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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…
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.
San Antonio Current
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 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 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…
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Published September 24Former San Antonio volleyball star featured in documentary We Belong Here: The Story of Team Dream
The film premieres at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, on the OWN Network.
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Published September 24Appeals court rejects finding that Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocent
A district judge found Lucio “actually innocent" in 2024 and ruled the state had suppressed evidence in her death penalty case.
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Published September 24Everything we saw during Rush’s first night at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center
The legendary Canadian prog-rock trio is doing a two-night stand in the Alamo City as part of its 50 Something Tour.
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Published September 22Man shot by ICE in Austin receiving Tylenol, ibuprofen to reduce pain while in custody
A federal Judge in San Antonio also granted an emergency order halting Wilber Rafael Garces Perez’s deportation. A hearing is set for Sept. 30.
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Published September 22Pete Buttigieg slams congressional candidate Brandon ‘AK Guy’ Herrera for remarks about veterans, kids
Biden administration Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg ripped controversial Republican congressional candidate Brandon Herrera while stumping for South Texas Democrats at a Sunday rally in San Antonio. Herrera, a YouTuber who makes gun-related content under the nickname of…
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Published September 22John Oliver recites Dr. Seuss-style rhyme mocking Ted Cruz for getting booed at UT football game
'I do not like that man Ted Cruz. I do not like him on the news.'