Councilwoman pulls the reins on proposal to ban horse-drawn carriages

SAN ANTONIO – One of the two city council members who spearheaded a push to ban horse-drawn carriages is changing her tune. Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2) and Phyllis Viagran (D3) filed a council consideration request (CCR) in November 2022, asking city staff to develop a plan to phase out the use of horse-drawn carriages. They … Read more

KSAT Q&A: Sheriff Javier Salazar weighs in on President Biden’s order limiting asylum at southern border

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar appeared on the KSAT Q&A to discuss his Tuesday visit to the White House after President Joe Biden revealed plans for immediate restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.– Mexico border. President Biden’s announcement on Tuesday detailed a proclamation barring migrants from being granted asylum when the southern border … Read more

Why Mexico’s historic President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum could see policy pushback in the U.S.

President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico is making history as the country’s first female and Jewish president-elect. However, female leadership isn’t new to the country. The unprecedented step has several unknowns for the United States’ relationship with Mexico. President-elect Sheinbaum received nearly 30 more percentage points than the runner up, according to the National Electoral Institute … Read more

Blood drive of significance held for LGBTQ+ community after recent lifting of donation bans

SAN ANTONIO – – A blood drive Tuesday at the Bonham Exchange wasn’t just another ordinary blood drive. This one held special significance. The night club has been a staple safe space for the LGBTQ+ community for over 40 years. That’s why some community members said they felt comfortable doing something they’d never been allowed … Read more