District 5 Archives | San Antonio Report

City Council runoff races in districts 1, 2, 3, 5, and 9 will be decided by voters on Saturday.

Five City Council seats at stake Saturday in runoff contests

by Lindsey Carnett June 4, 2021June 4, 2021

San Antonio residents within select districts will have their last chance to cast their ballot for the 2021 City Council runoff elections Saturday.

Teri Castillo and Rudy Lopez are campaigning for the runoff for City Council District 5.

In District 5 City Council runoff, candidates share deep local roots

by Jackie Wang May 21, 2021May 21, 2021

Patrick Von Dohlen, City Council (D9) candidate, smiles as the results come in revealing that he will be part of the runoff election on June 5th.

City Council candidates facing runoffs, including 3 incumbents, assess election results

by Jackie Wang May 3, 2021May 2, 2021

A District 5 outdoor "meet and greet" hosted council candidates at the family-owned business Brainfreeze last week.

With an open City Council seat at stake, District 5 race draws political newcomers

by Jackie Wang April 22, 2021April 22, 2021

(From left) Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales (D5) and Councilwoman Rebecca Viagran (D3) look around Confluence Park.

Expect a plethora of candidates in City Council Districts 3, 5 come May

by Jackie Wang December 28, 2020December 28, 2020

Centro San Antonio hosts a "snowstorm" downtown in Peacock Alley on December 5, 2020.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s week in photos, Nov. 30-Dec. 6

by Scott Ball December 7, 2020December 6, 2020

Where I Live: Prospect Hill

by N. Geremy Landin July 4, 2020December 4, 2020

Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales is facing challenger Anthony Gres who has raised four times the money for the council seat.

Elections 2019, Gov & Politics

Shirley Gonzales Faces Challenge from District 5 Candidate Who Has Outspent Her

by JJ Velasquez April 16, 2019January 31, 2020

The Cassiano Homes, owned and operated by San Antonio Housing Authority, were built in 1953 and are located in District 5.

Affordable Housing Pilot Launches in District 5

by Edmond Ortiz November 7, 2017January 31, 2020

A mural by Manuel Diosdado Castillo Jr. near the Commerce Street bridge.

Public Safety, Basic Infrastructure Top Issues in District 5 Council Race

by Iris Dimmick April 5, 2017January 31, 2020