Mayor Julián Castro

Pre-K 4 SA Pre-Enrollment Continues, New Times/Locations

Ryan Loyd — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:59:21 +0000

Wednesday is the start of pre-enrollment for San Antonio’s new early childhood education initiative, Pre-K 4 SA. 700 students in total will be selected for the inaugural classes at the two model education centers, located on the northwest and southeast sides of town.

The city changed the dates and locations of pre-enrollment, which is now scheduled to run through May 9.

College Week Aims To Remove Barricades From Higher Learning

Ryan Loyd — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:20:57 +0000

The city is in the middle of a week-long list of events to motivate residents of all ages - from elementary to high school and beyond - to go to college.

On Monday, Mayor Julián Castro reminded people on the steps of City Hall about the city’s commitment to education.

"San Antonians set a bold goal," he said. "That goal was to make the biggest turnaround in educational achievement any big city has seen in a decade."

Castro Seeking City Attorney Opinion Following Attorney General Ruling On Domestic Benefits

Ryan Loyd — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:13:24 +0000

In response to a request by state Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has issued an opinion on domestic partner benefits.

Abbott said cities, school districts and other "political subdivisions" who allow benefits to domestic partners are in violation of the Texas Constitution.

First Paid Speaking Engagement For Mayor Castro

Ryan Loyd — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:49:11 +0000

San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro will be giving the keynote speech Tuesday at the National Development Council's three-day training seminar in Washington, D.C.

It is the first speech he'll be getting paid to deliver.

The National Development Council works with cities on economic and community development, helping to revitalize areas that desperately need attention.

LGBT Group Endorses Candidates For City Election, Castro May Get Another Chance

Ryan Loyd — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:39:13 +0000

The Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio are the only Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender organization of their kind in Bexar County to screen and endorse candidates for public office.

For endorsement consideration, candidates must fill out a questionnaire on issues like non-discrimination and during its recent review of candidates for the San Antonio City Council, 22 of the 39 candidates completed their questionnaires.

The Source Today: A Little More In Taxes And A Little Less Water

Paul Flahive — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:57:18 +0000

In the First Segment:

Guest - San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro

Today is the first day that San Antonio will be paying the extra sales tax for the Pre-K 4 SA program, and with enrollment for the first two centers beginning in May and classes scheduled to begin in August there are still a lot of questions.

Mayor Castro Calls For A Fit And Green Fiesta 2013

David Martin Davies — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:21:34 +0000

The countdown is on for Fiesta 2013 and Mayor Julián Castro is asking Fiesta-goers be fit and green during the 11-day celebration.

April 18 through April 28 San Antonians will be occupied with traditional parades and parties. Castro said Fiesta is the time for fun and frivolity, but it can be done while keeping Fiesta green.

"We’re here today to invite folks out, of course, to Fiesta, but also to challenge San Antonians to participate in this fit and green Fiesta in the year 2013," Castro said.

The Source: Stage 3 Drought Restrictions Just Around The Corner

David Martin Davies — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:24:51 +0000

We have been in Stage 2 drought restrictions for so long it feels normal, but Stage 3 is just around the corner and you will need to adjust your water lifestyle a little more. Though Texas is a solid red state, Democrats have been fighting the good fight for a long time and many feel like a shift in power is on the horizon.

Mayor Castro Outlines Progress In State Of The City Address

Ryan Loyd — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:51:54 +0000

Standing on a stage inside Ballroom A of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center downtown, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro began his annual State of the City address by joking that people should pick up a copy of Vogue.

The mayor and his brother, Congressman Joaquín Castro, are featured in the March edition of the trendy fashion magazine.

Before long Castro was into a list of items he and the city council have taken up over the last year:

Castro Meets Mexico's President Peña Nieto To Talk Trade/Immigration

David Martin Davies — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:30:01 +0000

Looking to increase trade ties, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto on Thursday. Castro also updated the president on U.S. immigration reform.

Peña Nieto’s presidential term is only several months old and Castro said he’s looking for ways to improve the flow of trade between the two neighbors. Castro said he was in Mexico City looking to promote San Antonio as a major trade hub for Mexico.