09.19.2024

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How to become a San Antonio mayoral candidate

San Antonio City Hall holds several municipal offices including the Office of the Mayor. | Photo by City of San Antonio

If you missed National Voter Registration Day, no worries. San Antonio residents have until Monday, Oct. 7 to register to vote in the upcoming elections, including the San Antonio General Election on May 3, 2025.

San Antonio’s current mayor Ron Nirenberg (the city’s longest-serving mayor since Henry Cisneros) announced in 2023 that this will be his last term in office, which will open up the seat.

So, how does one become a mayoral candidate? Let’s break down the process.

Mayor fast facts

This position is elected by voters to represent the City of San Antonio. The mayor sets the agenda at city council meetings and receives one vote just like other council members. Mayoral duties include:

Emergency declarations
City-wide ceremonial duties
Signing documents like city charters

Who can run?

In order to run for mayor, interested applicants must be the following:

A US citizen, at least 18 years old, and be a qualified San Antonio voter by the filing deadline
A San Antonio resident for at least one year
A resident of the respective council district for at least 6 months before filing an application

See the full list of qualifications.

Forms, fees, filing... oh my

Here comes the not-so-fun part, paperwork. Interested mayoral applicants must fill out these required forms and pay a $100 filing fee to the City of San Antonio. However, applicants may submit the required number of petition signatures instead of paying the fee. Get more details about this process.

The final step is filing. Candidate filings begin on Jan. 15, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. and end on Feb. 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. Applicants have the option to mail in their forms or submit them in person at the Office of the City Clerk.

Asked

Would you be interested in knowing who’s running for San Antonio mayor?

A. Yes, please
B. No, thank you

Let's break down the ballot

Events

Thursday, Sept. 19

Sips for Sueños | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | San Antonio Gold | Cost of purchase | Help this local coffee shop raise funds for Sueños Sin Fronteras during the Big Give by purchasing its popular drink The X French T Shirt.
Reggaeton Y2K Nite | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | Brick | $25+ | Turn back the clock with Y2K vendors, a live DJ, beauty bar, and a $25 fill-a-bag sale.

Friday, Sept. 20

Garden Run Club | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7-8 a.m. | San Antonio Botanical Garden | $22 | All fitness levels are welcomed to enjoy a morning one-mile run through the garden’s 38 acres.
“Threes” | Friday, Sept. 20-Saturday, Sept. 21 | 8 p.m. | The Overtime Theater, Leon Valley | $12+ | This dark comedy written by Rita Anderson follows the characters Holly + Hunter as they navigate life and death in the Advance Obituary Office.

Saturday, Sept. 21

R&B Yoga | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 9-10 a.m. | lululemon | Donation | This beginner flow is donation based, with proceeds benefiting the Young Men’s Leadership Academy.
Fall Market | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m. | Kulture Kafe | Cost of purchase | Come shop from local businesses featuring seasonal items with your friends, family, and pets.
6th Anniversary Party | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 1-5 p.m. | Roadmap Brewing Co. | $50+ | Your ticket gets you free pours, merch, a burger + fries combo, and more at this birthday bash.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Number

~36,000. That’s how many students enrolled at UTSA for the fall 2024 semester. This is a 3% increase from the 2023 total and is the largest class in the university’s history. New student enrollment is also up 4% and UTSA welcomed 7,120 freshmen students this semester. (SA Business Journal)

Festival

Muertos Fest is inviting the community to submit photos for its annual community altar. The altar will be on display during the festival from Saturday, Oct. 26 through Sunday Oct. 27 at Civic Park.

Plan Ahead

Pullman Market will host chef Paola Velez during her book tour stop on Thursday, Oct. 10. The night will include a Q&A with Velez and Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, a meet-and-greet + book signing of her new cookbook “Bodega Bakes,” and specials treats from the new book.

Coming Soon

Brewjeria Coffee & Teas will host a soft opening this Saturday, Sept. 21 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Be one of the first to try San Antonio’s newest coffee shop. You can find them at 1900 Pleasanton Rd. next to Harlandale High School.

Sports

The San Antonio Brahmas announced that the UFL will return on March 28, 2025. See how you can grab seats for the upcoming football season and learn more about the Brahmas in our sports guide.

Eat

Magnolia Pancake Haus will host its fifth annual pancake eating competition on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. The first place winner will receive a $500 cash prize and two tickets to an upcoming Spurs game. Register as a contestant for $100 or be a spectator for $10.

Active

Dive Dance San Antonio is looking for dancers to perform during a Spurs game halftime show on Saturday, Nov. 9. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Oct. 8 at La Rumba Dance Studio from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. and cost $249 for non-members. Learn more about how to join.

San Antonian

Local baker Manny Martinez is on the current season of Food Network’s “Halloween Baking Championship.” Martinez is the owner of The Grim Bakers, where he bakes spooky-themed treats. Watch him compete Monday nights on the Food Network at 8 p.m.

Listen

The Longhorns turn to Arch Manning as the team’s starting quarterback as Quinn Ewers heals from an oblique injury. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Trending

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History

Throwing it back to 1868

History of Locke Hill Elementary

The newest Locke Hill campus opened its doors in 1975, one mile north of its original campus. | Photo by SATXtoday team

Here in San Antonio, we have over 15 school districts. This week, we’re focusing on one of Bexar County’s oldest campuses, Locke Hill Elementary School.

Located at I-10 and DeZevala Road, the school was established in 1868, but this is not its original location. The original campus was named after William Jackson Locke, an Illinois settler who moved his family to Texas in 1850.

Locke and Louis Lacy purchased land on the east + west sides of present day Fredericksburg and Huebner Roads, which would be known as Locke Hill. Here, the duo established a supply depot and post office. In 1868, a shed at the supply depot became the student’s first learning place.

Locke later donated his Locke Hill land for the learning facility where it was housed until 1975, making that location the longest-used site of Locke Hill’s history.

Locke Hill key dates

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Answered

Would you visit High Praise at the InterContinental Hotel?

SATXtoday: High Praise food menu InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk — The diverse food menu at this rooftop includes bites like Pork Belly Bao Buns (left), Truffle Parmesan Fries (center), and Lobster Tacos (right).
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Photo by SATXtoday team

88% plan to visit High Praise.
12% either need more information or will not visit the rooftop bar.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Adriana

From the editor

Fun fact: I attended Locke Hill Elementary from second through fifth grade, and while I was there the school built a new wing. To celebrate, the teachers had students paint one of their hands and place them on a tile with their names on it. My hand is part of that mural but I can’t remember what color I chose, it’s been a few decades.

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