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San Antonio · issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Antonio public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Bexar County's chief appraiser is catching heat for changing a popular rule that usually saves homeowners from having to fight their property value hikes year after year. If you're a local homeowner, this means your property tax appeals could get a whole lot more annoying.
Bexar County Manager David Smith is stepping down at the end of the year, meaning big leadership changes are coming right as a new judge takes the bench. Since Smith is the only person who's ever had this job, finding his replacement will set a totally new tone for county government.
Bexar County just slapped a 90-day ban on outdoor burning because things are super dry and the wildfire risk is no joke. Leave the backyard fire pits and brush burning alone until we get some rain.
Governor Abbott wants to open up city-owned utilities to more competition, which could shake up how San Antonio's local providers operate. If this goes through, it might end up changing the monthly utility bills you pay.
Councilwoman Teri Castillo is pushing to ban eight-liner gambling machines across San Antonio to crack down on illegal operations. If it passes, these casino-style games will disappear from local neighborhoods.