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Published September 25Billboard decrying conditions inside Dilley ICE detention center goes up in San Antonio
The billboard was paid for by the Save America Movement, a nonprofit operated by anti-Trump Republicans.
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Published September 25Talarico surges in polls while key Republicans distance themselves from Paxton
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico continues to surge in the polls, with a survey published Friday by Texas Public Opinion Research showing the former San Antonio public school teacher with a five-point lead. Meanwhile, his opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken…
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Published September 25Texas educators get free admission to San Antonio Zoo this weekend
The San Antonio Zoo is celebrating teachers this weekend as part of World Teachers’ Day. Active Texas educators employed by an accredited K-12 public, private or parochial school will get free admission to the San Antonio Zoo from Saturday, Sept. 26, to Monday, Oct. 5, as part of…
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Published September 25This San Antonio home for sale has a cathedral-like interior and gold wall panels
Some houses stay with you because of their grandeur, some because of the comfort they exude. A six-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath property recently listed for sale in San Antonio is hard to forget because, aesthetically, it’s impossible to categorize. Outside, other than its…
Last Stand for Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge?
Congress repeatedly shielded the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge from the border wall. Now, construction has begun—and an irrigation district lawsuit may be the only option left to buy time for lawmakers to act.
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Published September 25James Talarico challenges Ken Paxton to Fox News debate
Paxton has yet to accept any debate invitations despite his campaign saying he was eager to confront Talarico in the campaign for U.S. Senate.
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Published September 25This San Antonio home for sale has an exquisite wine cellar with wood carvings and double doors
The $1.5 million home was built in 1961, but it has an Old World air.
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Published September 24Republicans see warning signs for Paxton in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs
The area’s Republican voters are typically reliable, but Paxton’s political baggage has some contemplating skipping his race or voting for the Democrat.
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Published September 24Charges dropped against San Antonio mom accused of aiding son who planned mass shooting
The Bexar County DA's office dropped charges against Ashley Pardo this week, citing insufficient evidence.
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Published September 24Rising food costs have half of Texas families skipping meals or eating less, new survey finds
Texas families are struggling under rising food costs, according to a new poll released by No Kid Hungry Texas. Half of Texas families surveyed said at least one member of their household skips meals or eats less because of food costs. Advocates warn food insecurity could worsen…
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Published September 24Muslims in Texas are disillusioned as GOP ramps up anti-Islam rhetoric
Being a Muslim in Texas has become more difficult amid a rise in hateful rhetoric from Republicans, panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival said.
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Published September 24Why is Ken Paxton so obsessed with this famous Texas drag queen
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton seems to have a new obsession — and it’s not European excursions with his alleged mistress. Paxton seems to have set his sights on one particular Texas drag queen, RuPaul’s Drag Race alumna Alyssa Edwards. That’s because state Rep. James…