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Texas Democrat Nicole Collier still locked in the capitol for refusing surveillance escort
The police escorts are meant to monitor the Democrats to ensure they don’t break quorum again.
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House Democrats unable to move freely after return to Texas capitol. So one Democrat refuses to move.
Democrats must obtain DPS escorts and permission slips to leave the House chamber. State Rep. Nicole Collier refused and is still there.
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House Democrats return to Texas to build legal case against redrawn maps in second session
After California announced new maps, Texas Democrats said they have launched ‘phase two’ of their fight against redistricting.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls another special session amid Trump redistricting battle
The new session is already underway, with both sides of the aisle accusing the other of neglecting flood victims as the redistricting stalemate continues.
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Video shows A-list actor Austin Butler serving drinks at Austin bar
Butler was in Texas for an advance screening of Caught Stealing, where he was joined by Matthew McConaughey.
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San Antonio is 7th-deadliest U.S. city for pedestrians, new study says
Just this week, a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian on South General McMullen.
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San Antonio late-night book lounge Libros shut down for allegedly serving alcohol without license
Code Enforcement revoked permits in June after an inspection found it illegally selling alcohol, city officials said.
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Trump names San Antonio’s George Strait as Kennedy Center honoree
Trump said he was ‘very involved’ in the nomination process and ‘vetoed the wokesters.’
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Texas House Speaker sets up tip line so people can snitch on Democrats who broke quorum
It would be a real shame if anyone was to repeatedly call the number and waste the time of state authorities.
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‘Largest paranormal fest in Texas’ returning to San Antonio’s Black Swan Inn
The San Antonio Paranormal Festival kicks off spooky season Saturday, Sept. 20.
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Video shows dude climbing on top of bus in downtown San Antonio to swing his Johnson around
Someone come get your tío.
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Actor John Leguizamo visits San Antonio landmarks in new episode of NBC travel show
In the episode, which is available to watch now, Leguizamo rides a riverboat, visits the Esperanza Center and samples local cuisine.
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San Antonio Texas House Rep. Josey Garcia claims plainclothes agents intimidating her family
Garcia claims the agents showed up at her house while she’s out of state breaking quorum.
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Owner of Texas’ MAGA-themed chain Trump Burger faces deportation
Roland Beainy was caught in the Trump deportation machine’s crosshairs after opening a chain of restaurants devoted to the president. D’oh.
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Queer activists hosting San Antonio’s first Reclaim Pride event to counter Pride ‘corporatization’
The event is intended as a rebuke of the police presence and corporate sponsorships that organizers maintain have sullied Pride Bigger Than Texas.
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San Antonio activists send message to quorum-breaking Texas Democrats
Texas House Democrats must stay away until Aug. 19 to run down the clock on the current legislative session.
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San Antonio FBI agents helping Sen. John Cornyn locate Texas House Democrats … he claims
Texas House Dems say “Come and take it.” It remains to be seen whether anyone can.
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Late San Antonio actor Jonathan Joss honored in tribute on new King of the Hill season
Joss is honored in the finale of King of the Hill‘s 14th season, now available to stream on Hulu.
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San Antonio ranks 11th on new ‘Best BBQ Cities’ list, lagging far behind Austin
Care to place a bet on who’s No. 1? For some reason, it’s Las Vegas.
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Spooky new San Antonio bookshop Ghoulish Books is lifting up queer horror
The bookshop, located on St. Mary’s Street in the heart of downtown, specializes in all that goes bump in the night.