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Batchelor Trial, Cannabis Decriminalization: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Crime and punishment played heavily in the San Antonio Current‘s most-read headlines this week.

by San Antonio Current Staff December 9, 2022August 3, 2023

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‘The fight goes on’: Families of Uvalde shooting victims hoped for change that didn’t come

The families of some of the 19 children killed at Robb Elementary rooted for Beto O’Rourke, hoping he would help change Texas gun laws. They left disappointed but determined to fight on.

by Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune November 12, 2022August 17, 2023

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Texas avoided election violence. Advocates say voters still need more protection.

Citing thousands of complaints received throughout the midterm cycle, voter advocacy groups want the Texas Legislature to bolster voter protection and education measures, and revisit recently passed laws that empowered partisan poll watchers.

by Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune November 11, 2022November 2, 2024

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San Antonio’s U.S. House delegation unchanged by midterms except for one seat

As evidence of gerrymandering’s grip on the political landscape, none of the five districts in the Alamo City delegation changed parties.

by Sanford Nowlin November 8, 2022August 17, 2023

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Greg Abbott reelected Texas governor, defeating Beto O’Rourke

The governor prevailed after a tumultuous period that included the pandemic, a statewide blackout, restrictions on voting and abortion and the Uvalde school shooting.

by Patrick Svitek and Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune November 8, 2022August 17, 2023

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Democrat Joe Gonzales wins second term as Bexar County District Attorney

Gonzales said his number one priority is curbing domestic violence. He also wants to continue progressive policies such as cite and release.

by Michael Karlis November 8, 2022November 14, 2024

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Peter Sakai beats Trish DeBerry in race for Bexar County judge

Sakai will be the first new person to hold the county’s top elected office since Democrat Nelson Wolff was first appointed in 2001.

by Michael Karlis and Sanford Nowlin November 8, 2022May 7, 2025

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Bad Takes: Despite Republicans’ claims this election cycle, they’re not going to improve the economy

Even though the GOP trots out fresh talking points every election, the core of its economic plan remains the same: give the rich a lot more money.

by Kevin Sanchez November 7, 2022August 17, 2023

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Operation Lone Star, Trish DeBerry: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

In addition to a bevy of political stories, readers checked out articles on Spur Josh Primo’s surprise release from the team and the equally surprising reason behind his departure.

by San Antonio Current Staff November 4, 2022April 27, 2025

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LGBTQ+ Texans voting with marriage, worker protections and trans rights in mind

The Texas Tribune spoke with LGBTQ voters, the parents of queer youth and advocates from across the state about what’s at stake for them this November.

by Jhair Romero, The Texas Tribune November 4, 2022May 12, 2025

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Savvy San Antonio political operator Trish DeBerry may have become her own worst enemy

While long perceived as a moderate and a disciplined political operator, DeBerry has emerged as a wild card in the campaign for Bexar County judge.

by Sanford Nowlin November 2, 2022April 24, 2025

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No, Texas voting machines aren’t switching your votes

Sensitive touch screens aren’t always user friendly and make it easy for voters to accidentally select the wrong candidate. Voters should carefully review their ballots before submitting them.

by María Méndez, The Texas Tribune October 28, 2022May 16, 2025

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College voters held back by Texas election law, lack of on-campus polling sites

Many Texas universities don’t have early-voting locations on campus. And state laws regarding voter ID and registration make it hard to turn out younger voters, advocates say.

by Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune October 28, 2022September 13, 2024

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In Texas, where money has long dominated politics, Greg Abbott is in a league of his own

The two-term governor’s donors enjoy access, appointments to boards and commissions, and a chance to bend the ear of a politician who may harbor bigger ambitions.

by Patrick Svitek, Carla Astudillo, Zach Despart and Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune October 18, 2022December 14, 2024

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Police Firing, H-E-B ‘Fast Scan’: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Police accountability was at the forefront of two of the Current‘s most-read stories this week.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 7, 2022September 10, 2024

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Another Texas National Guard soldier on Greg Abbott’s border mission dies by apparent suicide

The death is the fifth suspected suicide by a National Guard member since Abbott ordered the massive troop deployment in September 2021.

by Sanford Nowlin October 4, 2022December 1, 2024

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Gov. Greg Abbott stumbles when pressed at debate on Texas’ restrictive abortion ban

When asked about rape and incest victims, the governor pointed to a state program that offers baby supplies to pregnant women.

by Kevin Sanchez October 1, 2022January 21, 2025

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Creepy Craigslist Ad, Councilman Mario Bravo: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

San Antonio Councilman Mario Bravo had the dubious distinction of appearing twice in our top stories.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 30, 2022June 14, 2024

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Enjoy this drinking game for Friday’s Beto O’Rourke-Greg Abbott debate

The debate, which airs Friday at 7 p.m., is unlikely to change minds, so let’s get lit.

by Sanford Nowlin September 29, 2022September 18, 2024

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Top Stories of 2022: San Antonio’s biggest news stories reflect tough choices, political divisions

Batchelor Trial, Cannabis Decriminalization: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

‘The fight goes on’: Families of Uvalde shooting victims hoped for change that didn’t come

Texas avoided election violence. Advocates say voters still need more protection.

San Antonio’s U.S. House delegation unchanged by midterms except for one seat

Greg Abbott reelected Texas governor, defeating Beto O’Rourke

Democrat Joe Gonzales wins second term as Bexar County District Attorney

Peter Sakai beats Trish DeBerry in race for Bexar County judge

Operation Lone Star, Trish DeBerry: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

LGBTQ+ Texans voting with marriage, worker protections and trans rights in mind

Savvy San Antonio political operator Trish DeBerry may have become her own worst enemy

No, Texas voting machines aren’t switching your votes

College voters held back by Texas election law, lack of on-campus polling sites

In Texas, where money has long dominated politics, Greg Abbott is in a league of his own

Another Texas National Guard soldier on Greg Abbott’s border mission dies by apparent suicide

Gov. Greg Abbott stumbles when pressed at debate on Texas’ restrictive abortion ban

Enjoy this drinking game for Friday’s Beto O’Rourke-Greg Abbott debate