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At San Antonio rally, Democrat Gina Hinojosa says Gov. Abbott’s Winter Storm Uri response shows his failure to lead
By Natalia Edwards at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
During a Thursday campaign appearance in San Antonio , Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa attacked incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for his response to Winter Storm Uri, one of the worst natural disasters in Texas history. During her speech at the Paper Tiger music venue, Hinojo...
Key takeaway During her speech at the Paper Tiger music venue, Hinojosa — an Austin state representative — said Abbott and other Republican […] The post At San Antonio rally, Democrat Gina Hinojosa says Gov.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
Gina Hinojosa's criticism of Gov. Abbott's response to Winter Storm Uri resonates with San Antonio residents who suffered through the devastating event. The storm's impact was deeply felt in Bexar County, where many residents were left without power or access to basic necessities. As a community that is still recovering from the disaster, San Antonians are likely to be paying close attention to the gubernatorial candidate's stance on disaster response and preparedness. Hinojosa's appearance at the Paper Tiger music venue, a popular gathering spot in the city, suggests that she is attempting to connect with local voters and build support for her campaign. The fact that she chose to highlight Abbott's response to Winter Storm Uri in San Antonio specifically may indicate that she believes the issue has particular salience in this community, and that she is seeking to capitalize on lingering frustration with the state's handling of the disaster.
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Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
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What is this story about? During a Thursday campaign appearance in San Antonio, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa attacked incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott for his response to Winter Storm Uri, one of the worst natural disasters in Texas history. During her speech at the Paper Tiger music venue, Hinojo...
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