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The latest news on the team's bid for a downtown arena, plus Arizona abortion law parallels and appraisal board changes on this week's episode of Puro Politics.Suggested reading:Spurs confirm talks for downtown ‘project’ at possible arena si
Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how the Spurs finished the month of April, if playing better changes their offseason outlook and how everything, as usual, will revolve around Victor Wembanyam
San Antonio's District 8 councilman Manny Peláez explains why he's running and what he hopes to accomplish.Required reading:After a long windup, Manny Peláez says he's running for mayorLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad
The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement.*Suggested reading:*H-E-B’s Charles Butt among Forbes’ list of 400 richest people in the U.S.Learn more
St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law.Required Reading:Texas' migrant deportation law was in place for nine hours. It was chaotic.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho
San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera.Required Reading:'AK Guy' campaigns with Matt Gaetz in bid to oust rep Tony GonzalesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking down a Super Tuesday that was less than super for anti-voucher Republicans.Suggested Reading:Abbott's fight for Texas school vouchers poised for victory after GOP primaryLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic
UTSA professor breaks down the big election races.Required Reading:As March primary looms, many voters undecided on which Democrat should take on Ted Cruz2024 Texas Primary Express-News Voter GuideLearn more about your ad choices. Visit m
IBC Bank chairman/CEO talks border and immigration policy.Suggested reading:Cartels and human traffickers are in control of America's immigration policyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why councilmembers voted to police their own behavior.Required reading:City Council's new Code of ConductLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
U.S. Senate primary heats up between Roland Gutierrez and Colin Allred, Gov. Abbott and the Eagle Pass standoff with Biden, and John Courage's mayoral kickoff.Required Reading:Gutierrez launches Senate campaignClack: Is Greg Abbott trying
District Court Judge Ron Rangel talks about the new city/county Public Safety Action Plan for San Antonio and Bexar County.Required Reading:City, county leaders unveil plan to curb violence by repeat offendersLearn more about your ad choic
Hood's resignation, updates on Marc Whyte and city cease-fire resolution, and Mayra Flores' GrubGate.REQUIRED READING:Charles Hood had history of allegedly insensitive commentsMarc Whyte drove council colleague home before DWI arrestLearn
City Council deals with Marc Whyte's arrest and a resolution on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. REQUIRED READING:San Antonio City Councilman Marc Whyte charged with DWIAfter months of public pressure, City Council to vote on whether
The Bexar County judge assesses his first year in office, and talks about a possible new Spurs arena, the recent rift between the DA and police chief, and the need for more mental-health resources.SUGGESTED READING:County Judge Peter Sakai o
The Puro Politics team talks about the the City Council's bipartisan opposition to a proposed City Public Service rate increase, Ted Cruz's history of misinformation, and Ken Paxton suing Pfizer over its COVID vaccine.SUGGESTED READING:CPS E
San Antonio commission will consider expanding City Council, increasing council pay and extending the tenure of city managers. Plus a "no" vote on vouchers, immigration law passed, and other things to catch up on from the state legislature.RE
The former Bexar County judge discusses his new guide for local leadership. REQUIRED READINGNelson Wolff reflects on the cosmos in last State of the County addressLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a post-election edition of the Puro Politics podcast, the team discusses the statewide propositions that passed, Kimberly Mata-Rubio falling short in her bid for Uvalde mayor, abortion rights on the ballot nationwide, and the Spurs' potentia
The emergence of Mike Johnson, the political reaction to the Lewiston mass shooting and the questions about Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen's future plans. REQUIRED READING:Behind his civil tone, Mike Johnson is MAGA to
City Hall reporter Molly Smith breaks down the lawsuit from anti-abortion groups, the wild mayoral race awaiting San Antonio and the mold found at the Alamodome. REQUIRED READING:Anti-abortion groups sue San Antonio over Reproductive Justi
Why JCB picked San Antonio for its new plant, what former mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is planning for 2025 and how the feud between Dan Patrick and Dade Phelan has escalated. REQUIRED READING:Britain's JCB to open manufacturing plant
The CEO of Every Texan addresses the state's lack of support for public education and the growing Medicaid crisis in Texas.REQUIRED READING:A not-so special session on school vouchersUnderstaffed and broken system': 900,000 Texans lose Medi
The Puro Politics team talks about what the narrowly averted federal shutdown and the Paxton impeachment trial tell us about the state of the GOP. Also, a look at SAISD school closures and direct flights from San Antonio to Frankfurt.REQUIRED
Uvalde mayoral hopeful and mother of Robb Elementary victim Lexi Rubio joins Puro Politics to talk about gun reform and how she hopes to unite her divided, devastated hometown.REQUIRED READING:Kimberly Mata-Rubio, mother of Uvalde shooting v
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