Magical River Walk study outlines San Antonio’s mix of charm and growth
Texas A&M University recreation expert Clare Gunn presented preliminary findings from a yearlong River Walk study at the Water for Texas Conference. Voter surveys show strong local use and support for expansion with some safety and water quality concerns. plans stress maintaining the parklike balance with commercial development. The conference also featured Dolph Briscoe Jr. urging careful future water and land planning to keep Texas verdant and prosperous.
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Water Resources Institute
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San Antonio Charter Revision Talks Draw Mixed Views
Six city meetings drew sparse turnouts but vocal calls for charter changes. Citizens United for Community Progress pushed for district elections, higher council pay, mayoral election, and a larger council. Attendees urged reforms including a nine to fifteen member council with district and at-large seats and broader city governance changes.
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Mark Nathan
Citizens United
Northwest
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Hansen
San Antonio
Tucker Gibson
Sue Eastwood
Eastwood
Fair Mar
East Side
Second Baptist Church
Kennedy High
Willie Flowers
Ajit
Trey Ellison
Peona
Independent Unit Cancer Bill Faces House Battle
In Washington a Senate plan to create a largely independent national cancer agency appears doomed in the House. Hearing opposition cites a campaign struggle and argues funds should be administered via existing institutes, with Kennedy pressing hearings to start soon. House action hinges on committee control and broader health funding debates.
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Councilman tours meetings on charter revision discussion
Councilman Charles Comeinan Becker toured five of six committee meetings to hear citizen views on city charter revision. Mayor Emeritus McAllister and others noted general satisfaction with current government form and urged presenting findings to the city council. Becker, chairing the committee, recommended salary raises for councilmen.
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San Antonio
Apathy Said Casting S A Its Heritage
San Antonio conservation leaders warn that irreplaceable historic treasures are vanishing due to apathy by officials and citizens. Mrs. Winfield Hamlin cites the Deaf Smith House in La Villita and the Rivas House as at risk unless owners integrate them into renewal plans. HemisFair Plaza structures also face demolition without occupants.
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Rosa Verde
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Bandit Robs Mart at Jif-E-Mart No642 in Highlands
An armed bandit escaped with 20 dollars around 10 45 p m Thursday in a holdup at Jif E Mart No 642 located at 1248 East Highlands Assistant Manager Charles Terrell 25 reported the gunman one of two men who entered the store earlier to purchase a hot tea of wine In a separate report Cary Lee Fort Sam Houston said he was robbed of 190 dollars and a wristwatch worth 2 by two men who jumped him near Carson and N Now Braunfels
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Cary J. Lee
Sam Houston
Carson
Braunfels
Trash pickup change eyed by four school districts
San Antonio district bids for trash pickup at 69 elementary schools while 27 secondary schools already use commercial haulers. Annual cost for the district is about 24,390 dollars for nine months, with elementary sites at 400 dollars weekly using city services and 275 dollars weekly with private haulers. District officials discuss shifting to city facilities or private firms and plan bids for the Sept. 23 meeting alongside cost analyses and survey plans.
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San Antonio
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Stanford
North East
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Harlandaletrict
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Ruben
Kidney Transplants Drive Urgently Needed Funds
A Kidney Foundation of South Texas panel in San Antonio urged urgent funding to expand kidney transplant care. Doctors highlighted costs around 20 000 dollars per kidney and ongoing dialysis expenses, while Wilford Hall and the county hospital noted limited but growing transplant activity and plans to increase cadaveric donations.
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University of Texas Medical
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Bexar County
Wilford Hall Usaf Hospital
Lackland Air Force Base
Bexar County Hospital
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