ENside Politics

Joe Jones, president of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters’ Association, told ENside Politics the union is coming out against a city charter amendment to take back salary and tenure restrictions on San Antonio’s city manager. Jones also talked with host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the union’s new contract and firefighters’ concerns about a Venezuelan gang that’s...

Restaurateurs Jody Bailey Newman and Chad Carey talk with ENside Politics podcast host Greg Jefferson and city hall reporter Megan Rodriguez about the damage San Antonio street projects often inflict on small businesses. They've organized a new political action committee to make sure it’s a big issue in next year’s city elections. Suggested reading: City, SAWS play blame game over road project del...

Voters will decide Nov. 5 on a pay increase for City Council and whether to remove pay and term restrictions on the city manager. A new poll by the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research show voters aren't fans of either proposition. San Antonio political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena join ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson hash out the survey's results -- and a few of its shortc...

Trish DeBerry is the biggest proponent of a security camera network in the center city. Deberry is CEO of Centro San Antonio, a public-private organization focused on downtown revitalization. The San Antonio Police Department plans to set up 10 AI-powered security cameras on a four-block stretch of Commerce Street downtown under a pilot program that could launch as early as January. The cameras wi...

Heywood Sanders, a trenchant critic of deals cut in private but paid for with public dollars, says San Antonio has a long history of financing projects like the planned $160 million stadium for the Missions ball club. They rarely turn out well for taxpayers, the UTSA professor emeritus of public administration tells ENside Politics. The problem: too much back-room bargaining, too little public par...

San Antonio Councilman addresses ethics complaint, DWI, city attorney and budget process.   Suggested reading: Embattled attorney Martin Phipps accuses Councilman Marc Whyte of ethics violations in custody case After public spat, council talks privately about firefighter contract negotiations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

East Side council member talks city attorney, fire-union negotiations, Ready to Work, charter amendments and mayoral race. Suggested reading: Council member Jalen McKee-Rodriguez questions current slate of mayoral candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A coalition of council members seek to oust city attorney Andy Segovia. Plus the latest on Colin Strother and others caught up in the Henry Cuellar indictment. Required reading: City Council members may be looking to force out city attorney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Puro Politics team takes a look at the congressman's federal indictment, a stunning NEISD election and pro-Palestinian campus protests at UT-Austin and nationwide. Required reading: Henry Cuellar and his wife were charged with bribery and money laundering. Here's what we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texas House hopeful talks with the Puro Politics team about efforts to flip her district and her views on Republican challenger Marc Lahood. Required reading: Editorial: Our recommendations in Democratic Texas House primary races Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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 Gonzales Learn 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 primary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UTSA professor breaks down the big election races.   Required Reading: As March primary looms, many voters undecided on which Democrat should take on Ted Cruz 2024 Texas Primary Express-News Voter Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IBC Bank chairman/CEO talks border and immigration policy. Suggested reading: Cartels and human traffickers are in control of America's immigration policy Learn 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 Conduct Learn 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 campaign Clack: Is Greg Abbott trying to provoke a violent confrontation at the border? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 offenders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 comments Marc Whyte drove council colleague home before DWI arrest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 DWI After months of public pressure, City Council to vote on whether to call for ceasefire in Gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 open to possibility of Spurs move to center city. With big caveat Let's keep the momentum going for Bexar County in 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

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 Energy's rate-increase request (and the progressive/conservative alliance in opposition to it.  Ted Cruz: Master of misinformation  Ken Paxton sues Pfizer ove...