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San Antonio retains āgold medal cityā status per CityHealth ranking
Read full article: San Antonio retains āgold medal cityā status per CityHealth rankingThe City of San Antonio has retained its āgold medal cityā 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 Antonioās downtown convention center look like?
Read full article: What will the expansion of San Antonioās downtown convention center look like?On the heels of an announcement to revitalize San Antonioās 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 cityās efforts to protect the Edwards Aquifer.
āPastime about talking about povertyā: Nirenberg defends Ready to Work, Project Marvel in farewell āfireside chatā
Read full article: āPastime about talking about povertyā: Nirenberg defends Ready to Work, Project Marvel in farewell āfireside chatāAmid 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 cityās greenway trails, dies at 75
Read full article: Howard W. Peak, former San Antonio mayor, namesake of cityās greenway trails, dies at 75Howard Peak, a former two-term Mayor of San Antonio and namesake of the cityās greenway trails system, has died, according to a statement from Mayor Ron Nirenbergās 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 cityās 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 cityās 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 cityās Reproductive Justice Fund, which ā this time ā 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, āProject Marvelā
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Missions Baseball Stadium, āProject MarvelāSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss if the publicās 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 ānā Roll Running Series in 2025
Read full article: San Antonio Marathon, organized locally, will replace Rock ānā Roll Running Series in 2025The City of San Antonio and San Antonio Sports will announce a new āmajor running eventā to replace the Rock ānā 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.
āWe definitely need more teamsā: City of San Antonio looks to expand its crisis mental health response
Read full article: āWe definitely need more teamsā: 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 KSATās āCrisis in Question: Measuring San Antonioās Mental Health Solutionā series
Read full article: Introducing KSATās āCrisis in Question: Measuring San Antonioās Mental Health Solutionā 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 cityās crisis response team.
San Antonioās controversial Reproductive Justice Fund likely wonāt pay for abortion travel, but the issue isnāt over
Read full article: San Antonioās controversial Reproductive Justice Fund likely wonāt pay for abortion travel, but the issue isnāt overLess than a year after it was sued by anti-abortion groups, the City of San Antonio revealed its Reproductive Justice Fund probably wonāt help women access abortion care after all.
NCAA womenās volleyball championship, menās basketball regional coming to San Antonio
Read full article: NCAA womenās volleyball championship, menās basketball regional coming to San AntonioSan Antonio will host the 2026 NCAA D1 womenās volleyball championship and the 2027 NCAA D1 menās college basketball regional, the NCAA announced on Wednesday.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Airport terminal expansion, charter amendments, dockworkersā strike
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Airport terminal expansion, charter amendments, dockworkersā strikeSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the San Antonio International Airportās plans of the new terminal, the dockworkersā strike and charter amendments since voters will be voting on the amendments in a few weeks.
Southwest Airlines sues City of San Antonio, airports director as Oct. 1 deadline looms
Read full article: Southwest Airlines sues City of San Antonio, airports director as Oct. 1 deadline loomsThe airline filed a lawsuit Thursday in U.S. District Court against the city and San Antonio International Airport Director of Airports Jesus Saenz.
In Texas visit, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff raises more than $1 million
Read full article: In Texas visit, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff raises more than $1 millionSecond Gentleman Douglas Emhoff raised more than $1 million at a San Antonio fundraiser for Kamala Harris presidential campaign Monday night, the largest presidential fundraiser in the cityās history.
MACRI announces first Mexican-American Civil Rights Museum in US
Read full article: MACRI announces first Mexican-American Civil Rights Museum in USThe Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) hosted a press conference on Friday to announce a āsignificant milestoneā in its steps to creating the nationās first Mexican-American Civil Rights Museum in San Antonio.
FULL INTERVIEW: Mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos wants San Antonio to better compete for āquality jobsā
Read full article: FULL INTERVIEW: Mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos wants San Antonio to better compete for āquality jobsāRoland Pablos talks about attracting big companies and āquality jobs,ā spending priorities in the city budget, downtown sports stadiums, and the cityās migrant resource center.
City officially commissions largest municipal solar project in Texas
Read full article: City officially commissions largest municipal solar project in TexasThe $30 million initiative advances the cityās goal of attaining a net zero capacity for all municipal buildings by 2040, a step outlined in the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Mission Stadium plans, construction in downtown
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Mission Stadium plans, construction in downtownSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the Mission Stadium voting plan, if there will be reinvested area near the stadium and construction near Hemisfair.
San Antonio hosts first-of-its-kind budget input meeting geared toward young people
Read full article: San Antonio hosts first-of-its-kind budget input meeting geared toward young peopleMore than 80 young people between 12 and 24 years old spent their Saturday speaking their minds with San Antonio city leaders.
āI would end up in the street yet againā: Pushback for new downtown SA Missions stadium plan
Read full article: āI would end up in the street yet againā: Pushback for new downtown SA Missions stadium planWhile supporters like Mayor Ron Nirenberg say the ball park proposal is a fair deal with a group of local owners, a ball teamās worth of opponents came to a public hearing Thursday afternoon to object to the funding method, a lack of public input on the plan so far, and residentsā displacement from a low-cost apartment complex.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses budget meetings, Mission Stadium updates
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses budget meetings, Mission Stadium updatesSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the updates on the Missions Stadium and budget meeting outcomes.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Missions ballpark coming to downtown
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses San Antonio Missions ballpark coming to downtownSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the San Antonio Missions coming to downtown. Nirenberg also discussed how the ballpark will be financed.
Delta Air Lines launches new nonstop flight service to Boston from San Antonio this November
Read full article: Delta Air Lines launches new nonstop flight service to Boston from San Antonio this NovemberTravelers can begin booking nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Boston Logan International Airport with Delta Air Lines this November.
Downtown baseball stadium for San Antonio Missions expected to open by 2028, letter to MLB says
Read full article: Downtown baseball stadium for San Antonio Missions expected to open by 2028, letter to MLB saysThe San Antonio Missions are set to have a new ballpark built in downtown San Antonio by April 2028, according to a letter from the City of San Antonio sent to Major League Baseball.
Bimbo Bakeries layoff is San Antonioās second largest this year
Read full article: Bimbo Bakeries layoff is San Antonioās second largest this yearThe pending shutdown of Bimbo Bakeriesā East Side location this fall will result in the layoff of an estimated 138 people - the second most of any layoff in Bexar County so far this year.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg voices support for new San Antonio Missions ballpark downtown
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg voices support for new San Antonio Missions ballpark downtownMayor Ron Nirenberg joined the chorus of local politiciansā voices who would like to keep the Missions playing baseball in San Antonio for the foreseeable future.
Nirenberg among Democrats in San Antonio to support Kamala Harris for US president
Read full article: Nirenberg among Democrats in San Antonio to support Kamala Harris for US presidentLocal democrats believe Vice President Kamala Harris is the right choice to be the Democratic Nominee for President after Biden withdrew from the race.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses political violence, rent prices
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses political violence, rent pricesSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined Tuesdayās iteration of the KSAT Q&A to discuss political violence days after an attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
Political figures react to assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump
Read full article: Political figures react to assassination attempt on former president Donald TrumpSeveral political figures have spoken out regarding the alleged assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump on Saturday.
FULL INTERVIEW: Mayoral candidate John Courage wants to ācontinue buildingā on current initiatives
Read full article: FULL INTERVIEW: Mayoral candidate John Courage wants to ācontinue buildingā on current initiativesCourage sat down with KSAT recently to discuss his vision for the city, which largely includes continuing current initiatives and his track record as a council member.
City leaders host press conference on nonstop flight service from SAT to Washington DC
Read full article: City leaders host press conference on nonstop flight service from SAT to Washington DCMayor Ron Nirenberg and other city leaders held a press conference on Monday to update the ongoing process of fulfilling a long-term goal for a direct flight between San Antonio and Reagan National Airport.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses possible downtown Spurs arena, SCOTUS ruling on camping ordinances
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses possible downtown Spurs arena, SCOTUS ruling on camping ordinancesSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss several points that affect San Antonio.
FULL INTERVIEW: San Antonio mayoral candidate Manny Pelaez discusses his vision for San Antonio
Read full article: FULL INTERVIEW: San Antonio mayoral candidate Manny Pelaez discusses his vision for San AntonioThe District 8 councilman sits down with KSAT reporter Garrett Brnger to talk about his aspirations for a different seat at City Hall.
McFarlin Tennis Center celebrates 50th Anniversary with proclamation from Mayor Ron Nirenberg
Read full article: McFarlin Tennis Center celebrates 50th Anniversary with proclamation from Mayor Ron NirenbergThe McFarlin Tennis Center, which has given free entry to those who want to learn the game, was honored for its contributions to the community for half a century.
WATCH LIVE: White House hosts call on President Bidenās border security plan, SA Mayor Nirenberg to speak
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: White House hosts call on President Bidenās border security plan, SA Mayor Nirenberg to speakThe White House will host a regional press call on President Joe Bidenās plan to secure the border at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
SA Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Sheriff Javier Salazar among local officials at White House for immigration announcement
Read full article: SA Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Sheriff Javier Salazar among local officials at White House for immigration announcementSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg will be among the Texas mayors in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday for President Joe Bidenās announcement about the Texas border.
Congressmen, city leaders celebrate next step for direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.
Read full article: Congressmen, city leaders celebrate next step for direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Joaquin Castro joined Mayor Ron Nirenberg and other city leaders to officially announce the fulfillment of a long-term goal for a direct flight between San Antonio and Reagan National Airport.
Mayor Nirenberg, COSA donate 800 backpacks filled with school supplies to Edgewood ISD students
Read full article: Mayor Nirenberg, COSA donate 800 backpacks filled with school supplies to Edgewood ISD studentsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and his office donated hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies to Edgewood Independent School District students on Tuesday.
Fire contract controversy fizzles out with closed-door discussion
Read full article: Fire contract controversy fizzles out with closed-door discussionFollowing a week of back-and-forth discussions over transparency, leaks, and the fitness of the city attorney, San Antonio City Council members ended up discussing the stalled contract negotiations behind closed doors, just as nearly half of them had already asked.
San Antonio council members flout mayor, demand meeting on stalled fire contract talks
Read full article: San Antonio council members flout mayor, demand meeting on stalled fire contract talksAfter Mayor Ron Nirenberg refused to allow a discussion behind closed doors of the ongoing fire contract negotiations, half the city council joined together to force his hand. But it's not clear if they will get the meeting they want.
Business Journal Exclusive: SA ācloseā to landing DC flights, Congressman Castro says
Read full article: Business Journal Exclusive: SA ācloseā to landing DC flights, Congressman Castro saysCongress could approve new legislation in a matter of days, freeing up more slots for flights to and from DCA, and San Antonio has some high-ranking firepower fighting for one of those routes.
Sustainability projects are the focus of Mayor Nirenbergās youth climate council showcase
Read full article: Sustainability projects are the focus of Mayor Nirenbergās youth climate council showcaseThe Mayor's Youth Engagement Council for Climate Initiatives will present projects the cohort has worked on over the last school year during a ceremony on May 16 at UTSA's downtown campus.
Vendors confident Cinco de Mayo festivities at Market Square will be tamer than Fiesta
Read full article: Vendors confident Cinco de Mayo festivities at Market Square will be tamer than FiestaAmid the violence seen last weekend during Fiesta De Los Reyes at Market Square, vendors are cautiously preparing for the upcoming Cinco De Mayo celebration, but many say theyāre confident this weekend wonāt be similar what happened during Fiesta.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg angry about fatal Market Square shooting, says āFiesta is safeā
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg angry about fatal Market Square shooting, says āFiesta is safeāSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said heās angry that state leaders continue to make it easy for dangerous people to access weapons after two men shot and killed each other during the Fiesta De Los Reyes event at Market Square over the weekend. Despite the gun violence, the mayor assures the public that āFiesta is safe.ā
Texas Republicans rue Democrats for dismissing Mayorkas impeachment without trial
Read full article: Texas Republicans rue Democrats for dismissing Mayorkas impeachment without trialMajority Leader Chuck Schumer called the trial the āleast legitimate, least substantive, and most politicized impeachment trial in the history of the United States.ā
Feds to provide $18 million to agencies providing migrant services in San Antonio, Bexar County
Read full article: Feds to provide $18 million to agencies providing migrant services in San Antonio, Bexar CountyThe federal government will distribute $18 million in grants to five agencies that are providing services to migrants.
Mayor Nirenberg defends Ready to Work! program during State of the City address
Read full article: Mayor Nirenberg defends Ready to Work! program during State of the City addressSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Tuesday spent a significant portion of his State of the City address defending the cityās workforce development program, Ready to Work!
Six-figure salaries for San Antonio City Council? Early pay raise talks raise eyebrows among council members
Read full article: Six-figure salaries for San Antonio City Council? Early pay raise talks raise eyebrows among council membersA Charter Review Commission is considering whether to adjust council members' salaries, though voters would have the final say.
San Antonioās aviation sector expected to soar with rebrand
Read full article: San Antonioās aviation sector expected to soar with rebrandAs San Antonio continues to soar, the airportās rebranding and expansion plans symbolize the cityās commitment to meeting the growing demand for air travel and fostering economic growth in the region.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg says city council will look at backup funding plan for Migrant Resource Center
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg says city council will look at backup funding plan for Migrant Resource CenterSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is pushing for more help with the Migrant Resource Center and said the bipartisan border security bill could bring relief.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joins President Biden, other South Texas mayors in Brownsville
Read full article: San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joins President Biden, other South Texas mayors in BrownsvilleSan Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg met with President Joe Biden Thursday in Brownsville in what he called a show of support.
WATCH LIVE: Eagle Pass Border Coalition hosts press conference ahead of visit from former President Donald Trump
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Eagle Pass Border Coalition hosts press conference ahead of visit from former President Donald TrumpThe Eagle Pass Border Coalition will hold a press conference on Thursday morning in response to former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trumpās visit there.
Bexar County DA Gonzales says prosecutors have cut indictment backlog by 11 percent
Read full article: Bexar County DA Gonzales says prosecutors have cut indictment backlog by 11 percentBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales updated county commissioners on the progress made by the High Risk Intake Team on Tuesday.
San Antonio International Airport receives $30 million in grants for Terminal A upgrades, new terminal
Read full article: San Antonio International Airport receives $30 million in grants for Terminal A upgrades, new terminalThe San Antonio International Airport has received $30 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Fate of $62M Sunken Garden Theater makeover still unclear
Read full article: Fate of $62M Sunken Garden Theater makeover still unclearNearly two and a half years after the Brackenridge Park Conservancy first unveiled plans for a major renovation of the aging Sunken Garden Theater, the fate of that landmark project remains uncertain.
San Antonio City Council passes new code of conduct; questions raised about enforcement
Read full article: San Antonio City Council passes new code of conduct; questions raised about enforcementLess than three weeks after issuing its third formal reprimand to a council member in the past 15 months, the city council voted 8-2 to adopt a new code of conduct. However, itās debatable if the code would even apply to all three incidents, and the enforcement measures included in the code are all largely symbolic.
Pro-Palestinian protestors take to publicly confronting San Antonio City Council members
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian protestors take to publicly confronting San Antonio City Council membersSome pro-Palestinian protestors have been turning up the heat on San Antonio City Council members with whom they are angry for not passing a ceasefire resolution regarding the Israel-Hamas War.
San Antonio councilmembers vote to censure District 10ā²s Marc Whyte after DWI arrest
Read full article: San Antonio councilmembers vote to censure District 10ā²s Marc Whyte after DWI arrestWhyte asked his fellow councilmembers to pass the censure; others spoke about holding council to a higher standard