City weighs CPS board replacement for West post
San Antonio city leaders discuss selecting a successor to Dr. Robert West on the City Public Service board. Mayor Cockrell and Councilman roles cite council influence, with Commissioner Frank Wyunehit named as a possible candidate. trustees push for a business background and political savvy. West cites corporate duties as reason for resigning effective January 25.
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Austin Land Use Seminar Voices Water and Zoning Concerns
Mayor Cockrell defended stricter land use rules amid debate over water pollution and flood zone management. Land Commissioner Rob Armstrong urged clear public communication as leaders discuss federal protective acts and local referendums, with a Texas Advisory Commission session addressing growth and environmental balance.
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Readers Vote On Nude Nightclubs In City poll
The Light roved readers views on nude nightclubs amid mayor Cockrells push to curb them. Poll results showed 77 percent backing the mayor, 23 percent favoring nudie venues, and 30 percent opposing any pink zone. A pastor collected over 2 million ballots against nudity, while pro nudity comments argued nudity is ancient and inevitable.
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Speakers on Alamo controversy and injuries at local meetings
Susan Hall of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will discuss the Alamo Grounds controversy at 6 30 p m Tuesday at Wyatt's Cafeteria. Dr Dial of the Bexar County Medical Society will present a recorded message on head injuries to be heard by calling 223 4341. The Boys Clubs of San Antonio will host their Corporate Dinner at 7 p m Tuesday at the M H Calderon Branch 600 S W 19th. The St Patrick's Day Parade Commission seeks participants for the March 13 parade with over 300 invitations mailed to past entrants. Local YWCA offers Hatha Yoga classes downtown and at UT Health Science Center noon Wednesdays. Giles Spillar of the Restaurant Association will conduct a seminar for managers and supervisors at the Old San Francisco Steak House from 2 to 6 p m Tuesday through Thursday. UT School of Nursing offers a two day nursing course for professional rehabilitation nurses at the Nursing School auditorium. Pine Street YWCA runs exercise classes 8 7 30 p m starting Tuesday.
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Two Boys Held In Arson In Saint Side Fire
Two boys aged 11 and 15 were arrested for arson after a Saint Side apartment fire caused heavy smoke damage to a four unit building. Investigators say papers were set in a hall near the Heyeurald residence on Carola Lee and the blaze began around 6 30 pm Monday, spreading through a hallway. A separate later fire on Fresno was suspected burglary cover, with investigators noting a flammable liquid poured against a wall. The incident caused about 86 500 in damage. no injuries were reported.
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L A Home Now Burglar Free After Woman Fights Off Intruder
Mrs. Maria Martinez of 4019 Odell confronted a burglar in her living room Monday night. She wrestled with the intruder and held him until police arrived, booking a 21-year-old man on burglary charges. The home was left burglar free.
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ACTION Recruiting Drive Seeks Nurses Craftsmen For San Antonio Programs
Linda Jones reports ACTION recruiters are seeking nurses, architects, carpenters and other skilled tradespeople in San Antonio to fill vacancies in the Peace Corps and VISTA programs. The drive at the YMCA continues four days, with local inquiries and on site signups. One young woman joined the Peace Corps for Morocco, as Hindman notes the agency maintains a list of openings and reserves spots until applications pass screening. Volunteers in the region face stipends and living allowances, with competition for vacancies high as the programs seek specialists.
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Runway Closure Planned at San Antonio Airport
One major runway at San Antonio International Airport will be closed for six months for full reconstruction. The Her west-southeast runway is set to close on December 3, per Airport Director Tait Raffery. Traffic will shift to the northeast-southwest runway, with weight limits in effect for aircraft using the remaining major binding runway.
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