SUMMARY: In San Antonio, a campaign surrounding city charter amendments has intensified, with significant financial backing from a business group for the Renew SA PAC, which supports all six amendments. Prop C, aimed at removing salary and tenure caps on the city manager, has become a focal point, facing opposition from the firefighters’ union. The combined spending on the campaigns exceeds $590,000, largely funded by significant business donations, while the firefighters’ political action committee is self-funded. Despite this spending, early polling reveals that many voters are unaware of the amendments, raising concerns about informed decision-making on the ballot.

San Antonio’s business community has spent two-and-a-half times more than the local firefighter union in the fight over caps on the city manager’s tenure and salary.

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SUMMARY: Residents of Arrowhead subdivision in Florville, Texas, have been struggling with brown, green water from a well managed by Central State‘s Water Resources (CSWR) for two years. Complaints include unbearable chlorine smells and e.coli contamination. Families, reliant on this well for drinking water, report that attempts to get answers or resolutions from the company have been inadequate. Residents are forced to buy bottled water and frequently replace filters due to sediment. CSWR has stated that their disinfection equipment is operational but has not satisfactorily addressed residents’ concerns. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is now investigating the situation.

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SUMMARY: A deadly stabbing has reignited concerns about school safety in Texas, despite a federal report indicating a decrease in violent incidents over the past decade. Security expert Randy Sutton emphasizes that schools are often reactive and need to adopt proactive measures. Following the Uvalde shooting, Texas mandates armed security officers on campuses, and some districts are implementing metal detectors. The recent report shows nearly 860,000 violent cases recorded nationwide, with fewer involving weapons. In September 2023, Texas’s I Watch program reported 204 safety-related incidents, more than double previous years, highlighting the ongoing safety challenges in schools.

This deadly stabbing is raising questions again about school safety. A federal report shows that violent acts are down when compared to a decade ago. But a security expert said he is worried some schools may be letting down their guard.

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