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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. REQUIRED READING: San Antonio keeps adding people — should it add City Council members too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former Bexar County judge discusses his new guide for local leadership.    REQUIRED READING Nelson Wolff reflects on the cosmos in last State of the County address Learn 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' potential move back to Hemisfair. SUGGESTED READING: Live 2023 Election Results Uvalde mayoral race: Mother of Robb Elementary victim loses to longtime politician E...

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 toxicity at its worst Pressure mounts on Bexar County elections chief to retire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Justice Fund  The Ala-moldy-dome: City arena has a mold problem -- and $1 million to fix it ‘The mayor’s race has already begun’: 2025 election could draw conten...

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 in San Antonio, hire 1,500 Greg Brockhouse wants back in the political arena Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 vouchers Understaffed and broken system': 900,000 Texans lose Medicaid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 READING: Whether it's Paxton impeachment or federal shutdown, Republicans can't stop fighting with each other Ignore the hype: San Antonio airport's first-e...

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 victim, running for mayor Lexi Rubio was a math whiz who dreamed of becoming a lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales talks about the recent spate of San Antonio Police officers being shot. He also addresses the criticism he has received from Police Chief William McManus. REQUIRED READING: San Antonio's police chief, DA at loggerheads over spate of shootings "This is ridiculous": Sixth San Antonio police officer injured in less than two weeks Learn mo...

The Puro Politics team talks about the beginning of Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment, including his long history of corruption allegations, how State Sen. Angela Paxton can still affect the outcome for her husband without casting a vote, and how Paxton's allegiance to former President Donald Trump could influence the trial. REQUIRED READING: Live updates from the impeachment trial Timelin...

 A look at the defunding of SA2020, the firing of Nephtalí De León, SAISD library cuts and Will Hurd's exclusion from GOP debate. REQUIRED READING: "Stripping away funding for SA2020 would be a mistake for San Antonio" https://www.expressnews.com/columnist/gilbert-garcia/article/sa2020-funding-stripped-18309701.php "San Antonio fires poet laureate for using 'racial slur' in a poem"  https://www.ex...

ABOUT THE EPISODE: U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred makes the case for bipartisanship and explains why he thinks Ted Cruz can be defeated in 2024. REQUIRED READING: Former NFL player Colin Allred launches campaign to push out Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024 https://www.expressnews.com/politics/texas/article/u-s-rep-colin-allred-launches-early-2024-18143968.php State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, outspoken on gun...

San Antonio Express-News writers discuss Mayor Ron Nirenberg's future, city funding for Animal Care Services and the deepening border tensions in Eagle Pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Senate hopeful talks about Uvalde, gun control and immigration while making his case against Ted Cruz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Texas governor turns Eagle Pass into a war zone, plus updates on the Spurs downtown arena and San Antonio suing the state over its "Death Star" legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Puro Politics team talks about the push for a new arena and stadium, plus a look at the candidacies of Will Hurd and Roland Gutierrez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio Democrat talks property taxes, school funding, local control and state politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new councilwoman for District 1 discusses her priorities and how she pulled off that big win over the incumbent in her district. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sukh Kaur and Marina Gavito win in commanding fashion, plus a look way ahead at the mayor's race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

District 9 councilman talks with the Puro Politics team about gun exchanges, housing affordability and local control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delia Garcia and Laura Barberena join Gilbert Garcia to talk about a new book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

San Antonio District 10 councilman-elect talks about his plans for the next two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Puro Politics team talks about Prop A's resounding defeat, and a few surprises in an otherwise status quo May 6 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Assistant city manager discusses state bills that could affect San Antonio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices