Voter fatigue, Fiesta likely to lead to low voter turnout in San Antonio mayoral election

Longtime political consultant said he think Gina Ortiz Jones will take on either Beto Altamirano or Rolando Pablos in the June 7 runoff.

by Michael Karlis April 24, 2025May 2, 2025

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Early voting starts Tuesday for San Antonio’s first wide-open mayoral race since 2009

If no contender secures more than 50% of the vote, the two top contenders will face each other in a June 7 runoff.

by Michael Karlis April 22, 2025May 1, 2025

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Poll shows Gina Ortiz Jones leading in race to replace San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg

Even so, 45% of those surveyed said they’re either undecided or unfamiliar with any of the candidates running.

by Michael Karlis April 15, 2025May 18, 2025

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City moves forward with ethics complaint against Councilwoman Sukh Kaur after independent review

The allegations will next be reviewed by the City Council-appointed Ethics Review Board.

by Michael Karlis April 11, 2025April 25, 2025

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Residents of San Antonio-area neighborhood relieved after pack of roaming dogs finally rounded up

Neighbors said the pack had roamed the streets for roughly a year before one of the animals bit a deputy,

by Michael Karlis April 1, 2025April 15, 2025

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Ron Nirenberg joins chorus calling for San Antonio to help federal workers taken out by DOGE

The mayor called on the Ready to Work job training program to provide new skills for federal workers.

by Michael Karlis March 10, 2025May 5, 2025

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Poll: San Antonio voters not sold on spending tax money on Project Marvel, Spurs arena

More than half of those surveyed by UTSA said they either opposed Project Marvel or weren’t sure.

by Michael Karlis March 5, 2025May 16, 2025

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San Antonio council members propose for city to hire federal workers fired by Musk’s DOGE

The proposal would expedite the hiring process for laid-off federal staff seeking work with the city.

by Michael Karlis March 5, 2025April 20, 2025

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Gina Ortiz Jones leads tight San Antonio mayoral race, new UTSA poll shows

More than half of those polled either didn’t know who they’re voting for or were unfamiliar with any of the candidates.

by Michael Karlis March 4, 2025April 7, 2025

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San Antonio mayoral contender Rolando Pablos accuses rival John Courage of doxxing

Courage, a councilman, tweeted a map that appeared to pin the location of Pablos’ far North Side home.

by Michael Karlis March 4, 2025May 6, 2025

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San Antonio mayoral candidate Manny Pelaez draws flak for calling city’s homeless drug addicts

The councilman’s comments came in a Saturday Instagram video where he boasted about his new anti-panhandling banners.

by Michael Karlis March 3, 2025April 30, 2025

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Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff endorses Beto Altamirano in San Antonio mayor’s race

The endorsement could help the political newcomer stand out from a crowded pack.

by Michael Karlis February 27, 2025June 26, 2025

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City of San Antonio to begin talks with county, Spurs on new $1.5 billion arena

Thursday’s vote came after two days of messy debate.

by Michael Karlis February 27, 2025May 13, 2025

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San Antonio Councilman Manny Pelaez calls colleague John Courage a ‘buffoon’ for rejoining mayor’s race

In a shocking twist, 73-year-old Courage jumped back into the contest after suspending his campaign in December.

by Michael Karlis February 14, 2025April 27, 2025

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Is San Antonio’s ‘AK-Guy’ seriously a finalist to be Trump’s ATF director?

Controversial YouTube influencer Brandon Herrera never served in law enforcement but did run a failed South Texas congressional campaign.

by Michael Karlis February 7, 2025July 18, 2025

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Councilman Marc Whyte tells San Antonio City Council local fears about Trump are ‘overblown’

The right-wing councilman’s comment came as his colleagues discussed how the White House could strip the city of millions in federal funds.

by Michael Karlis February 6, 2025June 23, 2025

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Trump’s temporarily delayed trade wars endanger San Antonio’s working class, lawmakers say

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro warned that tariffs would raise grocery prices for San Antonians already on the margins.

by Michael Karlis February 3, 2025May 5, 2025

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City Council approves multi-billion dollar plan to make San Antonio more bike friendly

The plan calls for the construction of nearly 2,000 of bike lanes over the next 25 years but offers scant details on how that would work.

by Michael Karlis January 31, 2025March 21, 2025

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San Antonio’s Ethics Review Board sanctions Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez

The ethics complaint was filed by a friend and political donor of Councilman Manny Pelaez, a frequent critic of McKee-Rodriguez.

by Michael Karlis January 29, 2025June 7, 2025

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San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro says Trump’s funding freeze is unconstitutional

San Antonio’s current annual budget includes $325 million in federal funding, according to Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

by Michael Karlis January 28, 2025February 5, 2025

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Voter fatigue, Fiesta likely to lead to low voter turnout in San Antonio mayoral election

Early voting starts Tuesday for San Antonio’s first wide-open mayoral race since 2009

Poll shows Gina Ortiz Jones leading in race to replace San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg

City moves forward with ethics complaint against Councilwoman Sukh Kaur after independent review

Residents of San Antonio-area neighborhood relieved after pack of roaming dogs finally rounded up

Ron Nirenberg joins chorus calling for San Antonio to help federal workers taken out by DOGE

Poll: San Antonio voters not sold on spending tax money on Project Marvel, Spurs arena

San Antonio council members propose for city to hire federal workers fired by Musk’s DOGE

Gina Ortiz Jones leads tight San Antonio mayoral race, new UTSA poll shows

San Antonio mayoral contender Rolando Pablos accuses rival John Courage of doxxing

San Antonio mayoral candidate Manny Pelaez draws flak for calling city’s homeless drug addicts

Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff endorses Beto Altamirano in San Antonio mayor’s race

City of San Antonio to begin talks with county, Spurs on new $1.5 billion arena

San Antonio Councilman Manny Pelaez calls colleague John Courage a ‘buffoon’ for rejoining mayor’s race

Is San Antonio’s ‘AK-Guy’ seriously a finalist to be Trump’s ATF director?

Councilman Marc Whyte tells San Antonio City Council local fears about Trump are ‘overblown’

Trump’s temporarily delayed trade wars endanger San Antonio’s working class, lawmakers say

City Council approves multi-billion dollar plan to make San Antonio more bike friendly

San Antonio’s Ethics Review Board sanctions Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez

San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro says Trump’s funding freeze is unconstitutional