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SAPD, San Antonio officials outline safety protocols ahead of planned ICE protests
Read full article: SAPD, San Antonio officials outline safety protocols ahead of planned ICE protestsSan Antonio officials will hold a press conference ahead of planned protests against nationwide U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions.
Texas National Guard deployed to San Antonio ahead of planned ICE protests
Read full article: Texas National Guard deployed to San Antonio ahead of planned ICE protestsMembers of the Texas National Guard have been deployed to San Antonio in anticipation of protests this week in the city as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers continue to conduct raids.
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.
What happened in the San Antonio mayor, City Council runoff election on June 7, 2025
Read full article: What happened in the San Antonio mayor, City Council runoff election on June 7, 2025San Antonio, meet your next mayor. Gina Ortiz Jones defeated Rolando Pablos with 54.3% of the vote in the June 7 runoff for San Antonio’s top spot.
What we know about Project Marvel, the plan for a new Spurs arena and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: What we know about Project Marvel, the plan for a new Spurs arena and entertainment district in downtown San AntonioSince the City of San Antonio’s plans to reshape downtown became public knowledge, some questions — such as 'What would be new?’ and ‘What would be renewed?’ — have been answered. Other questions — such as ‘How will it be paid for?’ — remain unclear.
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.
City considers asking residents to approve $220-250 million bond for infrastructure around proposed Spurs arena
Read full article: City considers asking residents to approve $220-250 million bond for infrastructure around proposed Spurs arenaThe San Antonio City Council was briefed Wednesday on the latest developments on a sports and entertainment district.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses ICE arrests, mayoral race spending and financing for Project Marvel
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses ICE arrests, mayoral race spending and financing for Project MarvelSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday to discuss a number of topics.
PREVIEW: San Antonio’s next mayor will be Gina Ortiz Jones or Rolando Pablos decided in June 7 runoff election
Read full article: PREVIEW: San Antonio’s next mayor will be Gina Ortiz Jones or Rolando Pablos decided in June 7 runoff electionAfter outlasting 25 other candidates, former Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos and former Under Secretary of the United States Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones will appear on the ballot for San Antonio Mayor on June 7.
Ron Nirenberg says he won’t make an official endorsement in San Antonio mayor’s race
Read full article: Ron Nirenberg says he won’t make an official endorsement in San Antonio mayor’s raceSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said he won’t make an official endorsement in the city’s mayoral election during KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday evening.
KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor discusses mayoral race endorsement, Guajolote Ranch project and more
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor discusses mayoral race endorsement, Guajolote Ranch project and moreSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg appeared on the 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday to discuss several pressing topics, including the upcoming mayoral race.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses his new role, San Antonio mayoral candidates
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses his new role, San Antonio mayoral candidatesSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday night to discuss his new position at Trinity University and the mayoral runoff candidates.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg to make move from City Hall to Trinity University professor
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg to make move from City Hall to Trinity University professorMayor Ron Nirenberg will take on a new role at his alma mater, Trinity University, following his term as mayor of San Antonio.
San Antonio mayoral candidates address runoff campaigning amid transparency concerns
Read full article: San Antonio mayoral candidates address runoff campaigning amid transparency concernsFive races across San Antonio will have runoff elections, including the highly anticipated race to succeed Ron Nirenberg as mayor.
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 Nirenberg’s term as San Antonio mayor comes to a close, 27 candidates are vying to succeed him in what has become a competitive race.
‘A pathetic turnout’: Just 6% of registered voters cast an early ballot in Bexar County
Read full article: ‘A pathetic turnout’: Just 6% of registered voters cast an early ballot in Bexar CountyIn the 2025 municipal election in Bexar County, only 5.8% of registered voters participated in early voting, overshadowed by events like Fiesta and confusion from a crowded ballot featuring 27 mayoral candidates.
SAN ANTONIO MAYOR’S RACE: Who is running for the city’s top job in May 3 election
Read full article: SAN ANTONIO MAYOR’S RACE: Who is running for the city’s top job in May 3 electionSan Antonians will elect a new mayor and vote in all 10 city council seats in the May 3 election. And a whopping 27 people have set their sights on the job.
KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses his final State of the City address
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses his final State of the City addressFollowing his last State of the City address, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday night.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg talks about passing the baton in final State of the City
Read full article: San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg talks about passing the baton in final State of the CityAs Ron Nirenberg wraps up eight years as San Antonio’s mayor, not all his plans will be able to wrap up within his tenure.
City of San Antonio holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for dozens of newly built East Side homes
Read full article: City of San Antonio holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for dozens of newly built East Side homesThe City of San Antonio unveiled 41 new affordable homes for seniors ages 55 and older who have experienced homelessness for more than a year or have a disability.
City Council District 5 to host Alazán Creek cleanup event
Read full article: City Council District 5 to host Alazán Creek cleanup eventThe cleanups are part of a monthly venture from the San Antonio River Foundation and partners focusing on different waterways throughout the city’s 10 council districts.
City of San Antonio, Bexar County unite with the Spurs to sign MOU for downtown sports and entertainment district
Read full article: City of San Antonio, Bexar County unite with the Spurs to sign MOU for downtown sports and entertainment districtThe City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the Spurs signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday, taking an important step toward a new Spurs arena and a sports and entertainment district downtown, according to a press release.
Texas leaders weigh the impact of US President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs
Read full article: Texas leaders weigh the impact of US President Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffsAfter years of inflation, supply chain challenges and high interest rates, new tariffs announced Wednesday by President Donald Trump could push prices even higher for consumers.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses possible Alamodome upgrades
Read full article: San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses possible Alamodome upgradesAs downtown San Antonio prepares to host the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four, Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined Wednesday’s GMSA+ on KSAT Plus to discuss the city’s plans for possible upgrades to the Alamodome.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says impact on tariffs will ‘hurt American families’
Read full article: San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says impact on tariffs will ‘hurt American families’San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg met with mayors from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada in Washington, D.C., on Friday to discuss the local impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
‘We’ve worked so hard to keep up with it‘: Quintana Road memorial for 53 migrants vandalized
Read full article: ‘We’ve worked so hard to keep up with it‘: Quintana Road memorial for 53 migrants vandalizedA memorial honoring the 53 migrants who were killed in a 2022 smuggling tragedy along Quintana Road was vandalized, according to San Antonio police.
‘It’s tragic’: Officials seek answers after vandalism of Quintana Road memorial honoring 53 migrants
Read full article: ‘It’s tragic’: Officials seek answers after vandalism of Quintana Road memorial honoring 53 migrantsOfficials are seeking answers after a memorial honoring the 53 migrants who were killed in a 2022 smuggling tragedy along Quintana Road was vandalized.
City of San Antonio announces completion of fourth affordable housing complex
Read full article: City of San Antonio announces completion of fourth affordable housing complexThe City of San Antonio announced a fourth apartment complex is completed as part of the 2022 Affordable Housing Bond, according to a press release.
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.
Hemisfair to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Civic Park space
Read full article: Hemisfair to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony for new Civic Park spaceHemisfair is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new section of Civic Park that will feature gathering spaces and a walkway connecting Hemisfair to downtown.
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.
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.
‘It’s a big win’: San Antonio International Airport to debut first nonstop flight to nation’s capital on Monday
Read full article: ‘It’s a big win’: San Antonio International Airport to debut first nonstop flight to nation’s capital on MondaySan Antonio International Airport is set to launch its first nonstop, seven-day-a-week commercial flight to Washington, D.C.
San Antonio, Arlington mayors urge state reps to oppose tariffs threatening Texas auto industry
Read full article: San Antonio, Arlington mayors urge state reps to oppose tariffs threatening Texas auto industrySan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross wrote a joint letter to state representatives to express their concerns over the potential impact of looming tariffs on the Texas auto industry.
Local, federal officials celebrate San Antonio’s first nonstop flight to Washington DC
Read full article: Local, federal officials celebrate San Antonio’s first nonstop flight to Washington DCSan Antonio International Airport will commemorate the launch of its first nonstop flight to Washington, D.C., on Sunday.
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.
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.
‘You can live without fear’: local leaders host immigration town hall to address community concerns
Read full article: ‘You can live without fear’: local leaders host immigration town hall to address community concernsLocal officials and religious leaders came together Monday evening for an immigration town hall aimed at informing the public and reducing fear in the community.
Northwest Bexar County residents oppose wastewater permit over drinking water concerns
Read full article: Northwest Bexar County residents oppose wastewater permit over drinking water concernsLocal leaders and northwest Bexar County residents met on Sunday ahead of a legal proceeding over whether or not a company should get a wastewater permit for a project just outside Helotes.
KSAT Q&A: San Antonio mayor discusses sister city agreement with Querétaro, upcoming mayoral election and more
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: San Antonio mayor discusses sister city agreement with Querétaro, upcoming mayoral election and moreSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg appeared on the 6 O’Clock News to discuss the newly announced sister city agreement with Querétaro.
Toyota announces $6.5 million grant investment in East Central ISD
Read full article: Toyota announces $6.5 million grant investment in East Central ISDMonths after announcing a nine-figure investment in its San Antonio plant, Toyota said Monday it will make a seven-figure investment for educational and family programs at East Central Independent School District.
World Heritage Center opens to the public in the heart of the South Side
Read full article: World Heritage Center opens to the public in the heart of the South SideA place to learn about the stories of the people who lived in the area over time, particularly those who are Mission descendants, is the purpose of the new World Heritage Center, which had a grand opening Friday.
KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor discusses Migrant Resource Center, tariffs, Gov Abbott’s State of the State address and more
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor discusses Migrant Resource Center, tariffs, Gov Abbott’s State of the State address and moreSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the 6 O’Clock News for KSAT Q&A.
KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor discusses President Trump’s efforts to pause federal funding
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor discusses President Trump’s efforts to pause federal fundingSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg appeared on KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss President Donald Trump’s efforts to freeze federal funding.
Funding freeze impact on San Antonio: Mayor, city manager seek answers on federal order
Read full article: Funding freeze impact on San Antonio: Mayor, city manager seek answers on federal orderThe City of San Antonio is seeking answers from the U.S. government following President Donald Trump’s suspension of federal funding, a move subsequently halted by a federal judge.
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.
KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor discusses the impact of President Trump’s executive orders
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: San Antonio Mayor discusses the impact of President Trump’s executive ordersSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg appeared on KSAT Q&A to discuss numerous topics, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders.
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.
DreamWeek kicks off Friday morning in San Antonio
Read full article: DreamWeek kicks off Friday morning in San AntonioDreamWeek, the annual 16 day event in San Antonio, kicked off on Friday morning with remarks from its founder and Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Click here for a look at some events you can attend.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Spurs arena, tariffs
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Spurs arena, tariffsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined KSAT Q&A to discuss the Spurs arena after a closed-door meeting on Tuesday discussed on a possible tax vote for the downtown arena.
San Antonio retains ‘gold medal city’ status per CityHealth ranking
Read full article: San Antonio retains ‘gold medal city’ status per CityHealth rankingThe City of San Antonio has retained its “gold medal city” status from CityHealth, an initiative that rates cities on public health policy adoption.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio International Airport, horse-drawn carriages debate
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio International Airport, horse-drawn carriages debateSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss about the new $1.2 billion terminal at the San Antonio International Airport and about the horse-drawn carriages ban discussion.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio International Airport, horse-drawn carriages debate
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio International Airport, horse-drawn carriages debateSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss about the new $1.2 billion terminal at the San Antonio International Airport and about the horse-drawn carriages ban discussion.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio International Airport, horse-drawn carriages debate
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio International Airport, horse-drawn carriages debateSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss about the new $1.2 billion terminal at the San Antonio International Airport and about the horse-drawn carriages ban discussion.
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.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Missions, Edwards Aquifer
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Missions, Edwards AquiferSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the plans for the San Antonio Missions Stadium and about the city’s efforts to protect the Edwards Aquifer.
‘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.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses proposed downtown sports & entertainment district, Reproductive Justice Fund
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses proposed downtown sports & entertainment district, Reproductive Justice FundSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss funding and the potential impact on the city’s future for the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district. Nirenberg also discusses about the Reproductive Justice Fund.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses proposed downtown sports & entertainment district, Reproductive Justice Fund
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses proposed downtown sports & entertainment district, Reproductive Justice FundSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss funding and the potential impact on the city’s future for the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district. Nirenberg also discusses about the Reproductive Justice Fund.

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.

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.

SAISD already receiving lukewarm response to baseball stadium land deal terms
Read full article: SAISD already receiving lukewarm response to baseball stadium land deal termsIt will be about three weeks before San Antonio ISD knows how its hard stance on terms for handing over a downtown parking lot to a minor league baseball stadium project shakes out. However, some of the early responses are less enthusiastic than the district might have hoped.

KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Missions Baseball Stadium, ‘Project Marvel’
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Missions Baseball Stadium, ‘Project Marvel’San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss if the public’s tax payer dollars will be used to help pay Project Marvel and about the public support for two potential sports venues planned for downtown.

San Antonio Marathon, organized locally, will replace Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series in 2025
Read full article: San Antonio Marathon, organized locally, will replace Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series in 2025The City of San Antonio and San Antonio Sports will announce a new “major running event” to replace the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series.

City of San Antonio, nonprofits come together for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Read full article: City of San Antonio, nonprofits come together for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness WeekOn Monday, a group of nonprofits will join Mayor Ron Nirenberg at city hall to share their combined efforts to discuss issues exacerbating homelessness.
‘We definitely need more teams’: City of San Antonio looks to expand its crisis mental health response
Read full article: ‘We definitely need more teams’: City of San Antonio looks to expand its crisis mental health responseFaced with a crisis, City of San Antonio officials are working on a solution to support people during a mental health crisis.
Introducing KSAT’s ‘Crisis in Question: Measuring San Antonio’s Mental Health Solution’ series
Read full article: Introducing KSAT’s ‘Crisis in Question: Measuring San Antonio’s Mental Health Solution’ seriesThousands of mental health calls are made to 911 in San Antonio each year. KSAT is taking a closer look at the effectiveness of the city’s crisis response team.