North San Antonio Edition | January 2024

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BY EDMOND ORTIZ

Fire chief retires after admitting to vulgar comments

used a derogatory term for part of a woman’s anatomy in the presence of colleagues. “Chief Hood admitted

Opportunity administrative directive, SAFD rules and regulations, and “contrary to the city’s expec- tations of him as a leader of the department.” Hood was San Antonio’s rst Black re chief and had led the re department since April 2007. Attorney Rick Garza, with the law rm Jackson Walker, conducted the investigation, Walsh said. Digging deeper Based on interviews with eight city employees in late December, investigators determined Hood

Candidates wanted to run in spring elections Eligible residents in North San Antonio-area suburbs and special districts may le for a May 4 municipal election ballot spot Jan. 17-Feb. 16, according to the state’s elections oce. The background Available area city council positions are: • Hill Country Village: mayor, Place 2, Place 4; cur- rently held by Gabriel Durand-Hollis, Matthew Acock and Greg Blasko, respectively. • Hollywood Park: mayor, Place 2, Place 4, held by Sean Moore, Todd Kounse and Wendy Gonzalez, respectively. • Shavano Park: three at-large seats held by Maggi Kautz, Konrad Kuykendall and Lee Powers. What else? Area school and utility district positions include: City ocials announced San Antonio Fire Department Chief Charles Hood’s retirement Jan. 3 after an investigation into complaints made by city employees conrmed that Hood had made questionable remarks on the job. What happened According to a statement by City Manager Erik Walsh, the internal investigation showed Hood made “inappropriate and oensive comments” in violation of the city’s Equal Employment

to making the comments. His comments are vulgar,

demeaning and disrespectful to women. ... This conduct will not be tolerated,” Walsh said. Going forward

Charles Hood

Walsh said Deputy Chief Christopher Monestier will lead SAFD on an interim basis while the city begins a nationwide search for its next re chief.

Dangerous dog registry launches

Dates to know

Feb. 16:

Last day to order general or special election

April 4:

Last day to register to vote

San Antonio Animal Care Services ocials introduced Dec. 1 a searchable dangerous dog registry containing the addresses for legally deemed “dangerous dogs.” The specics The online tool found at www.sa.gov/ directory/departments/acs includes a map and also lists the number of dangerous dogs at the address, according to a news release. There are more than 100 “dangerous” dogs in San Antonio, the release stated. Get involved The city urged residents to call 311 or 210-207-6000, or visit www.sa.gov/acs if they see what appears to be a dangerous dog, or call 911 if they think a dog poses an immediate threat to life.

April 22-30: In-person early voting

April 23:

Last day to get an application by mail for a ballot

SOURCE: TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATECOMMUNITY IMPACT

• North East ISD board of trustees: Districts 1, 4, 5 and 6; held by Sandy Hughey, David Beyer, Shannon Grona, Steve Hilliard, respectively. • Trinity Glen Rose Groundwater Conservation District board: Precincts 3 and 5; held by Steven Peterson and Katrina Waring Castillo, respec- tively. Both are eligible to run for a full term. A special election will ll the remaining term of the District 2 seat following Terri Williams’ death. April 4 is the last day to register to vote, accord- ing to the Texas secretary of state’s oce.

NISD, NEISDs approve school calendars for 202425

Looking forward to 20242025

NISD

NEISD

First class day

Aug. 19

Aug. 12

Ocials at North East and Northside ISDs in December approved the 2024-25 academic calen- dars for their respective school districts. The background NISD trustees on Dec. 12 approved a 2024-25 school year calendar where classes will start Aug. 19 and end May 29, with winter break Dec. 23-Jan. 6, and spring break March 10-14.

What else? The NEISD board on Dec. 11 adopted a 2024-25 school year calendar for 2024-25, when classes will begin Aug. 12 and conclude May 22, with winter break Dec. 23-Jan. 2 and spring break March 10-14. NEISD and NISD ocials said being designated a District of Innovation by the state allowed each to be more exible in their nal school calendars.

Last class day

May 29

May 22

Student holidays/sta development days Bad weather days

Oct. 14, Nov. 5, Jan. 6, Feb. 17, April 21

Oct. 14, Nov. 5, Jan. 3

Feb. 17, May 30 Feb. 17, May 27

SOURCES: NEISD, NISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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