San Antonio Council amends policy to carry over past agendas
On Sept. 18, San Antonio City Council voted to amend the council consideration request, or CCR, process, which allows council members to place items on upcoming city council agendas.
The gist: The amendment clarifies that any CCR that is not currently in the committee process should proceed to the Governance Committee within 60 days of filing or by the second scheduled Governance Committee meeting, and that if a CCR is already in committee at the time a new council takes its place, then the CCR should continue through the committee process.
District 10 council member Marc Whyte argued that allowing previous council members’ CCRs to move forward ensured that their hard work would not go to waste.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones argued that allowing CCRs from a previous council to move forward doesn’t account for current voters’ positions.
San Antonio Airport adds new nonstop international destination
A new destination is now available at San Antonio’s international airport, offering area travelers more direct destinations around the globe.
In case you missed it: City officials from the airport announced the launch of a new direct flight from San Antonio to Toronto, Canada, beginning on May 2, 2026, in a news release.
Flights to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport will be serviced by Air Canada, marking the first such direct flight to the country from the airport in its history.
The new flight is also San Antonio's 10th international destination, according to the news release.
“With this new nonstop connection, we look forward to continuing to foster relationships between our two communities and throughout Canada,” Erik Walsh, the city manager of San Antonio, said in the release.
What are the options? Aside from travel to the Maple Leaf Country, connections to Toronto with Air Canada will offer locals easier access to direct flights headed to London, Barcelona, Madrid and other locations across Europe.
Bentley Motors to open first retail showroom in San Antonio area
A luxury car manufacturer is expanding its presence in North America, planning to add a new showroom near the Alamo City.
What’s happening? Bentley Motors is currently building a new showroom at 27605 I-10, north of San Antonio, dealership staff told Community Impact.
Currently, there’s no timeline on when it could open to the public.
It’s situated beside the Lamborghini San Antonio dealership and will be operated by the same ownership and staff.
The full story: The UK-based automaker also has showrooms in Austin, Dallas and Houston, with a total of 62 locations across the United States, according to their showroom locator.
Earlier this summer, Bentley Motors announced the opening of two more showrooms in addition to San Antonio—one in Santa Barbara, California and another in the Toronto, Canada area.
“These new retail points allow us to meet growing demand in key markets while delivering the bespoke, customer-centric experience that defines Bentley,” Jun Watanabe, the senior director of sales and operations for Bentley, said in a news release.
What to know about the 17 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot
Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution during the Nov. 4 election.
The overview: The propositions, which were adopted by state lawmakers earlier this year, include measures aimed at reducing property taxes, funding water supply projects and creating a state dementia research institute.
“This is an opportunity to make your voice heard about the governing document of our state,” Secretary of State Jane Nelson said in a June 25 statement.
More details: Texans have until Oct. 6 to register to vote in the upcoming election. Early in-person voting runs from Oct. 20-31, and Election Day is Nov. 4.
The secretary of state’s office randomly selected the ballot order for the 17 state propositions. Keep reading to learn about the proposed constitutional amendments and how they would change Texas law.
