As controversy rages, Dilley detention site drastically reduces inmate population

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) prison camp called the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas has drastically reduced the number of detainees housed inside, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said at a Monday afternoon press conference. Following a late-January visit to the

Progressive San Antonio Councilwoman wants to bring City Hall to your neighborhood

San Antonio City Council’s B Session could be coming to your side of town if progressive member Teri Castillo gets her way. Last week, Castillo, who represents the West Side’s District 5, submitted a Council Consideration Request (CCR) to rotate B Sessions to all 10 San Antonio districts. CCRs are p

Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries

If they win in November, Steve Toth and Brandon Herrera are poised to join the group known for its conservative absolutist approach and willingness to defy GOP leaders. The post Hardline House Freedom Caucus gains ground in Texas GOP primaries appeared first on San Antonio Current.

McAllen mariachi family released from detention during visit from San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro

An immigrant family detained since late February despite the musical accomplishments of their mariachi sons was released Monday from a South Texas lockup during a visit from San Antonio U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and other Democratic lawmakers. The congressional representatives who accompanied Castro