AUSTIN, Texas — In a scathing video Monday, former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred ripped state Rep. James Talarico for allegedly calling him a “mediocre Black man” and urged voters to support U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Talarico’s opponent in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Allred’s comments came after a political content creator with the TikTok … Read more
McKee-Rodriguez says the site sits near schools and parks, raising concerns about placing a federal detention facility in a residential area. SAN ANTONIO — Opposition is growing on San Antonio’s east side over a possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, with local and state leaders urging residents to speak out as they say a … Read more
Carlos Castaneda said the order reaffirms the job of judicial oversight in immigration enforcement and sheds light on constitutional questions on executive power. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio immigration attorney is now weighing in on the decision by a U.S. District Court judge ordering the release of a 5-year-old boy and his father from … Read more
The teen facing gun charges at Harlan High School remains detained, despite claims the firearm was given to him by another student. SAN ANTONIO — Waiting to appear before a judge Monday morning, the 14-year-old accused of having a gun at Harlan High School last Thursday did what most accused teens do. The slight-framed teen … Read more
There are more than 30 events being held throughout the month. SAN ANTONIO — Throughout the month of February, the San Antonio Public Library will be hosting an array of special programming events that celebrate the cultural impact, activism, and achievements of Black people. SAPL will be hosting more than 30 events as part of … Read more
Those most at risk include unvaccinated people, those traveling internationally and young children under 5. SAN ANTONIO — Two confirmed cases of measles at the Dilley immigration detention center forced lawmakers to cancel a planned Friday visit by Congressman Joaquin Castro out of caution surrounding the virus. The illness is not one to be taken … Read more
SAPD said the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. SAN ANTONIO — One person is dead and another was hospitalized early Saturday after a wrong-way crash on a northeast-side highway, according to the San Antonio Police Department. SAPD said officers were called to the 4400 block of I-35 Northbound around 4:15 a.m. for a … Read more