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Busy Election Day tomorrow; Constables watch for overweight trucks; San Antonio OKs 2025 legislative plan
Busy Election Day tomorrow; Constables watch for overweight trucks; San Antonio OKs 2025 legislative plan
Voters to decide fate of $1.5B bond, additional Central Texas ballot measures
Voters on Tuesday will decide whether to approve more than $1.5 billion in Bexar County bonds. They'll also weigh in on local races for City Council, school boards and other local offices.
If approved, Proposition A would provide $850 million for transportation projects; Proposition B would provide $500 million for parks and recreation; and Proposition C would provide $200 million for affordable housing. The bond package would raise property taxes by an average of $36 per year for a homeowner with a house valued at $250,000.
In addition to the Bexar County bond election, voters in Central Texas will also decide on a number of local ballot measures, including a $150 million bond proposal in Hays County for road improvements and a $33 million bond proposal in Comal County for a new county courthouse.
Constables watch for overweight trucks as holiday travel begins
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office is cracking down on overweight trucks. Constables will be using portable scales to weigh trucks at various locations throughout the county.
Trucks that are found to be overweight will be fined. The fines can range from $500 to $5,000, depending on the weight of the violation.
The Sheriff's Office is urging drivers to make sure their trucks are properly loaded and weighed before they hit the road. Overweight trucks can pose a safety hazard, as they can be difficult to control and can cause damage to roads and bridges.
San Antonio OKs 2025 legislative plan
The San Antonio City Council on Thursday approved the city's 2025 legislative plan. The plan outlines the city's priorities for the upcoming legislative session, which begins in January.
The plan includes a number of priorities, including funding for transportation, affordable housing, and public safety. The city is also seeking changes to state law that would allow it to regulate short-term rentals and to create a new tax on sugary drinks.
The plan will now be sent to the Texas Legislature for consideration. The Legislature will begin its session on Jan. 10.