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Pride flag now ‘proudly flying’ over San Antonio City Hall
Conservative commenters claimed the city’s display of the flag is ‘intolerant’ of straight people.
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San Antonio Chicano soul group to have song played at every June City Council meeting
‘¡Hijole!’ is the new infectious, feel-good single by Joaquin and the Glowliners.
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San Antonio City Council to vote Thursday on using state’s share of visitor tax for Spurs arena
City Manager Erik Walsh on Monday reiterated that a property tax increase to pay for a Project Marvel isn’t on the table.
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Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez to take 8-week parental leave for surrogate baby
The councilman, who just won re-election, has requested an interim councilmember to serve in his place.
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Elon Musk’s Austin neighbors are reportedly sick of him
In its reporting of Musk’s neighbor drama, the New York Times also briefly revealed his home address.
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Netflix co-founder funnels money into San Antonio political races through PAC
At least five mayoral candidates and three running for city council received money through the PAC, which has a charter school champion behind it.
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San Antonio passes abortion travel fund as activists hold vigil for women who died due to Texas’ ban
The expansion of Reproductive Justice Fund to include abortion travel passed on a 6-5 vote.
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San Antonio Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez expecting baby with husband through surrogate
The District 2 councilman said the baby girl is expected to arrive this July.
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San Antonio City Council committee votes against abortion travel fund
The proposal was shot down by committee members who have all said they’re pro-choice.
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San Antonio Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda confirms mayoral bid
Cabello Havrda is now the third sitting member of council seeking the city’s highest elected office.
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Five San Antonio council members urge city to allocate funds for abortion travel
The memo urges additional funding after the Reproductive Justice Fund passed without covering abortion travel.
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Narrow margins for two San Antonio ballot propositions should be warning for city leaders
Props C and F passed with just over 50% approval, suggesting plenty of SA residents registered their discontent.
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San Antonio developer Weston Urban places bid on affordable housing complex
Residents of the Robert E. Lee Apartments are on edge about the proposed purchase.
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San Antonio mayor’s zeal for Missions ballpark project not an ideal legacy
Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s eagerness to cement a deal for the sports arena allows a flawed project to move forward.
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San Antonio Councilman McKee-Rodriguez throwing Nicki Minaj pre-party
Guests are invited to wear their finest pink attire to celebrate Minaj’s San Antonio debut.
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Here’s everything folks need to know about San Antonio’s new water regulations
San Antonio adopted five new water-related policies on Thursday, including a new noncompliance charge that goes directly onto SAWS bills.
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Manny Pelaez may have an early jump on San Antonio’s mayoral election, but it’s still wide open
Political observers say Pelaez’s missteps and voters’ thirst for an outside candidate make the next election hard to predict.
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City officials look to give cultural designation to San Antonio’s Main Strip
The Historic and Design Review Commission is expected to approve designating the street a culturally significant space for LGBTQ+ San Antonians.
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Cityscrapes: Mayor’s charter review could improve governance — with the right changes
San Antonio could use independent review entities to serve as watchdogs for both policies and budgets.
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San Antonio residents may see increase in trash pickup fees starting next year
If approved, the increase will be the city’s first in four years.
