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Hours before deadline, City Council will debate whether to call second Spurs arena vote
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrea Drusch | San Antonio Report, Joey Palacios , as published by Texas Public Radio (TPR)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this developing story are available from Texas Public Radio, including the timing of the council's decision in relation to the state's deadline for adding measures to the November 3 ballot.
San Antonio City Council is set to hold a special meeting to discuss a potential ballot measure. The topic of discussion is a proposed contribution to a new basketball arena. 3 billion, with the city's potential contribution being $489 million.
Further details on this developing story are available from Texas Public Radio, including the timing of the council's decision in relation to the state's deadline for adding measures to the November 3 ballot.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: Texas Public Radio (TPR) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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