A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Texas to install air conditioning in all of its prisons by the end of 2029, saying that inmates in lockups without it are being given punishments that violate their constitutional rights. The ruling was hailed as a major victory by advocates who have fought for...
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Three San Antonio City Council members are calling for a special meeting to limit the city’s cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). KSAT obtained a copy of the Nov. 6 memo, which was signed by Teri Castillo (D5), Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2) and Ric Galvan...
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After the price of jackets increased 24% last year, according to consulting firm AlixPartners, San Antonio-area nonprofits are anticipating an increased need for donations to keep neighbors warm this winter. Although temperatures have remained warmer than average, according to th...
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The Texas hemp industry is riding a post-election high as Tuesday’s results ushered in new state leaders who appear more friendly toward THC. At the same time, a San Antonio councilman is pushing the city to help make the case for legalization of cannabis, not just hemp. Tetrahyd...
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One of Haiti’s most powerful gangs said Friday that it reached out to a government agency responsible for dismantling armed gangs in a push for “peace, stability and national reconciliation.” The 400 Mawozo gang sent a three-page statement to The Associated Press stressing that “...
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H-E-B faces nearly $50,000 in penalties following an Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation into the death of an employee who was injured at the grocer’s Northeast Side warehouse. OSHA records show H-E-B was initially cited for 10 safety violations — eight la...
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The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday moved to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens until their immigration status could be verified. The request to dismiss the case comes days after Republic...
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FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS TONIGHT: Clear and Comfortable SATURDAY: Increasing clouds, chance of scattered rain late after 2pm SUNDAY: Widespread soaking rain (heavy at times), cool FORECAST SATURDAY: QUIET EARLY, THEN SHOWERS BY LATE AFTERNOON Saturday morning and midday outdoor activi...
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A new floating litter boom is now in place at Woodlawn Lake on the West Side, part of a partnership between the city and River Aid San Antonio to keep trash out of local waterways. The barrier, installed upstream at Alazan Creek, is the third of its kind in the city. District 7 C...
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City officials have said Cibolo is growing fast, with population growth so far concentrated North of FM 78. But lately, expansion is happening in the opposite direction, in the area neighbors call Cibolo South. “Half of our land within the City of Cibolo is south of FM 78,” said ...
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Six days into the capital murder trial of Shane James, jurors have heard testimony from first responders, investigators and forensic specialists, watched video from multiple crime scenes and seen evidence prosecutors say connects James to a series of deadly shootings in December ...
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Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping , U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a press briefing this week in...
