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In San Antonio and Bexar County, citizens are aware that crime has risen by double digits in 2022.  And it’s become more violent, with murders on pace to reach new levels by the end of the year. SAPD Chief William McManus shared concerns in a February 2022 report that crime amongst gangs is also heading…

Founded in 1967, the American Basketball Association (ABA) used to be on-par with the National Basketball Association (NBA).  Shortly after the NBA acquired some ABA teams (including the San Antonio Spurs) though, the ABA began to decline.  However, some die hard basketball entrepreneurs and others trying to make their way onto the basketball scene have…

Before the San Antonio City Council passed the $3,400,000,000 budget for fiscal year 2023, city staff hosted public council meetings and district town halls.  These were ostensibly to foster public engagement and transparency. City Manager Erik Walsh stated the proposed budget would “put money back in the pockets of our residents”.  This was a stunningly…

“Can we film the operation/Is the head dead yet/Get the widow on the set/We need dirty laundry,” sang Don Henley in 1982.  Crime seems to grab T.V. viewers’ attention more than anything else.  What do the stats here in San Antonio say? As Mr. Henley’s “Dirty Laundry” continues, “kick ‘em when they’re up/kick ‘em when…

Here are our Top 10 concerns about the City of San Antonio’s proposed budget:  $10 million for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program The sales tax that used to fund this now goes to the Ready to Work (RtW) program.  To compound matters, funding it has been moved to the city’s credit card balance. Going from…

Residents in and around Bexar County have been witnessing a transformation of their once-safe and friendly neighborhoods.  Too many have become crime headlines on the 5 o’clock news. The makeup of those committing such crimes is no longer just the typical adults, but also brazen teens and pre-teens.  They feel that they are immune to…

This month, we’d like to introduce you to what may be an unusual small business: a locally-owned trucking company named Double Diamond Transport.  It has a wonderful story that mirrors the story of many other small businesses in Bexar County.  Most dream big and start small, and most share Double Diamond’s foundational beliefs. Partnership: treating…

During the August 16, 2022 City of San Antonio Budget Town Hall hosted by District 6 Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda, a frustrated citizen expressed concern (cut to the 55-minute mark here) at the large number of dogs and cats dumped in the vicinity of San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS). She described witnessing incidents in…

‘Special sessions’ like this are a total waste of taxpayer time and money, and a distraction from relevant issues The “circus” here climaxed with accusations of a “homie mansplaining” to councilwomen on the dais The “bread” was missing in this case, as several 311 calls went unattended The City of San Antonio often presents itself…

This week we’d like to showcase Chismosas Cantina & Event Venue on Blanco between Wurzbach Parkway and Bitters. It’s a multi-dimensional establishment with a bar area and a restaurant. Those wings are split down the middle by an outdoor foyer. It’s owner is Danielle Braman, aka “La Chismosa,” a nickname given to her by a…