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The San Antonio City Council has approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, emphasizing investments in infrastructure, public safety, and housing assistance. Key allocations include funding for new police officers, parks enhancements, and a commitment to addressing homelessness and housing needs.
District 3 Councilmember Viagran announced the successful passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for San Antonio, totaling $3.96 billion. The budget emphasizes sustainable growth, community resources, and equitable opportunities, featuring no changes to the property tax rate and significant investments in public safety and infrastructure.
The San Antonio City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, which District 5 Councilmember Teri Castillo hailed as a significant victory for working families. The budget allocates funds for essential services, including infrastructure and housing, while also providing wage increases for city employees and support for affordable housing initiatives.
The City of San Antonio has launched its 10th Annual MLK Youth Art Contest, inviting local students to create artwork inspired by the theme “We are the Dream... It takes All of Us.” The selected pieces will be featured in marketing materials for the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. March and Commemoration, which takes place on January 20, 2025.
The City of San Antonio and H-E-B have launched the Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program to help residents afford insulin prescriptions. This initiative provides up to $100 in financial assistance per prescription and aims to promote diabetes self-management workshops offered by Metro Health.
San Antonio's Department of Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commission, is set to celebrate Fiestas Patrias and Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 with over 40 events honoring Mexico's independence and the cultural contributions of Hispanic communities. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the commission, which aims to educate and engage the community in these significant cultural festivities.
Councilmember Marc Whyte expressed concerns regarding the Airline Use and Lease Agreement for San Antonio International Airport, particularly highlighting that Southwest Airlines is not a signatory to the future lease. He emphasized the importance of the airline's continued presence for the residents of San Antonio and pledged to collaborate with city leaders to address this issue.
District 9 Councilmember John Courage has proposed a Council Consideration Request to establish a 1,000-foot vape-free buffer zone around schools and daycares in San Antonio. This initiative aims to reduce youth access to vaping products and curb their ongoing use among adolescents. The proposal is supported by several other council members and is based on studies linking vape shop proximity to increased tobacco use among minors.
San Antonio has been awarded $7 million in grants to enhance street projects and improve the San Antonio International Airport. The funding will support the Vision Zero Plan aimed at eliminating traffic deaths and increasing transportation safety. Federal Aviation Administration grants will also facilitate airport safety enhancements and future terminal expansions.
Temporary road closures will occur in downtown San Antonio from September 16 to September 25, 2024, to facilitate the filming of the Paramount+ series _1923_. The city’s Department of Arts & Culture is coordinating with production teams to minimize disruptions while ensuring businesses remain accessible.