Project Marvel

As Bexar County voters prepare to cast ballots on a posibble venue tax increase for a proposed downtown home for The Spurs, SA Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones takes listeners' questions.

Proposition A on the November 4th ballot is asking Bexar County Voters to approve an increase to the hotel occupancy tax to generate just under $200 million to revitalize the Bexar County rodeo / coliseum / expo grounds on the East Side. The proposal is to turn the area into a year-round destination for rodeo, livestock, exhibitions, conventions and other uses.

The visionary behind San Antonio’s plans for a new downtown sports and entertainment district regrets naming it Project Marvel — an idea she said confused the public and distracted from the more popular goal of building the Spurs a new arena.

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai joins "The Source" to discuss the coming vote on the proposed new downtown Spurs arena and revitalizing the rodeo grounds.

Major makeovers of hotel's lobby, restaurants, and other public spaces detailed.

Speakers on opposing sides of the propositions are expected to deliver remarks.

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' first 100 days have been filled with debate, tension, and both notable wins and losses.

The economic benefits of the Deer District continue for Milwaukee

City council members and the former mayor have repeatedly said they did not sign NDAs related to Project Marvel.

Robert E. Lee Apartments tenants organized for over a year to keep their affordable apartments out of private hands where rents could have been increased by 2028.