Cibolo City Council approved a $546,580 contract with Viking Construction for preservation work in the Saratoga neighborhood Aug. 26. 

What happened: The council unanimously approved the FY 25 Street Preservation Package, which will microsurface pavement on 25 streets. Public Works Director Julio Gomez said the package is similar to previous work done at Buffalo Crossing and Bentwood Pass.

Council member Norma Sanchez-Stephens asked Gomez how streets are selected for the package. Gomez said his department uses a Pavement Condition Index to identify streets for preservation to extend the life of the infrastructure.

Next steps: Work in the Saratoga neighborhood is estimated to begin in late September for a November completion, Gomez told Community Impact.

• St. Andrews
• Maple Drive
• Dove Meadows
• Spicewood
• Silvertree Boulevard
• Idlewood
• Grey Feather
• White Wing
• Mourning Dove

The San Antonio City Council appointed three new San Antonio Water System board trustees during its Sept. 4 meeting.

The gist: During the meeting, each candidate was asked four predetermined questions that covered topics, such as water infrastructure, water-related challenges and service-related issues.

After interviewing the candidates, City Council went into executive session to deliberate before returning and naming the three appointees. Greg Mann was appointed as the at-large representative for the Northeast Quadrant, Theresa Scapanski was named the at-large representative for the Northwest Quadrant and former District 4 Council member Adriana Rocha Garcia was appointed as the at-large representative for the Southwest Quadrant.

Explaining the role: According to city documents, the SAWS board of trustees manages, controls and operates the city’s water system. The board governs expenditures and revenue and advises the City Council on rates, fees and service changes.

The board is made up of six at-large trustees and the mayor, who serves as the ex officio member.

When Texas students returned to school in August, some substantial changes awaited them.

The overview:

• House Bill 2 increases state funding for public schools by $8.4 billion.
• House Bill 1481 prohibits students from using cellphones and other personal communication devices throughout the school day.
• Senate Bill 12 requires parental consent for students to receive "medical, psychiatric and psychological treatment" on campus.
• Senate Bill 13 gives parents and school boards more oversight of library materials.
• House Bill 6 gives teachers more discretion to remove repeatedly disruptive or violent students from class.
• Senate Bill 10 requires most schools to display donated posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
• Senate Bill 11 allows districts to set aside time for students and staff to pray or read religious texts at school.
• Senate Bill 965 codifies school employees' rights to "engage in religious speech or prayer while on duty."