Voting
A Texas county’s election administrators all resigned, leaving the state to step in
Posted on · Now, two months before early voting begins for the November general election, the county, which is west of Austin, has no elections department.
Texas
Death toll rises to 51 after dozens of migrants found trapped in tractor trailer in San Antonio
Posted on · A federal investigation is underway to learn why dozens of people were left trapped in a tractor trailer in Southwest San Antonio.
Immigration
Hope And Despair In Del Rio As Biden Administration Begins Expelling Migrants From Massive Border Encampment
Posted on · To some, this scene represents a broken immigration system that opportunistic migrants are taking advantage of. To others, it presents an opportunity for America to once again welcome people in need from around the world.
Politics
Civil Rights Groups Sue State Of Texas Over Restrictive Voting Rights Bill
Posted on · The suit filed by MALDEF on behalf of several groups and the Harris County Elections Administrator says Senate Bill 1 threatens to criminalize voter engagement activities, limits voter assistance and allows voter intimidation by partisan poll watchers.
Politics
District Court Judge Sides With San Antonio, Bexar County In Lawsuit Against Gov. Abbott’s Mask Mandate Ban
Posted on · Bexar County and San Antonio first filed the lawsuit against Gov. Abbott's executive orders banning mask mandates last week.
Politics
San Antonio State Rep. Philip Cortez Is Back In DC — With A Warrant Out For His Arrest
Posted on · Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan issued an arrest warrant for Democratic State Representative Philip Cortez after he returned to Washington D.C. Sunday night.
Immigration
Biden Administration To House Unaccompanied Migrant Children At San Antonio, El Paso Military Bases
Posted on · The Department of Defense approved a request to temporarily house unaccompanied migrant children at its Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and at El Paso’s Fort Bliss.
Health & Science
CDC Recalls Coronavirus Patient After Release From Isolation In San Antonio
Posted on · The recall prompted criticism of the CDC from San Antonio's mayor.
News
Remains Of Three Bodies Found At The Alamo During Archaeological Excavation
Posted on · The discovery comes a few months after fragments of remains were also found during an excavation.
News
HEB Ends Its Sales Of Vaping And E-cigarette Products
Posted on · The company says it based its decision on the fact children and young adults were using the product.
Texas
Sutherland Springs Pastor Plans To Challenge Democrat For District 21 Senate Seat
Posted on · Frank Pomeroy says he's running because he feels political conversations no longer have civility and godliness.
Texas
Walmart Plans To Reopen El Paso Store Following Mass Shooting
Posted on · The company will also create a memorial on site.
Texas
First Baptist Church Community Lights Beacon Of Hope In Sutherland Springs
Posted on · Members of the church dedicated their new home and formally opened its doors on Sunday. Many survivors of the shooting were at the memorial.
Texas
San Antonio City Council Stands By Decision To Keep Chick-Fil-A Out Of Airport
Posted on · The council voted to not bring up the issue again, thus the restaurant remains banned.
Texas
Border Security At Eagle Pass Crossing Tightens As Army, Police Watch Migrants Gathered Across River
Posted on · The Border Patrol says at least 100 people were arrested this week trying to cross into the U.S. illegally through the Del Rio sector.