Remember the promises former Mayor Henry Cisneros made about the Alamodome?

San Antonio News

Opinion: The real ‘downward spiral,’ Prop B, is a tax increase that never ends

We’ve heard these threats, lofty economic promises and pleading for public support before; namely for the Alamodome.

By Sonia Rodriguez and Beatrice CortezOctober 18, 2025October 18, 2025

We’ve heard these threats, lofty economic promises and pleading for public support before; namely for the Alamodome.

San Antonio News

Analysis: Referendums on publicly financed arenas and stadiums often fail the first time around

Hyperbolic handwringing about the Spurs leaving if the Nov. 4 arena vote fails is disingenuous and deceitful.

by Michael Karlis October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

News

Inaugural class of San Antonio entrepreneurs graduates from UTSA academy

The 10-week long program teaches small-business owners how to land sought-after government contracts.

by Michael Karlis December 7, 2023October 15, 2024

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Texas is not prepared for Austin-San Antonio population boom, experts say

The neighboring regions are projected to collectively grow from 5.2 million to 8.3 million people by 2050. But the state still lacks an overarching plan to address critical housing and transportation issues, experts said.

by Maia Pandey, The Texas Tribune November 29, 2023March 11, 2025

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Report: White House could be eyeing San Antonio’s Nirenberg for role

Some political observers speculate the mayor could follow predecessors Julián Castro and Henry Cisneros to Washington.

by Sanford Nowlin August 7, 2023May 23, 2024

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On the margins of downtown San Antonio, a maligned neighborhood mobilizes to save itself

Born of segregation and redlining, the near West Side has long been mostly Latino, mostly low-income. Redevelopment pressures are closing in, and neighbors are working to keep it affordable for some of the city’s poorest residents.

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune December 10, 2022July 5, 2024

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Cityscrapes: San Antonio leaders should consider past mistakes when mulling a new ballpark

San Antonio’s blunders with the Alamodome and AT&T Center offer warnings about the dangers of ignoring public input as we mull a new facility for the Missions.

by Heywood Sanders November 21, 2022June 19, 2025

Music

San Antonio conjunto legend Santiago Jiménez Jr. will play Taco Fest this weekend, drop new album

The accordion maestro’s new album Still Kickin’ is coming out on Americana star Jesse Dayton’s Hardcharger label.

by Bill Baird May 11, 2022August 2, 2025

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Henry Cisneros

Opinion: The real ‘downward spiral,’ Prop B, is a tax increase that never ends

Analysis: Referendums on publicly financed arenas and stadiums often fail the first time around

Inaugural class of San Antonio entrepreneurs graduates from UTSA academy

Texas is not prepared for Austin-San Antonio population boom, experts say

Report: White House could be eyeing San Antonio’s Nirenberg for role

On the margins of downtown San Antonio, a maligned neighborhood mobilizes to save itself

Cityscrapes: San Antonio leaders should consider past mistakes when mulling a new ballpark

San Antonio conjunto legend Santiago Jiménez Jr. will play Taco Fest this weekend, drop new album

Elon Musk wants to build tunnels under San Antonio. Is it another Pink Elephant in the making?

After February freeze, San Antonio must break its addiction to CPS Energy’s revenues

CityScrapes: An open welcome letter to San Antonio’s new economic development director

San Antonio Housing Authority and critics feud over relocation of Alazan Courts residents

Oscar Nominee Cites Her Title as Honorary Mayor of San Antonio During Chat About New Drama

ConnectSA Unveils a Plan to Ease San Antonio’s Gridlock, but It Needs $2.7 Billion and Community Support

West Side Native Carol Burnett Returning to San Antonio for Special Performance

Hitting Reset: San Antonio’s Search for a New City Manager Shouldn’t Take It Back to Business As Usual

Actress, Comedian Carol Burnett Speaks About Growing Up in San Antonio, Revisiting Her Childhood Home

Five San Antonio Mayors Line Up to Blow Holes in the Fire Union’s Charter Amendments

Experts Say Henry Cisneros’ Call for a New Airport in San Antonio Ignores Air Traffic Realities

Nirenberg Lifts the Curtain on Plans to Turbocharge S.A.’s Transit System