Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes the most captivating news headlines of the week. This week’s headlines are from illegal immigrants being rescued to new budget plans for the city of San Antonio.
Traffic stop unveiled vehicle carrying 20 illegal immigrants
On April 12, 20 trapped illegal immigrants were found under the floorboard of a trailer. It was discovered at a traffic stop after DPS decided to pull over vehicles off I-35 near a resting area. No individuals were harmed during the discovery.
City of San Antonio works toward zero-based budgeting
The city of San Antonio is getting closer to a zero-based budget system, which would allow the city to reduce the taxpayers’ dollars that go towards ineffective programs or positions. On April 11, a request for council consideration was filed. First introduced by District 10 San Antonio councilman Marc Whyte, the request was intended to see where money is being spent inefficiently and requires city departments to begin a budget at zero.
Northwest side shuts down roads for Pro-Palestine protest
Early in the morning on April 15, a protest in support of Palestine “gathered to take a stand against the global economy’s complicity with the ongoing Israel/Palestine” conflict near the Valero headquarters, located at 1 Valero Way, close to Loop 1604. It covered both sides of Valero’s campus, blocking the intersection of UTSA Boulevard and Valero Way, shutting down all access, along with the road to Loop 1604.
