Parks Kugle

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To reshape visitors’ perception of the Alamo, The Alamo Trust, state and city officials are working on major expansions to drastically boost tourism. Jeff Webster, CEO and president of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, said the state projects that the plan will grow tourism at the Alamo by 56%. The overviewKnown as the Alamo Plan, a series of projects aims to tell the full story of Texas history.

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On June 17, Hollywood Park City Council voted to authorize Mayor Chester Drash and city staff to negotiate and execute a contract with Texas Towing, which will handle towing services for the city. The gistCity officials said the decision to go with Texas Towing was due to the robustness of their service. Prior to choosing Texas Towing, the Hollywood Park Police Department advertised that the city was accepting requests for proposals, or RFPs, in the media, the town hall bulletin and online.

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San Antonio’s new city council members—which are the first to serve a four year term after the Nov. 5 charter amendment vote—were sworn in at the City Council Chambers at 11 a.m. June 18. What you need to knowThe new council includes the new District 8 council member Ivalis Meza Gonzalez, the new District 9 council member Misty Spears and District 10 council member Marc Whyte, who won a second term during the May 3 election. The runoff election also saw Gina Ortiz Jones elected as mayor.

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On June 12, the San Antonio City Council approved $12 million in funding for two significant affordable housing projects. The gistAccording to a news release, the funding will be used to build and preserve 368 rental homes, including 161 affordable units for households earning at or below 50% of the area median income. Funded by the voter-approved 2022 Affordable Housing Bond, the housing developments include 40-year affordability covenants and on-site resident services.

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On June 13, city and VIA officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Advanced Rapid Transit Green Line, which will run from Roosevelt Avenue to Isom Road. The overviewIn a ceremony held at the Roosevelt Park Clubhouse, city and VIA officials celebrated the beginning of construction in July, which will consist of utility adjustments, such as moving utility poles and fire hydrants.