San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro says GOP lawmakers’ support of Big, Beautiful Bill will cost lives

‘This is a choice for some of you between your career and saving people’s lives,’ Castro said of the bill’s deep Medicaid cuts.

by Sanford Nowlin July 2, 2025July 16, 2025

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San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro blasts Trump’s attack on Iran as illegal, reckless

Castro said a destabilized Iran could splinter into warring factions, prompting a rise in terror groups.

by Sanford Nowlin June 22, 2025June 25, 2025

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Joaquin Castro says he was on alleged Minnesota assassin’s hit list

Castro was among 45 names on the hit list found in the alleged assassin’s vehicle.

by Stephanie Koithan June 17, 2025July 17, 2025

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San Antonio lawmakers say ICE’s immigration court arrests deterring migrants from seeking lawful path

The Trump White House has stepped up arrests of migrants leaving immigration hearings, including in the Alamo City.

by Sanford Nowlin June 6, 2025July 28, 2025

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San Antonio’s Joaquin Castro, other lawmakers visit deported 11-year-old U.S. citizen with brain tumor

Castro said the girl is now unable to get medical treatment for her rare condition and could lose her eyesight if she can’t get help.

by Sanford Nowlin May 12, 2025June 17, 2025

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Rep. Joaquin Castro files resolution to require Trump to turn over El Salvador deportation records

The San Antonio congressman made the filing as concerns escalate over the fate of mistakenly deported migrant Kilmar Abrego García.

by Sanford Nowlin April 29, 2025May 12, 2025

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San Antonio businesses, consumers will be hit especially hard by Trump tariffs, congressman warns

‘Texans do not want a reckless tariff war,’ U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said.

by Sanford Nowlin April 3, 2025August 4, 2025

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Trump’s closure of Education Department will hit San Antonio schools hard, Rep. Joaquin Castro warns

The move will be ‘devastating’ to underfunded San Antonio schools and will cut billions in education dollars from Texas, he said.

by Sanford Nowlin March 21, 2025May 5, 2025

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San Antonio’s Joaquin Castro joins Hispanic Caucus in blasting Trump immigration orders

Members of the caucus said Trump’s targeting of immigrants is cruel, unconstitutional and will damage the economy.

by Sanford Nowlin January 23, 2025June 30, 2025

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Library of Congress adds 4 Latino films nominated by San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro

The movies include Mi Familia, American Me, Up in Smoke and SA native Robert Rodriguez’s Spy Kids.

by Sanford Nowlin December 17, 2024July 28, 2025

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San Antonio’s Joaquin Castro, other Dems ask DOJ to investigate Ken Paxton

The letter signed by 10 other Texas lawmakers accuses Paxton of ‘state-sponsored voter intimidation.’

by Michael Karlis September 6, 2024October 8, 2024

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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