After November’s disastrous election, Bexar County Democrats elect new chair

Former Air Force Deputy Undersecretary Michelle LoweSolis will lead Bexar County Democrats through the second Trump administration.

by Michael Karlis November 22, 2024May 27, 2025

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San Antonio City Council approves Reproductive Justice Fund — sort of

Although the fund was approved, it won’t fund travel expenses for out-of-state abortions.

by Michael Karlis November 22, 2024June 20, 2025

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Project Marvel’s unveiling before San Antonio Council leaves many unanswered questions

Despite the scope of the project, which includes a new Spurs arena, city staff said they’re unsure who’s paying for it all.

by Michael Karlis November 21, 2024May 22, 2025

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Marc Whyte now second San Antonio councilman to get wrist slap for DUI charge

Whyte pleaded no contest to a lesser charge in exchange for fines and 48 hours of community service.

by Michael Karlis November 6, 2024July 25, 2025

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Right-wing plan to monitor for voter fraud in Bexar County dissipates after Trump victory

Instead of camping out at county election headquarters as planned, ‘citizen journalist’ Hernando Arce decided to stay home.

by Michael Karlis November 6, 2024February 26, 2025

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School voucher advocate Marc LaHood wins San Antonio race for Texas House

Gov. Greg Abbott backed LaHood’s primary that defeated Republican incumbent Steve Allison.

by Michael Karlis November 6, 2024February 6, 2025

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San Antonio voters nix city manager pay cap, increase salaries for mayor and council

All six of the city propositions this election cycle passed by considerable margins.

by Michael Karlis November 5, 2024May 7, 2025

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Overnight storms cause power outages at three San Antonio polling sites

Despite the hiccup, polls at the affected locations were able to open on time.

by Michael Karlis November 5, 2024February 10, 2025

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These are the San Antonio-area polling stations with the shortest wait times

More than half of eligible Bexar County voters had cast their ballots as of 11 a.m.

by Michael Karlis November 5, 2024November 9, 2024

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Feds will be kept out of Bexar County polling stations, election administrator Callanen says

The DOJ on Friday said it’s sending poll watchers to monitor for federal voting rights law violations.

by Michael Karlis November 4, 2024March 11, 2025

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San Antonio right-wing gadfly calls on followers to stop liberals from stealing Bexar County elections

The ‘call to action’ comes as federal law enforcement agencies sound alarms about possible election-related violence.

by Michael Karlis November 4, 2024December 30, 2024

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San Antonio votes to ban indoor vaping starting in January

Those caught ripping a Juul indoors will face fines of up to $2,000.

by Michael Karlis October 31, 2024May 8, 2025

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UTSA to host Libertarian presidential candidate, other third-party politicos for debate

The Tuesday event in San Antonio will focus on the Gaza conflict, mass incarceration, immigration and more.

by Michael Karlis October 29, 2024November 3, 2024

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San Antonio politicians lambast comedian’s racist comments at Trump’s New York rally

‘This is the type of hate-filled replacement theory rhetoric that inspired the El Paso shooting five years ago,’ U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro warned.

by Michael Karlis October 28, 2024April 21, 2025

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San Antonio Spur Chris Paul says Black men need to get out and vote this election

Paul’s comments came during an interview released Thursday with VP Kamala Harris.

by Michael Karlis October 17, 2024January 4, 2025

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Chip Roy’s challenger says GOP incumbent was ‘asshole’ during in-person encounter

Roy has yet to respond to Democrat rival Kristin Hook’s debate requests.

by Michael Karlis October 17, 2024June 24, 2025

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San Antonio City Council looks to punish landlords who don’t pay their water bills

The policy proposal presented on Wednesday is in response to SAWS shutting off water to four San Antonio apartment complexes in June.

by Michael Karlis October 16, 2024October 28, 2024

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San Antonio-Austin Rep. Chip Roy has yet to respond to debate request from Democrat challenger

Three-term Republican Roy has made a name for himself with outlandish, headline-grabbing remarks.

by Michael Karlis October 11, 2024January 22, 2025

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Bexar County Court reluctantly OKs San Antonio baseball stadium project

All eyes are now on San Antonio ISD, which has until Oct. 15 to approve a sale of land needed for the project.

by Michael Karlis October 9, 2024May 22, 2025

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San Antonio mayoral candidate Pelaez misses more meetings than anyone else on council

District 8’s Manny Pelaez skipped more than half of all public comment sessions over the past two years, according to the report.

by Michael Karlis October 7, 2024April 14, 2025

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After November’s disastrous election, Bexar County Democrats elect new chair

San Antonio City Council approves Reproductive Justice Fund — sort of

Project Marvel’s unveiling before San Antonio Council leaves many unanswered questions

Marc Whyte now second San Antonio councilman to get wrist slap for DUI charge

Right-wing plan to monitor for voter fraud in Bexar County dissipates after Trump victory

School voucher advocate Marc LaHood wins San Antonio race for Texas House

San Antonio voters nix city manager pay cap, increase salaries for mayor and council

Overnight storms cause power outages at three San Antonio polling sites

These are the San Antonio-area polling stations with the shortest wait times

Feds will be kept out of Bexar County polling stations, election administrator Callanen says

San Antonio right-wing gadfly calls on followers to stop liberals from stealing Bexar County elections

San Antonio votes to ban indoor vaping starting in January

UTSA to host Libertarian presidential candidate, other third-party politicos for debate

San Antonio politicians lambast comedian’s racist comments at Trump’s New York rally

San Antonio Spur Chris Paul says Black men need to get out and vote this election

Chip Roy’s challenger says GOP incumbent was ‘asshole’ during in-person encounter

San Antonio City Council looks to punish landlords who don’t pay their water bills

San Antonio-Austin Rep. Chip Roy has yet to respond to debate request from Democrat challenger

Bexar County Court reluctantly OKs San Antonio baseball stadium project

San Antonio mayoral candidate Pelaez misses more meetings than anyone else on council