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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pride San Antonio says it will take Rainbow Crosswalk fight to court if city doesn’t ramp up effort to protect the landmark
The city filed an exemption request for the Rainbow Crosswalk in November with the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Former Court of Appeals Justice Luz Elena Chapa latest Democrat to file in Bexar County DA’s race
Chapa said she would prioritize tackling Bexar County’s backlog of family violence calls if elected.
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San Antonio councilwoman charged with DWI will keep her license
The development is the latest twist in Ivalis Meza Gonzalez’s case, which has been through delays and recusals.
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Trey Martinez Fischer trolls potential rival as Bexar County DA’s race shifts to social media
Martinez Fischer took a dig at attorney Jason Wolff, who complained that his uncle, Nelson Wolff, didn’t offer his endorsement.
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Politically powerful public safety unions make early endorsements in Bexar County judge race
Both the San Antonio Professional Firefighters Union and Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of Bexar County endorsed Peter Sakai on Monday.
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Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff reportedly isn’t endorsing nephew in District Attorney race
Nelson Wolff instead plans to back State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer in the Democratic primary, his nephew alleged on TikTok.
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San Antonio councilwoman set to enter plea on DWI charge next month
District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez’s case has been delayed several times due to a slew of recusals.
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Ron Nirenberg finally announces bid for Bexar County judge
The former San Antonio mayor will take on Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai in the Democratic primary — and Sakai isn’t too happy.
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San Antonio’s Mayor Jones will continue fighting for revenue-sharing agreement with Spurs
Jones and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro emphasized that San Antonio should follow Austin’s lead and invest in its people.
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Trial attorney Jason Wolff becomes latest to say he’s looking into run for Bexar County DA
The nephew of former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff called the current DA a ‘pussy’ and said state Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer doesn’t have the ‘stomach’ for the job.