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Good morning San Antonio! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $7M gift could reshape UTSA research and athletics
  • Why San Antonio’s police union backed off a no-confidence vote.
  • Could San Antonio’s data centers raise your water and power bills?

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm with partial sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UTSA Secures $7M gift for research, engineering and athletics (sanantonioreport.org) — A major $7 million gift from Linda and Ed Whitacre will boost research, engineering education and athletics at the University of Texas at San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio. Most of the money will fund metabolic health research honoring former UT Health president William Henrich, while the rest supports the Klesse College of Engineering and UTSA Athletics scholarships and facilities that serve local students.
   

2. San Antonio police union stops no-confidence vote against Chief McManus (news4sanantonio.com) — San Antonio’s police union has decided not to pursue a no-confidence vote against Police Chief William McManus after weeks of internal debate. Union leaders say the process still highlighted officers’ concerns and now place responsibility for any future action with the city manager, urging renewed focus on morale, leadership, and support for SAPD officers.
   

3. City Council discusses potential plan to track, regulate San Antonio data centers' use of resources (ksat.com) — San Antonio City Council is advancing a proposal to study and potentially regulate how the city’s fast-growing data center industry uses water and electricity. A special committee will work with SAWS, CPS Energy and other stakeholders to map current rules, consider code changes and weigh the impact on residents’ utility bills and land use across the city.
   

4. More veterinary space, less euthanasia: San Antonio ACS gets $15.3M expansion (ksat.com) — San Antonio is investing $15.3 million to massively expand its Animal Care Services veterinary facilities, aiming to improve treatment and cut euthanasia rates for homeless pets. The new 14,500-square-foot hospital, funded by the 2022 bond and just approved by City Council, will boost surgery capacity and medical care, helping groups like San Antonio Pets Alive! move animals into homes faster through 2027.
   

5. List: People in these cities moved the most over the last year, data shows (ktvu.com) — San Antonio ranks among the top U.S. cities for homeowners moving, with 45 home sales per 1,000 housing units driven by relatively affordable prices and ample inventory. Realtor.com analysts say job relocations, equity cash-outs, and strong demand are fueling the churn. A separate survey also finds San Antonio residents are among the most satisfied with their city nationwide.
   

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