Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg speaks at his campaign launch party.

Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg far from a shoo-in to unseat Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai

It may be difficult for Nirenberg to convince Democratic voters that change is in order when it comes to the county judge position.

by Michael Karlis November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

It may be difficult for Nirenberg to convince Democratic voters that change is in order when it comes to the county judge position.

Texas News

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.

by Michael Karlis November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

San Antonio News

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.

by Michael Karlis November 15, 2025November 15, 2025

San Antonio News

Former Mayor Ron Nirenberg could run against County Judge Peter Sakai in 2026 primary

A new poll shows Nirenberg crushing Sakai in a theoretical matchup.

by Stephanie Koithan October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

News

DeLorean deal shows the need to develop San Antonio’s economy instead of chasing pipe dreams

Earlier this year, DeLorean officials asked to terminate a generous incentive deal the city offered to the startup.

by Heywood Sanders January 24, 2024April 15, 2025

News

Bexar County quietly votes to end tax incentive deal for DeLorean Motors Reimagined

An official with the electric-vehicle startup sent a letter to the county asking it to end the abatement deal, which called for it to create 450 jobs.

by Sanford Nowlin January 9, 2024December 12, 2024

Food & Drink

City of San Antonio may take downtown bar Moses Rose’s from owner if he refuses to sell

The action would be the first use of eminent domain during development of the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum.

by Nina Rangel January 17, 2023July 11, 2025

News

Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff to teach at St. Mary’s, University of Texas at San Antonio

Nelson Wolff retired as Bexar County Judge on Dec. 31 after 50 years of public service.

by Michael Karlis January 6, 2023August 3, 2023

News

Savvy San Antonio political operator Trish DeBerry may have become her own worst enemy

While long perceived as a moderate and a disciplined political operator, DeBerry has emerged as a wild card in the campaign for Bexar County judge.

by Sanford Nowlin November 2, 2022April 24, 2025

News

Haunted Forest, DNA Kits: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

In music news, a planned fall festival at Willie Nelson’s ranch was cut short, and Journey will stop in San Antonio as part of its 50th anniversary tour.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 21, 2022May 27, 2025

News

Trish DeBerry’s ‘Dr. No’ slur for rival condemned as racist by San Antonio Asian American groups

DeBerry referred to her opponent, Judge Peter Sakai, who is Japanese American, as ‘Dr. No’ during a forum — even after Sakai registered his offense.

by Sanford Nowlin October 21, 2022May 27, 2025

News

Top San Antonio Express-News reporter fired after complaint from Bexar judge hopeful Trish DeBerry

Fired journalist Bruce Selcraig said DeBerry’s accusations of sexism and bias amount to a ‘smokescreen’ and that she wanted to kill his story.

by Sanford Nowlin October 20, 2022January 27, 2025

News

Cityscrapes: San Antonio excels at building facilities but fails to support the artists they’re intended for

Somehow, this community could manage to build a grand new performing arts center, and yet fail to support and sustain a symphony orchestra originally founded in 1939.

by Heywood Sanders October 11, 2022April 25, 2025

News

San Antonio attraction Ripley’s Haunted Adventure closing to make way for Alamo visitor center

The $450 million Alamo Visitor Center and Museum is set to take over the historic Crockett and Woolworth buildings.

by Nina Rangel August 31, 2022August 1, 2025

News

Glitter Political: Peter Sakai remembers his roots as he vies to serve as Bexar County Judge

When County Judge Nelson Wolff announced his retirement last year, Sakai, 67, stepped down from his district court bench to make his dedication to the race clear to voters.

by Jade Esteban Estrada May 5, 2022October 23, 2024

News

The silence of Mayor Ron Nirenberg on the symphony strike is deafening

Given what’s at stake for one of the city’s artistic crown jewels, why is the mayor reluctant to weigh in?

by Sanford Nowlin April 6, 2022July 8, 2024

Arts

Pulitzer winner Jericho Brown, Judge Nelson Wolff among guests for San Antonio Book Festival

A slate of nearly 100 authors will participate in the May 21 event.

by Kelly Nelson March 21, 2022July 29, 2025

News

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Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg far from a shoo-in to unseat Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai

Trey Martinez Fischer trolls potential rival as Bexar County DA’s race shifts to social media

Ron Nirenberg finally announces bid for Bexar County judge

Former Mayor Ron Nirenberg could run against County Judge Peter Sakai in 2026 primary

DeLorean deal shows the need to develop San Antonio’s economy instead of chasing pipe dreams

Bexar County quietly votes to end tax incentive deal for DeLorean Motors Reimagined

City of San Antonio may take downtown bar Moses Rose’s from owner if he refuses to sell

Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff to teach at St. Mary’s, University of Texas at San Antonio

Savvy San Antonio political operator Trish DeBerry may have become her own worst enemy

Trish DeBerry’s ‘Dr. No’ slur for rival condemned as racist by San Antonio Asian American groups

Top San Antonio Express-News reporter fired after complaint from Bexar judge hopeful Trish DeBerry

Cityscrapes: San Antonio excels at building facilities but fails to support the artists they’re intended for

San Antonio attraction Ripley’s Haunted Adventure closing to make way for Alamo visitor center

Glitter Political: Peter Sakai remembers his roots as he vies to serve as Bexar County Judge

The silence of Mayor Ron Nirenberg on the symphony strike is deafening

Pulitzer winner Jericho Brown, Judge Nelson Wolff among guests for San Antonio Book Festival

Dems Sakai and Minjarez headed to runoff to face GOP’s DeBerry in race for Bexar County judge

San Antonio rooftop bar Paramour teases plans to change its name to Apothecary. (Or does it?)

Bexar County approves $25 million for Alamo museum and visitor center in downtown San Antonio