U.S. Tony Gonzales (left) faces a primary challenge from Brandon Herrera, a politically inexperienced YouTube influencer.

Tony Gonzales’ primary rival calls him ‘sexual predator’ after text messages come to light

The comment comes as the Express-News reports on texts the married South Texas congressman allegedly sent a staffer with whom he had a purported affair.

by Michael Karlis February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones mum as censure discussion looms

During a town hall, Jones declined to answer reporters’ questions about the upcoming discussion of a potential censure vote.

by Michael Karlis February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio GOP candidate makes wild claim about massive voter fraud in Bexar County

Weston Martinez’s Republican primary opponent said he’s ‘full of shit’ in response to the fraud allegations.

by Michael Karlis February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

News

Rep. Tony Gonzales now claims he’s being ‘blackmailed’ by husband of alleged mistress

The South Texas congressman posted a screenshot from a message sent by an attorney for his late staffer’s husband in which the attorney asks for a financial settlement.

by Michael Karlis February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

San Antonio News

Another San Antonio man arrested for making online death threat against Mayor Jones

It’s at least the second time police have arrested someone for making an alleged threat on Jones’ life since she took office less than a year ago.

by Michael Karlis February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

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

San Antonio News

San Antonio City Council scheduled for Monday discussion on whether to censure Mayor Jones

Council is considering censuring Jones over an alleged code of conduct violation stemming from a dispute with Councilwoman Sukh Kaur.

by Michael Karlis February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Texas News

‘AK Guy’ calls for Rep. Tony Gonzales’ resignation after local news report on alleged affair

The Express-News withdrew its endorsement of Gonzales but also declined to support Herrera, whose controversial past remarks have drawn scrutiny.

by Michael Karlis February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales refused to answer the daily's questions about his alleged affair.

Texas News

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with staffer who lit herself on fire, Express-News reports

San Antonio’s daily newspaper is the third publication to allege the married South Texas congressman was romantically linked to the now deceased staffer.

by Sanford Nowlin February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

San Antonio News

Anti-ICE student protesters in San Antonio engage in standoff with Texas DPS at the Alamo

Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Monday as part of a demonstration organized by San Antonio Students for Peace. Here’s what we saw.

by Michael Karlis February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hires yet another new communications director

Andrew Fuentes is the fourth person to serve in the role since the mayor took office last June.

by Michael Karlis February 16, 2026February 17, 2026

San Antonio News

New Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility coming to Northwest San Antonio

The new facility would be across the highway from UT-San Antonio’s main campus and walking distance from Methodist Hospital Landmark.

by Michael Karlis February 16, 2026February 18, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Mayor Jones urges residents worried about local ICE facility to go vote

Her comments came during a tense Thursday meeting about what the city can do to stop a new immigrant detention center from opening on the East Side.

by Michael Karlis February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

San Antonio News

Sakai and Nirenberg stake out differences in Tuesday’s bruising Bexar County Judge debate

At one point, the debate elicited giggles from the audience, although it’s unclear which candidate they were laughing at — perhaps both.

by Michael Karlis February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

Masked ICE agents arrest a man during a raid last year in Arlington, Virginia.

Texas News

Does Texas’ ‘Stand Your Ground’ law apply when masked, unidentified ICE agents enter a home?

The only time you can legally use force to resist law enforcement personnel in Texas is to fight back against excessive force, said an attorney who specializes in 2nd Amendment cases.

by Michael Karlis February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio councilwomen move to censure Mayor Jones after reported blowup at colleague

The memo alleges Jones engaged in ‘repeated instances of unprofessional conduct’ during her time as mayor.

by Michael Karlis February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

San Antonio News

Analysis: Frontrunners emerge in Bexar County DA primary — sort of

The likely runoff could feature an attorney known for his outsized Internet personality and a former judge with little prosecutorial experience, experts told the Current.

by Michael Karlis February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio City Council to discuss pushback on East Side ICE detention site this Thursday

Four council members want the city to look into whether it can legally cut off future contracts to companies that do work for the ICE facility.

by Michael Karlis February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Assclown Alert

Analysis: Judge Peter Sakai’s sudden change of heart on Project Marvel marks wild campaign turn

At weekend candidate forum, Sakai — who voted to put Project Marvel on the ballot — said he ‘did not support’ the project, adding it will do ‘nothing for the East Side.’

by Michael Karlis February 8, 2026February 8, 2026

San Antonio News

Friday is last night all floors of Bonham Exchange will be open to clubgoers

Occupancy inside will be limited to 299 people, according to a deal the club struck with the city allowing it to stay open even though it’s not compliant with a new fire code.

by Michael Karlis February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

San Antonio News

San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte defends Spurs owner’s $6 billion Trump donation

Whyte sprung to Michael Dell’s defense after Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called the tech billionaire’s donation into question at a town hall.

by Michael Karlis February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

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Tony Gonzales’ primary rival calls him ‘sexual predator’ after text messages come to light

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones mum as censure discussion looms

San Antonio GOP candidate makes wild claim about massive voter fraud in Bexar County

Rep. Tony Gonzales now claims he’s being ‘blackmailed’ by husband of alleged mistress

Another San Antonio man arrested for making online death threat against Mayor Jones

San Antonio City Council scheduled for Monday discussion on whether to censure Mayor Jones

‘AK Guy’ calls for Rep. Tony Gonzales’ resignation after local news report on alleged affair

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales had affair with staffer who lit herself on fire, Express-News reports

Anti-ICE student protesters in San Antonio engage in standoff with Texas DPS at the Alamo

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hires yet another new communications director

New Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility coming to Northwest San Antonio

San Antonio Mayor Jones urges residents worried about local ICE facility to go vote

Sakai and Nirenberg stake out differences in Tuesday’s bruising Bexar County Judge debate

Does Texas’ ‘Stand Your Ground’ law apply when masked, unidentified ICE agents enter a home?

San Antonio councilwomen move to censure Mayor Jones after reported blowup at colleague

Analysis: Frontrunners emerge in Bexar County DA primary — sort of

San Antonio City Council to discuss pushback on East Side ICE detention site this Thursday

Analysis: Judge Peter Sakai’s sudden change of heart on Project Marvel marks wild campaign turn

Friday is last night all floors of Bonham Exchange will be open to clubgoers

San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte defends Spurs owner’s $6 billion Trump donation