San Antonio, Texas — As the city observes Veterans Day with solemn ceremonies and closed city offices, other news including a significant legal settlement, updates from the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), and noteworthy changes at San Antonio Airport, capture local attention.
As temperatures in San Antonio flirt with the high 80s, a weak cold front is anticipated later this week, promising cooler weather in the high 70s. Meanwhile, the Atlantic hurricane season, still active until Nov. 30, remains calm with no significant disturbances reported in the Gulf or Caribbean regions.
City Hall and most municipal offices in San Antonio will remain closed to honor Veterans Day, although essential public safety and emergency services continue operations. City parks and trails are accessible, yet downtown parking meters are free for the day. Several public facilities like libraries, Metro Health Clinics, and most senior centers will not open.
Veterans Day is marked with respect and remembrance at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with a ceremony that began at 9 a.m., and at San Antonio National Cemetery where activities commenced at 11:30 a.m. Notably, retired Maj. Gen. Barbara Holcomb, former chief of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps, delivered the keynote speech at the latter, which also featured an honor guard and the Texas Children’s Choir.
In legal news, Wells Fargo has settled a lawsuit alleging discrimination against Spanish-speaking customers, brought forth by 17 Latino workers. These employees, from the bank’s bilingual team, accused the bank of pushing harmful lending practices on Spanish-speaking clientele. The terms of the mid-October settlement remain undisclosed.
Meanwhile, as San Antonio Airport gears up for expansion, travelers can look forward to an array of new food, beverage, and shopping options. Local businesses will represent over 70% of the airport’s concessions, featuring establishments such as Chef Johnny’s Horseshoe Tequila Bar and Southerleigh. The new concessions package awaits a city council vote later this month.
Amidst academic news, UTSA reels from the recent tragedy of a doctoral student’s probable suicide, prompting the university to cancel classes for a Day of Reflection. Daily mental health services are offered at the Sombrilla Pavilion on the main campus throughout the week to support the student community during this challenging time.
In legislative educational developments, Texas A&M University sparked controversy and protest after cutting its LGBTQ+ Studies program, criticized by some as a cost-saving measure while others decry it as yielding to political pressure.
Furthermore, Texas and Mexico have revised their longstanding water treaty, which could alleviate some of the challenges faced by South Texas farmers due to severe drought. The revised treaty aims to boost reliability and predictability of water deliveries from the Rio Grande.
In culinary news, Texas steps into the spotlight with Houston hosting the inaugural Texas edition of the Michelin Star Guide tonight, marking a milestone for the state’s fine dining scene. The guide will spotlight San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area, inherently boosting the state’s culinary prestige.
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