Manny Pelaez snacks, rolls eyes during San Antonio council meeting on Gaza conflict

The likely mayoral candidate’s behavior came as activists urged council to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

by Michael Karlis February 28, 2024July 20, 2025

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Bad Takes: San Antonio City Council should grow a backbone and discuss a ceasefire resolution

Few circumstances are more frustrating than when elected leaders can’t bring themselves to state what is ethically obvious.

by Kevin Sanchez February 7, 2024September 26, 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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After censure votes, San Antonio City Council to debate code of conduct

In less than two years, individual council members have been accused of drunk driving, fleeing the scene of an accident and berating a colleague.

by Michael Karlis January 31, 2024July 25, 2025

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San Antonio Councilman John Courage formally declaring run for mayor

Courage’s council colleagues Manny Pelaez, Adriana Rocha Garcia and Melissa Cabello Havrda have also signaled they may run.

by Sanford Nowlin January 25, 2024October 16, 2024

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San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte stripped of committee assignments over DWI arrest

City Council will hold a special meeting Sunday, Jan. 14, to consider censuring Whyte.

by Michael Karlis January 11, 2024September 20, 2024

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San Antonio City Council vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution postponed

Council was scheduled to vote on the resolution Jan. 11, but now it won’t happen until February.

by Michael Karlis January 4, 2024November 21, 2024

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After protests, San Antonio City Council to consider Gaza ceasefire proclamation

The special meeting will take place Jan. 11 at City Hall.

by Michael Karlis December 21, 2023October 29, 2024

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San Antonio Express-News retirements cut paper’s photo staff by 1/3

The departures include a highly decorated photo director and three photographers with decades of service at the daily.

by Sanford Nowlin December 12, 2023August 10, 2024

A San Antonio couple has sued city-owned utility CPS Energy over an explosion at their home.

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Divided San Antonio council approves CPS Energy rate increase

The approval came after the narrow defeat of an amendment that would have lessened the requested hike.

by Sanford Nowlin December 7, 2023September 16, 2024

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Board of San Antonio-based CPS Energy OKs rate increase. City Council is next.

If approved, the rate increase would add another $4.45 to the average customer’s monthly bill.

by Sanford Nowlin December 5, 2023December 9, 2023

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Bad Takes: San Antonio leaders shouldn’t shy from discussing Middle East conflict

There’s room for free discussion. Let’s continue to listen to each other instead of walking away.

by Kevin Sanchez November 3, 2023March 12, 2025

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San Antonio looks to harm reduction in opioid crisis while Texas clings to drug war

San Antonio City Council could soon vote on a plan to spend opioid settlement money on making Narcan more available and helping pregnant people struggling with addiction.

by Sanford Nowlin October 31, 2023May 6, 2025

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Spurs Skeletons, Council Walkout: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

It was a wild and varied news week that also included the controversy surrounding the Tejano Music Awards’ now-scrapped plans to honor Joe Lopez.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 20, 2023November 17, 2023

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City drops $1.2 million on mold cleanup at the Alamodome

The new expenditure comes just weeks after City Council approved $29 million in upgrades for the aging sports facility.

by Sanford Nowlin October 20, 2023August 13, 2024

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Mayor, others walk out of San Antonio council meeting on Middle East conflict

Activists blasted Mayor Ron Nirenberg for his sudden departure as pro-Palestinian speakers urged city leaders to break off a friendship-city relationship with Tel Aviv.

by Michael Karlis October 19, 2023June 30, 2025

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Group urges San Antonio to hire consumer advocate ahead of CPS Energy rate hike

Officials with the city-owned utility are working to finalize a proposed rate increase to cover pricy but needed upgrades to plants and equipment.

by Sanford Nowlin September 26, 2023June 16, 2024

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Adam Sandler, San Antonio Aquarium: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The war of words between SAPD Chief William McManus and Bexar DA Joe Gonzales also made news this week.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 15, 2023July 7, 2024

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Proposal would cut San Antonio’s share of CPS Energy revenue to improve reliability

Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda said her request would stave off a rate increase while potentially protecting San Antonio from the instability of Texas’ power grid.

by Sanford Nowlin September 14, 2023May 29, 2024