A Spurs game transpires at the SBC Center, the arena since renamed Frost Bank Center.

Forgotten article where Spurs promise development on San Antonio’s East Side recirculates on social media

The 2002 article, which also acknowledges the failures of the Alamodome, has eerie similarities to the promises being made about Project Marvel.

by Michael Karlis October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio Spurs rep refuses to say whether team will leave town if arena vote fails next month

Spurs General Counsel Bobby Perez’s comments came during a stormy Project Marvel Town Hall hosted by District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo.

by Michael Karlis October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

News

San Antonio councilwoman calls Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ revenue-sharing proposal with Spurs ‘dangerous’

‘If any city is asking businesses to help [cover] their budget deficit, we will scare any and every single business away from the city,’ Councilwoman Alderete Gavito said.

by Michael Karlis October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

San Antonio News

Ethics Review Board throws out complaint against San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

Jones didn’t attend the meeting in person, but in a statement described the complaint as ‘politically motivated.’

by Michael Karlis October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

News

San Antonio police chief says he’ll hold accountable those who ‘leaked’ details of mayor’s security detail

‘Protecting the public’s right to know must never come at the cost of compromising safety,’ Chief Bill McManus said.

by Michael Karlis October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio Ethics Review Board to hear complaint against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

One political expert described complaint, filed by a local Republican operative, as a ‘pretty big stretch.’

by Michael Karlis October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

News

Pride Center San Antonio launches new counseling service as political attacks on LGBTQ+ people grow

The FBI is reportedly considering labeling transgender Americans as terrorists, and Texas GOP lawmakers are also targeting members of the community.

by Michael Karlis September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

News

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones blames lack of data for falling short on 100-day agenda

Jones promised to streamline the review process for affordable housing, develop a home-ownership program for frontline workers and expand Pre-K for SA enrollment in that time period. None of that’s happened.

by Michael Karlis September 26, 2025September 26, 2025

San Antonio News

Business leaders from San Antonio’s Market Square come out against Project Marvel

Backers of the proposed sports-and-entertainment district promise an economic miracle. Market Square businesses said they’re beyond skeptical.

by Michael Karlis September 24, 2025March 8, 2026

News

Complaint alleges San Antonio mayor violated ethics rules in lobbying to win Democratic Convention

A GOP operative’s filing alleges Gina Ortiz Jones violated the ethics code by using city letterhead in a memo to DNC Chair Ken Martin.

by Michael Karlis September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

Council Watch

Sparks fly over public safety as San Antonio City Council passes new budget

Council unanimously passed the $4 billion budget, which includes 25 fewer new police officers than planned.

by Michael Karlis September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

San Antonio mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a City Hall press conference last month.

San Antonio News

San Antonio mayor loses fight over how local laws are brought up for public debate – again.

For the second time, City Council has unanimously rejected Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ attempted rule change.

by Michael Karlis September 18, 2025September 18, 2025

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones speaks during a City Council meeting.

News

San Antonio mayor to ask City Council members to stay away from non-disclosure agreements

Council is expected to vote on the city charter amendment this Thursday.

by Michael Karlis September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

News

San Antonio City Council censures Meza Gonzalez over DWI charge

District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez had a blood alcohol content at least twice the legal limit when she was arrested two months ago, court records show.

by Michael Karlis September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

A stray puppy with dirty fur looks around with apprehension.

News

San Antonio pet-dumping ordinance passes on 10-1 vote

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones cast the sole vote against the measure.

by Michael Karlis September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

News

San Antonio mayor and councilman spar over pricy contract for East Coast consulting firm

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hired a $10,000-a-month Washington, D.C.-based consulting firm to handle her communications.

by Michael Karlis September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

News

Events coordinator latest staffer to exit Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ office

Event Service Director Rory Vance is the third person in Jones’ office to part ways in just as many months.

by Michael Karlis September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

News

San Antonio Housing Trust closes deal to buy Robert E. Lee Apartments

Tenants at the affordable housing complex organized after private developer Weston Urban put a bid on the property.

by Michael Karlis September 9, 2025September 10, 2025

San Antonio News

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones gets unlikely ally in bid to stop anti-pet dumping ordinance

Animal-rescue activists argue that the proposal, as written, could end up punishing people who spay and neuter strays to control the animal population.

by Michael Karlis September 8, 2025September 10, 2025

News

Battle over San Antonio’s Project Marvel heats up with dueling rallies over the weekend

The Spurs’ pro-Project Marvel rally featured sports star power, while COPS/Metro promised steadfast resistance.

by Michael Karlis September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

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Forgotten article where Spurs promise development on San Antonio’s East Side recirculates on social media

San Antonio Spurs rep refuses to say whether team will leave town if arena vote fails next month

Ethics Review Board throws out complaint against San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

San Antonio police chief says he’ll hold accountable those who ‘leaked’ details of mayor’s security detail

San Antonio Ethics Review Board to hear complaint against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones

Pride Center San Antonio launches new counseling service as political attacks on LGBTQ+ people grow

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones blames lack of data for falling short on 100-day agenda

Business leaders from San Antonio’s Market Square come out against Project Marvel

Complaint alleges San Antonio mayor violated ethics rules in lobbying to win Democratic Convention

Sparks fly over public safety as San Antonio City Council passes new budget

San Antonio mayor loses fight over how local laws are brought up for public debate – again.

San Antonio mayor to ask City Council members to stay away from non-disclosure agreements

San Antonio City Council censures Meza Gonzalez over DWI charge

San Antonio pet-dumping ordinance passes on 10-1 vote

San Antonio mayor and councilman spar over pricy contract for East Coast consulting firm

Events coordinator latest staffer to exit Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ office

San Antonio Housing Trust closes deal to buy Robert E. Lee Apartments

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones gets unlikely ally in bid to stop anti-pet dumping ordinance

Battle over San Antonio’s Project Marvel heats up with dueling rallies over the weekend