Councilwoman wants to bring more ‘missing middle’ housing to San Antonio

Sukh Kaur’s new proposal proposes giving incentives to developers that build duplexes, fourplexes and cottage courts.

by Michael Karlis January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur is leading the charge to bring more “missing middle” housing to the Alamo City. Kaur filed a Council Considering Request (CCR) this week that proposes offering to incentivize developers to build more duplexes, fourplexes and cottage courts. CRRs are the formal documents members of council file so an idea can […]

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Meza Gonzalez latest on San Antonio Council to get slap on the wrist for drunk driving charge

Despite having a reported BAC nearly twice the legal limit, District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez received a plea deal.

by Michael Karlis January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Hundreds protest at San Antonio City Hall against Trump’s first year in office

Students from at least two SA high schools also walked out of class as part of the national day of protest.

by Sanford Nowlin and Michael Karlis January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones blames lack of data for falling short on 100-day agenda

Jones promised to streamline the review process for affordable housing, develop a home-ownership program for frontline workers and expand Pre-K for SA enrollment in that time period. None of that’s happened.

by Michael Karlis September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

San Antonio mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a City Hall press conference last month.

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San Antonio mayor loses fight over how local laws are brought up for public debate – again.

For the second time, City Council has unanimously rejected Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ attempted rule change.

by Michael Karlis September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a City Council meeting.

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San Antonio mayor to ask City Council members to stay away from non-disclosure agreements

Council is expected to vote on the city charter amendment this Thursday.

by Michael Karlis September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

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San Antonio mayor and councilman spar over pricy contract for East Coast consulting firm

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hired a $10,000-a-month Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm to handle her communications.

by Michael Karlis September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

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Events coordinator latest staffer to exit Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ office

Event Service Director Rory Vance is the third person in Jones’ office to part ways in just as many months.

by Michael Karlis September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

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Email suggests San Antonio mayor’s staff gave contradictory advice on animal-welfare proposal

Three council members filed a memo demanding the pet-dumping ordinance be debated at the next meeting after it was bumped from this Thursday’s agenda.

by Michael Karlis September 5, 2025September 10, 2025