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COPS/Metro will host a public summit this weekend to launch an independent economic analysis of San Antonio's $4 billion Project Marvel. The meeting features economists Geoffry Propheter and Heywood Sanders, who will discuss the economic implications of the proposed sports and entertainment district. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones will not attend, citing concerns over the city's previous economic report.
San Antonio City Council members accused Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones of stalling a proposed ordinance to penalize pet abandonment. The measure, which aimed to impose fines between $500 and $2,000 for first-time offenders, was removed from the agenda just before the scheduled vote. Councilman Marc Whyte stated the ordinance would have passed unanimously, highlighting ongoing tensions with the mayor.
San Antonio taxpayers will bear the financial burden of Project Marvel's open-ended term sheet, which has sparked concerns regarding its implications on property taxes. The city council's history of expanding Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) raises questions about transparency and accountability in local governance.
San Antonio's City Council approved a $489 million contribution toward a new $1.3 billion arena deal with the Spurs, drawing criticism from economist Andrew Zimbalist. He argues that the city's financing model is flawed, as it relies on hypothetical economic development that may not materialize. Local voters will decide on the proposal in November.
La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio will rebrand under Hilton's Signia brand starting October 2, marking its first affiliation with a major hotel chain since 2016. The property, owned by Ohana Real Estate Investors, recently underwent a $40 million renovation, enhancing its appeal as a premier destination.
Bexar County faces a backlog of 34,000 unprocessed voter registrations due to its outdated registration system, Votech. Commissioners voted to replace Votech with a new system, VR Systems, at a cost of $2 million to address the backlog before the November election.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) has become the first Division 1 NCAA program to sign a sponsorship deal with a Mexico-based company, Jumex. The announcement will take place during a game against Texas State University at the Alamodome this Saturday. This partnership aims to enhance representation of Latino culture in collegiate sports.
San Antonio City Council will consider a new ordinance imposing fines between $500 and $2,000 for individuals who abandon pets at the local dog pound. The proposal aims to address the city's ongoing issues with stray animals and improve response rates from Animal Care Services.
Authorities investigate a possible human smuggling operation in Southwest San Antonio after witnesses reported seeing individuals exit a tractor trailer. Several arrests occurred, but no injuries or children were found among those detained. The investigation follows a tragic incident in 2022 where 53 migrants died in a similar situation.
Kawhi Leonard faces allegations of circumventing the NBA salary cap through a fraudulent endorsement deal with a bankrupt tree-planting company. Independent journalist Pablo Torre claims the deal, worth $28 million, was orchestrated by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and involved payments to Leonard's uncle, Dennis Robertson. Spurs fans are reacting strongly on social media, with mixed feelings about Leonard's actions.