New San Antonio Missions ballpark would raze low-income downtown apartments

An official with Weston Urban told City Council the development group would immediately notify Soap Factory residents about their possible displacement. Residents say they received no notice.

by Michael Karlis August 15, 2024April 13, 2025

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Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia enters San Antonio mayoral race

If elected, she would be the first Latina to hold the office.

by Michael Karlis August 14, 2024March 24, 2025

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San Antonio mayoral hopeful calls fellow council member a ‘poverty pimp’ during pay debate

The comment came as council engaged in a heated debate over whether to amend the city charter to give elected leaders a pay raise.

by Michael Karlis August 8, 2024June 9, 2025

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Bexar County GOP accuses Democrat of changing name to appeal to Latino voters

Texas House District 118 candidate Kristian Carranza legally changed her last name from Thompson in 2023, and Republicans now say they may file a lawsuit.

by Michael Karlis August 6, 2024November 8, 2024

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Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert voices support for Biden’s SCOTUS plan

On Monday in Austin, Biden proposed limiting Supreme Court justices to 18-year terms, among other changes.

by Michael Karlis July 30, 2024October 18, 2024

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Lawyer Martin Phipps alleges San Antonio councilman deleted message at heart of ethics case

The Ethics Review Board on Tuesday unanimously voted to move forward with an investigation into District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte.

by Michael Karlis July 24, 2024June 27, 2025

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San Antonio councilwoman’s housing proposals get backing from local, federal leaders

Castillo’s two proposals focus on speeding up construction of more affordable housing in the city.

by Michael Karlis July 17, 2024October 15, 2024

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In San Antonio mayor’s race, Altamirano flush with funds, Pelaez running low

Altamirano’s campaign reported having $60,000 in cash as of June 30, while Pelaez’s said it only had $9,000 at that point.

by Michael Karlis July 16, 2024December 4, 2024

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San Antonio politicians divided over whether Biden should stay in the race

Mayor Ron Nirenberg reiterated his support for Biden, while former Mayor Julián Castro repeated his doubts about the president’s ability to win.

by Michael Karlis July 12, 2024September 13, 2024

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San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte charged with DWI months after his arrest

Whyte faces up to 180 days in prison and a $2,000 fine if found guilty.

by Michael Karlis July 11, 2024November 6, 2024

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Developer Robert Melvin joins San Antonio’s crowded mayoral race

A political outsider, Melvin may be best known as CEO and founder of construction firm Limitless Creations.

by Michael Karlis July 1, 2024June 17, 2025

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San Antonio City Council votes to charge Airbnb owners hundreds more in fees

Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez said the price hike is necessary to stop businesses from buying up single-family homes.

by Michael Karlis June 13, 2024April 16, 2025

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Council members say their low pay only allows the rich to hold power in San Antonio

Only three council members including mayoral candidate Manny Pelaez, an attorney by trade, didn’t vocalize support for pay raises at Wednesday’s meeting.

by Michael Karlis June 6, 2024October 11, 2024

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Analysis: Beto Altamirano has a tightrope walk ahead in his run for San Antonio mayor

The tech entrepreneur’s speech outlined some objectives that may not be easy to line up.

by Michael Karlis June 4, 2024August 14, 2024

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Tech entrepreneur Beto Altamirano officially joins San Antonio mayoral race

Altamirano has tapped City Hall insider Andrew Solano and roofing magnate Mike Beldon to lead his campaign.

by Michael Karlis May 31, 2024December 20, 2024

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San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s ex-campaign chief blames him for city hall ‘clown show’

‘This is just more of Nirenberg being a terrible leader, or not a leader at all,’ political consultant Kelton Morgan said.

by Michael Karlis May 15, 2024January 7, 2025

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San Antonio congressman Joaquin Castro undergoes surgery to have tumors removed

Castro won’t have to undergo chemotherapy or radiation treatment following the surgery, his staff said.

by Michael Karlis February 27, 2023January 29, 2025

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Supporters of San Antonio Justice Charter accuse city attorney Andy Segovia of undermining democracy

Activists said Segovia’s comment that their cannabis-decriminalization ballot initiative is ‘unenforceable’ is an attempt to thwart its success at the ballot box.

by Michael Karlis February 20, 2023May 11, 2024

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San Antonio City Council approves pot- and abortion-decriminalization measure to go before voters in May

An anti-abortion group filed a petition with the Texas Supreme Court this week arguing that the proposed initiative is illegal.

by Michael Karlis February 16, 2023June 18, 2024

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Appointee of San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry says he’s running for District 10 seat

It remains unclear whether embattled District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry will seek reelection.

by Michael Karlis February 13, 2023October 17, 2024

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New San Antonio Missions ballpark would raze low-income downtown apartments

Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia enters San Antonio mayoral race

San Antonio mayoral hopeful calls fellow council member a ‘poverty pimp’ during pay debate

Bexar County GOP accuses Democrat of changing name to appeal to Latino voters

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert voices support for Biden’s SCOTUS plan

Lawyer Martin Phipps alleges San Antonio councilman deleted message at heart of ethics case

San Antonio councilwoman’s housing proposals get backing from local, federal leaders

In San Antonio mayor’s race, Altamirano flush with funds, Pelaez running low

San Antonio politicians divided over whether Biden should stay in the race

San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte charged with DWI months after his arrest

Developer Robert Melvin joins San Antonio’s crowded mayoral race

San Antonio City Council votes to charge Airbnb owners hundreds more in fees

Council members say their low pay only allows the rich to hold power in San Antonio

Analysis: Beto Altamirano has a tightrope walk ahead in his run for San Antonio mayor

Tech entrepreneur Beto Altamirano officially joins San Antonio mayoral race

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s ex-campaign chief blames him for city hall ‘clown show’

San Antonio congressman Joaquin Castro undergoes surgery to have tumors removed

Supporters of San Antonio Justice Charter accuse city attorney Andy Segovia of undermining democracy

San Antonio City Council approves pot- and abortion-decriminalization measure to go before voters in May

Appointee of San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry says he’s running for District 10 seat