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July 10, 2023

15. Enhancing Municipal Services: Emily Royal's Insights on San Antonio's Smart Cities Roadmap

15. Enhancing Municipal Services: Emily Royal's Insights on San Antonio's Smart Cities Roadmap

In a race against time, Emily Royal and the Smart Cities team in San Antonio are determined to transform the city into a smart city. But as they navigate the challenges of community engagement, grant funding, and department buy-in, a shocking...

In a race against time, Emily Royal and the Smart Cities team in San Antonio are determined to transform the city into a smart city. But as they navigate the challenges of community engagement, grant funding, and department buy-in, a shocking revelation threatens to derail their progress. Will they be able to overcome this unexpected obstacle and achieve their vision of a smarter future? Find out in this gripping episode of Big City Small Town.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Understand the blueprint of San Antonio's transition into a smart city.

  • Engage with the local community's experience and challenges in bridging the digital divide.

  • Learn about the role of federal funding in accelerating smart city initiatives.

  • Discover how technology can revolutionise municipal services.

  • Appreciate the profound impact of data-driven decision-making and city planning.

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July 17, 2023

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43. Humberto G. Garcia and the 'Mustang Miracle'

This week’s guest is Humberto G. Garcia, a San Antonio attorney, avid golfer, and author of "Mustang Miracle," a book chronicling the inspiring small-town Texas story of five Mexican-American caddies in segregated Del Rio who overcame seemingly...

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Jan. 31, 2025

94. Will the Immigration Crackdown Impact San Antonio? A Legal Expert…

This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown dives into one of the most pressing issues facing San Antonio: the future of immigration policy and how it will impact our community. We’re joined by Claudia Hernandez, an immigration attorney at...

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Feb. 7, 2025

96. How a Baggage Handler Became One of San Antonio’s Most Iconic Art…

This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown takes a look at the humor, storytelling, and resilience behind one of San Antonio’s most recognizable public artists: Gary Sweeney. We’re joined by Gary Sweeney, a visual artist known for his bold,...

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Feb. 14, 2025

98. Public School Funding in Texas: What San Antonio’s Business Leade…

This week’s episode of bigcitysmalltown dives into the urgent conversation surrounding public school funding in Texas. With schools in the San Antonio region reaching a financial breaking point, business leaders are stepping in to advocate for...

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