Bad Takes: The midterms show politicos’ eagerness to fearmonger about crime instead of averting it

Nationally, Republicans spent a flabbergasting $157 million on crime-related political ads, analysis firm AdImpact found.

by Kevin Sanchez November 17, 2022February 12, 2025

Nationally, Republicans spent a flabbergasting $157 million on crime-related political ads, analysis firm AdImpact found.

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There’s a reason two recent San Antonio police shootings had different outcomes, activists say

Two recent police shootings have striking similarities, but in one case the officer is facing charges, while the other is on paid administrative duty.

by Michael Karlis October 20, 2022April 24, 2024

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Teacher Firing, $3 Movie Tickets: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Among this week’s top stories is Saturday’s $3 movie ticket promotion at movie theaters across San Antonio.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 2, 2022August 20, 2024

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San Antonio police officer fired for punching pregnant woman in head wins job back in arbitration

The arbitrator who returned the officer to the job heard the case under the police union’s prior bargaining agreement.

by Sanford Nowlin August 26, 2022October 12, 2024

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$250K Shed, Isis Romero: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Apparently, people had a hard time believing a three-room shed east of downtown could be listed for $250,000.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 29, 2022May 7, 2025

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San Antonio police union approves new contract that includes stronger disciplinary provisions, hefty raises

While the agreement makes it tougher for fired officers to return to the force, activists say more reforms are needed.

by Sanford Nowlin April 26, 2022May 28, 2024

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Bad Takes: The midterms show politicos’ eagerness to fearmonger about crime instead of averting it

There’s a reason two recent San Antonio police shootings had different outcomes, activists say

San Antonio police officer fired for punching pregnant woman in head wins job back in arbitration

San Antonio police union approves new contract that includes stronger disciplinary provisions, hefty raises

San Antonio cop fired for racist, sexist tirade at funeral home director gets job back in arbitration

City rejects proposal from San Antonio’s police union, saying it would weaken disciplinary recourse

Report: San Antonio’s police union spent $600,000 on Prop B fight, but that’s not clear from its filings

Prop B’s narrow miss with San Antonio voters still sends a strong message about police reform

Ron Nirenberg slides to easy win in San Antonio mayoral race

Poll shows San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg likely to win third term, while voters split on Prop B

San Antonio police union rejects call for FBI investigation of alleged intimidation of Fix SAPD petitioners

Fix SAPD members says police union set stage for harassment as they campaign for Prop B

San Antonio’s police union claims referendum taking aim at collective bargaining seeks to ‘defund’ cops

San Antonio Police Department disciplines officers for excessive force, according to report

Newly certified petition changes the dynamic of contract talks with San Antonio’s police union

With Greg Brockhouse’s filing, May’s race for mayor of San Antonio will likely be a rematch