San Antonio leaders are weighing a major shift in public transportation policy after Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones asked VIA Metropolitan Transit to develop a plan for testing fare-free bus service on the city’s busiest routes.

Construction could start in 2027 and is being funded by the City of San Antonio and the Main Plaza Conservancy. The plans include improved pedestrian circulation, a concessions building, lighting for Fiesta and other events, new furniture, surfacing, restroom upgrades, and a potential pavilion or stage.

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing a congressional ethics investigation over allegations he had a sexual relationship with a staffer who died by suicide. Gonzales denies the allegations and continues his reelection campaign.

San Antonio’s Department of Human Services is committing to increase its support for senior citizens who are at risk of scams and neglect after a request by a council member was filed last month.

Missing middle housing refers to duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, bungalows, and casitas among other housing options outside of single-family detached homes and large scale apartment complexes.

Daily statistics from the Bexar County Elections Department show 26,876 in-person ballots were cast Tuesday and Wednesday combined, with 18,155 Democrats and 8,921 Republicans participating.

The San Antonio City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, to discuss recent accusations of misconduct against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.

Calls are growing for Tony Gonzales to resign after the San Antonio Express-News published a report alleging the congressman had an affair with a member of his staff, Regina Santos-Aviles, who later took her own life.

The big issues at Tuesday's Bexar County commissioners meeting covered recent actions by ICE and tax breaks for manufacturers.

The current right-wing view is that DEI is bad for America. It’s been banned from Texas and national public policy. Diversity, equity and inclusion make up an idea to promote the fair treatment and full participation of all people, particularly those from underrepresented or marginalized groups. So what does the evidence tell us about DEI? And how has it helped business, education, justice and democracy?