After heated debate, Texas House passes bill banning transgender people from bathrooms

If passed, SB 8 will become the most financially punitive bathroom bill in the country with a fine of $125,000 for a second offense.

by Stephanie Koithan August 29, 2025September 1, 2025

If passed, SB 8 will become the most financially punitive bathroom bill in the country with a fine of $125,000 for a second offense.

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‘These f–kers are crazy’: San Antonio state senator blasts GOP colleagues for legalizing ivermectin

Meanwhile, Trump-appointed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised the bill, saying it abolishes ‘medical tyranny.’

by Michael Karlis August 28, 2025September 1, 2025

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RFK Jr. plays fast and loose with autism statistics during rambling press conference with Texas governor

Kennedy, who arrived 30 minutes late, said today’s youth suffer from obvious ‘mitochondrial deficiencies.’

by Michael Karlis August 27, 2025September 1, 2025

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San Antonio workers and activists to hold Project Marvel rally on Labor Day

The downtown protest will be one of 1,000 Labor Day demonstrations nationwide against billionaire influence and corruption in the U.S.

by Stephanie Koithan August 27, 2025September 1, 2025

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Spurs Jesus’ pro-Project Marvel appearances may be because he works for Centro San Antonio

Spurs Jesus, whose real name is Cordero Maldonado, works for Centro San Antonio as a membership and sales coordinator.

by Michael Karlis August 26, 2025September 1, 2025

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Texas Attorney General sues San Antonio’s Paper Tiger for stopping officer from bringing gun inside

The suit alleges officer Raul Tijerina tried bring his gun into the music venue but staff flatly refused.

by Stephanie Koithan August 25, 2025September 1, 2025

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Critics trash Gov. Greg Abbott over photo showing him handing out checks from Texas flood benefit concert

Abbott wasn’t directly involved in putting on singer George Strait’s benefit show, and social media users blasted the governor for prioritizing redistricting ahead of flood relief.

by Sanford Nowlin August 25, 2025August 29, 2025

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a purported champion of religious liberty, just can't stand it when people don't believe what he does.

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Assclown Alert: Throwing unconstitutional tantrums in Jesus’ name with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

Patrick threatened to throw people out of the Texas Senate chamber for not standing during prayer — something the U.S. Constitution says he can’t do.

by Sanford Nowlin August 22, 2025August 26, 2025

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San Antonio City Council tentatively agrees to funding deal for new Spurs arena

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she will call a public vote on the matter in May, although it’s unclear whether she has the authority to do so.

by Michael Karlis August 21, 2025August 28, 2025

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Majority on San Antonio City Council reject mayor’s item calling for pause on Spurs negotiations

The vote occurred with no discussion from council but roughly four hours of public comment.

by Michael Karlis August 21, 2025August 28, 2025

A monument at the Texas Capitol complex displays the Ten Commandments.

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San Antonio judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments rule in 11 school districts

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery said a Republican-backed law requiring schools to display the Christian text is ‘exclusionary to all other faiths.’

by Sanford Nowlin August 20, 2025August 30, 2025

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Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier sues for unlawful detainment while trapped in the Texas capitol

Collier has now been trapped in the capitol building for more than 24 hours.

by Stephanie Koithan August 19, 2025August 29, 2025

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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.

by Stephanie Koithan August 19, 2025August 28, 2025

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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.

by Stephanie Koithan August 18, 2025August 25, 2025

President Donald Trump is upset U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar won't kiss the ring.

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New numbers show Trump’s tariffs, mass deportations taking a toll on the Texas economy

The Lone Star State faces slipping job growth, declining construction starts and rising inflation — all of which economists tie to the president’s policies.

by Sanford Nowlin August 15, 2025August 22, 2025

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Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones blames racism, sexism for Project Marvel death threat

‘If you’re a woman of color, you experience more of this online harassment and these kinds of threats,’ Jones said.

by Michael Karlis August 14, 2025August 21, 2025

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Majority of San Antonio City Council pushes back against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ proposed rule change

During the meeting, Jones and council members sniped at each other over the mayor’s proposed change to how members can initiate debate on new policies.

by Michael Karlis August 13, 2025August 26, 2025

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Spurs haven’t threatened to leave San Antonio amid City Hall drama about new arena, councilman says

‘That is a decision for the Spurs to make,’ Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said at the prospect of the Spurs leaving town.

by Michael Karlis August 13, 2025August 23, 2025

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Texas voters aren’t OK with the state GOP’s redistricting scheme, new poll shows

More than 60% of Texas’ likely midterm voters oppose letting the legislature redraw the state’s political maps, and more than half strongly oppose.

by Sanford Nowlin August 12, 2025August 25, 2025

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Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says she doesn’t need council support for independent Project Marvel study

City Council will reconvene Aug. 18 to vote on a $200 million bond package for infrastructure improvements around Hemisfair.

by Michael Karlis August 11, 2025August 23, 2025

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After heated debate, Texas House passes bill banning transgender people from bathrooms

‘These f–kers are crazy’: San Antonio state senator blasts GOP colleagues for legalizing ivermectin

RFK Jr. plays fast and loose with autism statistics during rambling press conference with Texas governor

San Antonio workers and activists to hold Project Marvel rally on Labor Day

Spurs Jesus’ pro-Project Marvel appearances may be because he works for Centro San Antonio

Texas Attorney General sues San Antonio’s Paper Tiger for stopping officer from bringing gun inside

Critics trash Gov. Greg Abbott over photo showing him handing out checks from Texas flood benefit concert

Assclown Alert: Throwing unconstitutional tantrums in Jesus’ name with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

San Antonio City Council tentatively agrees to funding deal for new Spurs arena

Majority on San Antonio City Council reject mayor’s item calling for pause on Spurs negotiations

San Antonio judge temporarily blocks Texas’ Ten Commandments rule in 11 school districts

Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier sues for unlawful detainment while trapped in the Texas capitol

Texas Democrat Nicole Collier still locked in the capitol for refusing surveillance escort

House Democrats return to Texas to build legal case against redrawn maps in second session

New numbers show Trump’s tariffs, mass deportations taking a toll on the Texas economy

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones blames racism, sexism for Project Marvel death threat

Majority of San Antonio City Council pushes back against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ proposed rule change

Spurs haven’t threatened to leave San Antonio amid City Hall drama about new arena, councilman says

Texas voters aren’t OK with the state GOP’s redistricting scheme, new poll shows

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says she doesn’t need council support for independent Project Marvel study