Small-town mayors cruise to reelection, while some add new faces on council
Fourteen municipalities elected city leaders on Saturday’s ballot, and six decided sales tax measures in several low-turnout races.
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Abysmal turnout, mixed partisan results: Top takeaways from the May 2 election
Democrats swept many school board races in Bexar County and the state, but Republicans also saw some bright spots in a low-turnout election.
2025 Texas Managing Editors awards honor San Antonio Report journalists
The San Antonio Report won the 2A Star Online Package of the Year award for our newsroom’s 2025 city election Voter Guide, plus other honors.
San Antonio will propose higher tax rate for first time in 33 years
Texas law allows cities to collect up to 3.5% more revenue from property taxes over the previous year without asking voters’ permission.
Who really pays? The hidden cost of source of income mandates
Commentary: City Council should exempt property owners who own 10 properties or less from the veteran housing voucher ordinance to protect local housing providers.
San Antonio to post warnings at Bitcoin ATMs after rise in cryptocurrency scams
San Antonio approved city code changes placing signs at cryptocurrency ATMs after police linked scams to roughly $39 million in local losses.
San Antonio follows Fort Worth in banning landlords from rejecting veterans with housing vouchers
In a city with 90,000 veterans, the roughly 2,000 who pay rent with a voucher will now have a broader pool of rental options to choose from.
San Antonio leaders approve Ready to Work $42.8M budget through 2027
Ready to Work, which assists low-income San Antonio residents in career training, education and job hunting, will receive $42.8 million.
Mayor vs. council standoff boils over during Project Marvel consultant contract debate
San Antonio City Council voted during a contentious meeting to approve two contracts in support of Project Marvel, with the mayor dissenting.
Mayor vs. council standoff boils over during Project Marvel consultant contract debate
San Antonio City Council voted during a contentious meeting to approve two contracts in support of Project Marvel, with the mayor dissenting.