Joe Jones, president of the San Antonio Professional Firefighters’ Association, told ENside Politics the union is coming out against a city charter amendment to take back salary and tenure restrictions on San Antonio’s city manager. Jones also talked with host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the union’s new contract and fire…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss Devin Vassell’s injury, who might replace him in the lineup for now and Chris Paul’s and Victor Wembanyama’s goals for this season. Suggested reading: Popovich, Spurs greet Harrison Barnes like long-lost love With Spurs, Chris Paul can turn jeers to cheers Victor W…

Restaurateurs Jody Bailey Newman and Chad Carey talk with ENside Politics podcast host Greg Jefferson and city hall reporter Megan Rodriguez about the damage San Antonio street projects often inflict on small businesses. They've organized a new political action committee to make sure it’s a big issue in next year’s city elections. Suggested reading…

Voters will decide Nov. 5 on a pay increase for City Council and whether to remove pay and term restrictions on the city manager. A new poll by the UTSA Center for Public Opinion Research show voters aren't fans of either proposition. San Antonio political consultants Eddie Aldrete and Laura Barberena join ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson hash o…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ point guard position and how the depth chart will be altered with Harrison Barnes and Chris Paul in the mix. Suggested reading: Spurs' Tre Jones proud to back up Chris Paul Wemby wows at sports card event Ex-Spur DeRozan recalls how Pop's lessons were al…

Trish DeBerry is the biggest proponent of a security camera network in the center city. Deberry is CEO of Centro San Antonio, a public-private organization focused on downtown revitalization. The San Antonio Police Department plans to set up 10 AI-powered security cameras on a four-block stretch of Commerce Street downtown under a pilot program tha…

TNA world champion Nic Nemeth, Moose and the Laredo kid discuss why they became wrestlers, TNA’s partnership with WWE and NXT, colleague Joe Hendry's viral success, and the promotion’s upcoming show in San Antonio, Victory Road. Suggested reading and viewing: Why you should believe in TNA’s Joe Hendry AEW, Thunder Rosa on Collision course Brothers …

Heywood Sanders, a trenchant critic of deals cut in private but paid for with public dollars, says San Antonio has a long history of financing projects like the planned $160 million stadium for the Missions ball club. They rarely turn out well for taxpayers, the UTSA professor emeritus of public administration tells ENside Politics. The problem: to…

Longtime Spurs announcer Bill Land talks with columnist Mike Finger and beat writer Jeff McDonald about 21 seasons of interviewing Gregg Popovich, appreciating Manu Ginobili, letting Tim Duncan have his distance, building an unspoken chemistry with Sean Elliott, and planning a busy retirement. Suggested reading: Spurs’ broadcaster Bill Land announc…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Victor Wembanyama leading France to the silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and how the setback in the gold-medal game will make him even more determined to be great. Suggested reading: Throughout Paris Games, hopeful defiance abounds The future is Wembanya…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Tom Orsborn discuss the vibes in Lille for the Olympics, where Victor Wembanyama debuted for Team France and showed the world what Spurs fans saw all season. Suggested reading: Again exceeding the hype, Victor Wembanyama takes control in Olympics debut Beyond language barrier in Lille, Olympic basketbal…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss what new draft pick Stephon Castle proved during NBA Summer League, and talk about how veterans Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes will fit into a revamped lineup. Suggested reading: Spurs rookie Stephon Castle puts on a show Spurs see no reason to wait for Victor Wemb…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs signing future Hall of Famer Chris Paul, drafting Stephon Castle and breakdown that trade of the No. 8 pick in the NBA draft. Suggested reading: All-Star point guard Chris Paul headed to Spurs What Spurs' draft-night trade says about their refusal to thin…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn talk about the endless possibilities awaiting the Spurs at the NBA draft in New York, including a French complement to Victor Wembanyama, an NCAA champion or trading out of the draft altogether. Suggested reading: With no sure things, NBA draft possibilities are endless fo…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn break down who the Spurs might take with their lottery picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Could it be Stephon Castle from UConn? Reed Shepard from Kentucky? Also don’t forget to catch up with the Spurs reporters for a live chat on Thursday: https://exne.ws/live-event-registr…

San Antonio Councilman addresses ethics complaint, DWI, city attorney and budget process. Suggested reading: Embattled attorney Martin Phipps accuses Councilman Marc Whyte of ethics violations in custody case After public spat, council talks privately about firefighter contract negotiations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…

Columnist Mike Finger, Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss draft fits for the Spurs and if Victor Wembanyama should have made an All-NBA team in his rookie season. Suggested reading: Duncan stonewalls Jefferson, reminding us how Wembanyama is different Spurs' Johnson enjoys brotherly bond with young boxer Who wan…

East Side council member talks city attorney, fire-union negotiations, Ready to Work, charter amendments and mayoral race. Suggested reading: Council member Jalen McKee-Rodriguez questions current slate of mayoral candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon San Antonio Express-News

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs getting two picks in the NBA Draft lottery and how the draft’s long -term implications can be unpredictable and seemingly never ending. Suggested reading: With options aplenty, Spurs more unpredictable than ever Dillingham, Sheppard envision playing with …

A coalition of council members seek to oust city attorney Andy Segovia. Plus the latest on Colin Strother and others caught up in the Henry Cuellar indictment. Required reading: City Council members may be looking to force out city attorney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

The Puro Politics team takes a look at the congressman's federal indictment, a stunning NEISD election and pro-Palestinian campus protests at UT-Austin and nationwide. Required reading: Henry Cuellar and his wife were charged with bribery and money laundering. Here's what we know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Columnist Mike Finger, and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss what the Spurs’ priorities should be this offseason and whether the team should add a superstar to complement Victor Wembanyama. Suggested reading: Will the Spurs pursue Trae Young, and other burning questions Why Suns' misery could make Devin Booker a perfect fit…

Texas House hopeful talks with the Puro Politics team about efforts to flip her district and her views on Republican challenger Marc Lahood. Required reading: Editorial: Our recommendations in Democratic Texas House primary races Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon San Antonio Express-News

The latest news on the team's bid for a downtown arena, plus Arizona abortion law parallels and appraisal board changes on this week's episode of Puro Politics. Suggested reading: Spurs confirm talks for downtown ‘project’ at possible arena site Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss how the Spurs finished the month of April, if playing better changes their offseason outlook and how everything, as usual, will revolve around Victor Wembanyama. Suggested reading: As Spurs plan future, no voice matters more than Wembanyama's Did Wemby have one of …

San Antonio's District 8 councilman Manny Peláez explains why he's running and what he hopes to accomplish. Required reading: After a long windup, Manny Peláez says he's running for mayor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon San Antonio Express-News

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporter Jeff McDonald and sports editor Nick Talbot discuss if the Spurs can eclipse last year’s win total and get to 21 wins, why the Spurs play better in March and April and how their lottery odds are stacking up. Suggested reading: Up-and-down season ends early for Keldon Johnson Nike teases Victor Wembanyam…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the season-ending injuries to Jeremy Sochan and Devin Vassell and what that means for the Spurs’ final few games and their draft position in the NBA lottery. Suggested reading: Spurs coping with season-ending injuries to Vassell, Sochan Three-peat: Spurs' Wembanyam…

The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement. *Suggested reading:* H-E-B’s Charles Butt among Forbes’ list of 400 richest people in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon San Antonio Express-News

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss why the Spurs have done so well versus the Suns this season and why they have won their last two games without Victor Wembanyama in the lineup. Suggested reading: Spurs enjoy some success without Victor Wembanyama Olympics bonds remain strong between Popovich, Suns…

St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law. Required Reading: Texas' migrant deportation law was in place for nine hours. It was chaotic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Sports President and CEO Jenny Carnes talks with members of our editorial board about this year's brackets, next year's Final Four in the Alamo City and a milestone for nonprofit. Suggested reading: Pasley: It's 'Women Making History Month' in college basketball Jenny Carnes selected to succeed Russ Bookbinder as San Antonio Sports head…

Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss the Spurs’ performance in Austin, why they play those games and, also, how to deal with some rowdy hooligans. Suggested reading: Young Spurs flash signs of progress in OT win Back at full speed, Johnson enjoyed big shooting night in win over Nets For Vassell, playm…

San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera. Required Reading: 'AK Guy' campaigns with Matt Gaetz in bid to oust rep Tony Gonzales Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesVon San Antonio Express-News