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Southwest Airlines calls on FAA to pull funding from San Antonio in legal feud
Read full article: Southwest Airlines calls on FAA to pull funding from San Antonio in legal feudSouthwest Airlines is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to suspend federal funds from the City of San Antonio after it claims the city violated federal requirements which began its ongoing legal feud.
Cabello Havrda says she’s ‘the fighter’ in San Antonio mayoral race
Read full article: Cabello Havrda says she’s ‘the fighter’ in San Antonio mayoral raceAfter developing an early reputation as a soft-spoken councilwoman, Melissa Cabello Havrda has grabbed more headlines in her third term representing District 6 on the Northwest Side. Now she is running for mayor of San Antonio.
City of San Antonio considers new tool to avoid SAWS water shutoffs at apartments
Read full article: City of San Antonio considers new tool to avoid SAWS water shutoffs at apartmentsThe City of San Antonio and San Antonio Water System (SAWS) are considering a plan to keep both the water and money for bills flowing at apartment complexes with large overdue balances.
City of San Antonio: 36% of vape shops are near school, daycare or institution of higher learning
Read full article: City of San Antonio: 36% of vape shops are near school, daycare or institution of higher learningThe Community Health Committee voted unanimously Monday to advance a proposal to forbid tobacco retail shops, including vape shops, from setting up business within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare, or institution of higher learning. The idea will now go to the zoning commission for consideration before a vote by the full city council.
City panel clears way for new pedestrian and bike safety commission
Read full article: City panel clears way for new pedestrian and bike safety commissionOn Tuesday afternoon, San Antonio’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee agreed to proceed with creating a proposed Multimodal Transportation Commission.
San Antonio City Council passes ordinance to more easily restrict semi-truck parking in non-residential areas
Read full article: San Antonio City Council passes ordinance to more easily restrict semi-truck parking in non-residential areasSan Antonio residents who live near areas with big problems with big rig parking will have an easier route to keeping them out in the future.
San Antonio City Council passes ordinance to more easily restrict semi-truck parking in non-residential areas
Read full article: San Antonio City Council passes ordinance to more easily restrict semi-truck parking in non-residential areasSan Antonio residents who live near areas with big problems with big rig parking will have an easier route to keeping them out in the future.
Are city grants for San Antonio businesses affected by construction making a difference?
Read full article: Are city grants for San Antonio businesses affected by construction making a difference?Some San Antonio city officials wonder if a grant program is more about making the city feel better than it is about helping small businesses blocked in by lengthy city construction projects.
South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after the US cuts aid
Read full article: South Africa plans to spend more on health and defense after the US cuts aidLawmakers in South Africa have laid out plans to shore up the budgets for health and defense but also put up value added tax by 0.5%, a move that will raise the cost of living.
San Antonio Food Bank prepares for supply and demand uncertainty amid layoffs, federal budget cuts
Read full article: San Antonio Food Bank prepares for supply and demand uncertainty amid layoffs, federal budget cutsThe San Antonio Food Bank is preparing for an increase in demand following recent employee layoffs due to federal budget cuts made nationwide under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Former Councilman Clayton Perry ‘climbing out of that hole’ to run for San Antonio mayor
Read full article: Former Councilman Clayton Perry ‘climbing out of that hole’ to run for San Antonio mayorFormer District 10 councilman Clayton Perry is back as one of 27 candidates to replace Ron Nirenberg as mayor of San Antonio in the May 3 election.
San Antonio mayor, council members call on city to find jobs for fired federal workers
Read full article: San Antonio mayor, council members call on city to find jobs for fired federal workersMayor Ron Nirenberg and council members are calling on the city government to help federal employees who were recently laid off under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Lawsuit aims to strike down LGBTQ antidiscrimination protections in Pennsylvania
Read full article: Lawsuit aims to strike down LGBTQ antidiscrimination protections in PennsylvaniaTwo public school districts and several parents are suing in Pennsylvania in a bid to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people.
San Antonio councilman’s anti-panhandling message receives online backlash
Read full article: San Antonio councilman’s anti-panhandling message receives online backlashCouncilman Manny Pelaez is drawing criticism online for a video in which he appears to frame many panhandlers as drug users and urges drivers to donate their money instead to nonprofits, such as the one his mother runs.
San Antonio voters split on Project Marvel, funding Spurs arena with venue tax
Read full article: San Antonio voters split on Project Marvel, funding Spurs arena with venue taxSan Antonio voters showed “tepid” support for a new sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio and for helping fund a new NBA arena with a tax aimed at visitors, according to a new poll.
Gina Ortiz Jones leads new polling, but most voters are still unsure in ‘wide open’ San Antonio mayor’s race
Read full article: Gina Ortiz Jones leads new polling, but most voters are still unsure in ‘wide open’ San Antonio mayor’s raceWhile a new poll suggests an early frontrunner for the next mayor of San Antonio, the same poll shows that far more voters are undecided or unfamiliar with the 27 candidates running to replace Ron Nirenberg.
San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh to spearhead ‘Project Marvel’ negotiations with Bexar County, Spurs
Read full article: San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh to spearhead ‘Project Marvel’ negotiations with Bexar County, SpursCity Manager Erik Walsh received the green light to initiate negotiations with Bexar County and the San Antonio Spurs for the billion-dollar “Project Marvel” sports and entertainment district.
Funding plans for a $1.5B Spurs arena up for San Antonio City Council discussion
Read full article: Funding plans for a $1.5B Spurs arena up for San Antonio City Council discussionA new San Antonio Spurs arena could cost $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion, according to a city estimate, and there’s still no clear breakdown of how it will be paid for.
The San Antonio mayor and council races are set. Could the ballot order sway the outcome of a packed race?
Read full article: The San Antonio mayor and council races are set. Could the ballot order sway the outcome of a packed race?The ballot order for San Antonio’s May 3 election is set, including for the packed crowd of mayoral candidates.
Arboretum nonprofit requests $25 million bond from San Antonio City Council
Read full article: Arboretum nonprofit requests $25 million bond from San Antonio City CouncilSan Antonio City Council and nonprofit Arboretum San Antonio met Wednesday to discuss a future arboretum planned for the Southeast Side.
Two San Antonio golf courses gain approval to begin selling alcoholic beverages
Read full article: Two San Antonio golf courses gain approval to begin selling alcoholic beveragesSan Antonio City Council members approved an ordinance Thursday that will allow the sale of alcoholic beverages at two golf courses in town.
San Antonio’s plans for the largest on-site government solar program in Texas are moving forward
Read full article: San Antonio’s plans for the largest on-site government solar program in Texas are moving forwardSan Antonio city officials hope the construction of a large-scale solar program can push the city closer to sustainability and efficiency while also saving taxpayer dollars.
Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions grow
Read full article: Ukraine's Western backers will meet for arms talks as doubts over US intentions growThe main international forum for drumming up weapons and ammunition for Ukraine will for the first time meet under the auspices of a country other than the U.S. as uncertainty surrounds the future of Washington’s support for arming the war-torn country.
‘Not equitable’: San Antonio’s recycling task force hits pause as community demands balance
Read full article: ‘Not equitable’: San Antonio’s recycling task force hits pause as community demands balanceThe City of San Antonio’s task force was created to update two city codes for metal recyclers. After less than a year, the team’s efforts are being paused.
More than a year after budgeting nearly $500K, City of San Antonio says it plans to move forward with baby boxes
Read full article: More than a year after budgeting nearly $500K, City of San Antonio says it plans to move forward with baby boxesMore than a year after the City of San Antonio set aside nearly $500,000 to purchase 12 baby boxes, not a single one has been installed. KSAT Investigates why there has been a delay in the project.
Community concerns push San Antonio to pause metal recycling task force
Read full article: Community concerns push San Antonio to pause metal recycling task forceThe City of San Antonio has paused a metal recycling task force created last year, according to District 5 Communications Director Amador Salazar.
Rep. Castro, San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg among local lawmakers who discussed President Trump’s tariffs
Read full article: Rep. Castro, San Antonio Mayor Nirenberg among local lawmakers who discussed President Trump’s tariffsSeveral San Antonio-area lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, agreed Sunday to appear at a Monday afternoon news conference to discuss the White House’s tariffs.
Report finds there are only enough child care spots for less than half of young Bexar County children
Read full article: Report finds there are only enough child care spots for less than half of young Bexar County childrenThere is only about one child care spot for every two children under 5 years old in Bexar County, according to a new report.
San Antonio ethics board sanctions Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez for trying to trick truck dealership
Read full article: San Antonio ethics board sanctions Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez for trying to trick truck dealershipSan Antonio’s Ethics Review Board sanctioned Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2) Tuesday night over his October 2024 attempt to kill a semi-truck dealership project.
Ethics board considers complaint against D2’s McKee-Rodriguez over truck dealer trickery
Read full article: Ethics board considers complaint against D2’s McKee-Rodriguez over truck dealer trickeryThe Ethics Review Board will consider a complaint Tuesday night against District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez over an apparent attempt last year to block a controversial truck dealership through trickery.
Personal info for 10 candidates in San Antonio election accidentally posted online, city says
Read full article: Personal info for 10 candidates in San Antonio election accidentally posted online, city saysThe city of San Antonio accidentally uploaded personal information of 10 candidates in the May 3 election online, according to a city spokesperson.
San Antonio mayor scraps France trip amid Trump order uncertainty
Read full article: San Antonio mayor scraps France trip amid Trump order uncertaintyOne day after Donald Trump was inaugurated and signed dozens of executive orders, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg revealed some of those orders forced him to cancel an economic development trip to France.
What’s open, closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 in San Antonio
Read full article: What’s open, closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 in San AntonioMartin Luther King, Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20, and while thousands are expected to gather for San Antonio’s MLK March, there will be some city closures to know about.
Crowded and costly San Antonio mayor’s race to begin as filing period opens Wednesday
Read full article: Crowded and costly San Antonio mayor’s race to begin as filing period opens WednesdayThe stakes are higher for the May 3 election, with four-year terms instead of two, and larger salaries approved by voters. It will also be the first mayor's race without an incumbent since 2009.
City crews brave cold, strong winds to install new artwork on San Antonio bridge
Read full article: City crews brave cold, strong winds to install new artwork on San Antonio bridgeUnder gray skies, crews with the City of San Antonio’s Public Works Department struggled against strong winds on Friday morning to lift two colorful works of art into place.
Seguin police searching for persons of interest who may have vandalized ‘Wendy the Squirrel’ statue
Read full article: Seguin police searching for persons of interest who may have vandalized ‘Wendy the Squirrel’ statueSeguin police said it is looking for persons of interest who may have vandalized a statue called “Wendy the Squirrel.”
Denser development with less parking greenlit for San Antonio’s new ‘Green Line’ rapid bus corridor
Read full article: Denser development with less parking greenlit for San Antonio’s new ‘Green Line’ rapid bus corridorThe city is trying to encourage mixed development that supports the new $446 million “Green Line,” which VIA Metropolitan Transit hopes to start operating by late 2027.
Two Bike Network Plan briefings set for transportation, infrastructure committee discussion Tuesday
Read full article: Two Bike Network Plan briefings set for transportation, infrastructure committee discussion TuesdayTwo transportation briefings this week will tackle aspects of San Antonio’s ongoing Bike Network Plan (BNP) update.
San Antonio ISD trustees tentatively greenlight sale of key property for downtown Missions stadium
Read full article: San Antonio ISD trustees tentatively greenlight sale of key property for downtown Missions stadiumSan Antonio Independent School District trustees will return to the discussion of a potential land swap deal for a downtown baseball stadium in a meeting Monday afternoon.
KSAT viewers react to San Antonio horse carriage ban
Read full article: KSAT viewers react to San Antonio horse carriage banThe City of San Antonio has passed a plan to phase out horse carriages by 2030. Now we are getting reactions from viewers, some who are happy about the decision and others who are not.
San Antonio City Council approves TxDOT funding agreement for downtown bike lane project
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves TxDOT funding agreement for downtown bike lane projectThe Market Street Cycle Project will install a nearly one-mile, two-way cycle track from Flores Street to Interstate 37.
San Antonio to phase out horse carriages by 2030 in compromise plan
Read full article: San Antonio to phase out horse carriages by 2030 in compromise planTwo years after a pair of council members pushed to ban carriage rides for hire, the San Antonio City Council voted 10-0, with one abstention, on a compromise plan to phase out the carriages over the next five years.
Women-, minority-owned businesses lose extra preference points on San Antonio city contracts
Read full article: Women-, minority-owned businesses lose extra preference points on San Antonio city contractsSmall businesses owned by women or people of color will get less advantage when they bid on some City of San Antonio contracts starting next year.
City Council approves forced pet sterilizations, bigger fines for repeat offenders in San Antonio
Read full article: City Council approves forced pet sterilizations, bigger fines for repeat offenders in San AntonioCouncil members' approval is needed before the city can raise fines for repeat offenders or begin sterilizing dogs before they are returned to their owners.
What will the expansion of San Antonio’s downtown convention center look like?
Read full article: What will the expansion of San Antonio’s downtown convention center look like?On the heels of an announcement to revitalize San Antonio’s city center, council members are figuring out the potential of some of those plans.
Million-dollar mayor? San Antonio’s next leader could have to spend big to win the open seat
Read full article: Million-dollar mayor? San Antonio’s next leader could have to spend big to win the open seatThe opportunity to go after the first open San Antonio mayor’s seat since 2009 has drawn a wide pool of applicants. However, a local political consultant told KSAT that they’ll likely need deep pockets to rise above the rest.
‘Pastime about talking about poverty’: Nirenberg defends Ready to Work, Project Marvel in farewell ‘fireside chat’
Read full article: ‘Pastime about talking about poverty’: Nirenberg defends Ready to Work, Project Marvel in farewell ‘fireside chat’Amid a "fireside chat" with the head of a local business group, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg pushed back against criticism of his job-training program and "naysayers" of Project Marvel.
Howard W. Peak, former San Antonio mayor, namesake of city’s greenway trails, dies at 75
Read full article: Howard W. Peak, former San Antonio mayor, namesake of city’s greenway trails, dies at 75Howard Peak, a former two-term Mayor of San Antonio and namesake of the city’s greenway trails system, has died, according to a statement from Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s office.
San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte voices opposition to using city funds for abortion travel
Read full article: San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte voices opposition to using city funds for abortion travelDistrict 10 Councilman Marc Whyte voiced strong opposition to efforts by several San Antonio City Council members to allocate city funds toward travel costs for abortion seekers.
Here’s what San Antonio city services will be available over Thanksgiving holiday
Read full article: Here’s what San Antonio city services will be available over Thanksgiving holidayCity Hall and most municipal offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Public safety and emergency services will remain in operation, but some city services will operate.

Renewed push for abortion travel funding in San Antonio after Reproductive Justice Fund passes without it
Read full article: Renewed push for abortion travel funding in San Antonio after Reproductive Justice Fund passes without itAbout half the San Antonio City Council is pushing to find more money for the city’s Reproductive Justice Fund, which — this time — they want to actually fund travel costs for abortion seekers.
Ethics complaint against councilman moves ahead, as does semi-truck dealership plan he tried to stop through trickery
Read full article: Ethics complaint against councilman moves ahead, as does semi-truck dealership plan he tried to stop through trickeryAn outside attorney has forwarded a complaint against McKee-Rodriguez to the Ethics Review Board. Meanwhile, the District 2 Councilman has reluctantly approved the same project he was accused of unethically trying to derail.

Who’s paying? Funding plan for Spurs arena unclear, but public money could be in the mix
Read full article: Who’s paying? Funding plan for Spurs arena unclear, but public money could be in the mixOne question remained above all others after Thursday’s unveiling of an entertainment district centered around Hemisfair and a new Spurs arena: Who’s paying?

Some San Antonio Spurs fans share mixed feelings toward proposed downtown arena, entertainment district
Read full article: Some San Antonio Spurs fans share mixed feelings toward proposed downtown arena, entertainment districtSeveral Spurs fans spoke to KSAT on Thursday hours after the City of San Antonio released its proposal for a new basketball arena and entertainment district.

San Antonio's controversial Reproductive Fund passes, but pay for abortion travel not included
Read full article: San Antonio's controversial Reproductive Fund passes, but pay for abortion travel not includedAfter more than a year of debates and a lawsuit, San Antonio City Council voted to approve the Reproductive Justice Fund. The fund won't cover travel costs for out-of-state abortions.

City of San Antonio unveils conceptual plans for downtown Spurs arena, sports & entertainment district
Read full article: City of San Antonio unveils conceptual plans for downtown Spurs arena, sports & entertainment districtA new San Antonio Spurs arena could take center court of a proposed downtown sports and entertainment district around Hemisfair.

San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing ‘hardball’
Read full article: San Antonio ISD swings for fences in Missions stadium land deal, denies playing ‘hardball’The San Antonio Independent School District is trying to run up the score in a land deal with the San Antonio Missions and its partners for a 2.3-acre parking lot. "
SA Missions land deal, Spurs arena first details put downtown sports stadiums in spotlight this week
Read full article: SA Missions land deal, Spurs arena first details put downtown sports stadiums in spotlight this weekTwo sports franchises and two possible downtown San Antonio stadiums will be in the spotlight again this week during public meetings.
San Antonio City Council plans discussion of potential new Spurs arena, downtown entertainment district
Read full article: San Antonio City Council plans discussion of potential new Spurs arena, downtown entertainment districtA new San Antonio Spurs arena will become an official discussion topic during a city council meeting next week.
NYC bans unusual practice of forcing tenants to pay real estate brokers hired by landlords
Read full article: NYC bans unusual practice of forcing tenants to pay real estate brokers hired by landlordsTenants searching for an apartment in New York City have long been forced to pay thousands of dollars to real estate brokers.
Commissioner Grant Moody endorses candidate for City Council District 9 race
Read full article: Commissioner Grant Moody endorses candidate for City Council District 9 raceBexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner Grant Moody has issued his support — and assumed a spot in the campaign — for a candidate vying for the soon-to-be-open City Council District 9 seat.
San Antonio City Council approves merger of two existing climate advisory committees
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approves merger of two existing climate advisory committeesSan Antonio City Council approved a proposed merging ordinance for the city’s two existing climate advisory committees, setting in motion a singular team to oversee sustainability efforts.
What is San Antonio’s transit-oriented development and why is it unpopular among some residents?
Read full article: What is San Antonio’s transit-oriented development and why is it unpopular among some residents?City Council District 1 held a community forum Thursday night to talk about the policy, but it didn't go as planned.
‘Councilman McKee Rodriguez is a liar’: Ethics complaint filed over zoning trickery, but not by its target
Read full article: ‘Councilman McKee Rodriguez is a liar’: Ethics complaint filed over zoning trickery, but not by its targetCouncilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez has been hit with an ethics complaint over an attempt last month to mislead a semi-truck dealer and cut off its plan for a new dealership at the knees. But the complaint isn’t coming from the truck dealer, whose representative said they would “never pursue anything like this.”
Infrastructure, housing funding top of mind in city briefing on federal legislative program
Read full article: Infrastructure, housing funding top of mind in city briefing on federal legislative programSan Antonio’s Intergovernmental Relations Committee held a briefing this week on the city’s legislative program, which addresses city priorities and interests at the federal level for next year’s congressional session
Horse carriage briefing takeaways: 3 options to phase out controversial business in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Horse carriage briefing takeaways: 3 options to phase out controversial business in downtown San AntonioCity Council is grappling with how quickly to phase out horse-drawn carriages in downtown San Antonio.
City Council approves ordinance for major East-West Corridor project on South Side
Read full article: City Council approves ordinance for major East-West Corridor project on South SideSan Antonio City Council approved an ordinance and funding reallocation to begin the process of creating a significant thoroughfare project aimed at connecting portions of the city’s major manufacturers across the South Side.
Business-backed PAC hoses firefighters in spending on San Antonio charter fight
Read full article: Business-backed PAC hoses firefighters in spending on San Antonio charter fightSan Antonio’s business community has spent two-and-a-half times more than the local firefighter union in the fight over caps on the city manager’s tenure and salary.
All in how you frame it — UTSA says ballot language causes big opinion shift on San Antonio charter amendments
Read full article: All in how you frame it — UTSA says ballot language causes big opinion shift on San Antonio charter amendmentsThe University of Texas at San Antonio’s Center for Public Opinion Research (CPOR) polled likely voters in September and October about the six proposed city charter amendments on the Nov. 5 ballot. However, it recorded big shifts in voter’s opinion, depending whether it used plain language to describe the amendments or the exact ballot language.
Push for equal San Antonio City Council representation born in Thompson, nearby neighborhoods
Read full article: Push for equal San Antonio City Council representation born in Thompson, nearby neighborhoodsBig decisions are made on behalf of San Antonians inside City Hall. However, in the early 1970s, Rosie Castro said the people in charge didn’t reflect the entire city.
UTSA releases new polling on charter amendments, Nov. 5 elections, 2025 mayor’s race
Read full article: UTSA releases new polling on charter amendments, Nov. 5 elections, 2025 mayor’s raceThe University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Public Opinion Research is announcing the results of its latest voter survey on Thursday at 11 a.m.
Repeal of city manager caps, rest of 6 San Antonio Charter Amendments pass
Read full article: Repeal of city manager caps, rest of 6 San Antonio Charter Amendments passAll six proposed San Antonio Charter Amendments, including a repeal of caps on the city manager’s pay and tenure, held approval to pass.
East Side councilman’s failed trick to block semi-truck dealership blows up both plans
Read full article: East Side councilman’s failed trick to block semi-truck dealership blows up both plansCouncilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez pushed to annex the property near I-10 and Loop 1604 into the city limits without the zoning Doggett Freightliner was seeking and effectively killed its plans.
San Antonio’s controversial Reproductive Justice Fund likely won’t pay for abortion travel, but the issue isn’t over
Read full article: San Antonio’s controversial Reproductive Justice Fund likely won’t pay for abortion travel, but the issue isn’t overLess than a year after it was sued by anti-abortion groups, the City of San Antonio revealed its Reproductive Justice Fund probably won’t help women access abortion care after all.
San Antonio City Council to finally discuss what Reproductive Justice Fund will actually pay for
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to finally discuss what Reproductive Justice Fund will actually pay forA full budget year after they approved it, the San Antonio City Council is poised to discuss what the city’s controversial Reproductive Justice Fund will cover.
Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadium
Read full article: Concerns raised over potential downtown San Antonio Missions baseball stadiumA 2.3-acre piece of land on Camaron Street near San Pedro Creek Park and West Martin Street is just one point of contention for neighbors as the San Antonio Missions downtown baseball stadium debate continues.
‘Extreme case of sour grapes’: Southwest Airlines loses early attempt to block new San Antonio Int’l Airport lease
Read full article: ‘Extreme case of sour grapes’: Southwest Airlines loses early attempt to block new San Antonio Int’l Airport leaseSouthwest Airlines failed to stop a new lease agreement that would keep it out of the new terminal being built at San Antonio International Airport.
‘In all the way’: Former councilman Clayton Perry, who had drunken hit-and-run, plans 2025 mayoral run
Read full article: ‘In all the way’: Former councilman Clayton Perry, who had drunken hit-and-run, plans 2025 mayoral runFormer District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry, who paused his political career after a drunken hit-and-run incident, has confirmed he will return to run for mayor in San Antonio’s 2025 election.