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 resignation of the Alamo Trust president, a downtown scaffolding in danger of collapsing and severe weather impacts across the city.
Alamo Trust president resigns
President and CEO of the Alamo Trust Kate Rogers resigned on Oct. 23, following a call by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to vacate her position.
In a letter to the Trust’s board of directors, Patrick expressed concerns over Rogers’ leadership, writing that they were “incompatible with the telling of the history of the Battle of the Alamo.”
The resignation advances debate over how the site’s history should be presented. The following day, the organization announced former Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade as its new president.
Scaffolding buckles downtown
The San Antonio Fire Department reported that scaffolding at a downtown construction site near the Main Plaza began to buckle on Oct. 24, prompting an evacuation of nearby buildings and the temporary closure of East Commerce Street.
City officials said the structure appeared weakened and posed a potential risk of collapse. Construction crews worked through the afternoon to stabilize and dismantle the scaffolding to prevent further danger.
No injuries were reported, but traffic and pedestrian access in the area were restricted for several hours.
Storms, crashes hit SA
Several vehicle crashes and power outages were reported after heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through the San Antonio area on Oct. 25.
Emergency crews responded to incidents across the city, including a collision on the West Side involving a suspected intoxicated driver that left a woman hospitalized.
The storms also caused power outages for nearly 4,000 residents, with major outages reported near Callaghan Road and West Commerce Street. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch and reported rainfall totals of 1-3 inches across Bexar County.
