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Today’s weather: At a height of nearly 86, it will be almost sunny. It’s cloudy tonight, with a low of nearly 69.
Local Out-of-State Abortion Fund to be discussed this week
The San Antonio City Council will vote later this week on whether to allocate $100,000 to support out-of-state abortion trips and other reproductive health services.
Council members began the process after the $500,000 Reproductive Judiciary Fund failed to support abortion-related services.
If the city approves funds Thursday, it could face anti-abortion groups and, in some cases, state lawsuits.
The funding could also support other “downstream” services, such as STI tests and home pregnancy tests. The full council will vote on whether to approve the funds immediately.
Top Bank Executive discusses tariffs
President Trump argues that his planned auto import duties will promote vehicle manufacturing in the US
Gerry Schwebel, executive at IBC Bank based in Laredo, thinks this might be easier than it says.
“Do we have people? Do our workforce have the right skills to bring back all forms of manufacturing?” he asked.
In February, Toyota announced more than $6.5 million in grants to East Central ISD to boost STEM education.
Car rates are set to take effect in the middle of the night on April 3rd. Full tariffs will begin next week.
Texas House Committee hears veteran mental health bills
The Subcommittee on the Texas House of Lepranceatives Subcommittee heard testimony regarding the 1965 House Bill.
The bill calls on the Texas Veterans Committee to conduct research to evaluate ways to improve and expand veteran mental health services.
This study should include recommendations for increasing the number of certified peer service coordinators.
The committee heard from witnesses in support of HB 1965. It was pending.
Registration deadline for May 3rd election approach
April 3rd is the last day I sign up to vote in the May city election in San Antonio.
The registration application must be consumed by the Bexar County Election Office by Thursday.
Twenty-seven candidates have taken part in the Mayor of San Antonio, with all city council positions being acquired.
See sample voting for more information.
Term restrictions for the four councillors and current mayor Ron Nilenberg mean that almost half of the entire council will be new after the May election.
Scheduled hearings regarding Texas’ major education bills have been cancelled today
The House Public Education Committee was planning to consider two of the biggest bills to hear every session. It’s a proposal to create a school funding bill and a voucher-like educational savings account.
These ESAs allow parents to use public funds for private school expenses.
The session was cancelled early this morning. Some lawmakers said it was too early to make a decision.
Gators discovered in RGV after flooding
Residents of the Rio Grande Valley have been warned to be looking for crocodiles following last week’s flooding.
The Texas Department of Transport says dozens of gators have been found in several cities in the valley, including the Los Fresnos highway.
Up to 25 inches of rain fell in some areas of the Rio Grande Valley. The waterways flowed over the banks… pulled gators out of their normal habitat.
At least three people died in South Texas after the flood.
Find a gator on road roads or flooded areas. Our crew found these four-legged friends along FM 106 north of Los Fresnos. pic.twitter.com/4jss8m4t3r
– TXDOT PHARR District (@TXDOTPHARR) March 31, 2025
Blaise Gainey from the Texas newsroom contributed to this report.
