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San Antonio City Council passes ‘COVID-19 Anti-Hate Resolution’
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: San Antonio – The San Antonio City Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday denouncing bigotry, antisemitism and “hateful speech” amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The resolution, which was put forward by Mayor Ron Nirenberg, states that hate crimes, discrimination, and aggression against Asians and Jews are on the rise as the groups are blamed for the disease’s outbreak and spread. The city is committed, the resolution reads, “the safety and well-being of all community members, including the Asian and Jewish communities, and in...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: San Antonio – The San Antonio City Council unanimously passed a resolution Thursday denouncing bigotry, antisemitism and “hateful speech” amid the COVID-19 pandemic.The resolution, which was put forward by Mayor Ron Nirenberg, states that hate crimes, discrimination, and aggression against Asians and Jews are on the rise as the groups are blamed for the disease’s outbreak and spread. The city is committed, the resolution reads, “the safety and well-being of all community members, including the Asian and Jewish communities, and in...WW…
Pandemic helps speed up some Bexar County Public Works projects
, Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 8:12 pmTags: , Sign up for our Newsletters, Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 8:12 pmTags: , Bexar County – Less traffic has meant more progress for some public works projects, says Bexar County Director of Public Works Renee Green.With fewer people on the roads and schools shuttered because of the pandemic, Green said one street reconstruction project was able to finish in a fraction of the time expected, and two other, ongoing projects are ahead of schedule.While a quicker completion date will not...…, Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 8:12 pmTags: , Sign up for our Newsletters, Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 8:12 pmTags: , Bexar County – Less traffic has meant more progress for some public works projects, says Bexar County Director of Public Works Renee Green.With fewer people on the roads and schools shuttered because of the pandemic, Green said one street reconstruction project was able to finish in a fraction of the time expected, and two other, ongoing projects are ahead of schedule.While a quicker completion date will not...WW…
CPS Energy uses a college student for weather forecasting. That’s not how other major Texas utilities operate.
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – When Bob Rose sat down to before the Texas Legislature last week, members of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce were hearing from a licensed meteorologist with more than four decades of experience.Rose, the chief meteorologist for the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), described in great detail to state senators for more than 45 minutes how multiple waves of arctic wind last month had brought historic cold to Texas.He also walked through the steps he took to make sure LCRA was aware of what was bearing down...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – When Bob Rose sat down to before the Texas Legislature last week, members of the Senate Committee on Business & Commerce were hearing from a licensed meteorologist with more than four decades of experience.Rose, the chief meteorologist for the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), described in great detail to state senators for more than 45 minutes how multiple waves of arctic wind last month had brought historic cold to Texas.He also walked through the steps he took to make sure LCRA was aware of what was bearing down...WW…
Free tax help program goes curbside
Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Arthur Dukes was first in line Tuesday morning at the Claude Black Community Center to get free help filing his federal income taxes.“I’m serious about my money,” he said.But instead of sitting in a room filled with people as is the norm, Dukes was able to drop off this documents.This year, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has gone curbside.“This year, we will be preparing tax returns by drop-off or email,” said Christine Serda with the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services, which helps sponsor and...…Tags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Arthur Dukes was first in line Tuesday morning at the Claude Black Community Center to get free help filing his federal income taxes.“I’m serious about my money,” he said.But instead of sitting in a room filled with people as is the norm, Dukes was able to drop off this documents.This year, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has gone curbside.“This year, we will be preparing tax returns by drop-off or email,” said Christine Serda with the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services, which helps sponsor and...WW…
San Antonio gay couple shares their experience adopting a child during pandemic
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Clint and Wellington Rankin-Gibson fostered to adopt under two circumstances that could have come with barriers: one, in the middle of a pandemic, and two as a same sex couple.The couple was married seven years ago and always dreamed of having kids.A few years ago, they adopted adorable siblings Gabriel and Charlotte. Then in April, they adopted 12-year-old Dylan.In a Zoom interview, the whole family sat cuddled together smiling and giggling as they all shared in telling their unique story.When Dylan was asked how...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Clint and Wellington Rankin-Gibson fostered to adopt under two circumstances that could have come with barriers: one, in the middle of a pandemic, and two as a same sex couple.The couple was married seven years ago and always dreamed of having kids.A few years ago, they adopted adorable siblings Gabriel and Charlotte. Then in April, they adopted 12-year-old Dylan.In a Zoom interview, the whole family sat cuddled together smiling and giggling as they all shared in telling their unique story.When Dylan was asked how...WW…
Monarchs, other butterflies migrate through San Antonio
, Anchor/Reporter, Photojournalist, Photojournalist, PhotojournalistPublished: October 16, 2020, 6:53 pmUpdated: October 17, 2020, 10:11 amTags: Sign up for our Newsletters, Anchor/Reporter, Photojournalist, Photojournalist, PhotojournalistPublished: October 16, 2020, 6:53 pmUpdated: October 17, 2020, 10:11 amTags: SAN ANTONIO – Monarch butterflies are beautiful and in some cultures are symbols of hope.In Mexico, monarchs represent the Souls of the Dead returning to Earth for their annual visit.Right now you can see the butterflies migrating through San Antonio...…, Anchor/Reporter, Photojournalist, Photojournalist, PhotojournalistPublished: October 16, 2020, 6:53 pmUpdated: October 17, 2020, 10:11 amTags: Sign up for our Newsletters, Anchor/Reporter, Photojournalist, Photojournalist, PhotojournalistPublished: October 16, 2020, 6:53 pmUpdated: October 17, 2020, 10:11 amTags: SAN ANTONIO – Monarch butterflies are beautiful and in some cultures are symbols of hope.In Mexico, monarchs represent the Souls of the Dead returning to Earth for their annual visit.Right now you can see the butterflies migrating through San Antonio...WW…
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