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COPS/Metro Celebrates 50 Years

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The community advocacy organization COPS/Metro, recently celebrated its 50 years in San Antonio, counts among its accomplishments major improvements to public infrastructure and the creation of a nationally recognized workforce development program.

(Photo Credit: Bria Woods, San Antonio-Express News)

2024 was a Landmark Year for these San Antonio Organizations, San Antonio Express-News [pdf]

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Parents, Community Leaders Press for Answers on Charter Takeover at COPS/Metro Forum with District Officials

April 09, 2026

[Excerpt] San Antonio ISD officials during a Tuesday night meeting struggled to answer basic questions from concerned parents about curricula, sports and transportation options for students at three campuses the district recently handed over to an out-of-state charter operator. Hosted by the watchdog group...

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COPS/Metro Demands Transparency and Community Safeguards in Proposed Charter Takeover

March 31, 2026

As the San Antonio ISD (SAISD) and Edgewood ISD Boards consider relinquishing four neighborhood campuses to Colorado-based charter operator Third Future Schools, COPS/Metro leaders and members showed up in force to testify at SAISD—uncovering the power dynamics at play, raising urgent concerns, and putting...

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