Former UTSA Roadrunners quarterback Frank Harris is throwing his helmet into local politics. Harris told the Current Monday that's he's endorsing tech entrepreneur Beto Altamirano to replace termed-out Mayor Ron Nirenberg as San Antonio's top elected official.
Roadrunners quarterback Frank Harris led UTSA to back-to-back C-USA championships before retiring from football last year. Monday that's he's endorsing tech entrepreneur Beto Altamirano to replace termed-out Mayor Ron Nirenberg as San Antonio's top elected official.
"He has a vision that he wants to integrate the Valley, San Antonio and Austin, and get all these municipalities involved," Harris said."He has a passion for San Antonio and wants to grow the city, and so do I. So, it was a no-brainer." Harris became a local sports hero after leading the Roadrunners to two consecutive Conference USA Championships in 2021 and 2022. He retired from the sport last year.
Known for creating the city of San Antonio’s first digital service request platform, Altamirano was among the first to enter the 2025 mayoral race. He announced his candidacy in late May at Southtown’s Friendly Spot.Other candidates in the race include District 10 Councilman John Courage, District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez, District 4 Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia and developer Robert Melvin.
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