Marina Gavito Archives - San Antonio Report

San Antonio students could get free VIA bus fares starting next month

by Gisell Campos December 8, 2025December 10, 2025

Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito (D7) announced a pilot program to pay for student VIA Metropolitan Transit bus fares starting in January.

Beatrice De Los Santos, left, with her husband Max, who is a victim of a dog attack where he suffered severe injuries including the loss of both of his legs. De Los Santos was in the hospital for seven months following the attack.

After legal review, San Antonio could bring spay/neuter policy in line with other cities’

by Andrea Drusch May 13, 2024May 12, 2024

Shade, water and breaks now required for outdoor workers at city-funded projects

by Iris Dimmick August 31, 2023August 31, 2023

City Council members participate in an inauguration ceremony inside City Council Chambers in June.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg reshapes council committees as new members join the dais

by Andrea Drusch July 18, 2023July 18, 2023

City Council members welcome incoming Councilwomen Marina Alderete Gavito (D7) and Sukh Kaur (D1).

Younger, more female: New San Antonio City Council members join dais with a ‘diversity of background’

by Andrea Drusch June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

After early voting, more than 10,000 votes cast in District 1, District 7 runoffs

by Andrea Drusch June 7, 2023June 8, 2023

Councilman Mario Bravo and Sukh Kaur have each spent big on mail ads ahead of the June 10 runoff in District 1.

District 1 challenger Kaur outraises Bravo in runoff while Gavito holds cash advantage in District 7

by Andrea Drusch June 5, 2023June 6, 2023

Council candidates Marina Alderete Gavito, left, and Marc Whyte are being supported by political action committees with interests to support the San Antonio business communities as both candidates seek to fill open seats.

Business interests focus on two open City Council seats, boosting Marina Gavito and Marc Whyte

by Andrea Drusch May 1, 2023May 1, 2023

5-year-old Johnathan was brought to Little Flower Basilica by his mom and grandma to get his cross of ashes on Ash Wednesday.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s Week in Photos, Feb. 19-25

by Bria Woods February 27, 2023March 1, 2023

Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda (D6) takes an oath after formally declaring for reelection in her district.

Incumbents report big cash hauls as candidates begin filing for May city elections

by Andrea Drusch January 18, 2023February 9, 2023