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174. Twenty Years at SAPD: Chief Bill McManus on Recruiting, ICE, and Who Comes Next

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we sit down with San Antonio Police Chief William McManus as he approaches the end of his nearly 20-year tenure leading the San Antonio Police Department. With retirement on the horizon in September 2026, Chief McManus offers a candid reflection on ...  Show more

173. Charlie Amato and Gary Dudley on Building SWBC — and Betting on San Antonio for 50 Years

This week on bigcitysmalltown, Bob Rivard sits down with Charlie Amato and Gary Dudley, co-founders of SWBC, to mark the company's 50th anniversary. What began in 1976 with $1,500, a third partner in Dallas, and car trunks for offices has grown into one of San Antonio's largest a ...  Show more

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