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City council members open LGBTQ+-friendly tattoo shop in San Antonio’s Pride District
By Michael Karlis at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
A pair of San Antonio politicos are getting into the tattoo business. District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and Melissa Cabello Havrda, who represented District 6 on council until 2025, released a video revealing they’re launching a new tattoo shop in the Pride Cultural District, which they...
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Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The opening of an LGBTQ+-friendly tattoo shop in the Pride Cultural District by Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and former Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda brings a unique blend of local government and community entrepreneurship to the area. As Terrell Hills residents consider the broader implications of this new business, they may note that the Pride Cultural District's growth as a hub for LGBTQ+-friendly establishments could have a ripple effect on the surrounding neighborhoods, including Terrell Hills. The shop's presence may also attract visitors from across the San Antonio area, potentially influencing local economic development and cultural exchange between different parts of the city. Councilman McKee-Rodriguez's involvement, in particular, may spark interest in how local government officials balance their public duties with private entrepreneurial pursuits, a dynamic that could be worth watching in the context of Terrell Hills' own city government and business landscape.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A pair of San Antonio politicos are getting into the tattoo business. District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and Melissa Cabello Havrda, who represented District 6 on council until 2025, released a video revealing they’re launching a new tattoo shop in the Pride Cultural District, which they...
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