I relocated from Austin to manage field operations in Bexar County for last year’s Proposition A and B campaign. The City Council got it right. Voters had the numbers. That fight is over.
The Spurs already own its NBA G League team in Austin and play an increasing number of home games there. Their lease at Frost Bank Center ends in 2032.
If the NHL picks Austin, do the math. It wouldn’t take much for the San Antonio Spurs to relocate.
Sign the agreements. Don’t get caught bickering and lose what helps make San Antonio special.
My husband and I had a late start on a camping trip to Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, so I searched how much it would cost to take the Texas 130 toll road, “the reliable alternative to I-35,” north from Seguin to Georgetown.
Results said between $14 and $28.
Imagine my surprise when we got a bill for $60.91. If we had an EZ Tag, the cost would have been $40.31.
I called customer service, and they said it was because our 19-foot camper van is classified Class C.
We will not be taking that route again despite the headache that Interstate 35 can be.
I am a longtime visitor to San Antonio’s cultural institutions and rely on a wheelchair to fully enjoy them.
My husband, Jerry, and I have visited several of the city’s art museums, all of which have graciously provided a wheelchair at no cost. Their accessibility has made it possible for me to participate fully in the experiences they offer.
Nevertheless, I have recently learned some cultural and civic attractions don’t offer wheelchairs, while other sites, such as the San Antonio Zoo, charge between $16 and $55 depending on the type of wheelchair needed. These fees are in addition to already high admission prices.
I urge these organizations to reconsider their policies and make their facilities more welcoming to all visitors, including those with mobility challenges.
Accessibility should be a basic part of public service, not an added expense.
Kathy Icenogle, San Marcos