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Libraries and parks face cuts in belt-tightening San Antonio budget, but there’s a chance they could go deeper
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (876+ words) SAN ANTONIO – Two of San Antonio’s most popular services, parks and libraries, are among the departments expected to make cuts as the city tightens its belt. But while if the city wants to avoid a tax increase, the taxes could…...
Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (559+ words) CPS Energy has budgeted a payment of $559.7 million to the city of San Antonio for fiscal year 2027. The cities of Austin and San Antonio stand to lose...
Our leaders should take a broader look at Texas' slowing growth
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (989+ words) Recently, local headlines have focused on a multiplicity of local taxing entities struggling with significant budget deficits for their upcoming fiscal years. These are not simply a local problem. Municipalities across Texas, and indeed the Texas state government, are experiencing…...
Some blame San Antonio’s budget deficit on careless spending. Experts say it’s more complicated.
1+ week, 3+ day ago (785+ words) San Antonio isn't alone in facing a budget deficit. Whether it’s drama on the dais at City Hall, heated online debates or heckling at council members’...
San Antonio homeowners could pay more in property taxes next year
1+ week, 3+ day ago (299+ words) SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio homeowners could see their property taxes increase under the city’s proposed 2027 budget. The $4.4 billion spending plan would increase the city’s budget by about 4.1% and includes a proposed approximate 3.93% increase in property taxes for homeowners. The city’s…...
San Antonio Public Library could lose nearly 40 positions under proposed city budget cuts
2+ week, 3+ day ago (311+ words) SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio leaders are considering eliminating 39 positions at the San Antonio Public Library as part of a broader effort to close a $158 million budget deficit. Officials say the move would save $946,000 annually while aligning staffing with how residents…...
San Antonio budget battle continues, with tax hike debate leading the way
2+ week, 6+ day ago (50+ words) San Antonio leaders will meet again Tuesday to discuss options for closing a projected $157.7 million deficit. Last week’s talks saw frustration on the dais. San Antonio leaders will meet again Tuesday to discuss options for closing a projected $157.7 million deficit....
San Antonio budget plan could raise costs for parking, libraries, and ambulance rides
3+ week, 3+ day ago (341+ words) San Antonio residents could soon face a long list of new charges woven into everyday life, from parking downtown to holding a garage sale to using library services, as city leaders weigh added costs to help close a major budget…...
Cutting deep: San Antonio City Council fights over tax increase, budget cuts
3+ week, 3+ day ago (632+ words) SAN ANTONIO – Emotions flared Wednesday as the San Antonio City Council considered whether to slash further into the city budget or crank a proposed tax increase higher. The city has been working to close a projected $158 million budget deficit over…...
San Antonio advances plan for higher property taxes, fees, and service cuts to close $158 million budget gap
3+ week, 4+ day ago (513+ words) San Antonio leaders are moving ahead with a plan that could raise property taxes, increase everyday city fees, and reduce some public services as officials try to close a $158 million budget gap. The proposal is meant to stabilize the city's…...