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Trump Revokes Security Clearance for Harris, Clinton, and Other Political Critics

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Order Targets Political Rivals, Former Officials, and Legal Opponents President Donald Trump has officially revoked security clearances for former Democratic presidential candidates Kamala Harris and...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education

GOP Town Halls Reveal Growing Tensions

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Amazon Becomes Title Sponsor of the Magic City Classic

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Amazon Becomes Title Sponsor of the Magic City Classic Amazon has been announced as the new title sponsor of the Magic City Classic, the largest...

Side Hustles Become a Necessity for Millions as Costs Rise

Chuck E. Cheese Wants to Be the Costco of Family Fun

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Waseem grew up on the East Side of San Antonio, graduating from Sam Houston High School, where he was an all-star basketball player. Waseem went on to play D1 college basketball at Texas A&M, is still a basketball fan, and enjoys covering the San Antonio Spurs.
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Fernando Rover Jr. is a San Antonio based interdisciplinary artist. His work comprises of elements of prose, poetry, photography, film, and performance art. He holds a dual Bachelor’s degree in English and history from Texas Lutheran University and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Prescott College. His interests range from millennial interests to popular culture, Black male queer experiences, feminism, and impact-based art.
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Mario Salas
Professor Mario Marcel Salas is a retired Assistant Professor of Political Science, having taught Texas Politics, Federal Politics, Political History, the Politics of Mexico, African American Studies, Civil Rights, and International Conflicts. He has served as a City Councilman for the City of San Antonio, and was very active in the Civil Rights Movement in SNCC for many years. He is also a life time member of the San Antonio NAACP. He has authored several editorials, op-eds, and writings.
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Connor Wiley is a recent graduate of Southwestern University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Film. Some of his passions include TV, film, music and all things pop culture.

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56th NAACP Image Awards Official Luxury Jeweler Took Center Stage

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Balacia Shines as Official Jeweler for the 56th NAACP Image Awards Gift Lounge Balacia, a prestigious Black-owned and family-run luxury jewelry brand, took center stage...
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Spurs Slip Further from Playoffs in Loss to Lakers

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Spurs Slip Further from Playoffs in Loss to Lakers Although the Spurs are not mathematically out of playoff contention, they took another step towards an...

2025 Men’s March Madness Bracket Revealed

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Auburn Takes Top Seed The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket is officially set. Auburn lands the No. 1 overall seed and will lead...

San Antonio Brahmas: Cut, Threatened, Silenced—UFL Players Rebel Nationwide

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As San Antonio Brahmas’ Season Approaches, UFL Owners Face Legal Accusations in Collective Bargaining Dispute With the United Football League (UFL) season set to begin,...

Despite Hot Shooting, Spurs Fall Short Against Depleted Mavericks

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Spurs Stumble as Short-Handed Mavs Steal 133-129 Win Despite having only eight active players on their roster the Dallas Mavericks were able to rally from...

San Antonio Hosts NCAA Final Four Selection Sunday Watch Party

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San Antonio Celebrates NCAA Men’s Final Four Selection Sunday, March 16 San Antonio is gearing up for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and the...

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