San Antonio Police chief clarifies department’s cooperation with ICE during chaotic council meeting

SAPD is not conducting immigration enforcement operations, but is required to report someone not legally in the country to ICE if in custody on a different charge.

by Michael Karlis January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio moves ahead with rainbow sidewalk project

Work on the $170,000 Pride tribute began over the weekend, despite no council vote or public input.

by Michael Karlis January 21, 2026January 28, 2026

San Antonio News

Bexar County DA candidate defends his plans to prosecute ICE after criticism from legal community

Criminal defense attorney Shannon Locke has come under fire for saying he would prosecute ICE if elected District Attorney.

by Michael Karlis January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

San Antonio News

Former mayor Ron Nirenberg rails against Trump’s “authoritarian regime” during appearance at San Antonio gay bar

Nirenberg, who is running for Bexar County Judge, also talked about the controversy surrounding San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk during the rally over the weekend.

by Michael Karlis January 19, 2026January 19, 2026

San Antonio News

SAPD chief Bill McManus retiring after two decades

The longest serving police chief in San Antonio history, McManus oversaw the technological revolution in community policing, survived two votes of no confidence and plenty of controversy regarding police shootings.

by Michael Karlis January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

News

San Antonio council members Spears and Whyte meet with ICE officials

The conservative duo’s meeting comes as ICE’s enforcement tactics in Minneapolis have fanned national tensions.

by Michael Karlis January 16, 2026January 16, 2026

San Antonio News

City Council to hold public comment session this Wednesday on San Antonio ICE enforcement

Concerned citizens may sign up to speak via the City of San Antonio website.

by Michael Karlis January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

San Antonio News

Bexar County DA candidate pledges to investigate ICE if elected

Criminal defense attorney Shannon Locke’s comments come amid anger and fear over ICE’s aggressive tactics, especially in blue cities.

by Michael Karlis January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

San Antonio News

Bexar County Judge primary debate between Nirenberg and Sakai set for next month

The debate will take place at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at Stable Hall.

by Michael Karlis January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

San Antonio News

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai to work from home following medical procedure

It’s not the first time the 70-year-old Democrat has dealt with medical issues during his first term as Bexar County Judge.

by Michael Karlis January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

Texas News

Guajolote Ranch opponents gear up for court battle after TCEQ denies appeal

The Scenic Loop-Helotes Creek Alliance said it will file suit over Guajolote Ranch by the end of January.

by Michael Karlis January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio City Council narrowly approves moving city elections

The 6-5 vote is a victory for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, who argued the shift in schedule would cut costs and boost turnout.

by Michael Karlis December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

San Antonio News

Councilwoman Misty Spears says she’s undeterred after alleged threat

‘Acts or threats of violence will not deter my commitment to public service or the values of civility, respect and integrity,’ the San Antonio councilwoman said.

by Michael Karlis December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio council members propose dashboard to track progress on Spurs arena

A separate proposal would set up a committee to seek public input on spending $75 million the team pledged for downtown development.

by Michael Karlis December 12, 2025December 12, 2025

San Antonio News

Councilwoman’s suggestion to move Fiesta to boost voter turnout gets snarky reception

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said it would be easier to move the municipal elections than reschedule the biggest party of the year.

by Michael Karlis December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a town hall at the Central Library.

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Jones blames city staff for last minute push to move elections

Some councilmembers say there isn’t enough time for community input on moving off-year municipal elections to November. Jones says that’s not her fault.

by Michael Karlis December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

San Antonio News

State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer takes pass on Bexar County DA’s race

The veteran lawmaker’s decision to stay in Austin leaves the Democratic primary wide open with no clear front runner.

by Michael Karlis December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

San Antonio News

Gina Ortiz Jones embarks on first international trip as San Antonio mayor

Jones’ trip to Mexico City is her latest effort to drum up international investment here.

by Michael Karlis December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones pushes council to move municipal elections to November

Experts argue the move encourages turnout while also saving taxpayer money.

by Michael Karlis November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

Oscar Salinas earned his JD from the University of Texas and has spent the past decade as a Bexar County prosecutor.

San Antonio News

Prosecutor Oscar Salinas latest to join race for Bexar County DA

Salinas is now the eighth candidate to either express interest or file paperwork in the increasingly crowded race.

by Michael Karlis November 26, 2025November 29, 2025

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San Antonio Police chief clarifies department’s cooperation with ICE during chaotic council meeting

San Antonio moves ahead with rainbow sidewalk project

Bexar County DA candidate defends his plans to prosecute ICE after criticism from legal community

Former mayor Ron Nirenberg rails against Trump’s “authoritarian regime” during appearance at San Antonio gay bar

SAPD chief Bill McManus retiring after two decades

San Antonio council members Spears and Whyte meet with ICE officials

City Council to hold public comment session this Wednesday on San Antonio ICE enforcement

Bexar County DA candidate pledges to investigate ICE if elected

Bexar County Judge primary debate between Nirenberg and Sakai set for next month

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai to work from home following medical procedure

Guajolote Ranch opponents gear up for court battle after TCEQ denies appeal

San Antonio City Council narrowly approves moving city elections

Councilwoman Misty Spears says she’s undeterred after alleged threat

San Antonio council members propose dashboard to track progress on Spurs arena

Councilwoman’s suggestion to move Fiesta to boost voter turnout gets snarky reception

San Antonio Mayor Jones blames city staff for last minute push to move elections

State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer takes pass on Bexar County DA’s race

Gina Ortiz Jones embarks on first international trip as San Antonio mayor

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones pushes council to move municipal elections to November

Prosecutor Oscar Salinas latest to join race for Bexar County DA