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‘We don’t have the votes’: Mayor Jones says it’s unlikely city can cancel Ye’s upcoming Alamodome concert
By Samuel Rocha IV, Alexis Scott, Matthew Craig at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 23, 2026
· 5 min read
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and other elected officials gathered at the Holocaust Memorial Museum on Tuesday to condemn rap superstar Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, ahead of his concert at the Alamodome.Ye is scheduled to perform on July 4 at the city-funded downtown stadium for a conce...
Key takeaway Ye is scheduled to perform on July 4 at the city-funded downtown stadium for a concert that is expected to draw a record crowd and has sold at least 50,000 tickets in less than a week.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The controversy surrounding Ye's upcoming concert at the Alamodome puts the city's event booking policies under scrutiny. Mayor Jones' concerns about the message sent by hosting the rapper at a city-funded venue resonate with many in the community. The fact that at least 50,000 tickets have been sold in less than a week suggests that the concert will have a significant economic impact on the city, which may make it difficult for officials to cancel the event. However, the city's decision to allow the concert to proceed may also be seen as inconsistent with its values, as highlighted by Craig Berkowitch, CEO of the Jewish Federation of San Antonio. As the city navigates this issue, it will be important to consider how its policies balance financial gain with community values and social responsibility. The Alamodome's status as a city-funded venue raises questions about the city's role in promoting or condoning certain types of speech or events.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and other elected officials gathered at the Holocaust Memorial Museum on Tuesday to condemn rap superstar Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, ahead of his concert at the Alamodome.Ye is scheduled to perform on July 4 at the city-funded downtown stadium for a conce...
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