San Antonio U.S. Rep. Castro seeks recommendations of Latinx songs for Library of Congress

Last year, Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina” — a submission by the congressman — made history as the first Reggaeton song to be preserved in the Library of Congress.

by Michael Karlis August 15, 2024April 9, 2025

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Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert voices support for Biden’s SCOTUS plan

On Monday in Austin, Biden proposed limiting Supreme Court justices to 18-year terms, among other changes.

by Michael Karlis July 30, 2024October 18, 2024

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San Antonio politicos react to Biden’s decision to drop from the race

Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the three Democratic members of SA’s congressional delegation in praising the president and promising to back Kamala Harris.

by Sanford Nowlin July 22, 2024October 11, 2024

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San Antonio politicians divided over whether Biden should stay in the race

Mayor Ron Nirenberg reiterated his support for Biden, while former Mayor Julián Castro repeated his doubts about the president’s ability to win.

by Michael Karlis July 12, 2024September 13, 2024

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Congressman Joaquin Castro eulogizes Tejano legend Johnny Canales in U.S. House

The San Antonio congressman praised the late TV host for his work elevating Latino musicians.

by Sanford Nowlin June 17, 2024August 4, 2025

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San Antonio Democratic congressmen push back against Biden immigration order

The ACLU also said it’s preparing a legal challenge to the White House’s move.

by Sanford Nowlin June 4, 2024June 12, 2024

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Texas Republicans lose their shit on social media after Trump guilty verdict

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz called the verdict a ‘sham’ while Gov. Greg Abbott called the trial a ‘Kangaroo Court.’

by Michael Karlis May 31, 2024June 4, 2024

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San Antonio Library lands $385,000 more for Las Palmas branch renovation

Residents are also invited to provide input on how it should be used.

by Suzanne Townsend May 13, 2024March 24, 2025

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San Antonio congressmen among those critical of Biden calling migrant ‘an illegal’

‘It’s dangerous rhetoric. And I think that the president is getting bad advice from his advisers and speech writers,’ U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said.

by Sanford Nowlin March 8, 2024March 15, 2024

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FBI arrests man allegedly planning to shoot, kill migrants in Eagle Pass, Texas

Word of the arrest comes mere days after Texas Democrats and extremism experts warned that Gov. Greg Abbott’s invasion rhetoric could incite violence.

by Michael Karlis February 7, 2024April 3, 2025

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San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro calls on Biden to federalize Texas National Guard

Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to deploy more razor wire along the southern border after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal agents can remove the barriers.

by Michael Karlis January 24, 2024March 1, 2024

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Latino Texas Democrats in U.S. House push back as White House entertains GOP border policy

To secure more aid for Ukraine, the White House is negotiating with Senate Republicans on a deal to revive Trump-era border policies. But some Democratic Texans in Congress say their party is giving up too much.

by Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune December 14, 2023September 27, 2024

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Texas Democrats ask Justice Department to take action on Abbott’s Operation Lone Star

The lawmakers, including San Antonio U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar, also want the Biden Administration to clarify its position about whether the governor’s border mission is violating federal law.

by Sanford Nowlin December 4, 2023April 26, 2025

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San Antonio Spurs x Fred’s Fish Fry: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The busy news week also included hints that the Spurs may be considering Hemisfair for a new arena.

by San Antonio Current Staff November 10, 2023June 22, 2024

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San Antonio’s Joaquin Castro warns about ‘punitive’ GOP immigration bill

GOP senators have tried to tie a draconian immigration crackdown to sending further foreign aid to Ukraine.

by Sanford Nowlin November 7, 2023May 8, 2024

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Songs by Selena, Freddy Fender, other Latinx Texas artists nominated for U.S. archive

San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro nominated 35 works by Latinx artists for preservation in a Library of Congress registry.

by Sanford Nowlin October 6, 2023April 1, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro wants your help deciding which Latinx recordings belong in U.S. archive

Castro is leading the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in collecting nominations for works by Latinx performers to add to the National Recording Registry.

by Sanford Nowlin September 18, 2023January 13, 2025

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Lawmakers call for federal investigation into Texas Guard intel ring

The lawmakers’ remarks came after an investigation published Tuesday by Military Times and The Texas Tribune revealed how Texas Guardsmen at the state’s border with Mexico spied on migrants via WhatsApp and allegedly mishandled secret documents.

by Davis Winkie, Military Times August 30, 2023November 14, 2024

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San Antonio congressman, others warn about politicians’ anti-immigrant hate speech

In a letter sent the day before the anniversary of the racially motivated El Paso mass shooting, civil-rights groups warned that anti-immigrant hate speech by members of Congress is on the rise.

by Sanford Nowlin August 3, 2023January 12, 2024