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San Antonio-area mother becomes most-decorated Black athlete in Winter Olympics history
New Braunfels resident Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, won her first gold medal in Italy this week.
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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Rep. Tony Gonzales now claims he’s being ‘blackmailed’ by husband of alleged mistress
The South Texas congressman posted a screenshot from a message sent by an attorney for his late staffer’s husband in which the attorney asks for a financial settlement.
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Another San Antonio man arrested for making online death threat against Mayor Jones
It’s at least the second time police have arrested someone for making an alleged threat on Jones’ life since she took office less than a year ago.
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Senate hopeful Talarico blasts Ken Paxton’s investigation of NEISD during San Antonio visit
The stop at Rhodes Middle School, where State Rep. James Talarico once taught, comes as the Democrat fights a competitive primary against U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
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As Texas leaders threaten school takeovers, look to South San ISD to see the devastation that brings
While the San Antonio district faced legitimate problems, critics say its state takeover has been a disaster for educators and students.
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San Antonio City Council scheduled for Monday discussion on whether to censure Mayor Jones
Council is considering censuring Jones over an alleged code of conduct violation stemming from a dispute with Councilwoman Sukh Kaur.
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‘AK Guy’ calls for Rep. Tony Gonzales’ resignation after local news report on alleged affair
The Express-News withdrew its endorsement of Gonzales but also declined to support Herrera, whose controversial past remarks have drawn scrutiny.
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Greg Abbott embraces ‘Governor Hot Wheels’ nickname in new campaign strategy
Abbott’s reelection campaign account on X has changed its username to ‘@GovHotWheels.’
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Measles case reported in San Antonio suburb of Boerne
Officials in that city said they are working with state officials, local emergency management teams and healthcare providers to mitigate the spread.
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Anti-ICE student protesters in San Antonio engage in standoff with Texas DPS at the Alamo
Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Monday as part of a demonstration organized by San Antonio Students for Peace. Here’s what we saw.
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San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones hires yet another new communications director
Andrew Fuentes is the fourth person to serve in the role since the mayor took office last June.
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New Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility coming to Northwest San Antonio
The new facility would be across the highway from UT-San Antonio’s main campus and walking distance from Methodist Hospital Landmark.
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Medical Examiner rules death of Texas A&M student a suicide
A&M undergrad Brianna Aguilera died after jumping from the balcony of an apartment building in November, police determined.
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Report: Socialites of San Antonio reality show keeps touting plans despite lack of investment
Even though an anonymous investor reportedly pulled $80,000 in funding from the TV program, it’s director keeps promoting it on TikTok.
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San Antonio Mayor Jones urges residents worried about local ICE facility to go vote
Her comments came during a tense Thursday meeting about what the city can do to stop a new immigrant detention center from opening on the East Side.
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San Antonio airport seeking applicants to portray its new mascot
SAT hasn’t yet unveiled the details about its new mascot, but the concept isn’t as odd as it might sound.
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Sakai and Nirenberg stake out differences in Tuesday’s bruising Bexar County Judge debate
At one point, the debate elicited giggles from the audience, although it’s unclear which candidate they were laughing at — perhaps both.
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Does Texas’ ‘Stand Your Ground’ law apply when masked, unidentified ICE agents enter a home?
The only time you can legally use force to resist law enforcement personnel in Texas is to fight back against excessive force, said an attorney who specializes in 2nd Amendment cases.
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Irish citizen pleads for release after being held in Texas ICE ‘concentration camp’
‘I’m not in fear of the other inmates,’ said Seamus Culleton, ho owns a business in Boston. ‘I’m afraid of the staff. They’re capable of anything.’
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San Antonio councilwomen move to censure Mayor Jones after reported blowup at colleague
The memo alleges Jones engaged in ‘repeated instances of unprofessional conduct’ during her time as mayor.