How the Voting Rights Act reshaped Texas’ electoral maps by empowering voters, candidates of color
Under the new standard, plaintiffs will have to prove mapmakers intentionally set out to discriminate against voters on the basis of their race.
How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families
For one mother, a former Trump voter, the government’s obfuscation regarding the details of the night destroyed her trust in institutions she previously respected.
USS Texas returns home from deployment as state’s namesake ship completes mission
The Navy submarine named for the Lone Star State is back after a six-month deployment. NEW LONDON, Conn. — One of Texas’ most powerful namesakes is back on U.S. soil. The USS Texas (SSN-775) returned home Friday after completing a six-month deployment, marking another chapter in the legacy of ships named for the Lone Star … Read more
San Antonio Zoo gives tourism workers a wild week of free admission
Frontline travel and tourism employees can enjoy a roaring good time with free entry and family discounts. SAN ANTONIO — Time to take a walk on the wild side, San Antonio. San Antonio Zoo is rolling out the red carpet, or should we say jungle path, for National Travel & Tourism Week, offering free admission … Read more
San Antonio offers free workshops to help homeowners lower property taxes
City leaders say help is available with exemptions, appeals and filing — at no cost. SAN ANTONIO — If rising property taxes have you scratching your head, the City of San Antonio wants to help you make sense of it all. The city’s Neighborhood and Housing Services Department is teaming up with Texas True Tax … Read more
Sen. Ted Cruz makes Iowa appearance, fueling speculation about another presidential bid
This year he used his appearance to blame Democrats for anti-Semitism and call out GOP Trump foes Tucker Carlson and Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Major San Antonio crash shuts down stretch of Loop 1604 in both directions
It’s unclear as to what caused the crash.