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Congressman Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid amid primary race clouded by allegations of affair with staffer

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The Texas Republican shared the decision in a late-night post on X. SAN ANTONIO — Congressman Tony Gonzales, embroiled in a controversy that’s clouded his reelection campaign, announced Thursday night in a post on X that he was dropping out of the race.  “After deep reflection and with the support of my loving family, I … Read more

Political expert weighs in as GOP leaders urge Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop re-election bid

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UT San Antonio’s Jon Taylor pointed out how Speaker Johnson stopped short of asking Gonzales to resign, which could be a strategy to maintain a vote in the chamber. SAN ANTONIO — Top Republican leaders are calling on Congressman Tony Gonzales to end his campaign for re-election one day after he admitted to having an … Read more

San Antonio council votes to tighten rules on private detention centers, stirring debate

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City Council debates a proposal to limit private detention centers after controversy over a new ICE facility, citing community harm and safety concerns. SAN ANTONIO — With one council member absent, the final vote was eight affirmative and two negative on a proposal that could make it more difficult for some kinds of detention facilities … Read more

‘He has too much to live for’: Hit-and-run severely injures tow truck driver, a father of six

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The 24-year-old was hit and left on the roadside during his first day at a new company. Nearly three weeks later, his family is still pleading for answers. SAN ANTONIO — Nearly three weeks after a hit-and-run crash along Loop 410 left a young tow truck driver with life-altering injuries, his family is still searching … Read more