San Antonio City Council appoints 3 new SAWS trustees
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.
Adriana Rocha Garcia, former District 4 council member, 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.
New dog daycare business coming soon to North San Antonio
Hounds Town, a dog day care, is opening a new location on Blanco Road.
The gist: According to its website, Hounds Town offers a wide range of pet care services, including interactive, supervised playgroups built around pack-based socialization, with dogs grouped by size and temperament.
Hounds Town offers overnight dog daycare, a pet taxi service, cat boarding and pet spa services, such as nail trimming, teeth brushing and bathing.
CI Foodie: Learn more about these new restaurants across San Antonio
Get the scoop on the newest restaurants and eateries in the San Antonio area to try this fall.
KPOT The nationwide Korean barbecue and hot pot chain allows customers choose from a variety of meats, vegetables, noodles and more to heat their own meals, build-your-own style.
Opened Aug. 28
Gong Cafe The new Japanese eatery menu serves authentic sushi, specialty rolls, seafood and more. Traditional Hibachi dinners are also on the table for guests, with meat and seafood combos.
Opened Sept. 6
Boerne Epicure Gourmet Delicatessen With its new brick and mortar, the deli has a selection of fresh meats, cheeses and specialty subs like the London Pub and the Greek Taverna.
Opened Sept. 8
Shipley Do-Nuts The food chain specializes in handcrafted donuts, entree-focused kolaches filled with various meats and cheeses and specialty coffees and teas.
Cellphone ban, library materials: 8 new Texas laws impacting public schools
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."
The context: The sweeping changes come after lawmakers passed what state leaders have called “transformative” education laws during this year’s regular legislative session, which ended June 2.
