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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE Spirit cancels 61% of its flights CITY OF TERRELL HILLS The Board of Adjustment of the City of Terrell Hills will meet on Wednesday, Au- gust 18, 2021 at 4:30 pm at Terrell Hills City Hall, 5100 N. New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX to discuss/take action on the following requests for variance from the as airlines reel from disruptions City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 – Zoning; Section VI –Dimensional Stand- ards For Residential Zone Districts A&A- 1; Subsection 8-Walls and Fences and By Michael Laris lems occur. June, Southwest Chief Oper- The company blamed at its Dallas-Fort Worth In- Chapter 14 –Zoning; Section VI –Dimen- sional Standards For Residential Zone WA SHINGTON POST Jon Jager, an analyst at ating Officer Michael Van de “overlapping operational ternational Airport hub. Districts A&A-1; Figure A: Summary of aviation data firm Cirium Ven told investors last challenges” for the prob- “It was sustained wind, Dimensional Requirements; Side Setback: A. Request by Nic Abbey Luxury Homes WASHINGTON — Spirit and a former schedule plan- month. He cited technology lems. It said a combination hail and rain. It was not a on behalf of Christian &Corsica Wood- bury to install an 8’ tall fence, instead of Airlines canceled 60 per- ner for a major U.S. carrier, issues in June that led to “ex- of bad weather, computer great situation for the oper- 6’ tall fence, along the rear property line, also along the east &west property lines, cent of its flights Wednesday said airlines are used to treme delays” as the compa- problems and staffing short- ation,” said American up to the front setback of the residence at and apologized to custom- planning for events such as ny also works through staff- ages caused “widespread ir- spokesman Curtis Blessing. 813 Ivy Lane. B. Request by Mr. &Mrs. Thad W. Ziegler ers for severe disruptions in cyclical weather patterns. ing challenges. regularities” — issues exac- Scores of diverted planes to install a7’8” high wood fence, instead of 6’ tall fence. Replace existing fence on recent days, the latest in on- Van de Ven said the carri- erbated by high levels of Sunday left crews out of po- the west side of the property line to match the fencing on the north and south going issues for air travelers Running out of crews er has searched for flight in- summer travel and fuller sition, he said, leaving lin- sides of the residence at 710 Garraty seeking normalcy as airlines But staffing constraints — structors to support train- flights industrywide. gering effects. “We’re com- Road. C. Request by Allan S. Ross to construct struggle to bounce back as travel demand outpaces ing for pilots returning after The Association of Flight ing out of it,” Blessing said. ahail protection cover extend over the ex- isting driveway (west side) 9’9 ½”; place from pandemic lows. airline employees returning an extended time away Attendants-CWA, which re- FlightAware data indi- the four outside posts close to the proper- ty line of the residence at 135 Seford The union representing after the worst of the pan- from the cockpit. presents nearly 50,000 cates American canceled Drive in violation of side setback Spirit’s flight attendants demic — are creating diffi- “It feels really good to fi- flight attendants at 17 air- 377 flights, or 12 percent of requirements. said the Florida-based com- culties in planning as the nally be in a position where lines, including those at its total, on Tuesday. It can- pany was addressing the end of summer approaches. we can add flights and pick Spirit, said the airline had celed more than 100 flights VMS, INC meltdown by using proce- “This is the last best up our operating momen- an IT outage Tuesday that Wednesday. 1431 N. COMAL dures developed to recover chance for airlines to make tum,” he said. “It was a bit prevented employees from SA, TX 78207 (210) 967-3190 from hurricanes. revenue — and the demand messy as we throttled down using the crew scheduling Storms ding Southwest Texas Vehicle Storage License Number 0651668VSF Aviation industry experts is there,” Jager said. “People our activity, and it doesn’t system for more than an Southwest also faced 5DAY NOTICE Pursuant to provisions of said the busy summer travel are wanting to travel. This surprise me that it’s a bit hour. weather-related delays TX. Transportation Code, season, combined with lin- causes pressure on the air- messy as we’re accelerating “In an operational break- Tuesday, with 1,215 of its Chapter 683, 684 and Occupational Code gering impacts from the line to maximize their it.” down like this, the airline flights — about one-third of 2303 and Property Code 70.005. This Notice to pandemic, has complicated schedule with fewer em- Most recently, Spirit is needs to ‘reset’ in order to them — coming in late. the owner and Lien holder of the following Vehicles airline scheduling and add- ployees available to work facing its own far-reaching recover quicker and pre- “Mother Nature provided to reclaim the vehicle ed to logistical problems. due to pandemic staffing problems. vent further disruptions challenges yesterday with within 45 days and pay all fees. Failure to do so Spirit’s woes this week are levels.” The airline canceled that could last weeks,” the convective thunderstorms shall be awaiver of all rights, title, interest and the latest for an industry Southwest Airlines, the more than 800 flights over union said in a statement. around the Denver area and consent to sell the vehicle strained by rising demand nation’s fourth-largest air two days this week, includ- A“reset” means cancel- across a large stretch of the at Public Sale. on the heels of a pandemic- carrier, faced disruptions in ing 61 percent of its Tuesday ing more trips and nearly re- Gulf Coast, southeast, and YR/MAKE: Silver/ 2018/ Trailer Cargo VIN: NO VIN induced slump in travel. late June and around the Ju- flights, according to aviation building the flight atten- Florida,” the airline said in a LP: (MX) 1GG3010 (P1089615) Accepted 07/27/21 Experts say some carriers ly Fourth holiday, spurring a firm FlightAware. The air- dants’ schedules from statement. Total due as of 08/04/21 =$590.53 are facing difficulties in find- surge in cancellations and line said many of those can- scratch, said union spokes- The Transportation Secu- YR/MAKE: White 2004 Toyota Xb ing pilots, flight attendants delays. cellations were part of a woman Taylor Garland. rity Administration report- VIN: JTLKT334840132174 LP: (CA) NO PLATE and ground crew to service It came after the airline “thorough reboot of the net- ed a pandemic-era record of (P1093821) Accepted 08/02/2021 flights as they recover from notched steep growth in re- work, allowing us to reas- American also strained more than 2.2 million pas- Total due as of 08/04/2021 =$456.47 historic declines in air trav- cent months, with passen- sign our crews more effi- American Airlines also sengers moving through air- el, leaving them vulnerable ger volumes rising 45 per- ciently and restore the net- faced significant cancella- port checkpoints on Sun- when more routine prob- cent between March and work faster.” tions this week from storms day. INVITATION TO BID YELLOW BRASS SOLIDS-Bid #2108-02 JBSA Lackland Qualified Recycling Program is seeking bids for the sale of Bid #2108-02 approximately 180,000 pounds legal aid group that helps of Yellow Brass Solids, free of bullets, RENT iron and any other foreign material. tenants navigate the evic- INSPECTION: Aug-03-2021 From page B1 tion process. and Aug-04-2021 9: AM-3: PM at JBSA Lackland B-7390 Recycling Center, Carswell &Knight St there in Albany,” Schumer An example in Oregon For complete INVITATION TO BID, Contact [email protected]; said. Oregon, which first fo- 210-473-7780 or New York’s state-run pro- cused on distributing $200 [email protected]; 210-782-6784, gram had given out none of million in separate state- Submit bids by e-mail only; its rent relief money as of funded rental assistance, Bids due NLT Aug-5-2021 3: PM June 30, the latest federal has disbursed around 6 per- figures available, and advo- cent of its federal allocation. cates there are dubious offi- Hiring personnel has NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS cials will turn things around been the state’s biggest chal- HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF JESSE L. quickly enough to stave off lenge, said Connor McDon- TORRES A/K/A JESUS LOPEZ TORRES evictions. nell, a spokesman for the On July 22, 2021, Letters Testamentary The state’s application state’s department of hous- upon the Estate of Jesse L. Torres a/k/a Jesus Lopez Torres were issued to Bea- process is time consuming, ing and community servic- trice Weaver Torres by the Probate Court No. 2ofBexar County, Texas in Cause No. confusing for renters and es. Across the state,125 local 2021PC02286, pending upon the Probate landlords alike and fraught administrative staff and an- Docket of said Court. All persons having claims against the Es- with technical problems, other 60 state contractors tate, which is currently being adminis- tered, should present those claims within said Ellen Davidson, a staff are working on the pro- the time prescribed by law to: attorney at The Legal Aid gram. Jessica Warren Society in New York. The state plans to double Attorney for Beatrice Weaver Torres Mark Mulligan /Staff photographer Independent Executor of the Estate of New York officials tested the size of that contract to Jesse L. Torres a/k/a Jesus Lopez Torres People wait for assistance in applying for Harris County Recovery Assistance Warren Law their payment system with a expedite as many as 8,500 1100 West Avenue small sum in July, the New and the Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance programs. applications in Portland. Austin, Texas 78701 York Times reported last That’s about 77 percent of week, and plan to disburse ing, said Andreanecia Mor- “That’s what we hoped for renters, including docu- the total applications await- more funds in August. But ris, executive director of would happen with this last mentation requirements ing review across the state. Davidson isn’t optimistic. HousingNOLA in Louisiana. extension” through July, she that go beyond federal rec- “I do actually think 60 “It’s not clear that they “But I’m not confident. We said. “Is the Biden adminis- ommendations. The de- days is going to make a sig- have the ability to send the have still not seen, in my tration would have a come- partment published exam- nificant difference at this money out,” she said. opinion, the commitment to-Jesus meeting with these ples of simplified eligibility point in the process,” said to getting these dollars out failed administrators, these forms based on successful Ann Oliva, vice president Multiple hurdles that reflects the urgency of states who can’t seem to get programs around the coun- for housing policy at the New York, though one of the need.” their act together, and say try. Center for Budget and Poli- the poorer performing Louisiana has received ‘Look, you either do this, or Adeyemo last week spe- cy Priorities. states, isn’t an anomaly. some $300 million in feder- we find other horses.’” cifically highlighted the ap- “Up until now, most Even after months spent al rent aid. The Louisiana plication system in Virginia, places across the country building the infrastructure Housing Corporation ad- Federal guidance which along with Texas had really have been building to hand out funds, many ministers the program, but The Treasury has re- distributed more than a the infrastructure,” she state programs are still sty- its track record is poor, hav- leased guidance for state third of its allocation as of said. “Sixty days will give mied by staffing challenges, ing distributed less than $2 and local administrators June 30. By that same date, folks the time they need to technology failures and million of $24 million in and has reminded grantees New York and South Caroli- ramp up their capacity and communication snafus. state rent relief funds from that under-performing pro- na’s state-run programs had to get money flowing on a If they don’t overcome 2020 at the start of the year. grams will lose funds begin- yet to disburse a penny. more regular basis.” those challenges, more than On the local level, Jeffer- ning Sept. 30, just before “If Texas can do it, if Vir- Asurvey conducted by 10 million renters could find son Parish had to cancel its the new eviction moratori- ginia can do it, other states the Urban Institute in May themselves in the same pre- contract with a private ven- um expires. But money is can as well,” White House found that more than half of carious position they did dor in May after the compa- still moving at a sluggish press secretary Jen Psaki renters and 40 percent of when the previous eviction ny charged $1 million in fees pace. said Tuesday. mom-and-pop landlords moratorium expired Satur- —four times what they actu- Deputy Treasury Secre- Texas, which was an ear- were unaware that rental as- day. ally disbursed to tenants. tary Wally Adeyemo said in ly leader in distribution ef- sistance was available — “I certainly hope” that an It’s time, Morris said, for aWednesday statement the forts, is providing a $20 Mil- more than five months after additional 60 days will be the federal government to department is still seeing lion grant to the Texas Ac- Congress first allocated the enough to get funds flow- step in. states create new hurdles cess to Justice Foundation, a funds.

clined to comment. TOWER The proposal will return From page B1 to the commission for fur- ther approvals. It was constructed in 1920 and occupied by the Mixed-use development Embleton Motor Company to be built near Pearl until the WOAI radio station The panel also gave the moved into it in 1927, ac- final green light to a propos- cording to city staff. al by SABOT Development, The station first signed afirm based in the Austin on in 1922 and is the oldest area, to build a 10-story radio station to broadcast mixed-use project across in San Antonio, according the San Antonio River from to the Texas State Historical Courtesy WOAI-TV the Pearl. Association’s Handbook of WOAI-TV, San Antonio’s first TV station, signed on Courtesy B&A Architects Inc. Plans call for more than Texas. in 1949. It relocated to the Northwest Side in 2014. A plan for a 29-story 200 residential units, park- WOAI-TV, the city’s first condominium and hotel ing and retail. The develop- TV station, debuted in1949. of charm,” he said. “Part of TV station, then some tower at 1031 Navarro St. ment will be built on a The station moved from its it is that it wasn’t built to be winding hallway that looks in downtown would raze block bounded by Euclid, downtown digs to the aTV station, or even a radio like it has no reason for be- part of the old building. Myrtle, Elmira and Locust Northwest Side in 2014. station or even a car dealer- ing that crooked.” streets, with the exception Randy Beamer, an an- ship, but has been renovat- The radio station is panel’s Design Review of lots at the corner of Myr- chor who recently retired ed to be all those things owned by iHeartMedia Inc. Committee meetings. tle and Elmira. after more than 30 years as over the years. The entire building was Sinclair did not immedi- The commission gave the face of News 4 San Anto- “So you’ll run into part of initially proposed for de- ately respond to an inquiry initial approval to the proj- nio, said in a 2014 interview the building that definitely molition but commission- Wednesday about the de- ect in 2019. that it was sad to depart the looks like old radio,” Beam- ers said partial demolition velopment and B&A Archi- “quirky” building. er added, “then a part that should be considered, ac- tects, which submitted madison.iszler@ “It just has its own kind looks like a very, very old cording to notes from the plans for the project, de- express-news.net