From Donald Trump to Mike Johnson, Chip Roy is a thorn in the Republican Party

Roy toyed with ousting the House speaker over a government spending deal and has antagonized MAGA world with his resistance to Trump.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune January 13, 2024January 29, 2024

Roy toyed with ousting the House speaker over a government spending deal and has antagonized MAGA world with his resistance to Trump.

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Former San Antonio-area congressman Will Hurd ends presidential campaign

Hurd, who called Donald Trump a threat to democracy, failed to qualify for both GOP primary debates.

by Sanford Nowlin October 10, 2023October 14, 2023

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San Antonio native accused of luring migrants onto Martha’s Vineyard flights added to lawsuit

Along with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the defendants in the suit now include Perla Huerta, 49, who grew up in San Antonio.

by Michael Karlis December 1, 2022August 17, 2023

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Assclown Alert: Declaring ‘invasions’ and taking them back with Gov. Greg Abbott

‘There’s a very specific, established path for invoking the Invasion Clause,’ one expert said. ‘You don’t just do it in a tweet.’

by Sanford Nowlin November 29, 2022January 12, 2024

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Text messages raise questions about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s part in DeSantis’ migrant flights

An Abbott spokesperson previously told the Current that the governor’s office was ‘not involved’ in DeSantis’ political stunt.

by Michael Karlis October 21, 2022September 14, 2024

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Documents show Texas officials aware of plans for DeSantis’ migrant flights out of San Antonio

Records obtained by the Express-News reveal that additional flights were planned, and top DeSantis aides were involved in coordinating the stunt.

by Michael Karlis October 18, 2022April 4, 2024

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DC attorney general launches investigation into Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing program

The office is also looking into Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has emulated Abbott’s program of sending migrants to Democrat-controlled cities.

by Michael Karlis October 14, 2022August 12, 2023

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Bexar County sheriff certifies that migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard are crime victims

Sheriff Javier Salazar also confirmed his office has identified suspects responsible for luring the migrants onto the planes.

by Michael Karlis October 14, 2022August 17, 2023

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Feds launch probe into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard

In a letter, the Treasury Department said it’s trying to determine whether Florida misused federal COVID-19 relief funds to pay for the flights.

by Michael Karlis October 12, 2022September 11, 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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LULAC doubles reward money for info on woman who lured migrants onto Martha’s Vineyard flights

The Latinx advocacy organization also called on the Justice Department to open an investigation.

by Michael Karlis October 6, 2022August 17, 2023

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San Antonio-born army medic ‘person of interest’ in Martha’s Vineyard flight investigation

A Venezuelan migrant allegedly identified Perla Huerta as the mystery woman who lured migrants onto the flights, the New York Times reports.

by Michael Karlis October 3, 2022April 9, 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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Rammstein, Lina Khil: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The Current’s review of German band Rammstein’s fiery, ear-splitting and generally over-the-top performance at the Alamodome was our most-read story by far.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Bexar County Sheriff getting threats after looking into legality of DeSantis’ Martha’s Vineyard stunt

Sheriff Javier Salazar launched an investigation this week into flights chartered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that transported migrants from San Antonio and stranded them in Massachusetts.

by Michael Karlis September 22, 2022August 17, 2023

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Plane possibly carrying more migrants from San Antonio en route to Joe Biden’s vacation home

Online flight records show that the plane contracted by the State of Florida is scheduled to land in Delaware early this afternoon.

by Michael Karlis September 20, 2022August 17, 2023

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San Antonio archbishop says Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing ‘offends God’

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller’s comments come after Abbott dropped an additional 50 migrants off at the residence of Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday.

by Michael Karlis September 19, 2022May 25, 2025