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Cityscrapes: Why are San Antonio’s city leaders so apparently ambivalent about Project Marvel?

If the massive project is such a win for San Antonio, why has no local leader stepped forward as its champion?

by Heywood Sanders February 19, 2025June 14, 2025

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San Antonio community mourns loss of ‘Spurs Lady’ super fan

Sovia Lauriano died from a heart attack Saturday, according to media reports.

by Michael Karlis January 13, 2025February 7, 2025

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San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and son meet President Biden, thank him for ‘great job’

Nirenberg and his son were in D.C. for the Democratic National Committee’s holiday reception.

by Stephanie Koithan December 16, 2024January 20, 2025

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San Antonio City Council votes to remove horse-drawn carriages from city streets by 2030

An attorney representing four San Antonio horse-drawn carriage operators said litigation isn’t off the table.

by Michael Karlis December 12, 2024February 12, 2025

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City of San Antonio seeking public input in survey about horse-drawn carriages

The city survey is open to public commentary on the hotly debated issue until August 13.

by Stephanie Koithan July 29, 2024December 12, 2024

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San Antonio politicos react to Biden’s decision to drop from the race

Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the three Democratic members of SA’s congressional delegation in praising the president and promising to back Kamala Harris.

by Sanford Nowlin July 22, 2024October 11, 2024

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Cityscrapes: As San Antonio’s mayoral race heats up, it’s time for us to ask serious questions

It’s time to make lists of what’s vital for this community’s future and press candidates to give us real answers on what they plan to do.

by Heywood Sanders May 29, 2024July 27, 2025

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Bad Takes: Not enough of us are paying attention to San Antonio’s city budget

Better oversight by everyday people is the way to hold city leaders accountable.

by Kevin Sanchez May 3, 2024November 27, 2024

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San Antonio City Council approves code of conduct, but not without debate

Some on the dais warned that the document’s vague wording could allow council to punish members over unpopular views.

by Sanford Nowlin February 2, 2024March 17, 2024

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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

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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

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Equipment manufacturer JCB bringing 1,500 jobs to San Antonio with new plant

The England-based company received millions in subsidies from the state, city and county.

by Brandon Rodriguez October 13, 2023April 3, 2025

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Ken Paxton, Ron Nirenberg: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

An article talking to actor Damian Chapa about the cult film Blood In, Blood Out also racked up lots of reads.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 11, 2023September 22, 2023

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Hospital Lawsuit, Batchelor Trial: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Crime and the courts figured into many of the Current‘s most-read stories of the week.

by San Antonio Current Staff May 5, 2023November 2, 2024

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Boeing signs 7-year naming rights deal for San Antonio’s Tech Port + Arena

The aerospace company also made a $2.3 million donation to an educational nonprofit affiliated with Port San Antonio and unveiled a new exhibit there.

by Michael Karlis January 24, 2023April 27, 2025