SAN ANTONIO — An investigation is underway after a North Side church was vandalized following Saturday’s No Kings Day protests. A city councilmember is also speaking out against political vandalism found in her district.
Graffiti could be seen near the 281 Access Road and Evans Road, where the phrases “America Unite” and “No More Trump” were spray-painted, visible to drivers heading south toward downtown. On Saturday, thousands gathered at Travis Park as part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration’s policies.
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District 9 Councilwoman Misty Spears reported seeing multiple graffiti tags throughout her district on the Northeast Side around 3 p.m. on the day of the protest. She says she believes in freedom of speech but this has crossed the line.
“We care about all graffiti and tagging, but there’s a difference when there’s messaging and hate speech tied to it, and so it’s important we get that removed as soon as possible,” Councilwoman Spears said.
Councilwoman Spears immediately contacted law enforcement and public works to address the vandalism. We are working with the San Antonio Police Department to get an update on the investigation.
It’s unclear if a suspect has been identified or if anyone is in custody. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as we learn more.