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 topics range from a proposed city council meeting rotation to a police chase.

Councilwoman proposes rotating San Antonio city council meetings

District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo proposed that city council meetings rotate locations. Currently, all city council meetings are held at City Hall, which has caused complaints from constituents about a lack of available parking and difficulty attending. The City Hall to All program was proposed to resolve these issues. Castillo pointed to the annual Budget Town Halls, which are held in every city’s district. Senior centers and community centers have been proposed to hold these meetings. 

Teenager drives stolen car into patrol cars during chase

An unidentified 15-year-old male stole a car and attempted to drive through Northwest San Antonio on March 11. According to the San Antonio Police Department, there were multiple failed attempts to pull the defendant over. After the final attempt, the defendant sped up and struck two additional SAPD patrol cars before crashing into trees  in the front yard of a home in Laurel Hills. The unidentified male attempted to escape on foot, but was apprehended. This investigation is ongoing.

New park planned for San Antonio’s Southeast side

San Antonio is planning to build a large park on the Southeast side, a recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration revealed. At a size of nearly 400,000 square feet and costing $5 million, this park is being planned by developer Lennar Homes. The city is hopeful that construction will start at the beginning of June and conclude near the end of 2027. This park is planned to contain walkways, sports facilities and water features.