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Bexar County is already rethinking its jail strategy. Advocates say it’s not enough.

by Diego Medel July 30, 2026July 29, 2026

As Bexar County weighs the future of its jail system, advocates have released a policy framework calling for broader reforms.

Seeking broader appeal, activists-turned-candidates in District 6 runoff back off police reform

by Andrea Drusch May 23, 2025June 2, 2025

Who cares about city charter amendments? This group wants to spend $1 million to get you to.

by Iris Dimmick September 29, 2024October 9, 2024

Mayor RonThe current salaries for the mayor and city council members were established in 2015, set to the city's area median income at the time. Over the last 9 years their salaries have not kept up with the AMI, which is now more than $14,000 more than their current salaries. Nirenberg during a presentation to San Antonio City Council on recommended funding for the $500,000 reproductive justice budget item.

Six-figure salary proposal for City Council scaled back after community pushback

by Andrea Drusch April 26, 2024April 26, 2024

Fight brews over effort to undo San Antonio City Manager pay cap

by Andrea Drusch March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

Central Library adds police officer to security detail, sparking concerns at public meeting

by Iris Dimmick December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

Debbie Bush and sister Cheryl Jones are the founders of the Marquise Jones Foundation in honor of Jones' son, who was killed by an off-duty police officer in 2014.

‘It’s a constant fight’: Marquise Jones Foundation hopes to heal community after police violence

by Iris Dimmick November 24, 2023November 22, 2023

Police union treasurer fined $5,000 for campaign finance violation

by Iris Dimmick July 1, 2023June 30, 2023

Emily Niño stands next to a sign encouraging voters to vote against Prop A along Judson Road in early April.

Prop A foes found the thread to unravel it. Where does that leave the police reform movement?

by Iris Dimmick and Andrea Drusch May 14, 2023May 16, 2023

San Antonio Police Officers Association (SAPOA) President Danny Diaz, right, speaks with SAPOA executive board parliamentarian Christopher Lutton.

San Antonio voters overwhelmingly reject Prop A

by Iris Dimmick May 6, 2023May 7, 2023