Gov. Greg Abbott puts on a happy face during one of his U.S. border cosplay sessions.

After busing migrants to D.C., Texas Gov. Greg Abbott brags that he’s now targeting New York

A New York official admonished Abbott for using human beings as political pawns, calling the move an ’embarrassing stain on the state of Texas.’

by Michael Karlis August 5, 2022August 17, 2023

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Texas Democrats see hope in Kansas abortion vote, but challenges remain

Democrats and abortion-rights supporters in Texas are energized by voters in Republican-dominated Kansas who on Tuesday resoundingly voted to keep the right to an abortion in their state constitution.

by James Barragán, The Texas Tribune August 4, 2022August 17, 2023

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Gov. Abbott tells D.C. mayor to ‘stop attacking Texas’ as migrant buses create humanitarian crisis

The mayor says she needs help from the National Guard to prevent a spiraling crisis created by Abbott and fellow Republican Gov. Doug Ducey of Arizona.

by Michael Karlis July 29, 2022September 28, 2023

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Car Wash Thieves, Beto O’Rourke: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Strangely, our most-read story involved a carwash owner venting on TikTok about a burglary at his business.

by San Antonio Current Staff July 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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Beto O’Rourke closing in on Abbott’s lead in Texas governor’s race, according to new poll

The latest poll, conducted by the University of Houston, shows O’Rourke trailing by just 5 points.

by Michael Karlis July 13, 2022August 17, 2023

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Activists rap Beto O’Rourke for refusing to talk about sex-worker rights at San Antonio event

Activist group Buckle Bunnies said they were invited to the fundraiser, but were told the campaign wouldn’t present their question about whether O’Rourke supports decriminalizing sex work.

by Michael Karlis July 13, 2022December 26, 2023

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Beto O’Rourke vows to connect Texas power grid to rest of nation during San Antonio campaign stop

O’Rourke made the remarks during a roundtable discussion with filmmaker, activist and Texas native Eugene Lee Yang, who’s making a film called ‘This Is Texas.’

by Michael Karlis July 12, 2022September 21, 2024

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Texas officials agree to release surveillance footage from Uvalde mass shooting

The update comes as some lawmakers accuse the Texas Department of Public Safety of orchestrating a coverup.

by Michael Karlis July 11, 2022August 17, 2023

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Hungary’s right-wing authoritarian leader will speak at CPAC conference in Dallas next month

Although described as a dictator by academics, Viktor Orban’s leadership has received praise from U.S. conservatives.

by Michael Karlis July 11, 2022August 17, 2023

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Activists blame San Antonio tractor-trailer tragedy on broken U.S. immigration system

Immigrant-rights groups accused GOP lawmakers of weaponizing immigration policy and called on both parties to fix the nation’s flawed system.

by Michael Karlis June 28, 2022August 3, 2023

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Hundreds take to San Antonio’s streets Friday to protest Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Friday’s peaceful protest was one of hundreds planned across the country in coming days.

by Michael Karlis June 25, 2022December 30, 2024

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Texas agencies fight releasing records that could help clarify response to Uvalde school shooting

ProPublica and the Texas Tribune have submitted about 70 requests to state and local agencies for emergency response documentation surrounding the mass shooting at Robb Elementary. Most likely won’t be released publicly for months, if ever.