Bexar County Approves $500,000 For Lone Star Rail District

[TexasTowelie]

Bexar County's $1.7 billion budget that was approved Tuesday includes $500,000 for the Lone Star Rail District.

While the funding received a green light, no agreements are in place yet, according to a county spokesperson.

Lone Star Rail District Director Joe Black said he's also asked the City of San Antonio and VIA Metropolitan Transit for start-up funding. The rail agency will also ask for funding from Alamo Colleges, Black said.

San Antonio City Council is expected to consider allotting nearly $500,000 from its budget toward the Lone Star Rail District and VIA Metropolitan Transit is considering setting aside $500,000 in its budget for the rail agency as well.

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[virtualobserver]

1. Bexar county is so cool

I can scarcely believe what they have added to San Antonio in terms of parks and walking paths and the incredible Riverwalk extensions.