Bexar County Commissioners join fight over Guajolote Ranch development

Commissioners signed a resolution urging state regulators to reconsider their approval of a wasterwater plant that opponents say threatens the Edwards Aquifer.

by Michael Karlis December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Commissioners signed a resolution urging state regulators to reconsider their approval of a wasterwater plant that opponents say threatens the Edwards Aquifer.

San Antonio News

San Antonio City Council narrowly approves moving city elections

The 6-5 vote is a victory for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, who argued the shift in schedule would cut costs and boost turnout.

by Michael Karlis December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

San Antonio News

Councilwoman Misty Spears says she’s undeterred after alleged threat

‘Acts or threats of violence will not deter my commitment to public service or the values of civility, respect and integrity,’ the San Antonio councilwoman said.

by Michael Karlis December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Texas News

San Antonio council staffer arrested for alleged threat against conservative Misty Spears

The staffer worked for District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez at the time of his arrest.

by Michael Karlis December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

Texas News

Travis County judge makes San Antonio-Austin rail among top priorities

Even so, history tells us folks shouldn’t get their hopes up.

by Michael Karlis December 13, 2025December 13, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio city staff examining how Trump budget cuts affect city services

The results will be made publicly available next month, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said.

by Michael Karlis December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio council members propose dashboard to track progress on Spurs arena

A separate proposal would set up a committee to seek public input on spending $75 million the team pledged for downtown development.

by Michael Karlis December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott urged the Texas Legislature to redraw the state's political maps at the behest of President Trump.

Texas News

How the unprecedented redistricting war is harming election officials, politicians and voters

In recent weeks, redistricting has wreaked havoc in Texas, Indiana and North Carolina.

By Nathaniel Rakich, VotebeatDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025

San Antonio News

Councilwoman’s suggestion to move Fiesta to boost voter turnout gets snarky reception

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said it would be easier to move the municipal elections than reschedule the biggest party of the year.

by Michael Karlis December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Then-Congressman Steve Stockman speaks at the 2013 Liberty Political Action Conference (LPAC) in Chantilly, Virginia.

Texas News

Convicted felon Steve Stockman is running for Congress in Texas … again

The former Houston area congressman was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018 on 23 felony counts of money laundering.

by Michael Karlis December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Texas News

San Antonio Mayor Jones gets pushback on plan to shift elections to November

During a council debate Wednesday, members raised concerns including how such a move would impact school districts.

by Michael Karlis December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett speaking with attendees at a "Black Voters for Harris-Walz Block Party" at Warehouse 215 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Texas News

GOP reportedly used ‘AstroTurf’ campaign to push Crockett to run for U.S. Senate

Worried one of Texas’ senate seats is in danger of flipping, Republican operatives reportedly pushed polling that urged U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett to run.

by Michael Karlis December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

Texas News

Talarico asks Texans to ‘love thy neighbor’ as Democratic rival enters U.S. Senate race

Texas Rep. James Talarico is considered a Democratic rising star, and so is U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who just entered the race.

by Michael Karlis December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Texas News

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett officially enters Senate race

The move comes just after former North Texas congressman Colin Allred dropped from the race.

by Stephanie Koithan December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Jones blames city staff for last minute push to move elections

Some councilmembers say there isn’t enough time for community input on moving off-year municipal elections to November. Jones says that’s not her fault.

by Michael Karlis December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Colin Allred has dropped from the U.S. Senate race to focus on winning another term in the House.

Texas News

Texas Democrat Colin Allred drops from U.S. Senate race

Allred said his decision to run for a U.S. House seat will avoid a ‘long, drawn out, brutal’ Senate primary.

by Sanford Nowlin December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

News

Texas State Rep. James Talarico to rally in San Antonio Sunday as part of U.S. Senate campaign

Talarico is expected to address the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling this week to keep Texas’ redrawn congressional maps.

by Michael Karlis December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

State Sen. Kevin Sparks, R-Midland, looks over a proposed congressional map during a redistricting hearing at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Aug. 6, 2025

Texas News

Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continues

The ruling is a major win for the Trump administration and Texas Republicans, who engineered the map to give the GOP control of 30 of the state’s 38 congressional districts.

by Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

Those who order abortion pills such as Misoprostol online for pregnant people can now be sued in Texas.

Texas News

Abortion ban survivors warn about Texas’ ‘bounty’ law going into effect

Starting Thursday, private citizens who sue those who help pregnant women obtain abortion pills could earn $100,000 in Texas.

by Michael Karlis December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

Texas News

South Texas Tejano singer running for Congress garners comparison to Obama

Grammy-winning performer Bobby Pulido hopes to return Texas’ 15th District to Democratic control.

by Michael Karlis December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

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Politics & Elections

Bexar County Commissioners join fight over Guajolote Ranch development

San Antonio City Council narrowly approves moving city elections

Councilwoman Misty Spears says she’s undeterred after alleged threat

San Antonio council staffer arrested for alleged threat against conservative Misty Spears

Travis County judge makes San Antonio-Austin rail among top priorities

San Antonio city staff examining how Trump budget cuts affect city services

San Antonio council members propose dashboard to track progress on Spurs arena

How the unprecedented redistricting war is harming election officials, politicians and voters

Councilwoman’s suggestion to move Fiesta to boost voter turnout gets snarky reception

Convicted felon Steve Stockman is running for Congress in Texas … again

San Antonio Mayor Jones gets pushback on plan to shift elections to November

GOP reportedly used ‘AstroTurf’ campaign to push Crockett to run for U.S. Senate

Talarico asks Texans to ‘love thy neighbor’ as Democratic rival enters U.S. Senate race

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett officially enters Senate race

San Antonio Mayor Jones blames city staff for last minute push to move elections

Texas Democrat Colin Allred drops from U.S. Senate race

Texas State Rep. James Talarico to rally in San Antonio Sunday as part of U.S. Senate campaign

Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continues

Abortion ban survivors warn about Texas’ ‘bounty’ law going into effect

South Texas Tejano singer running for Congress garners comparison to Obama