Spurs to pay City of San Antonio $2.5M after failed MLS attempt, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says
Spurs to pay City of San Antonio $2.5M after failed MLS attempt, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says KSAT
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‘We owe it to our taxpayers’: Jones still sees path to redirect $100M from Ready to Work — but she’ll need to convince council
It’s unclear if San Antonio’s mayor has enough City Council support to put the issue to voters this year — at least four are opposed.
Council caught off guard as mayor seeks funding from local business owners
Council caught off guard as mayor seeks funding from local business owners WOAI
Spurs’ owners agree to pay San Antonio $2.5M for MLS bid that failed 8 years ago
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has pushed for payment from a failed deal made more than a decade old as the city faces a $158 million budget gap.
College NIL bill includes $25 million 'retention pool' but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?
A reworked Senate bill designed to regulate college sports proposes to more than double the amount of money schools could share with players as part of a flurry of revisions designed to win the support of the Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences. Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti...
The Bexar County Child Welfare Board's annual event offers free haircuts, styling services
The Bexar County Child Welfare Board's annual event offers free haircuts, styling services WOAI
Texas GOP candidate with history of racist posts now says ‘mass deportations’ will lower gas prices
GOP candidate for railroad commissioner Bo French, left, strikes a pose with late-conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, right. " data-image-caption=" GOP candidate for railroad commissioner Bo French, left, strikes a pose with late-conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, right. "...
Outlawed political group accused of trying to sabotage elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Officials in Pakistan administered Kashmir on Tuesday accused an outlawed political group of attempting to sabotage elections for the region’s constitutional assembly , while also alleging that militants from the Pakistani Taliban infiltrated weekslong protests. The accusations c...
Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory
Conservative leader Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president on Tuesday after winning the June presidential runoff by a margin of fewer than 50,000 votes, a victory that confirmed a regional shift in South America toward the conservative wing. With the ceremony, Fujimori, ...
Democrat Gina Hinojosa in statistical tie with Gov. Greg Abbott with election less than 100 days out
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Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting . The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in July from 92.2 in June. That's essentially the same tepi...
Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas' U.S. Senate race
The poll found the Austin Democrat with a commanding lead among independents and a surprising edge with non-college-educated voters, who have consistently favored Republicans....
Trump shattered ethics norms. Will voters trust Democrats to fix them?
Democrats are making the case that now is the time to tackle anti-corruption reforms — to serve as a check on Donald Trump and to overhaul a system voters say is co-opted against their interests....
Joe Biden interviews with memoir ghostwriter reveal him discussing sensitive information
Newly released audio tapes, disclosed by a conservative activist group, appear to show Joe Biden sharing classified information with a biographer and sometimes claiming memory lapses during interviews that occurred before his election to the presidency in 2020. About three hours ...
Wisconsin voters begin casting ballots at the polls in chaotic Democratic governor's race
Early in-person voting begins Tuesday in swing state Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor, with a democratic socialist trying to overcome the incumbent governor’s choice to replace him . Democrats are hoping to retain control of the governor’s office and flip both ...
Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next intelligence director
The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton on Tuesday to become head of the nation’s intelligence agencies, ensuring that a permanent director is in place as the midterm elections approach. Clayton is expected to be confirmed along party lines after a contentious hearing two w...
Federal judge dismisses a lawsuit over makeup of Trump's Religious Liberty Commission
A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit Monday from an interfaith group that challenged the legitimacy of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission , dismissing claims that its overwhelmingly conservative Christian makeup lacked a legally required balance of viewpoints. ...
Mayor puts out call for help funding city-supported organizations as $158M budget gap looms
Jones said those organizations strengthened San Antonio but, in a letter dated July 24, she noted a $158 million budget gap the city faces. Mayor puts out call for help funding city-supported organizations as $158M budget gap looms was first posted on July 27, 2026 at 1:35 pm. &c...
Republicans decry a new Democratic Socialists of America platform as Dem primaries split the party
A new platform from a progressive group that’s notched several recent primary victories is becoming fodder for Republican attacks, as the GOP looks to frame Democrats as extremists and communists ahead of November’s midterm elections. Although the Democratic Socialists of America...
Lopes Cabral's equalizer for Cape Verde vs Argentina wins public vote for best goal at World Cup
Cape Verde made more World Cup history on Monday when Sidny Lopes Cabral won the public vote for goal of the tournament. Lopes Cabral’s curling shot into the far top corner of the Argentina net was a standout moment at the World Cup where the unheralded African team made a stella...
Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill
President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the chamber’s upcoming August break until senators pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill , even as Republicans lack the votes to advance it. Trump has repeatedly urged Thune to scrap ...
The Latest: Appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump’s order to create federal voter list
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list. The ruling over the weekend rejected the Trump administration’s effort to m...
TPR News Now: Monday, July 27, 2026
Authorities investigate drowning in Nueces River; New studies examine feasability of Austin-San Antonio rail; Mayor Jones asks for philanthropic support amid looming budget deficit...
Trump is set to defend his economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs may sting
President Donald Trump plans to tout his handling of the economy during a visit to suburban Detroit on Monday, defending sweeping tariffs in a swing state where their effects have hurt many businesses as midterm election season heats up. Trump is visiting a General Motors facilit...
San Antonio Book Festival on mayor weighing cuts amid $158 million budget gap
San Antonio Book Festival on mayor weighing cuts amid $158 million budget gap kens5.com
San Antonio Book Festival reacts as mayor weighs cuts amid $158 million budget gap
San Antonio Book Festival reacts as mayor weighs cuts amid $158 million budget gap kens5.com
US appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create a federal voter list
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that in nearly half of U.S. states halted President Donald Trump's executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list. The ruling Saturday by judges of the 1st U.S....
Ken Paxton has long crusaded against voter fraud. His Senate rival now accuses him of committing it.
ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that the attorney general may have broken state law by voting using an address where he no longer appears to live. Ken Paxton has long crusaded against voter fraud. His Senate rival now accuses him of committing it. was first posted on July ...
National teacher certification board told to scrub DEI mentions to comply with Texas law
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As Trump boosts nuclear power, regulators seek to eliminate a longstanding radiation safety rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate a foundational safety principle that has for 50 years minimized the radiation people in the United States are exposed to and that has been adopted around the world. Currently, facilities such as nuclear plants, hospitals...
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries kicks off 100 days till midterms with affordability agenda
The stage is in battleground Pennsylvania. The stakes are control of the House . House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday will unveil the party's Fighting for an Affordable America agenda, as he kicks off 100 days until the midterm elections and works to focus voter atte...
Mayor Jones seeks private funding for local nonprofits amid $158M budget deficit
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is asking the City Council to consider redirecting the remaining funds for the city’s Ready to Work program back to the city budget. The program was funded through a dedicated one-eighth-cent sales tax that was approved by voters which provides ...
Mayor Jones asks execs, philanthropists to help close city budget gap
Mayor Jones asks execs, philanthropists to help close city budget gap San Antonio Express-News
How to run for reelection in a messy Congress? It's not easy
House leaders sent lawmakers home for summer campaigning after one of the rockiest sessions in recent memory as voters decide which party to put in power in Congress for the remainder of President Donald Trump's term. For those seeking to stay in office, particularly the newest m...
Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics
The Trump administration has acknowledged in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state" — in this case, 16 states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in th...
UN human rights chief faces opposition in vote to extend his term for another four years
U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk faces a vote Friday for a second four-year term but is running into opposition from critics and some countries for his criticism of Israel's attacks in Gaza and his approach to China’s crackdown on its Uyghur minority . Secretary-General Antoni...
How a push to protect parental rights is reshaping Texas’ foster care system
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Trump allies vote to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
A council packed with Trump appointees wants to rewrite historic preservation rules. Critics say that could help him build his D.C. arch faster — and endanger important sites across the country....
ICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomats tell AP
Member state representatives of the International Criminal Court voted to remove the global tribunal’s chief prosecutor on Friday, nearly two years after sexual misconduct allegations against him first emerged, two diplomats have confirmed to The Associated Press. British barrist...
EU finds TikTok violates its digital rule book by failing to protect privacy of minors
The European Commission on Friday said it found TikTok had not adequately protected children’s privacy rights on its platform by allowing adults to view the accounts of minors. The action exposed children to cyberbullying, unwanted contact and predatory behavior, commission spoke...
UNESCO adds West Bank site and Lebanese castles to World Heritage List despite Israeli objections
A United Nations committee voted Friday to inscribe a major archaeological site in the West Bank and a set of castles in southern Lebanon as World Heritage sites, despite objections from Israel, which had urged the committee to reject the bids. The decision at a U.N. Educational,...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffles top posts amid far-right advance
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffled top posts on Friday as he tries to boost the fortunes of his deeply unpopular government ahead of regional elections in which a far-right party could get its first state governor. Merz took office less than 15 months ago with pledges to...
City attorney suggests mayor’s plan to end Ready to Work early may run afoul of state law
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones didn't seem to take city attorney Andy Segovia's response to her suggestion to divert Ready to Work funds as a "no." City attorney suggests mayor’s plan to end Ready to Work early may run afoul of state law was first posted on July 23, 2026 at 7:34 pm. &cop...
Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis
A federal judicial panel has allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that splits apart a majority-Black district in Memphis , providing another legal victory for Republicans who hope to gain an additional seat in this year’s midterm elections. A three-judge panel on Thur...
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year's elections
The state has sent more than 3,000 letters to Alaska voters asking them to verify their citizenship ahead of the Aug. 18 primary, a number a top state elections official said is unusually high. The letters have raised concerns among some state lawmakers, including one who said so...
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California's primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 California voters had their mail-in ballots rejected for the state's June primary, a spike from recent elections even as the state attempts to make voting easier with the goal of boosting participation and counting every ballot. California has become notorious for ...
South Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar votes to merge U.S. and Israeli militaries
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Ken Paxton receives unwelcome surprise at Washington, D.C., fundraiser
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Fate of ICC chief prosecutor heads to unprecedented vote as US sanctions keep him out of New York
Diplomats from around the world are gathering at United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday to decide whether to permanently remove the embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. British barrister Karim Khan has been accused of sexual misconduct with a...
House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran , sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain. The 214-208 vote requiring congressional ap...
Residents should decide elections, not big money
Commentary: Raising campaign donation limits gives wealthy donors more influence while weakening the voices of working families, renters, and seniors. Residents should decide elections, not big money was first posted on July 23, 2026 at 6:00 am. ©2021 " San Antonio Report "....
Boerne horse ranch seeks volunteers after flood causes up to $1 million in damage
A Boerne horse ranch is asking the Kendall County community for help after last week’s flooding sent several feet of water through its buildings, damaged expensive equipment and left crews digging out from heavy mud. Corrival Ranch — a horse breeding, training, rehabilitation and...
Border residents wanted crossings reined in. Now Paxton and Talarico face voters wary of deportations
EAGLE PASS — No border city received more Republican attention in 2024 than Eagle Pass , where Texas’ GOP leaders took over a public park and dispatched thousands of state troopers and Texas National Guard members to patrol the Rio Grande after the city became a hot spot for ille...
‘Can You See Me?’ anti-human trafficking campaign launches in San Antonio
A billboard campaign has launched near the Pearl, aiming to raise awareness, generate tips and connect human trafficking victims with help.
Future of Ready to Work program in question amid projected $158M budget deficit
San Antonio’s Ready to Work workforce development program, created to help low-income residents train for higher-paying careers, could eventually end under a proposal from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to address the city’s financial challenges. Jones is asking the San Antonio City Coun...
WNBA commissioner and union leaders discuss steps to protect players from online harassment
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert discussed what more can be done to protect players from online harassment during a virtual meeting with the players' union executive committee and the union's Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The call Tuesday night came at the ...
House votes to adopt Department of War renaming in annual defense bill
The House on Wednesday passed a defense policy bill that incorporates President Donald Trump's request for a historic $1.15 trillion in spending for national security and that would designate the Department of Defense as the Department of War. It also would provide for a pay rais...
House Republicans push $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
House Speaker Mike Johnson will try to advance a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over Democratic objections as a GOP priority before the midterm elections . House Republicans are divid...
Texas agriculture commissioner blasts Gov. Greg Abbott over data center donations
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TPR News Now: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Mayor Jones proposes ending Ready to Work initiative amid budget woes; SA nonprofit launches new flood relief fund for small businesses; How to keep pets safe in the heat...
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