City Council discusses potential plan to track, regulate San Antonio data centers’ use of resources
Read full article: City Council discusses potential plan to track, regulate San Antonio data centers’ use of resourcesA Council Consideration Request (CCR) that would determine regulatory measures needed to address the rapid growth of data centers in San Antonio will proceed to a special committee.
SAPOA will not move forward on a ‘no confidence’ vote against SAPD Chief William McManus
Read full article: SAPOA will not move forward on a ‘no confidence’ vote against SAPD Chief William McManusThe San Antonio Police Officers’ Association decided it will not move forward with holding a vote of “no confidence” in San Antonio police Chief William McManus.
San Antonio council members express skepticism, caution while discussing possible elections move
Read full article: San Antonio council members express skepticism, caution while discussing possible elections moveMost of the San Antonio City Council appears reluctant to move the city’s elections from May to November in odd-numbered years before a Dec. 31 deadline.
City Council debates if moving election date from May to November could boost voter turnout, save money
Read full article: City Council debates if moving election date from May to November could boost voter turnout, save moneyCity Council on Wednesday will debate whether to move its city council elections from May to November in odd-numbered years.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses moving municipal election date from May to November
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses moving municipal election date from May to NovemberSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday and discussed her efforts to change the city's municipal election date.
San Antonio City Council to debate shifting election date from May to November
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to debate shifting election date from May to NovemberThe San Antonio City Council will debate whether to move its city council elections from May to November in odd-numbered years at a Wednesday meeting.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses North Side raid, rainbow crosswalk removal order
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses North Side raid, rainbow crosswalk removal orderMayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss a recent North Side raid and the order for the removal of San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk.
Affidavit: FBI, DPS investigated suspected drug dealer at site of North Side raid before 150+ immigrants detained
Read full article: Affidavit: FBI, DPS investigated suspected drug dealer at site of North Side raid before 150+ immigrants detainedSurveillance of a suspected drug dealer took place on San Pedro Avenue weeks before a raid, when more than 150 immigrants were detained, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by KSAT.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones looking for answers after federal raid on North Side
Read full article: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones looking for answers after federal raid on North SideMayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she is working to get answers after the federal raid last weekend at an unauthorized nightclub on the North Side.
Mayor Jones refuses multiple times to publicly back SAPD Chief William McManus
Read full article: Mayor Jones refuses multiple times to publicly back SAPD Chief William McManusSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones dodged multiple questions from multiple KSAT 12 journalists about whether she publicly supports SAPD Police Chief William McManus.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses ongoing government shutdown, possible city funding for Spurs arena
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses ongoing government shutdown, possible city funding for Spurs arenaSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and the city’s possible funding for a Spurs arena after county funding was approved on Nov. 4.
Mayor Jones won’t say if she still wants second Spurs arena election for San Antonio voters
Read full article: Mayor Jones won’t say if she still wants second Spurs arena election for San Antonio votersSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones continues to remain quiet about whether she still plans to push for a second election on the city’s share.
Bexar County voters approved funding for Spurs arena, but when will it open?
Read full article: Bexar County voters approved funding for Spurs arena, but when will it open?San Antonio knows where a Spurs arena would be built and how it could be funded, but the pressing question now is one of the hardest to get a firm answer on: when will it happen?
City of San Antonio files exemption request for rainbow crosswalks after Abbott’s order for removal
Read full article: City of San Antonio files exemption request for rainbow crosswalks after Abbott’s order for removalThe City of San Antonio filed an exemption request for the pride district’s rainbow crosswalks after Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to remove “any and all political ideologies” from Texas streets.
Spurs’ Peter J Holt: ‘We are going to deliver something special’ after downtown arena approval
Read full article: Spurs’ Peter J Holt: ‘We are going to deliver something special’ after downtown arena approvalLeaders with the City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the San Antonio Spurs said they’re looking forward to what’s next after the passage of Propositions A & B.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones addresses recent staff resignations, fund raised for SNAP recipients
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones addresses recent staff resignations, fund raised for SNAP recipientsMayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday where she discussed a fund raised for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and addressed the recent resignations within her staff.
City of SA finalizes plan to distribute $1.6M fund to help SNAP recipients amid federal shutdown
Read full article: City of SA finalizes plan to distribute $1.6M fund to help SNAP recipients amid federal shutdownJust days after City of San Antonio leaders said they had raised more than $1.6 million in partnership with local businesses to help SNAP recipients, the city is revealing more details about how the plan would work.
‘Perception of instability’: Professor explains risk of heavy turnover in San Antonio mayor’s office
Read full article: ‘Perception of instability’: Professor explains risk of heavy turnover in San Antonio mayor’s officeWith departures including Jones’ first chief of staff and two short-lived spokesmen, the chairman of the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Department of Political Science and Geography, Professor Jon Taylor, said the rate of turnover since Jones took office in mid-June suggests instability.
Texas cities grapple with order to remove rainbow crosswalks as state deadline approaches
Read full article: Texas cities grapple with order to remove rainbow crosswalks as state deadline approachesAt the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, state transportation officials told local leaders to remove crosswalk art often used to mark historically LGBTQ+ neighborhoods or risk losing millions in funding.
WATCH: ‘Chilly’ response to Mayor Jones’ speech at Pride SA crosswalk event
Read full article: WATCH: ‘Chilly’ response to Mayor Jones’ speech at Pride SA crosswalk eventMayor Gina Ortiz Jones received a less-than-enthusiastic response Thursday evening during an event organized by several LGBTQ+ organizations at the rainbow crosswalk in the Pride Cultural Heritage District.
2 more staffers, including communications director, resign from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ office
Read full article: 2 more staffers, including communications director, resign from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ officeSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is searching for two new staffers after her communications director and special assistant tendered their resignations on Friday.
$1.6M+ raised to help San Antonio SNAP recipients during benefits pause, Mayor Jones says
Read full article: $1.6M+ raised to help San Antonio SNAP recipients during benefits pause, Mayor Jones saysOver $1.6 million dollars have been raised from local businesses to aid SNAP recipients as the federal government shutdown continues, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said at a Friday press conference.
District 6 councilman calls for traffic study of Marbach Road after John Jay HS student’s death
Read full article: District 6 councilman calls for traffic study of Marbach Road after John Jay HS student’s deathDistrict 6 Councilman Ric Galvan has proposed an immediate traffic study to address concerns along Marbach Road after the death of a John Jay High School student, according to a news release.
Where San Antonians affected by government shutdown can receive assistance
Read full article: Where San Antonians affected by government shutdown can receive assistanceThe federal government has been in a shutdown for nearly a month, and many families in San Antonio are struggling with the ripple effects.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses city’s response to pause in SNAP benefits
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses city’s response to pause in SNAP benefitsSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT’s Q&A segment on Tuesday to discuss the city’s efforts to help residents affected by the pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Project Marvel land bridge’s future remains uncertain amid tighter federal spending, officials say
Read full article: Project Marvel land bridge’s future remains uncertain amid tighter federal spending, officials sayRecent statements made by San Antonio leaders suggest a land bridge over Interstate 37 may be scrapped amid uncertainty surrounding Biden-era federal grants.
‘Pick our battles’: Mayor offers ways to support LGBTQ+ community amid state’s rainbow crosswalk removal order
Read full article: ‘Pick our battles’: Mayor offers ways to support LGBTQ+ community amid state’s rainbow crosswalk removal orderMayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday and shared her thoughts on the recent order made by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for the removal of rainbow crosswalks.
San Antonio LGBTQ+ advisory board opposes Abbott’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks
Read full article: San Antonio LGBTQ+ advisory board opposes Abbott’s order to remove rainbow crosswalksThe City of San Antonio is planning on filing an exception to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, and the LGBTQ+ Advisory Board will be submitting a resolution to the mayor and city council to “reaffirm their support.”
2 San Antonio-based Army Commands will be relocated to North Carolina, Army chief of staff says
Read full article: 2 San Antonio-based Army Commands will be relocated to North Carolina, Army chief of staff saysTwo Army commands currently based in San Antonio are set to relocate to Fort Bragg in North Carolina, the mayor’s office confirmed.
Mayor Jones, committee flip on city staff’s ‘no action’ recommendation to track heat deaths in San Antonio
Read full article: Mayor Jones, committee flip on city staff’s ‘no action’ recommendation to track heat deaths in San AntonioMayor Gina Ortiz Jones and a city committee flipped on a no-action recommendation from staff to track heat-related deaths in San Antonio, approving the policy for a future Community Health committee meeting.
Fentanyl Awareness Walk sets new attendance record in third annual event
Read full article: Fentanyl Awareness Walk sets new attendance record in third annual eventHundreds of people gathered for the third annual Soles Walking for Souls event, marking the largest turnout yet for the fentanyl awareness walk.
San Antonio’s Pride district defends rainbow crosswalks amid state directive to remove political symbols
Read full article: San Antonio’s Pride district defends rainbow crosswalks amid state directive to remove political symbolsA community forum was held Thursday night in the Pride district to talk about LGBTQ+ protections.
Ethics board tosses ‘frivolous’ complaint against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones for soliciting 2028 DNC
Read full article: Ethics board tosses ‘frivolous’ complaint against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones for soliciting 2028 DNCMayor Gina Ortiz Jones will not be sanctioned for soliciting the Democratic National Convention to come to San Antonio after the city’s Ethics Review Board dismissed an ethics complaint the mayor called “politically motivated.”
Bexar County leaders highlight economic impact and challenges of local nonprofits
Read full article: Bexar County leaders highlight economic impact and challenges of local nonprofitsNonprofit leaders, staff and volunteers joined Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai on Monday to discuss the services that nonprofit organizations provide to the community, especially during the government shutdown.
Unprecedented security measures for Mayor Jones as SAPD officers ordered to guard her home overnight
Read full article: Unprecedented security measures for Mayor Jones as SAPD officers ordered to guard her home overnightEarlier this summer, San Antonio police officers began to provide Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones after-hours security at her home, records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Hearing set for ethics complaint over Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ DNC invitation
Read full article: Hearing set for ethics complaint over Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ DNC invitationThe Ethics Review Board will hear a complaint on Monday regarding Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ solicitation of the Democratic National Convention to come to San Antonio.
Mayor, city manager say no immediate impacts on San Antonio programs amid federal shutdown
Read full article: Mayor, city manager say no immediate impacts on San Antonio programs amid federal shutdownMayor Gina Ortiz Jones and City Manager Erik Walsh said they do not expect any immediate effects on city services that rely on federal funding during the government shutdown.
City to spend $330K on ‘useless’ Project Marvel economic impact analysis, records show
Read full article: City to spend $330K on ‘useless’ Project Marvel economic impact analysis, records showAn economic impact analysis on Project Marvel commissioned by the City of San Antonio will cost taxpayers more than $330 thousand dollars, according to records obtained by KSAT Investigates.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses public safety, potential government shutdown
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses public safety, potential government shutdownSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss public safety and a potential government shutdown after midnight Wednesday.
‘Disappointing,’ ‘rocky,’ or ‘fun?’ Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wraps up first 100 days leading San Antonio
Read full article: ‘Disappointing,’ ‘rocky,’ or ‘fun?’ Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones wraps up first 100 days leading San AntonioMayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first 100 days has been marked by city council power struggles, tackling a growing deficit and losing a collection of high-profile votes. But the freshman mayor says success is about being able to "look in the mirror."
Puro Picks: Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra discusses weekend events in San Antonio
Read full article: Puro Picks: Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra discusses weekend events in San AntonioSocial media influencer Stephanie Guerra joined KSAT on Thursday to discuss weekend happenings in and around San Antonio.
Timeline: A look at Gina Ortiz Jones’ term as San Antonio mayor so far
Read full article: Timeline: A look at Gina Ortiz Jones’ term as San Antonio mayor so farIn her time as mayor, Jones has notably lobbied for delays to Project Marvel and changes to the Council Consideration Requests (CCR) process amid a constant back-and-forth with city council members.
Local GOP official says he’ll pull Mayor Jones’ ethics complaint if she also makes RNC offer for 2032
Read full article: Local GOP official says he’ll pull Mayor Jones’ ethics complaint if she also makes RNC offer for 2032A local Republican Party official who filed an ethics complaint against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones over her pursuit of bringing the Democratic National Convention to San Antonio wants Jones to offer the same opportunity to his party.
City Council votes against mayor’s push to resubmit policy proposal requests
Read full article: City Council votes against mayor’s push to resubmit policy proposal requestsThe San Antonio City Council voted 9-2 on Thursday to amend an ordinance for the city’s policy proposal process amid a power struggle at City Hall.
San Antonio passes $4 billion budget as it tries to close deficit
Read full article: San Antonio passes $4 billion budget as it tries to close deficitFacing a budget crunch amid flagging property and sales tax revenues, the San Antonio City Council still passed a $4.06 billion budget Thursday morning.
San Antonio City Council approve $4B budget, amendment to policy proposal process
Read full article: San Antonio City Council approve $4B budget, amendment to policy proposal processThe San Antonio City Council will meet on Thursday morning to vote on the $4 billion city budget and an amended ordinance for the policy proposal process.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses the city’s budget ahead of City Council vote
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses the city’s budget ahead of City Council voteSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss the city’s budget ahead of the upcoming City Council vote.
City Hall faces power struggle as Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and council members clash over policy proposal process
Read full article: City Hall faces power struggle as Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and council members clash over policy proposal processA power struggle is continuing at City Hall as four council members challenged San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ push to overhaul the process for advancing policy proposals.
Animal abandonment fines at center of City Hall power struggle pass without Mayor Jones’ support
Read full article: Animal abandonment fines at center of City Hall power struggle pass without Mayor Jones’ supportCity Council approved a new set of fines for people caught abandoning animals in San Antonio in a 10-1 vote Thursday morning. In a statement emailed to news outlets after the vote, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said, “it lacked the required due diligence and public engagement.”
San Antonio City Council censures Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez after DWI arrest
Read full article: San Antonio City Council censures Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez after DWI arrestSan Antonio City Council passed a motion to censure District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez after her arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in July.
City councilmember confronts Mayor Jones over media consulting paid by taxpayers
Read full article: City councilmember confronts Mayor Jones over media consulting paid by taxpayersDuring 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.
District 8 councilwoman’s DWI case re-filed with BAC nearly double legal limit before censure vote
Read full article: District 8 councilwoman’s DWI case re-filed with BAC nearly double legal limit before censure voteThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office has refiled the DWI charge for District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez.
Taxpayers paying $10K a month for San Antonio Mayor Jones’ outside PR help, records show
Read full article: Taxpayers paying $10K a month for San Antonio Mayor Jones’ outside PR help, records showAn outside media consultant brought on board by San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones in late August is costing taxpayers $10,000 a month, internal city records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses City Council disagreement on pet dumping fines vote
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses City Council disagreement on pet dumping fines voteMayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss several topics, including recent contention between council members for a vote on pet dumping fines.
Spurs kick off campaign to rally support for Project Marvel ballot measures in November
Read full article: Spurs kick off campaign to rally support for Project Marvel ballot measures in NovemberThe Spurs’ “Win Together” campaign kickoff event Saturday evening was intended to drum up support for Proposition A and Proposition B, which will be on the November ballot.
Mayor Jones calls special meeting to censure Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez after DWI arrest
Read full article: Mayor Jones calls special meeting to censure Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez after DWI arrestCiting “new information,” San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones called a special meeting to consider censuring District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez after her arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in July.
Council members force vote on pet dumping fines after mayor’s delay in policy power struggle
Read full article: Council members force vote on pet dumping fines after mayor’s delay in policy power struggleA proposal to fine people caught dumping unwanted pets and other animals in San Antonio will get a council vote after all.
Gina Ortiz Jones delays proposed fines for abandoning animals; a ‘process issue’ or continuing power struggle?
Read full article: Gina Ortiz Jones delays proposed fines for abandoning animals; a ‘process issue’ or continuing power struggle?Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones delayed a proposal this week that aimed to punish people who abandon animals in San Antonio, a source told KSAT.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses city budget, Project Marvel terms
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses city budget, Project Marvel termsSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT 12 for Q&A during Tuesday’s 6 O’Clock News to discuss the city’s budget and the terms agreed on for the development of a new downtown Spurs arena.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones still not taking clear stance on county’s November ballot measure
Read full article: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones still not taking clear stance on county’s November ballot measureSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said Tuesday she has not made a decision on whether to publicly endorse or oppose the county’s $311 million funding measure on the November ballot.
Hemisfair businesses eager for proposed Spurs arena, but a public vote is first
Read full article: Hemisfair businesses eager for proposed Spurs arena, but a public vote is firstThe cluster of bar and restaurants at the Southwest corner of Hemisfair is a little over a quarter-mile walk from the proposed site of the arena, the former Institute of Texan Cultures building. Should the arena be built, they anticipate a bump in traffic and sales.
Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jones’ request for ‘strategic pause’ on Spurs funding deal
Read full article: Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jones’ request for ‘strategic pause’ on Spurs funding dealThe San Antonio City Council has approved a funding deal for a $1.3 billion Spurs arena after shooting down the mayor’s request for a pause.
Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jones’ request for ‘strategic pause’ on Spurs funding deal
Read full article: Council approves term sheet, shoots down Mayor Jones’ request for ‘strategic pause’ on Spurs funding dealThe San Antonio City Council has approved a funding deal for a $1.3 billion Spurs arena after shooting down the mayor’s request for a pause.
Pause or push ahead? Pivotal choices on Spurs arena funding up for city council votes
Read full article: Pause or push ahead? Pivotal choices on Spurs arena funding up for city council votesMayor Gina Ortiz Jones wants the city to hold off on approving the nonbinding terms until a new economic report can be completed and the city can hold numerous community meetings. Supporters say it's time to push ahead so voters have a clear idea of the larger deal when they go to the polls in November.
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones takes over Project Marvel rally held by prominent business leaders
Read full article: San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones takes over Project Marvel rally held by prominent business leadersSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones took over a Wednesday rally organized by business leaders who were openly supporting the Spurs arena term sheet.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses Project Marvel pause, city budget and police funding
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses Project Marvel pause, city budget and police fundingSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday for a Q&A to discuss Project Marvel, the city budget and police funding.
Spurs legal officer talks arena deal ahead of key council vote, says organization is willing to invest $2B in project
Read full article: Spurs legal officer talks arena deal ahead of key council vote, says organization is willing to invest $2B in projectThe chief legal officer and general counsel for Spurs Sports and Entertainment outlined the proposed funding structure for a new downtown San Antonio arena ahead of a key City Council vote Thursday and a public vote in November.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones tries to turn heat up on city council members ahead of Spurs arena vote
Read full article: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones tries to turn heat up on city council members ahead of Spurs arena voteSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is trying to put pressure on council members ahead of a pair of critical votes to determine the city’s next steps for funding a new downtown Spurs arena.
Could the Spurs leave San Antonio if a new arena isn’t built? It’s happened in other cities.
Read full article: Could the Spurs leave San Antonio if a new arena isn’t built? It’s happened in other cities.A quick history of sports franchises that have moved following failed efforts to get new arenas and stadiums.
City-hired firm for Project Marvel analysis has business ties to San Antonio Spurs
Read full article: City-hired firm for Project Marvel analysis has business ties to San Antonio SpursA 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.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones backs off attempt to unilaterally change policy proposal process in new memo
Read full article: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones backs off attempt to unilaterally change policy proposal process in new memoJones said she still intends to look at ways to improve the process, but asked council members to provide feedback.
Man arrested for allegedly making online threat against San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones
Read full article: Man arrested for allegedly making online threat against San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz JonesMarcos Olvera, 24, is accused of retaliation, a third-degree felony, for posting a threat on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, SAPD said.
District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte discusses city budget needs, Project Marvel spending
Read full article: District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte discusses city budget needs, Project Marvel spendingKSAT's Ernie Zuniga Visits Morgan’s Wonderland in District 10 and chats with Councilman Marc Whyte about budget needs, new colleagues and Project Marvel spending.
Council majority pushes back as Mayor Jones tries to independently change policy proposal process
Read full article: Council majority pushes back as Mayor Jones tries to independently change policy proposal processAs Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones doubled down on changing the process for submitting council member proposals, a majority of the city council pushed back on her attempt to unilaterally make that decision.
‘Decision for the Spurs to make’: Mayor Jones talks to KSAT about team’s relocation concerns
Read full article: ‘Decision for the Spurs to make’: Mayor Jones talks to KSAT about team’s relocation concernsAsked 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.“
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones calls for independent economic analysis on new Spurs arena
Read full article: San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones calls for independent economic analysis on new Spurs arenaMayor Gina Ortiz Jones has doubled down on her request for a “strategic” pause on a city funding deal for a new downtown NBA arena for the San Antonio Spurs.
SAPD releases video of Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez’s arrest on suspicion of DWI
Read full article: SAPD releases video of Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez’s arrest on suspicion of DWIThe San Antonio Police Department on Friday released footage of the arrest of District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez, two weeks after she was pulled over and taken into custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Despite mayor’s call for ‘strategic pause,’ San Antonio pushes ahead negotiating a funding deal for Spurs arena
Read full article: Despite mayor’s call for ‘strategic pause,’ San Antonio pushes ahead negotiating a funding deal for Spurs arenaThe 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.”
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Jones addresses District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez’s jail booking video
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Jones addresses District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez’s jail booking videoSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday for a Q&A that covered, in part, District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez’s jail booking video for a suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge.
Bexar County leaders clap back at Mayor Jones over claim that councilwoman’s jail booking video was unprecedented leak
Read full article: Bexar County leaders clap back at Mayor Jones over claim that councilwoman’s jail booking video was unprecedented leakBexar County leaders have pushed back on a claim from San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones that footage of a councilwoman being booked on a DWI charge late last month was “leaked video,” according to an email exchange obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Bexar County, San Antonio officials announce investment in region’s flood warning system
Read full article: Bexar County, San Antonio officials announce investment in region’s flood warning systemBexar County and San Antonio officials announced an investment to update and enhance the region’s flood warning system following recent deadly flooding.
US Rep. Greg Casar calls ICE arrests in downtown San Antonio ‘disturbing,’ to meet with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones
Read full article: US Rep. Greg Casar calls ICE arrests in downtown San Antonio ‘disturbing,’ to meet with Mayor Gina Ortiz JonesCongressman Greg Casar held a press conference in downtown San Antonio over immigration court proceedings and Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses latest data on homelessness, San Antonio floods review
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses latest data on homelessness, San Antonio floods reviewMayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday for a Q&A to discuss various topics, including homelessness in the city and the June 12 floods review.
Mayor Jones lobbies in Washington to keep San Antonio central to U.S. defense amid potential Army relocation
Read full article: Mayor Jones lobbies in Washington to keep San Antonio central to U.S. defense amid potential Army relocationA delegation headed by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones traveled to Washington, D.C., this week in an effort to keep Military City USA an integral part of U.S. defense missions amid talks to relocate U.S. Army North and U.S. Army South in San Antonio
San Antonio mayor announces new chief of staff, less than three weeks into term
Read full article: San Antonio mayor announces new chief of staff, less than three weeks into termAs newly elected San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones starts to build out her staff, a change has been made at the top of the food chain just weeks into her term.
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones outlines city support for Kerrville flood relief
Read full article: San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones outlines city support for Kerrville flood reliefSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT on Sunday to discuss how the Alamo City is supporting relief efforts after the devastating floods in the Hill Country.
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones proposes San Antonio as host for 2028 Democratic National Convention
Read full article: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones proposes San Antonio as host for 2028 Democratic National ConventionMayor Gina Ortiz Jones submitted a formal request on Tuesday for the 2028 Democratic National Convention to be held in San Antonio, according to a letter obtained by KSAT.
ICE detains 12 employees at Groomer’s Seafood market; SAPD provides perimeter security under state law, memo says
Read full article: ICE detains 12 employees at Groomer’s Seafood market; SAPD provides perimeter security under state law, memo saysMultiple employees at a North Side seafood market were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while San Antonio police provided perimeter security under a state mandate, according to a source and a city memo obtained by KSAT.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses Project Marvel, San Antonio’s budget deficit
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses Project Marvel, San Antonio’s budget deficitSan Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined the 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday for the Q&A segment to discuss Project Marvel transparency and her plans to address the city’s budget deficit.
What does San Antonio need least? City needs budget cuts ‘no matter what we do’
Read full article: What does San Antonio need least? City needs budget cuts ‘no matter what we do’What to cut? It’s a thorny question the newly elected mayor and San Antonio City Council are grappling with as they face a ballooning budget deficit.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses her first days in office, June floods
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones discusses her first days in office, June floodsNewly elected Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News for a Q&A to discuss her first week in office, budget priorities and the city’s investigation into the fatal June 12 floods.
Inauguration ceremony in San Antonio highlights new leadership with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, City Council members
Read full article: Inauguration ceremony in San Antonio highlights new leadership with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, City Council membersThe City of San Antonio hosted an inauguration ceremony on Wednesday for the new mayor and city council, who have already been sworn in.
San Antonio Mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones speaks about priorities ahead of inauguration day
Read full article: San Antonio Mayor-elect Gina Ortiz Jones speaks about priorities ahead of inauguration dayGina Ortiz Jones, who will be inaugurated as San Antonio’s new mayor next week, joined GMSA+ anchors Ernie Zuniga and Stephanie Serna to share her excitement and priorities for the city.
KSAT Q&A: Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses Fort Sam Houston, ICE arrests and protests
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses Fort Sam Houston, ICE arrests and protestsU.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales joined the KSAT Q&A on Tuesday to discuss Fort Sam Houston, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests and protests in San Antonio.