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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry to appear at pre-trial hearing Tuesday
Perry could face prison time and fines if convicted of both charges.
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Weed decriminalization looks destined for San Antonio ballot after petition hits 35,000 signatures
The San Antonio Justice Charter also would end the criminalization of abortion and codify bans on no-knock warrants and police chokeholds.
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TABC investigating San Antonio bar accused of serving Councilman Clayton Perry before crash
The TABC could fine or revoke Evil Olive’s liquor license if the state agency determines it continued to serve an already intoxicated customer.
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A day after sabbatical vote, San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry says council can’t tell him to resign
In a talk radio interview, Perry also said he still doesn’t remember the night of the accident and that he hasn’t apologized to the person he hit.
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San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry to go on ‘sabbatical’ after no-confidence vote
The majority of council voted to amend language calling for Perry’s resignation, but Mayor Ron Nirenberg remained steadfast that the councilman should resign.
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San Antonio City Council to hold special meeting Monday to call for Clayton Perry’s resignation
The emergency meeting will be city council’s second vote of no confidence in less than a week.
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Warrant reportedly issued for arrest of San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry
Perry, who wasn’t at Thursday’s council meeting, is being charged with failing to stop and provide information after a crash, a TV station reported, citing court and police sources.
