San Antonio mayor isn’t punishing councilwoman accused of DWI — at least for now

Jones’ comment comes days after the mayor called a public live-stream of the councilwoman’s court hearing an ‘unprecedented leak.’

by Michael Karlis August 7, 2025August 15, 2025

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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ bid to delay Project Marvel talks rejected by city staff, council majority

City Council is now expected to vote Aug. 21 on terms of an arena deal with the Spurs.

by Michael Karlis August 7, 2025September 1, 2025

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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones affirms public will be able to speak on Project Marvel study

Jones said COPS/Metro ‘mischaracterized’ her decision to move the public comment session on the study. Organizers said they couldn’t get ahold of her.

by Michael Karlis August 4, 2025August 23, 2025

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San Antonio activist group COPS/Metro blasts economic impact study on Project Marvel

COPS/Metro also criticized Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones for rescheduling a public comment session on the controversial report.

by Michael Karlis August 2, 2025August 13, 2025

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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ communications director exits after less than a week on job

The sudden vacancy comes during a turbulent time for Jones, who’s facing criticism from members of council over a rule change she implemented.

by Michael Karlis August 1, 2025August 20, 2025

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Bipartisan trio of San Antonio council members accuses mayor of violating city ordinance with rule change

In a formal memo, the three requested that Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hold a public meeting by Aug. 15 to discuss the matter.

by Michael Karlis July 31, 2025August 27, 2025

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Analysis: New economic impact report on San Antonio’s Project Marvel comes to curious conclusions

The study leaves out how much property tax revenue the development might add while offering rosy forecasts about a proposed concert venue.

by Michael Karlis July 31, 2025August 26, 2025

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During sobriety test, San Antonio councilwoman took more than twice as many steps as instructed

First term District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez’s next court date for her DWI charge is Aug. 25.

by Michael Karlis July 31, 2025August 12, 2025

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District 8’s Ivalis Meza Gonzalez hires San Antonio City Council’s most popular DWI lawyer

Gonzalez retained attorney David Christian, who also defended council members Marc Whyte and Clayton Perry in similar cases.

by Michael Karlis July 30, 2025August 26, 2025

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Analysis: Does San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones have the courage to slow down Project Marvel?

The Spurs’ lease on the Frost Bank Center, which is newer than more than half of NBA arenas, doesn’t expire until 2032. What’s the rush?

by Michael Karlis July 29, 2025August 17, 2025

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San Antonio Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez also faced 2010 DWI charge

The first-term District 8 councilwoman was arrested last week on suspicion of drunk driving.

by Michael Karlis July 28, 2025August 9, 2025

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Ivalis Meza Gonzalez becomes 3rd San Antonio council member in as many years to catch DWI charge

Gonzalez was absent from Mayor Jones’ special Project Marvel meeting on Friday.

by Michael Karlis July 25, 2025August 14, 2025

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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ early head-butting with council may dim her political capital, expert says

‘We don’t have Executive Orders in San Antonio,’ a trio of council members wrote of Jones’ early actions in a Thursday op-ed.

by Michael Karlis July 24, 2025August 17, 2025

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Bipartisan group on San Antonio Council pushes back at new Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ rule change

The council members are demanding Jones hold a special meeting to discuss the change, which they said they had no input on.

by Michael Karlis July 18, 2025September 1, 2025

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Former DEI officer at FBI tapped to be San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ chief of staff

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jenise M. Carroll will fill the seat left vacant by Jordan Abelson, who lasted less than three weeks.

by Michael Karlis July 7, 2025August 5, 2025

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Board rules two San Antonio council members violated city ethics code

Meanwhile, the same panel dismissed an ethics complaint filed against former mayoral candidate Beto Altamirano.

by Michael Karlis June 17, 2025July 30, 2025

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Transgender man Leo Castillo to serve as interim District 2 rep on San Antonio City Council

Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, whom Castillo will replace for eight weeks, said the interim leader is the first openly transgender man to serve in public office in Texas.

by Michael Karlis June 13, 2025July 23, 2025

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Incoming San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones picks City Hall outsider as chief of staff

Jones tapped her campaign manager for the role, even though she had no experience in SA politics prior to moving here in February.

by Michael Karlis June 11, 2025July 7, 2025

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Experts: Gov. Abbott’s troop deployment to San Antonio likely payback for mayoral election outcome

Over the weekend, incoming Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones beat Rolando Pablos, a conservative heavily financed by an Abbott-aligned PAC.

by Michael Karlis June 11, 2025July 18, 2025

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Outgoing San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg touts Ready to Work, Pre-K for SA in farewell speech

Nirenberg also warned Mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones the city faces challenges when it comes to generational poverty.

by Michael Karlis June 9, 2025July 18, 2025

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San Antonio mayor isn’t punishing councilwoman accused of DWI — at least for now

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ bid to delay Project Marvel talks rejected by city staff, council majority

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones affirms public will be able to speak on Project Marvel study

San Antonio activist group COPS/Metro blasts economic impact study on Project Marvel

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ communications director exits after less than a week on job

Bipartisan trio of San Antonio council members accuses mayor of violating city ordinance with rule change

Analysis: New economic impact report on San Antonio’s Project Marvel comes to curious conclusions

During sobriety test, San Antonio councilwoman took more than twice as many steps as instructed

District 8’s Ivalis Meza Gonzalez hires San Antonio City Council’s most popular DWI lawyer

Analysis: Does San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones have the courage to slow down Project Marvel?

San Antonio Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez also faced 2010 DWI charge

Ivalis Meza Gonzalez becomes 3rd San Antonio council member in as many years to catch DWI charge

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ early head-butting with council may dim her political capital, expert says

Bipartisan group on San Antonio Council pushes back at new Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ rule change

Former DEI officer at FBI tapped to be San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ chief of staff

Board rules two San Antonio council members violated city ethics code

Transgender man Leo Castillo to serve as interim District 2 rep on San Antonio City Council

Incoming San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones picks City Hall outsider as chief of staff

Experts: Gov. Abbott’s troop deployment to San Antonio likely payback for mayoral election outcome

Outgoing San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg touts Ready to Work, Pre-K for SA in farewell speech