District 9 Councilman John Courage exits San Antonio mayoral race

John Courage — the first San Antonio City Council member to announce a run to replace termed-out Mayor Ron Nirenberg — also could be the first to drop from the race. The 72-year-old Air Force veteran, who represents District 9, has opted to suspend his campaign for the city's top elected post, the San Antonio Express-News reports, citing people familiar with his decision. Courage's campaign didn't respond to the Current's request for comment.