City Plans Bond Drive After Washington Ruling
City leaders move to restart a proposed 100 million bond program for capital improvements after the U S Department of Justice lifted objections to San Antonio annexations. Mayor Lila Cockrell supports early work on financing plans and potential rapid transit changes for Bexar County while other items include sewage cleanup projects at Mitchell Lake and park name changes across the city.
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U.S. Department of Justice
San Antonio
Lever
Bend Committee
Lila Cockrell
Bexar County
Manpower Planning Council
Economic Opportunity Development Corp
Barrin Betterment Corp
EMS
Tocal
Loop 410
Ingram Road
Edgewood Park
Juan
Drainage Top Priority In CDA Budget
City Council approves a 17.8 million Community Development Block Grant plan prioritizing drainage work with 94.6 million for storm drains, 4.3 million for parks, 3.8 million for housing, and about 12 million for COPS led projects. Gateway redevelopment faces funding limits amid a crowded hearing with hundreds attending.
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Phillip Morales
Hudner
Public Service
COPS
Fi. Saar
Houston Gateway
Far
Kirkpatrick
Council
Sick Pay Bill Poll to Decide Issue
A public discussion on a sick pay bill in Benton Lombardine district centers on lump sum payments for city workers including firefighters and police. Lombardine argues the plan saves city expenses while critics question coverage and cost, amid a local press critique.
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Clummcr
Labuilar
Lochwarding
Lombardine
Xenmlers
Mayoral Candidate Urges Caution in Coastal Settlement
San Martin urges careful handling of the Coastal States settlement to preserve $8 million in benefits. He favors avoiding extended litigation and insists on full disclosure and unity, while criticizing Mayor Cockrell and calling for stronger leadership on the settlement. The fundraiser at Sacred Heart Center drew over 20 attendees.
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Sharon Watkins
Shahs
Wella
Jose Suh Martin
San. Marti
San Martin
Sacred Heart Civic
Fornter
Mike Herianden
Spedking
Yolwsnen Anorward
Aia
Chuzens
San Antonio
Lilt Cockrell
Nave Rone
Regios Tungago
City council eyes fewer polling places for April elections
The City Council informally plans to cut absente voting sites from seven to five for the April 2 city elections. City Clerk Garland Jackson asked that the issue be considered and that suggestions come from one city hall polling place and others in each of ten districts. Estimated cost ranges from 1 to 1 206 with four area locations to be determined, plus a fifth city hall site for early voting March 14 to March 28.
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Jackson
City Hall
Marsh
North East Approves School Plans for New Elementary
The North East School District trustees approve plans for Camlilton Elementary School in One Tides Forest subdivision, featuring 22 classrooms. They also adopt a resolution urging Texas Legislature to pass a bill exempting districts from city taxes, shifting the tax burden, and set unofficially the date for the school board elections with three seats up in Apo.
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North East Schant
Camilton
Tides Forest
Ute Texas Legisliture
Ton of
Tuxes
Viggiu
Apo
Hospital Study Requested On Intercounty Medical Charges
County Judge Blair Keevar backs statewide committee to study paying Bexar County for outsiders’ medical treatment. Reeves in Austin urged Gov. Briscoe to appoint the panel. He said county hospitals must cover treatment for county residents but not for outsiders, citing $1.2 million paid last year for nonresidents.
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Blair Keevar
Bexar County
Reeves
Austin
Briscoe
Reeves Sid Warren Harding
Hnspiral District
Rabies Clinic Extended at Brackenstone Park Center
Rabies clinic hours are extended through Saturday at Brackenstone Park Aninse Control Center. Pet owners may bring cats and dogs for vaccination during the extended schedule at the center from morning until evening.
Bexar Rancher Wins Joe Freeman Award for service
Don Walden reports Bexar rancher and community servant Calvil Galm receives the 1977 Joe Freeman Award for outstanding agricultural leadership. The ceremony highlights his role in founding a northwest Bexar County high school, work with the Yoxws Farm and Nelales Fire Department, and long community service. Attendees include family and honors committee members praising his warmth and civic impact.
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Don Walden
Calvil Galray
Bose County
Joe Freeman
Tier Jersey
Pearl Brewery
Bessir County
Zion Lathier
Gaim
Amurica
Pragle
Amona
Af Hi Tamily
Lilian
Perry
Kallis Charman
Doe
Galm
II Angel
Christy Conty
Gude
Cento
Gali
Windowneny
Clarence
Alio
Freeman Coliseum
Mei
Free Enterprise Studies Urged By Local Leader
Ralph Langley former chairman of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce urged mandatory public school instruction in free enterprise. He spoke at the Salvation Army Advisory Board banquet noting shifts in attitudes toward business and citing local actions supporting economic growth with the Spurs arena expansion and the Mexican Trade Fair. James Reed reported on the advisory group’s work over the past year.
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Langley
San Antonio
Aténa Fae
Basketbaleam
James Reed
Salvation Army Advisory Hoard
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