San Antonio’s city council is weighing a major decision: whether to put another $500 million sports and entertainment district vote before voters — even though Judge Peter Sakai insists a binding agreement already exists from last year’s Propositions A and B. The original deal called for $1.3 billion total, with the city, county, and Spurs each contributing their share. But Mayor Jones argues the project has changed dramatically — key elements like a 1,000-room hotel and a land bridge over I-37 are gone, and the city faces a $158 million deficit. Judge Sakai warns that moving forward without finalizing the original plan could be like buying a house with a mortgage but not knowing if you’ll actually get the keys — and he’s already begun using county resources to secure funding. This clash underscores the growing tension between local branches of government as they navigate big public investments.

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