San Antonio City Council

San Antonio District 9 Councilmember Misty Spears is calling for deeper spending reductions as the city confronts a projected $158 million budget gap over two years.

The council OK’d the funding, but not before considering a plan to sunset the TIRZ that has collected millions in funds for those projects.

On Thursday, the San Antonio City Council unanimously confirmed Jesse Salame as the new head of the police department.

Representatives and supporters of more than 50 San Antonio nonprofits rallied at City Hall Wednesday against a proposed $5.1 million reduction in FY 2028 funding for programs serving more than 9,300 residents.

San Antonio City Council is considering new requirements for data centers, including a possible halt to construction for up to 6 months.

Last week San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones lost the city council vote 5-6 to hold a city vote on funding the proposed downtown Spur arena. Jones joins "The Source" to discuss moving forward as the city is dealing with a budget shortfall.

The vote was unanimous. The shift comes amid growing scrutiny of Chavez’s legacy, following sexual abuse allegations made by Dolores Huerta and other women.

The packed chamber was split between those who said voters are being shut out and those who believe a county vote last year should suffice.

San Antonio’s proposed 2027 budget increases spending for police, fire and Animal Care Services while emphasizing existing investments.

City staff proposes raising fees on everything from Alamodome parking to trash carts and missing library books to balance the budget.