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.

San Antonio's District 8 councilman explains why he's running and what he hopes to accomplish.

The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement.

St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law.

San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera.

Breaking down a Super Tuesday that was less than super for anti-voucher Republicans.

UTSA professor breaks down the big election races.

IBC Bank chairman/CEO Dennis Nixon talks border and immigration policy.

Why councilmembers voted to police their own behavior.

U.S. Senate primary heats up between Roland Gutierrez and Colin Allred, Gov. Abbott and the Eagle Pass standoff with Biden, and John Courage's mayoral kickoff.

District Court judge talks about the new city/county Public Safety Action Plan.

Hood's resignation, updates on Marc Whyte and city cease-fire resolution, and Mayra Flores' GrubGate.

City Council deals with Marc Whyte's arrest and a resolution on the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The Bexar County judge assesses his first year in office, and talks about a possible new Spurs arena, the recent rift between the DA and police chief, and the need for more mental-health resources.

The Puro Politics team talks about the the City Council's bipartisan opposition to a proposed City Public Service rate increase, Ted Cruz's history of misinformation, and Ken Paxton suing Pfizer over its COVID vaccine.

San Antonio commission will consider expanding City Council, increasing council pay and extending the tenure of city managers.

The former Bexar County judge discusses his new guide for local leadership.

In a post-election edition of the Puro Politics podcast, the team discusses the statewide propositions that passed, Kimberly Mata-Rubio falling short in her bid for Uvalde mayor, abortion rights on the ballot nationwide, and the Spurs' potential move back to Hemisfair.

The emergence of Mike Johnson, the political reaction to the Lewiston mass shooting and the questions about Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen's future plans.

City Hall reporter Molly Smith breaks down the lawsuit from anti-abortion groups, the wild mayoral race awaiting San Antonio and the mold found at the Alamodome.

Why JCB picked San Antonio for its new plant, what former mayoral candidate Greg Brockhouse is planning for 2025 and how the feud between Dan Patrick and Dade Phelan has escalated

The CEO of Every Texan addresses the state's lack of support for public education and the growing Medicaid crisis in Texas.

The Puro Politics team talks about what the narrowly averted federal shutdown and the Paxton impeachment trial tell us about the state of the GOP. Also, a look at SAISD school closures and direct flights from San Antonio to Frankfurt.

Uvalde mayoral hopeful talks about gun reform and how she hopes to unite her divided, devastated hometown.

Bexar County's district attorney talks about the recent spate of San Antonio Police officers being shot. He also addresses the criticism he has received from Police Chief William McManus.