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Convicted felon Steve Stockman is running for Congress in Texas … again
The former Houston area congressman was sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2018 on 23 felony counts of money laundering.
Michael Karlis
Michael Karlis is a multimedia journalist at the San Antonio Current, whose coverage in print and on social media focuses on local and state politics. He is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., and recently earned his Master’s in Journalism & Media at the University of Texas at Austin.
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San Antonio Mayor Jones gets pushback on plan to shift elections to November
During a council debate Wednesday, members raised concerns including how such a move would impact school districts.
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GOP reportedly used ‘AstroTurf’ campaign to push Crockett to run for U.S. Senate
Worried one of Texas’ senate seats is in danger of flipping, Republican operatives reportedly pushed polling that urged U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett to run.
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Talarico asks Texans to ‘love thy neighbor’ as Democratic rival enters U.S. Senate race
Texas Rep. James Talarico is considered a Democratic rising star, and so is U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who just entered the race.
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San Antonio Mayor Jones blames city staff for last minute push to move elections
Some councilmembers say there isn’t enough time for community input on moving off-year municipal elections to November. Jones says that’s not her fault.
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Top lawyer rails against ‘lazy’ police probe of Texas A&M student’s ‘suspicious’ death
Houston personal injury attorney Tony Buzbee is calling on Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy the Texas Rangers to investigate the death of college student Brianna Aguilera.
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Texas State Rep. James Talarico to rally in San Antonio Sunday as part of U.S. Senate campaign
Talarico is expected to address the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling this week to keep Texas’ redrawn congressional maps.
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VIA warns of detours ahead of inaugural San Antonio Marathon
A total of 26 VIA routes in and around downtown will be affected.
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San Antonio man takes own life in VA hospital parking lot
It’s the second such incident at Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in less than a year.
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San Antonio Zoo invites guests to watch lions, tigers eat prey this weekend
WILD BITE: A Carnivorous Encounter aims to educate the public on animal behavior towards prey.
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San Antonio police ask for help finding suspect who shot cat with dart
The case is the latest investigation by local authorities into allegations of animal cruelty.
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Parents of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera hire San Antonio’s Gamez Law Firm, Tony Buzbee
Austin police previously said the student fell to her death. Her parents suspect foul play.
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Abortion ban survivors warn about Texas’ ‘bounty’ law going into effect
Starting Thursday, private citizens who sue those who help pregnant women obtain abortion pills could earn $100,000 in Texas.
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South Texas Tejano singer running for Congress garners comparison to Obama
Grammy-winning performer Bobby Pulido hopes to return Texas’ 15th District to Democratic control.
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Three more gorillas arrive in San Antonio ahead of Congo Falls grand opening
The city’s first gorilla habitat in more than three decades, Congo Falls at the San Antonio Zoo, opens to the public Dec. 13.
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State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer takes pass on Bexar County DA’s race
The veteran lawmaker’s decision to stay in Austin leaves the Democratic primary wide open with no clear front runner.
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San Antonio man threatens shooting spree after delay at McDonald’s
Christopher Stowe, 31, also blamed rising costs and lack of opportunities for young people for his rage.
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Gina Ortiz Jones embarks on first international trip as San Antonio mayor
Jones’ trip to Mexico City is her latest effort to drum up international investment here.
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San Antonio police arrest teen accused of killing five while driving stolen Camaro
Ethan Gonzales, 19, is charged with five counts of manslaughter and five counts of hit and run resulting in death.
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San Antonio’s Pearl district to open its first-ever holiday ice-skating rink this Friday
Admission starts at $20, and the attraction will remain open through Jan. 4.