San Antonio’s Fiscal Crisis Deepens | San Antonio News

San Antonio’s facing a $158 million budget shortfall, forcing tough choices—cutting libraries, public health, and animal services still leaves a $21 million gap. The mayor’s proposing a controversial property tax hike, possibly recurring, and questioning why the city funds admission-based attractions like the Botanical Garden. She’s also pushing the Spurs—whose $2.5M annual contribution pales compared to the $16K cost of a single speed bump—to pay more through a direct revenue-sharing deal. City council must approve the budget by late August or early September, with final agreements expected by year’s end. This is a high-stakes moment for San Antonio’s fiscal future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e038a26ae6c50b2c