News Releases

41 Result(s) Found

Mayor Requests VIA Plan on Fare-Free Pilot Program

Published on February 16, 2026

Today, Mayor Jones sent a letter to VIA Metropolitan Transit President and CEO Jon Gary Herrera, requesting a written plan that details how VIA would implement a 6-month pilot program to offer fare-free rides on the top five most-used routes that represent 25% of VIA’s ridership.

Category: , Construction & Land Development

Department: , Mayor

Mayor Calls on Texas Delegation to Not Fund US ICE Facility

Published on February 11, 2026

Today, Mayor Jones sent a letter to United States Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, and Representatives Joaquin Castro, Henry Cuellar, Greg Casar, Tony Gonzales and Chip Roy, requesting that they vote against any funding bill that would allocate resources for the proposed facility reportedly acquired by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in San Antonio.

Category: , Construction & Land Development

Department: , Mayor

Mayor Hosts Early Learning and Childcare Roundtable

Published on February 10, 2026

Today, Mayor Jones hosted an early learning and childcare roundtable with District 6 Councilmember Ric Galvan, inviting experts from across the education and childcare sector to identify key priorities where the city can help ensure high-quality and affordable early learning for every child.

Category: , Construction & Land Development

Department: , Mayor

Mayor Calls for Special Session on ICE

Published on January 21, 2026

On Thursday, January 22, the San Antonio City Council will hold a special session on the San Antonio Police Department’s cooperation with Federal Agencies, especially the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Category: , Construction & Land Development

Department: , Mayor

Mayor Requests Governor Abbott Fund Summer Food Assistance Program

Published on December 22, 2025

Mayor Requests Governor Abbott Fund Program to Allow Low-Income Kids to Receive Summer Food Assistance

Category: , Construction & Land Development

Department: , Mayor

Mayor Applauds Vote to Move Elections

Published on December 18, 2025

Today, Mayor Jones released the following statement on the San Antonio City Council’s vote to move the municipal elections from May to November of odd-numbered years.

Category: , Construction & Land Development

Department: , Mayor

Mayor Calls for Robust Plan on Flood Projects

Published on November 06, 2025

Following the Kleinfelder report, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones released the below statement

Category: , Construction & Land Development

Department: , Mayor

Mayor Joins Spurs, City Council and County Leaders on Props A and B

Published on November 05, 2025

Mayor Joins Spurs, City Council and County Leaders to Discuss Next Steps on Props A and B

Category: , Construction & Land Development

Department: , Mayor

Mayor Reacts to Proposition B Passing

Published on November 05, 2025

Following the passage of Proposition B, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones released the following statement.

Category: , Construction & Land Development

Department: , Mayor

Mayor Leads Effort to Raise More than $1.6 Million to Support Seniors

Published on October 31, 2025

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is leading the effort to raise money from local businesses and community leaders to bridge the gap as SNAP funding is suspended.

Category: , Health & Social Services, Mayor & Council

Department: , Mayor

Page 1 of 5

Back to top