By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities

The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam. The post By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities appeared first on San Antonio Current.

The unassuming exterior of this Alamo Heights home for sale hides an opulent interior

From the outside, an Alamo Heights home recently listed for $1.2 million looks nice enough. However, the view from the exterior gives little indication of the jaw-dropping opulence inside. Indeed, the 1947 structure harbors surprises around every corner thanks to well-appointed design choices. That’

San Antonio City Council approves first two contracts for $4 billion Project Marvel

During a Thursday meeting marked by more tension between Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and others on City Council, the body approved the first two contracts to begin construction and development for the $4 billion Project Marvel development. Council approved the city pacts, 10-1, with Jones casting the sol

San Antonio City Council considering first property tax hike in 33 years

San Antonio City Council is considering raising property taxes for the first time in 33 years to account for the loss of city revenue resulting from rapidly dropping property values, the Express-News reports. The matter was brought up at city council meeting Wednesday afternoon, during which City Ma