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Suspect in Austin bar mass shooting was former San Antonio resident
Ndiaga Diange, 53, reportedly moved from New York to San Antonio in 2017.
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Trump rivals blast president on tariffs as he visits South Texas to brag about economy
The president touted his energy and economic policies during an appearance in Corpus Christi, then took an odd detour into discussing transgender athletes.
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Tony Gonzales heads into Election Day with political future imperiled, Democrats eyeing his district
Both parties are contemplating the notion of Brandon Herrera, a gun-loving YouTuber with a history of provocative comments, as the GOP nominee. Herrera says he can win in November.
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Before scandal, Rep. Tony Gonzales had complicated relationship with his West Texas constituents
The moderate Republican’s votes on gun control and marriage equality upset the region’s most conservative voters, but local officials said they’re grateful for the work he did on public safety and health.
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San Antonio council paints picture of vindictive, bullying mayor during vote to censure her
Councilwoman Sukh Kaur accused the mayor of ‘gaslighting’, while colleague Teri Castillo said she regrets endorsing Jones during her mayoral run.
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Insiders in U.S. Sen. John Cornyn’s campaign predict embarrassing loss to Paxton
Cornyn insiders told Cook Political Report they have ‘moved past the early stages of grief and are approaching more of a sullen acceptance’ that he can’t close the deal.
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Bexar County DA’s Office drops stalking charges against former fire union boss Chris Steele
Steele was accused of trying to blackmail an applicant vying to become the San Antonio Fire Department’s next chief.
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Calculating taxpayers’ tab for Ken Paxton’s extensive travels
In his three terms as attorney general, Paxton’s state police security detail has cost nearly $3 million as it accompanied him across Texas, the country and the world.
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Analysis: San Antonio City Council censures Mayor Jones at its own peril
Except for members of council and witnesses inside the room, nobody knows precisely what the mayor said to elicit council’s possible rebuke.
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Bexar constable filed federal discrimination complaint against Judge Sakai last year
In an EEOC filing, Precinct 4 Constable Kathryn Brown accused Sakai of abusive behavior, adding that women of color face ‘hostility’ in the county workplace.
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Dems see bigger primary turnout in Texas than Republicans. Will that hold in the general?
Democrats are so far outperforming Republicans by more than 100,000 votes. In Texas, that’s unheard of. But what does it mean?
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San Antonio City Hall source: Mayor Jones threatened councilwoman during confrontation
Despite a third-party investigation finding Jones violated council’s ‘Violence in the Workplace’ policy, the mayor denied making any threats toward colleague Sukh Kaur.
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San Antonio mayor again calls on Spurs to cough up more cash for Project Marvel
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ latest comments follow shortly after she railed against billionaire Spurs co-owner Michael Dell for not helping bankroll a new arena.
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Mayor says she won’t step down from committee, issue written apology if censured
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones adds that she apologized face-to-face to Councilwoman Sukh Kaur for ‘hurting her feelings’ during heated conversation.
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Republican House members urge Rep. Tony Gonzales to end campaign over alleged affair
‘She is gone now. Her son is growing up without his mother. And Tony Gonzales is campaigning like nothing happened,’ one House colleague said of the alleged affair.
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Hinojosa accuses DPS, feds of coverup in last year’s ICE shooting death of San Antonio man
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa has joined Rep. Joaquin Castro and Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones in calling for probe of Ruben Ray Martinez’s death.
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New stats paint bleak picture of Texas economy ahead of Trump’s State of the Union
The numbers, collected by the DNC but drawn from federal labor data, show Texans paying more due to tariffs while facing loss of food assistance and health coverage.
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San Antonio council will vote Friday whether to censure Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones
One political expert warns the vote could come back to bite council members who sought it, especially if the public perceives the move as a waste of time.
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Gubernatorial hopeful Hinojosa slams Abbott’s school takeover threat during San Antonio stop
Democrat Gina Hinojosa, who’s running to take Gov. Greg Abbott’s seat, said state takeovers and school vouchers are all ‘about the money.’
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Tony Gonzales’ primary rival calls him ‘sexual predator’ after text messages come to light
The comment comes as the Express-News reports on texts the married South Texas congressman allegedly sent a staffer with whom he had a purported affair.