City Council discusses potential plan to track, regulate San Antonio data centersโ use of resources
Read full article: City Council discusses potential plan to track, regulate San Antonio data centersโ use of resourcesA Council Consideration Request (CCR) that would determine regulatory measures needed to address the rapid growth of data centers in San Antonio will proceed to a special committee.
San Antonio council members express skepticism, caution while discussing possible elections move
Read full article: San Antonio council members express skepticism, caution while discussing possible elections moveMost of the San Antonio City Council appears reluctant to move the cityโs elections from May to November in odd-numbered years before a Dec. 31 deadline.
City Council debates if moving election date from May to November could boost voter turnout, save money
Read full article: City Council debates if moving election date from May to November could boost voter turnout, save moneyCity Council on Wednesday will debate whether to move its city council elections from May to November in odd-numbered years.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses moving municipal election date from May to November
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses moving municipal election date from May to NovemberSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday and discussed her efforts to change the city's municipal election date.
$2.6M could fund nearly 100 traffic monitoring cameras across San Antonio, pending city council approval
Read full article: $2.6M could fund nearly 100 traffic monitoring cameras across San Antonio, pending city council approvalSan Antonio City Council will consider an item later this month that could add nearly 100 traffic-monitoring and vehicle-detection cameras at intersections across the city.
San Antonio City Council names 11 members of newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commission
Read full article: San Antonio City Council names 11 members of newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commissionMembership appointments for a newly formed pedestrian and transportation safety commission made up of transportation advocates and practitioners from across the spectrum was approved by San Antonio City Council this week.
Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez avoids license suspension after DWI arrest, records show
Read full article: Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez avoids license suspension after DWI arrest, records showDistrict 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez avoided a license suspension after her July DWI arrest, court records show.
Meza Gonzalezโs DWI case reset; Councilwoman wonโt say if she plans to fight charge or seek a deal
Read full article: Meza Gonzalezโs DWI case reset; Councilwoman wonโt say if she plans to fight charge or seek a dealA North Side councilwoman accused of driving with a blood alcohol content of nearly double the legal limit appeared in court for the first time Monday since she was arrested 16 weeks ago.
City offered San Antonio council members free tickets to more than 40 Alamodome events, records reveal
Read full article: City offered San Antonio council members free tickets to more than 40 Alamodome events, records revealThe City of San Antonio has given council members complimentary tickets to at least 40 events at the Alamodome since 2023, records obtained by KSAT Investigates reveal.
Los Angeles officials seek to halt proposed Dodger Stadium gondola
Read full article: Los Angeles officials seek to halt proposed Dodger Stadium gondolaA proposal to build a gondola from downtown Los Angeles to Dodger Stadium hit some turbulence when the City Council voted to urge transportation officials to ground the project.
Connect with the Council: District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo describes herself as a fighter for the West Side
Read full article: Connect with the Council: District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo describes herself as a fighter for the West SideOn this weekโs โConnect with the Council,โ KSATโs Ernie Zuniga visited Joe Angelโs Boxing Gym on San Antonioโs west side to sit down in the ring with District 5โs Teri Castillo.
City sets โrecord expansionโ to film incentives package following new state law
Read full article: City sets โrecord expansionโ to film incentives package following new state lawSan Antonio City Council on Thursday approved major updates to its existing film incentives program, months after Texas passed a new law aimed at growing the stateโs role in securing productions.
Trump administration plans to build border wall in Laredo, mayor says
Read full article: Trump administration plans to build border wall in Laredo, mayor saysThe city learned about plans to build a new barrier along the southern border during a regular meeting with the Department of Homeland Security.
District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez talks about her goals, coming back from DWI arrest
Read full article: District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez talks about her goals, coming back from DWI arrestOn this weekโs โConnect with the Council,โ KSATโs Ernie Zuniga visited Denman Estate Park to chat with District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez.
District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito discusses Woodlawn Lake improvements, core services
Read full article: District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito discusses Woodlawn Lake improvements, core servicesOn this weekโs โConnect with the Council,โ KSATโs Ernie Zuniga visited Woodlawn Lake Park to chat with District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito.
Mayor Jones, committee flip on city staffโs โno actionโ recommendation to track heat deaths in San Antonio
Read full article: Mayor Jones, committee flip on city staffโs โno actionโ recommendation to track heat deaths in San AntonioMayor Gina Ortiz Jones and a city committee flipped on a no-action recommendation from staff to track heat-related deaths in San Antonio, approving the policy for a future Community Health committee meeting.
Connect with the Council: District 1 Councilwoman Dr. Sukh Kaur talks Project Marvel, public safety
Read full article: Connect with the Council: District 1 Councilwoman Dr. Sukh Kaur talks Project Marvel, public safetyOn this weekโs โConnect with the Council,โ KSATโs Ernie Zuniga visited Hemisfair to chat with District 1 Councilwoman Sukh Kaur outside Commonwealth Coffeehouse & Bakery.
Timeline: A look at Gina Ortiz Jonesโ term as San Antonio mayor so far
Read full article: Timeline: A look at Gina Ortiz Jonesโ term as San Antonio mayor so farIn her time as mayor, Jones has notably lobbied for delays to Project Marvel and changes to the Council Consideration Requests (CCR) process amid a constant back-and-forth with city council members.
City Council votes against mayorโs push to resubmit policy proposal requests
Read full article: City Council votes against mayorโs push to resubmit policy proposal requestsThe San Antonio City Council voted 9-2 on Thursday to amend an ordinance for the cityโs policy proposal process amid a power struggle at City Hall.
San Antonio City Council approve $4B budget, amendment to policy proposal process
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approve $4B budget, amendment to policy proposal processThe San Antonio City Council will meet on Thursday morning to vote on the $4 billion city budget and an amended ordinance for the policy proposal process.
Elder abuse investigations among the highest in Bexar County, data shows
Read full article: Elder abuse investigations among the highest in Bexar County, data showsTexas Adult Protective Services (APS) estimates that one out of every 10 older adults (65+) in Bexar County are abused, neglected or exploited every year.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses the cityโs budget ahead of City Council vote
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses the cityโs budget ahead of City Council voteSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss the cityโs budget ahead of the upcoming City Council vote.
Pickup Lines: Former city councilwoman talks about her education, caring for her parents and her new endeavor
Read full article: Pickup Lines: Former city councilwoman talks about her education, caring for her parents and her new endeavorThe latest Pickup Lines segment features Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia. She and Ernie discussed her childhood, being the first in her family to get a college degree, caring for both of her parents as they battle Alzheimerโs disease, and her brand-new health initiative
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses City Council disagreement on pet dumping fines vote
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses City Council disagreement on pet dumping fines voteMayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss several topics, including recent contention between council members for a vote on pet dumping fines.
Connect with the Council: District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears talks Project Marvel, flood control
Read full article: Connect with the Council: District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears talks Project Marvel, flood controlOn this weekโs โConnect with the Council,โ KSATโs Ernie Zuniga visited the North Side to chat with District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears at The Mermaid Cafe.
Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jonesโ request for โstrategic pauseโ on Spurs funding deal
Read full article: Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jonesโ request for โstrategic pauseโ on Spurs funding dealThe San Antonio City Council has approved a funding deal for a $1.3 billion Spurs arena after shooting down the mayorโs request for a pause.
Connect with the Council: District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran discusses Project Marvel
Read full article: Connect with the Council: District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran discusses Project MarvelOn this weekโs โConnect with the Council,โ KSATโs Ernie Zuniga visited the South Side to chat with District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran.
KSAT Q&A: District 7 councilwoman discusses Thursdayโs Project Marvel vote
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: District 7 councilwoman discusses Thursdayโs Project Marvel voteDistrict 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito joined Wednesdayโs 6 OโClock News for a KSAT Q&A to discuss San Antonio city councilโs upcoming Project Marvel vote.
Spurs legal officer talks arena deal ahead of key council vote, says organization is willing to invest $2B in project
Read full article: Spurs legal officer talks arena deal ahead of key council vote, says organization is willing to invest $2B in projectThe chief legal officer and general counsel for Spurs Sports and Entertainment outlined the proposed funding structure for a new downtown San Antonio arena ahead of a key City Council vote Thursday and a public vote in November.
City council vote on Project Marvel funding delayed as negotiations progress
Read full article: City council vote on Project Marvel funding delayed as negotiations progressThe vote on funding for Project Marvel, the proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio, has been postponed.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones backs off attempt to unilaterally change policy proposal process in new memo
Read full article: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones backs off attempt to unilaterally change policy proposal process in new memoJones said she still intends to look at ways to improve the process, but asked council members to provide feedback.
District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte discusses city budget needs, Project Marvel spending
Read full article: District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte discusses city budget needs, Project Marvel spendingKSAT's Ernie Zuniga Visits Morganโs Wonderland in District 10 and chats with Councilman Marc Whyte about budget needs, new colleagues and Project Marvel spending.
Council majority pushes back as Mayor Jones tries to independently change policy proposal process
Read full article: Council majority pushes back as Mayor Jones tries to independently change policy proposal processAs Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones doubled down on changing the process for submitting council member proposals, a majority of the city council pushed back on her attempt to unilaterally make that decision.
San Antonio City Council discuss Project Marvel during special session meeting
Read full article: San Antonio City Council discuss Project Marvel during special session meetingThe San Antonio City Council discussed the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district, dubbed Project Marvel, in a roughly nine-hour special session on Wednesday.
San Antonio considers $350-$500 million contribution to Spursโ downtown arena amid public opposition
Read full article: San Antonio considers $350-$500 million contribution to Spursโ downtown arena amid public oppositionAfter nearly a year of questions, city officials provided the first detailed look at who would foot the bill for a new Spurs arena as part of a proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio.
District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez arrested on driving while intoxicated charge, records show
Read full article: District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez arrested on driving while intoxicated charge, records showSan Antonio City Council District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez was arrested late Thursday on a driving while intoxicated charge, according to a warrant obtained by KSAT.
Mayor denies wrongdoing in a corruption probe into Milan's building boom
Read full article: Mayor denies wrongdoing in a corruption probe into Milan's building boomMilan's mayor says he will not step down in the face of a sweeping probe into the cityโs massive urban development over the last two decades.
SA District 1 seeks local businesses who want free live music as part of pilot program
Read full article: SA District 1 seeks local businesses who want free live music as part of pilot programSan Antonio City Council District 1 is giving businesses and local musicians a chance to collaborate, attract more customers and share the tunes our city has to offer.
Kerrville officials outline recovery plans after deadly July 4 floods, focusing on infrastructure and debris removal
Read full article: Kerrville officials outline recovery plans after deadly July 4 floods, focusing on infrastructure and debris removalKerrville officials provided updates Monday regarding the ongoing recovery and infrastructure repairs following the deadly July 4 floods.
What does San Antonio need least? City needs budget cuts โno matter what we doโ
Read full article: What does San Antonio need least? City needs budget cuts โno matter what we doโWhat to cut? Itโs a thorny question the newly elected mayor and San Antonio City Council are grappling with as they face a ballooning budget deficit.
Appeals court blocks San Antonio from distributing payments for abortion travel under Reproductive Justice Fund
Read full article: Appeals court blocks San Antonio from distributing payments for abortion travel under Reproductive Justice FundThe 15th Court of Appeals has blocked a controversial San Antonio fund aimed at assisting women with out-of-state travel costs for abortions.
City of San Antonio delays release of expenses council members made leading up to Final Four games
Read full article: City of San Antonio delays release of expenses council members made leading up to Final Four gamesNearly two months after KSAT Investigates requested city credit card records for all 10 members of San Antonio City Council, Mayor Ron Nirenberg and City Manager Erik Walsh, the city has yet to provide those documents.
All runoff election results for San Antonio mayor, city council on June 7, 2025
Read full article: All runoff election results for San Antonio mayor, city council on June 7, 2025In the June 7 runoff election, several candidates are competing to secure open seats on the San Antonio City Council, as well as the mayoral position.
DISTRICT 8 RESULTS: Ivalis Meza Gonzalez wins City Council seat in June 7 runoff election
Read full article: DISTRICT 8 RESULTS: Ivalis Meza Gonzalez wins City Council seat in June 7 runoff electionIvalis Meza Gonzalez has defeated opponent Paula McGee in the runoff race for San Antonio City Council District 8.
DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Ric Galvan wins by 25 votes over Kelly Ann Gonzalez in runoff election
Read full article: DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Ric Galvan wins by 25 votes over Kelly Ann Gonzalez in runoff electionRic Galvan has claimed victory over Kelly Ann Gonzalez in the runoff race for San Antonio City Council District 6 by 25 votes.
DISTRICT 1 RESULTS: Incumbent Sukh Kaur re-elected, defeats Patty Gibbons in June 7 runoff
Read full article: DISTRICT 1 RESULTS: Incumbent Sukh Kaur re-elected, defeats Patty Gibbons in June 7 runoffSukh Kaur has defeated opponent Patty Gibbons in the runoff race for San Antonio City Council District 1.
Residents in District 1 lay out their key interests as early runoff election voting begins
Read full article: Residents in District 1 lay out their key interests as early runoff election voting beginsAs early voting kicked off for the cityโs runoff election, District 1 is headed to a runoff between incumbent Sukh Kaur and challenger Patty Gibbons. Neighbors in the district share their top concerns entering the runoff.
San Antonio runoff: Mayor and council seats on ballot, what to know about early voting
Read full article: San Antonio runoff: Mayor and council seats on ballot, what to know about early votingSan Antonio voters will head to the polls once again to cast their ballots for mayor and several City Council seats.
BALLOT: June 7 runoff election for San Antonio mayor, city council
Read full article: BALLOT: June 7 runoff election for San Antonio mayor, city councilSan Antonio voters will head to the polls for a runoff election on June 7, where the cityโs mayoral seat and four city council positions are up for grabs.
San Antonio cyclists planning Ride of Silence this week to honor fallen riders
Read full article: San Antonio cyclists planning Ride of Silence this week to honor fallen ridersBicyclists in San Antonio and across the globe will participate in the annual Ride of Silence on Wednesday, a commemorative procession honoring cyclists killed or injured on public roads.
COPS/Metro hosts weekend forum for mayoral, city council candidates ahead of June runoff
Read full article: COPS/Metro hosts weekend forum for mayoral, city council candidates ahead of June runoffThe East Side-based nonprofit COPS/Metro asked candidates simple yes or no answers to inform neighbors at its 2025 Accountability Session.
San Antonio seeks temporary District 2 council member during Jalen McKee-Rodriguezโs parental leave
Read full article: San Antonio seeks temporary District 2 council member during Jalen McKee-Rodriguezโs parental leaveThe City of San Antonio is taking applications for a seat on the city council during Jalen McKee-Rodriguezโs upcoming parental leave, according to a press release.
District 2 Councilman plans to take leave of absence during budget season, expects child in July
Read full article: District 2 Councilman plans to take leave of absence during budget season, expects child in JulyDistrict 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez plans to take an eight-week โleave of absenceโ during budget season in anticipation of the birth of his child in July.
6 people are charged in a Texas elections investigation involving 'vote harvesting'
Read full article: 6 people are charged in a Texas elections investigation involving 'vote harvesting'Six people in a rural Texas county have been indicted in a widening elections investigation led by Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
San Antonio City Council approves creation of pedestrian and bike safety commission
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves creation of pedestrian and bike safety commissionSan Antonio City Council formally approved the creation of a pedestrian and bike safety commission, a recommendation of several city transportation and street safety plans.
All election results for San Antonio area for May 3, 2025
Read full article: All election results for San Antonio area for May 3, 2025In addition to San Antonio deciding its next mayor and all 10 city council positions, residents in other South Central Texas cities and counties will also make their voices heard in several important races.
Results for San Antonio Mayor, City Council election races on May 3, 2025
Read full article: Results for San Antonio Mayor, City Council election races on May 3, 2025As Ron Nirenbergโs term as San Antonio mayor comes to a close, 27 candidates are vying to succeed him in what has become a competitive race.
DISTRICT 1 RESULTS: Incumbent Sukh Kaur, candidate Patty Gibbons advance to runoff for San Antonio City Council
Read full article: DISTRICT 1 RESULTS: Incumbent Sukh Kaur, candidate Patty Gibbons advance to runoff for San Antonio City CouncilSan Antonio City Council District 1 incumbent Sukh Kaur and challenger Patty Gibbons will advance to a runoff, after no candidate secured 50% of the vote in the May 3 election.
DISTRICT 2 RESULTS: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez comfortably retains council seat for third term
Read full article: DISTRICT 2 RESULTS: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez comfortably retains council seat for third termIncumbent Jalen McKee-Rodriguez comfortably retained his seat as District 2 councilman for a third term during the May 3 election.
DISTRICT 5 RESULTS: Teri Castillo easily wins re-election to City Council
Read full article: DISTRICT 5 RESULTS: Teri Castillo easily wins re-election to City CouncilDistrict 5 City Councilwoman Teri Castillo is seeking her third term in office to represent the West Side district and has drawn two challengers.
DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Kelly Ann Gonzalez, Ric Galvan will head to June 7 runoff
Read full article: DISTRICT 6 RESULTS: Kelly Ann Gonzalez, Ric Galvan will head to June 7 runoffIn a tight race for San Antonio City Council District 6, Kelly Ann Gonzalez and Ric Galvan will head to the June 7 runoff election.
RESULTS: District 7, San Antonio City Council election on May 3, 2025
Read full article: RESULTS: District 7, San Antonio City Council election on May 3, 2025Marina Alderete Gavito, a first-time city council member and District 7 incumbent is seeking re-election next month amid one of few sparse district races.
DISTRICT 9 RESULTS: Misty Spears, Angi Taylor Aramburu advance to the runoff after a closely contested race
Read full article: DISTRICT 9 RESULTS: Misty Spears, Angi Taylor Aramburu advance to the runoff after a closely contested raceIn a closely contested race for San Antonio City Council District 9, Misty Spears and Angi Taylor Aramburu will advance to the runoff election on June 7.
Council Consideration Request could address speeding, โslow-zonesโ in San Antonio
Read full article: Council Consideration Request could address speeding, โslow-zonesโ in San AntonioA council consideration request (CCR) filed by District 5โs Teri Castillo to adopt a more holistic approach to traffic measures in San Antonio is inching closer to a full council vote.
Early voting starts Tuesday: What to know before heading to the polls
Read full article: Early voting starts Tuesday: What to know before heading to the pollsThe eight-day early voting period runs from Tuesday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 29. Various mayoral, city council, school board, bond, tax and ballot propositions are on the ballot.
What to know about voting early in the May 3, 2025, election in Bexar County
Read full article: What to know about voting early in the May 3, 2025, election in Bexar CountyBexar County voters will head to the polls with nearly 50 locations available for early voting ahead of the general election on May 3, 2025, where key decisions on local leadership, including the San Antonio mayoral race, await.
SA city manager used taxpayer dollars to buy himself Final Four tickets; then used own money after KSAT asked questions
Read full article: SA city manager used taxpayer dollars to buy himself Final Four tickets; then used own money after KSAT asked questionsSan Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh used taxpayer dollars to buy himself two tickets to the 2025 Final Four, records show. Hours after KSAT Investigates started asking questions about the purchase, emails show he turned them over to the mayor.
Marina Alderete Gavito seeks re-election, drawing 2 contenders in District 7 City Council race
Read full article: Marina Alderete Gavito seeks re-election, drawing 2 contenders in District 7 City Council raceMarina Alderete Gavito, a first-time city council member and District 7 incumbent is seeking re-election next month amid one of few sparse district races.
City of San Antonio launches medical debt relief program for residents
Read full article: City of San Antonio launches medical debt relief program for residentsDistrict 9 Councilmember John Courage announced a medical debt relief program on Wednesday to assist thousands of San Antonians, according to a press release.
Incumbent Teri Castillo to battle two candidates in San Antonio City Council District 5 race
Read full article: Incumbent Teri Castillo to battle two candidates in San Antonio City Council District 5 raceDistrict 5 City Councilwoman Teri Castillo is seeking her third term in office to represent the West Side district and has drawn two challengers.
San Antonio City Council District 3 race heats up as 3 candidates challenge incumbent Phyllis J. Viagran
Read full article: San Antonio City Council District 3 race heats up as 3 candidates challenge incumbent Phyllis J. ViagranSeveral candidates are looking to dethrone incumbent Phyllis J. Viagran in the San Antonio City Council District 3 race.
San Antonio sees decline in violent and property crimes during first quarter of 2025
Read full article: San Antonio sees decline in violent and property crimes during first quarter of 2025San Antonio Police Chief William McManus delivered a presentation to the cityโs Public Safety Committee on Tuesday morning on crime data for the first three months of 2025.
Jalen McKee-Rodriguez faces 7 challengers in San Antonio City Council District 2 race
Read full article: Jalen McKee-Rodriguez faces 7 challengers in San Antonio City Council District 2 raceThanks to a citywide vote that passed during the 2024 general election, the San Antonio City Council District 2 race could usher in a new era or mark the beginning of the end of another later this spring.
From infrastructure to inclusion: District 1 candidates offer competing visions for San Antonio
Read full article: From infrastructure to inclusion: District 1 candidates offer competing visions for San AntonioIncumbent Sukh Kaur is seeking a second term as San Antonio District 1 councilwoman, and faces nearly a dozen challengers in the May 2025 election.
City Council District 5 to host Alazรกn Creek cleanup event
Read full article: City Council District 5 to host Alazรกn Creek cleanup eventThe cleanups are part of a monthly venture from the San Antonio River Foundation and partners focusing on different waterways throughout the cityโs 10 council districts.
Part of San Antonio Councilwoman Sukh Kaur ethics complaint sent to Ethics Review Board
Read full article: Part of San Antonio Councilwoman Sukh Kaur ethics complaint sent to Ethics Review BoardMore than a week after one of the challengers for her seat hit Councilwoman Sukh Kaur with an ethics complaint, an outside attorney has forwarded part of the complaint to the Ethics Review Board to consider.
City approves next step in proposed downtown ballpark for San Antonio Missions
Read full article: City approves next step in proposed downtown ballpark for San Antonio MissionsThe San Antonio City Council approved the creation of a new development district on Thursday that would own and operate a new downtown baseball stadium for the Missions.