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 covers the “March for Equality,” construction concerns as Fiesta nears, the third inmate death in Bexar County jail of 2025 and clean up efforts after Easter weekend.
San Antonians “march for equality” as part of 50501 movement
Over 1,000 people took to the streets of downtown San Antonio in a “March for Equality” on April 19. Part of 50501 — “50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement” — the march was one of many rallies organized across the country seeking to “remove, reverse and reclaim” President Donald Trump’s administration’s actions. The “March for Equality” comes weeks after “Hands Off,” another 50501 protest against the Trump administration, which took place in downtown San Antonio. According to the San Antonio Express-News, demonstrators held signs reading “No Kings in America” and “Hands off my social security.”
Fiesta-goers anticipate traffic amid construction
While Fiesta nears, San Antonians have voiced concerns over traffic as downtown construction continues. According to KSAT, the South Alamo Street construction project has set traffic down to one lane on South Alamo Street and continues work on intersecting streets, including East César E. Chávez Boulevard and Market Street. Many of these roads are near La Villita where festivities take place. “It’s just, like, finding the little routes to try to get in between it all. It’s ridiculous,” Joshua Robles told KSAT. The South Alamo Street project is scheduled for completion next spring.
Bexar County Jail sees third inmate death of 2025
A 28-year-old inmate identified as Eric Lee Green died in Bexar County Jail after experiencing a medical episode compounded by withdrawal symptoms, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. After his cellmate told deputies that he was unresponsive, a deputy administered Narcan and, upon seeing no effect, began life-saving measures. Medical staff and San Antonio Fire Department responders continued resuscitation efforts, but they pronounced Green dead at 9:15 a.m. This incident marks the third inmate death in Bexar County Jail this year. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s office is investigating the cause and manner of Green’s death.
Crews, volunteers clean up trash from Easter weekend
Crews with the City of San Antonio’s Parks and Recreation department and volunteers cleaned up Brackenridge park Monday morning following outdoor Easter celebrations. While city workers hauled bags of trash and stray furniture, volunteers — as part of the Brackenridge Park Conservancy’s “Cascarone Cleanup” effort — focused on smaller pieces of trash.
