MARCI announces nations first Mexican Civil Rights Museum
The Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) will hold a press conference to announce a “significant milestone” in its steps to create the nation’s first Mexican Civil Rights Museum in San Antonio.
FULL INTERVIEW: Mayoral candidate Rolando Pablos wants San Antonio to better compete for ‘quality jobs’
Roland Pablos talks about attracting big companies and “quality jobs,” spending priorities in the city budget, downtown sports stadiums, and the city’s migrant resource center.
City officially commissions largest municipal solar project in Texas
The $30 million initiative advances the city’s 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
San 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
More than 80 young people between 12 and 24 years old spent their Saturday speaking their minds with San Antonio city leaders.
‘I would end up in the street yet again’: Pushback for new downtown SA Missions stadium plan
While supporters like Mayor Ron Nirenberg say the ball park proposal is a fair deal with a group of local owners, a ball team’s 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 residents’ displacement from a low-cost apartment complex.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses budget meetings, Mission Stadium updates
San 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
San 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
Travelers 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
The 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 Antonio’s second largest this year
The pending shutdown of Bimbo Bakeries’ 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
Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the chorus of local politicians’ 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
Local 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
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined Tuesday’s 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
Several 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 ‘continue building’ on current initiatives
Courage 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
Mayor 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
San 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
The 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
The 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 Biden’s border security plan, SA Mayor Nirenberg to speak
The White House will host a regional press call on President Joe Biden’s 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
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg will be among the Texas mayors in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday for President Joe Biden’s announcement about the Texas border.
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
San 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
Following 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
After 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 ‘close’ to landing DC flights, Congressman Castro says
Congress 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 Nirenberg’s youth climate council showcase
The 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
Amid 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 they’re confident this weekend won’t be similar what happened during Fiesta.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg angry about fatal Market Square shooting, says ‘Fiesta is safe’
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said he’s 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 “Fiesta is safe.”
Texas Republicans rue Democrats for dismissing Mayorkas impeachment without trial
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the trial the “least legitimate, least substantive, and most politicized impeachment trial in the history of the United States.”
Feds to provide $18 million to agencies providing migrant services in San Antonio, Bexar County
The 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
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg on Tuesday spent a significant portion of his State of the City address defending the city’s workforce development program, Ready to Work!
Six-figure salaries for San Antonio City Council? Early pay raise talks raise eyebrows among council members
A Charter Review Commission is considering whether to adjust council members' salaries, though voters would have the final say.
San Antonio’s aviation sector expected to soar with rebrand
As San Antonio continues to soar, the airport’s rebranding and expansion plans symbolize the city’s 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
San 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
San 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
The Eagle Pass Border Coalition will hold a press conference on Thursday morning in response to former President and current presidential candidate Donald Trump’s visit there.
Bexar County DA Gonzales says prosecutors have cut indictment backlog by 11 percent
Bexar 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
The San Antonio International Airport has received $30 million in grants from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Fate of $62M Sunken Garden Theater makeover still unclear
Nearly 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
Less 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, it’s 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
Some 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 10′s Marc Whyte after DWI arrest
Whyte asked his fellow councilmembers to pass the censure; others spoke about holding council to a higher standard
SAPD releases DWI arrest video of Marc Whyte on day councilman is suspended from committee assignments
San Antonio City Councilmember Marc Whyte was suspended from his committee assignments on Thursday, the same day the San Antonio Police Department released video of his recent DWI arrest.
Protesters shut down San Antonio City Council meeting after proposal to support Israel-Hamas ceasefire rescinded
Activists carried signs reading “Free Palestine;” Councilmembers McKee-Rodriguez, Castillo left with fists in air in support
San Antonio city council won’t take up resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire after councilman pulls his support
Mayor Ron Nirenberg says "the special meeting will not be scheduled now that the request lacks the required support."
City, county release public safety plan addressing repeat violent crime offenders
Created by county and city officials to quell violent crime from repeat offenders, the plan identifies significant gaps in the criminal justice system and ways to combat them.
Come next year, some asylum seekers may risk being stranded in San Antonio
If the federal government doesn’t come through next year, Mayor Ron Nirenberg said there’s a real concern with no funding for migrant travel. Asylum seekers could be stranded in San Antonio unless family members can pay for their airfare or bus rides.
City council pay, more council districts: commission begins 6-month process considering charter changes
How much to pay San Antonio city council members, whether to add more council districts, and independent redistricting could all end up on San Antonio voters’ ballots next year. But it will depend first on what a 15-members citizen commission decides over the next six months.
City Council approves CPS Energy rate hike; increase to take effect in February
The San Antonio City Council voted 8-3 Thursday morning for the second increase in two years of CPS Energy’s gas and electric rates. This latest rate hike is expected to cost the average residential customer an additional $4.45 per month after it takes effect in February 2024.
San Antonio voters may decide on more council districts, council & city manager pay in Nov. 2024 election
In his fourth and final term, Nirenberg tasked his Charter Review Commission with what one expert called a “laundry list” of possible changes to how the city operates.
Better communication, improved technology among public safety recommendations from district court judge
KSAT 12 has gotten the first look at some recommendations to improve public safety from Bexar County and San Antonio’s top police and court officials.
City of San Antonio partners, local coalition advance updates to ‘complete streets’ policy
The complete streets concept is a part of the advocacy of local groups such as ActivateSA, one of the coalition’s members. San Antonio adopted its current complete streets policy in 2011.
1,500 new jobs coming to San Antonio as major ag equipment manufacturer adds South Side facility
City and county leaders announced that JCB, the world’s largest, privately-owned construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment manufacturing company, is expanding to San Antonio.
Trail activation event to coincide with Saturday’s eclipse
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and several community organizations will welcome residents to the trails this weekend for fun, educational opportunities and a chance to see the eclipse.
San Antonio International Airport breaks ground on new facility that will add ground gates
The San Antonio International Airport is breaking ground on a new Ground Load Facility that will add capacity and ground gates, allowing for the increase of domestic and international flights.
‘Historic’ announcement regarding San Antonio International Airport to be made Thursday
An announcement regarding the San Antonio International Airport that officials are calling “mega” and “historic” will be made Thursday.
‘Air of compromise’: Abortion travel fund, mental health teams among proposed city budget tweaks
Expanding a popular mental health team, creating a fund to help cover travel to out-of-state abortion clinics, and giving more money for Animal Care Services were among the most high-profile changes council members discussed making to the budget - largely favorably.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai addresses police shootings for first time
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai on Friday made his first public comments on the recent rash of police shootings involving habitual violent offenders, saying there need to be “solutions to protect the community and to protect law enforcement.”
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai continues to refuse to answer questions about recent string of police shootings
KSAT has tried to talk about the recent string of police shootings with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai for nearly a week.
San Antonio, Bexar County officials to discuss recent police shootings, plans to address violence
After several police shootings in the past two weeks, the city and Bexar County will bring together law enforcement and other leaders to discuss the recent violence and come up with plans to address it.
ERCOT issues conservation appeal for Thursday amid expectation for tight grid conditions
Due to low wind-power generation and high demand, operating reserves for ERCOT are expected to be low for several hours Thursday, prompting an appeal for Texans to conserve electricity use, from 3-10 p.m.
San Antonio mayor’s Youth Engagement Council for Climate Initiatives welcomes new applicants
Previous cohorts have worked on projects including installing bug hotels to increase biodiversity, developing strategies for the city to improve public transportation and EV adoption and advocating for local policy changes.
What’s the plan for the San Antonio airport? KSAT Explains
A third terminal is planned for San Antonio International Airport. It will have capacity for 17 more gates and will be situated next to the existing Terminal B on the northwest end of the airport’s current footprint.
San Antonio’s Office of Innovation releases Smart Cities roadmap, initiative
The roadmap is the culmination of a year’s worth of stakeholder engagement to inform the community-driven vision for San Antonio’s development as a leader in digital innovation.
What we know about 3 San Antonio police officers charged with murder in death of Melissa Perez
SAPD Chief William McManus said Friday night the officers didn’t follow department training or policy and “used deadly force, which was not reasonable given all the circumstances as we now understand them.”
San Antonio sixth graders create art exhibit of gun violence through images, interviews
A new art exhibit by a group of San Antonio sixth graders features portraits of people directly affected by gun violence.