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Federal funding dwindles for San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center

The center’s operator spends $1 million monthly helping migrants leave San Antonio, so a loss of federal funding could leave thousands stranded here.

by Michael Karlis December 16, 2023June 29, 2024

The center’s operator spends $1 million monthly helping migrants leave San Antonio, so a loss of federal funding could leave thousands stranded here.

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Attention, conservatives: militaristic pushback against migration never ends well

Gov. Greg Abbott has wasted billions on Operation Lone Star, his constitutionally dubious effort to make the lives of migrants a living hell.

by Kevin Sanchez October 20, 2023March 5, 2024

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U.S. Reps. Castro and Casar land $38 million to keep San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center open

Catholic Charities, which runs the center, expects 2,000 asylum seekers per day to pass through San Antonio after Title 42 ends.

by Sanford Nowlin May 5, 2023March 25, 2024

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San Antonio spent $700,000 transporting migrants to other cities over past 3 months

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg says the city expects to be reimbursed by FEMA.

by Michael Karlis October 28, 2022September 11, 2024

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Top U.S. border official says busing migrants out of Texas complicates federal officials’ jobs

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner said Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t coordinating with the agency as Texas sends migrants far from their immigration proceedings.

by Emily Hernandez, The Texas Tribune April 15, 2022June 2, 2024

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Assclown Alert: Dressing the part with Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz

by Sanford Nowlin April 9, 2021February 22, 2024

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Bexar County agrees to house migrant children at Freeman Coliseum

by Sanford Nowlin March 26, 2021August 17, 2023

Get Shift Done Initiative Provides Flexible Work Opportunities for Unemployed San Antonians

Nina RangelJuly 20, 2020September 26, 2024

Food Drive at Central Catholic High School Brings in Huge Donations

Steve HargisApril 9, 2020August 17, 2023

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San Antonio Closing Its Migrant Resource Center as Number of Border Crossers Drop

Sanford NowlinOctober 24, 2019May 13, 2025

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Federal Government Reimburses San Antonio for Just Half of the Money It Spent Aiding Asylum Seekers

Sanford NowlinOctober 11, 2019August 17, 2023

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San Antonio and Local Charities Will Soon Be Reimbursed for Migrant Assistance Services, Congressman Cuellar Says

Sanford NowlinJuly 23, 2019August 17, 2023

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City of San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center Has Aided 25,700 People Since It Opened

Sanford NowlinJuly 18, 2019August 17, 2023

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Cuellar Pushes for $60 Million in Reimbursement for San Antonio and Other Cities Aiding Central American Migrants After Texas Failed to Distribute Funds

Sanford NowlinJune 24, 2019August 17, 2023

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San Antonio City Council Approves $141,000 in Funding to Aid Asylum Seekers

Sanford NowlinMay 16, 2019June 20, 2025

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City of San Antonio Opens Pop-Up Immigration Center to Aid Asylum Seekers Flooding Bus Station

Sanford NowlinApril 1, 2019August 17, 2023

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Rey Saldaña First in City Council to Support How SAPD Handled Smuggling Case

Alex ZielinskiJanuary 9, 2018June 11, 2025

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Back To Waiting Game For Immigrants Hoping For Legalization

Tony CantuMarch 11, 2015June 5, 2022