San Antonio likely to seek exemption from governor’s order on rainbow crosswalks

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said she's balancing the city's transportation needs with 'ensuring everyone in our community feels safe, welcomed, and supported.' The post San Antonio likely to seek exemption from governor’s order on rainbow crosswalks appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Federal judge blocks Trump’s deployment of Texas National Guard troops

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott claimed the deployment was needed to 'safeguard' federal immigration officials. The post Federal judge blocks Trump’s deployment of Texas National Guard troops appeared first on San Antonio Current.

How the Texas GOP’s bid to block lawmakers from the ballot defies a century of court precedent

The Texas GOP will vote Saturday to possibly bar some state legislators from running in the 2026 primary, despite repeated Texas Supreme Court rulings saying they cannot. The post How the Texas GOP’s bid to block lawmakers from the ballot defies a century of court precedent appeared first on San Ant

Chicago mayor says Gov. Greg Abbott should ‘focus on Texas’ poverty instead of sending troops

'The governor of Texas should be worrying about Texas,' Mayor Brandon Johnson said. 'Why he all up in my business?' The post Chicago mayor says Gov. Greg Abbott should ‘focus on Texas’ poverty instead of sending troops appeared first on San Antonio Current.