The city had always meant to use ARPA money as a temporary funding source. However, the groups said they also were led to believe they would continue to get at least part of the money this year.
Bobby Perez, chief legal officer and general counsel for Spurs Sports and Entertainment, joined the KSAT Q&A on Wednesday to discuss and break down the cost of a new downtown arena.
The $240 million worth of work is mostly focused on constructing and renovating buildings on the grounds, though work on the Frost Bank Center and a new roof for the Freeman Coliseum is also included.
A City of San Antonio news release on Monday said a planned temporary closure of the Brook Hollow Branch Library would be canceled. The library was closing for one day to expedite the completion of a planned solar panel project.
During a budget work session Wednesday, Councilman Marc Whyte (D10) referenced a KSAT Investigates story about the mayor’s use of Washington, D.C.-based Frontwood Strategies to, in part, handle her media communications.
Bexar County commissioners approved the county’s budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which includes funding for a new flood warning system, salary raises for county employees and more law enforcement positions.
Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration honoring the history and vibrant culture of Hispanic and Latino communities, returns next week.
In the last month, there have been two deadly crashes involving pedestrians between Old Corpus Christi Road and South Presa Street. Now, people living nearby are calling for change.
A project to make improvements along a major East Side roadway is causing growing pains for some people in the area.
As the City of San Antonio tries to close a yawning budget deficit, part of staff’s solution is to raise various fees and fines, including parking tickets.
San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability and two community organizations are expected to utilize funding awarded this month to address extreme heat across the South San neighborhood.
An ensemble of labor organizers in San Antonio met Monday morning in opposition to Project Marvel, the city’s planned sports and entertainment district at Hemisfair.
A judge has ruled against Southwest Airlines in its lawsuit involving the City of San Antonio and Aviation Director Jesús Saenz over gate assignments at the airport’s future terminal.
San Antonio police handed out nearly 7,000 school zone traffic violations during the 2024-25 school year, according to data obtained by KSAT-12.
As Councilwoman Sukh Kaur (D1) read off written audience questions during her district’s budget town hall Tuesday night to be answered by city staff at the meeting, some had to do with the city’s plans for a sports and entertainment district around Hemisfair or the proposed $1.3 billion Spurs arena that would serves as its centerpiece.
A park in District 1 is getting a new basketball court and parking upgrades by the end of the year, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
The vote on funding for Project Marvel, the proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio, has been postponed.
A firm hired by the City of San Antonio to study the economic impact of Project Marvel has extensive business ties to a minority owner of the San Antonio Spurs, according to an analysis of background checks by KSAT Investigates.
Opportunity Home is set to lose $24 million in funding after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) canceled the Biden-era Solar for All program last week, a spokesperson for the nonprofit said in an email to KSAT.
City staff presented a draft spending plan for Fiscal Year 2026 to council members Thursday morning. The entire $4.04 billion budget is a 2.2% increase over the $3.96 billion budget the previous council approved for the current fiscal year, ending on Sept. 30.
For Emily Hutcheson and her young children, biking isn’t just a fun family activity: it’s a way to build community and promote healthy habits.
Asked during a KSAT Q&A Tuesday night if she was worried whether the NBA franchise would leave San Antonio if the city’s plan for a sports and entertainment district around Hemisfair — known as Project Marvel — doesn’t happen, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said, “that is a decision for the Spurs to make.“
KSAT is trying to help families get ready for the start of the new school year. We spoke with a pediatrician about the important health preparations every family should keep in mind.
The City of San Antonio will have multiple town halls throughout August so residents can learn about the fiscal year 2026 proposed budget.
When Bexar County voters head to the polls in November, their decision on whether to help fund a new Spurs arena could carry larger consequences for the project.
The city has been considering financing up to $500 million of the arena’s total price tag, which is still unknown but could run up to $1.5 billion. During a marathon meeting Wednesday, Jones said she didn’t believe the information the city council had seen was enough to complete their “due diligence.”
The San Antonio City Council discussed the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district, dubbed Project Marvel, in a roughly nine-hour special session on Wednesday.
Bexar County residents have the chance on Tuesday morning to weigh in on a possible tax increase that could help pay for a new arena for the San Antonio Spurs.
Several community organizations expressed opposition to Project Marvel’s plans and called for a renewed community-centered review process.
A northwest Bexar County resident is expressing outrage over a proposed wastewater treatment plant that could compromise San Antonio’s drinking water, potentially squandering $351 million in taxpayer funds meant for water protection.
In an amended lawsuit, the association is seeking $25 million in damages as well as legal rights and benefits enshrined in state law.
After 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.
Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) investors and future development partners “are willing to invest over $1 billion in this effort,” said Spurs Chairman and Managing Partner Peter J. Holt in the letter dated Thursday, July 24.
The City of San Antonio’s Historic and Design Review Commission has granted Icon Experiences conceptual approval for a new entertainment development north of the Alamodome in St. Paul Square.
The City of San Antonio released several calls to KSAT Investigates on Thursday, made by drivers stuck in floodwaters along Loop 410 and Perrin Beitel on June 12.
A now-former City of San Antonio employee was fired after he was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to court records and a statement obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Mitchell Lake, once a sewage facility on San Antonio’s South Side, has evolved into a thriving 1,200-acre wildlife refuge that serves as a crucial stopover for migrating birds and a natural oasis for local residents.
With all this summer rain, mosquitoes aren’t just buzzing, they are thriving. This is nothing new, but if you’re wondering why mosquitoes prefer you over others, here are a few things you might want to know.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is keeping its winning streak going by extending head women’s basketball coach Karen Aston’s contract through 2030.
Using video shot on June 12 and information provided by the San Antonio Fire Department, KSAT has created an interactive map to better visualize the chaos of the deadliest flooding site: Beitel Creek.
Two weeks after floodwaters swept through the San Antonio area and killed more than a dozen people, some victims’ loved ones are still searching for answers about what happened.
Summer vibes are in full swing, and there are still plenty of fun events to attend. Here's what is going on Thursday-Sunday!
As the City of San Antonio tries to get residents looking toward its plans for a multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment district downtown, some residents can’t help but look back.
The City of San Antonio’s Transportation Department is seeking approval this week for a grant application that, if approved, could lead to the implementation of a Safe Routes To School (SRTS) program at area schools.
Six months after the City of San Antonio unveiled its vision for a multi-billion-dollar sports and entertainment district, residents are being asked for their feedback.
Because Miraflores Park is on the National Register of Historic Places, research must be done on what lies under the park’s surface before the city can start planting trees.
The City of San Antonio (COSA) said it has hired an engineering firm to look into what led to a dozen deaths at two creeks and extensive damage to its infrastructure on June 12.
New property tax relief legislation, signed by Governor Abbott last week, aims to provide $10 billion worth of relief to Texans across the state.
The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services was provided with additional funds to address animal overpopulation and reduce roaming animal calls. Two newly opened clinics seek to make a dent in those numbers.
The City of San Antonio and the Bexar County Office of Emergency Management are urging residents to report any damages and losses to their properties caused by the deadly floods on June 12, according to a news release.
District 2 council member Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and District 10 council member Marc Whyte took to Instagram to address the deadly floods in the Perrin Beitel Road area.
Pride San Antonio, along with City Council Districts 1 and 2, hosted the Official Pride Cultural Heritage District Dedication Ceremony on Friday evening.
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Alamo City, there are plenty of events to enjoy.
People along Dhaka View street are trying to make repairs to their homes and cars after floodwaters swept through last Thursday. They say they've had ongoing problems there due to poor drainage.
Stars & Stripes on Houston Street will return to downtown San Antonio for a second year of Fourth of July festivities.
In response to the deadly June 12 floods, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County have issued a joint disaster declaration, according to a news release.
The San Antonio River Authority maps and models floodplains, oversees flood infrastructure. They are gathering information on the areas and creeks that flooded Thursday so they can assess if changes need to be made.
The City of San Antonio plans to investigate what contributed to the deadly flooding that killed 13 people last week, according to a news release.
This weekend, San Antonio is buzzing with excitement as a variety of events take center stage.
A series of six workshops promoting safe practices for hot weather will be held through the end of August
City of San Antonio drainage efforts in Encino Park have produced mixed results, with some residents seeing improvements while others continue to experience flooding issues.
San Antonio City Council on Thursday voted to terminate its lease with K9s For Warriors and to purchase the veteran service dog organization’s facility next to Animal Care Services.
The City of San Antonio has announced dates for community members to provide feedback on Project Marvel, the proposed downtown sports and entertainment district, according to a news release.
Looking for something to do this weekend in San Antonio? There’s plenty of exciting events and activities to enjoy.
The City of San Antonio has officially designated a new cultural district, the Pride Cultural Heritage District, in the Tobin Hill community near North Main Avenue.
A man seriously injured in a May 31 house explosion filed a lawsuit against the City of San Antonio and CPS Energy two days after the blast.
San Antonio-area families seeking relief from the Texas heat will have more opportunities to dive into summer fun later this month.
The City of San Antonio closed its application period at noon on Tuesday for people interested in representing District 2 as its interim council member during August and September, when Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez plans to be out on parental leave. As of Tuesday evening, 12 applications were posted on the city website.
At least one recent death of a person seeking shelter from stormy weather by going into the City of San Antonio’s drainage system has some outreach workers ramping up their efforts.
For 30 years, the San Antonio Central Library has stood out against the city skyline, cloaked in a distinct shade of red — Enchilada Red.
The potential costs of renovating and keeping up county facilities around the Spurs’ current East Side home are quickly adding up.
Monday night's heavy rain flooded roads, parks and trails along Leon Creek on the West Side. Throughout Tuesday morning, drivers and residents had to navigate roads, sometimes ignoring safety warnings.
Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra joined KSAT on Thursday to discuss weekend happenings in and around San Antonio.
If you’re planning to stay in town this Memorial Day weekend, don’t worry. There’s still plenty of events for you and your to attend to.
The City of San Antonio announced it will open some of its city-owned swimming pools for preseason on Saturday, May 24, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Six months after the City of San Antonio unveiled the conceptual plans for a new sports and entertainment district around Hemisfair, dubbed “Project Marvel,” the city is expected to start its official process for getting community members’ opinions.
Food deserts are not a new problem for San Antonio. In 2015, the City of San Antonio and Metro Health said 28% of people in town live in one..
A year after Rackspace vacated the former Windsor Park Mall for smaller headquarters on the far North Side, a dispute continues over how to divide up a $9 million lease termination fee paid by the tech company.
Attorneys representing two female maintenance employees, who have since resigned from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, have asked a judge to designate their pending lawsuit as a class action, court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
