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San Antonio Councilwoman Misty Spears accepted free tickets to Ye’s Alamodome show, Mayor Jones says
By Gabby Jimenez, Samuel Rocha IV, Ernie Zuniga, Nate Kotisso at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 24, 2026
· 5 min read
San Antonio District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears accepted free tickets to Ye’s upcoming Alamodome concert, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones confirmed to KSAT, as the city debates whether the show should happen at all.In a KSAT Q&A during The 6 O’Clock News, Jones said a city staff member sent an email to t...
Key takeaway In a KSAT Q&A during The 6 O’Clock News, Jones said a city staff member sent an email to the mayor and all council members offering free tickets to the rapper’s show.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The controversy surrounding Ye's upcoming Alamodome concert has sparked a heated debate among San Antonio officials, with some council members denouncing the rapper's antisemitic comments. Councilwoman Misty Spears' initial acceptance of free tickets to the concert, later rescinded after she became aware of Ye's hateful rhetoric, has raised questions about the city's stance on free speech and its role in promoting or condemning certain viewpoints. As the city council navigates this complex issue, Terrell Hills residents may be watching to see how their own representatives balance the need to protect public safety and respect for all communities with the commitment to upholding the First Amendment. The fact that Spears and other council members have spoken out against antisemitism while also emphasizing the importance of protecting free speech suggests a nuanced approach to addressing these competing values.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears accepted free tickets to Ye’s upcoming Alamodome concert, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones confirmed to KSAT, as the city debates whether the show should happen at all.In a KSAT Q&A during The 6 O’Clock News, Jones said a city staff member sent an email to t...
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