Jalen McKee-Rodriguez

“We are now working with TXDoT to understand the state’s specific areas of local concern. There are no immediate plans to make changes to any roadways, and any future changes will occur with City Council input," a city spokesperson said.

The two-sided mural greeted residents on the East Side since 1997. It faded over the years. A new art contest will determine what comes next.

San Antonio Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez proposed the income-based program to help alleviate capacity at local animal shelters and to address the number of roaming animals across the city.

City Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez held onto his seat Saturday night, averting a runoff in District 2 on the East Side. The district, which extends from Dignowity Hill to near Windcrest, is prone to turnover.

The vote was 9-2 with council members Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and Teri Castillo dissenting.

The resolution is expected to reaffirm existing code enforcement and housing policies while also prioritizing low-income and non-English-speaking tenants.

The Dakota East Side Ice House, a restaurant and bar near the Alamodome, is now more than just a place to get a drink and listen to live music. Its owner wants it to be part of the neighborhood.

Four new faces will join the San Antonio City Council this month after voters in a runoff election unseated two sitting council members and elected replacements for two open seats. They the include the council’s first openly gay man, a housing advocate, and an environmental advocate.