result that they're after, and it could cost our residents a lot of money," said Councilwoman Misty Spears
Oct 9, 2026After waiting on answers from DHS, San Antonio to conduct its own studies on ICE detention center's local impact
City Council also pushed for a resolution to be voted on as early as next week that continues laying the ground for possible legal action to stop the ICE facility.
Oct 9, 2026City Council approves 6.9% rate increase on water bills starting in 2027
After a 4-month delay, City Council approved a rate increase for the San Antonio Water System, upping the average monthly bill by nearly $4.City Council approves 6.9% rate increase on water bills starting in 2027 was first posted on October 8, 2026 a...
Oct 8, 2026CPS Energy drops rate hike request citing ‘financial pressures’ on customers
The city-owned utility has dropped the idea of requesting to increase customer rates this year, deferring a decision to mid-2027.CPS Energy drops rate hike request citing ‘financial pressures’ on customers was first posted on October 8, 2026 at 4:31 ...
Oct 8, 2026San Antonians' water bills are going up in 2027 after City Council approves SAWS rate hike
The average San Antonio resident's monthly water bill will go up by about $4 in 2027, with additional increases in 2028, 2029 and 2030.
Oct 8, 2026San Antonio water bills could climb as City Council considers four years of SAWS rate increases
City leaders will vote Thursday on a proposal that could eventually push the average monthly water bill above $70.
Oct 8, 202645,000 voter registration applications backlogged in Bexar County as state senator demands answers
With early voting less than two weeks away, election workers are racing to process thousands of applications while Sen. José Menéndez seeks answers from the state.
Oct 8, 2026San Antonio City Council approves SAWS rate increases; up to 29% by 2030
San Antonio City Council approves SAWS rate increases; up to 29% by 2030 KSAT
Oct 8, 2026These 3 San Antonio intersections are the most dangerous
These 3 San Antonio intersections are the most dangerous MySA
Oct 7, 2026