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Gordon Benjamin is a Community Activist, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Member and Voter’s Rights advocate who is passionate about democracy.
Your Guide to Propositions on the Texas Ballot—Clear, Concise, and Local
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Texas Ballot 2025: Breaking Down Propositions For Voters

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2025-09-23
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What’s on the November 4, 2025 Ballot? Spurs Arena, Rodeo Upgrades, and Texas Amendments
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San Antonio Voters Face Spurs Arena Proposals and 17 State Amendments

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2025-09-16
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COPS/Metro Rejects Prop B as City Budget Deficit Deepens
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COPS/Metro Rejects Prop B as City Budget Deficit Deepens

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2025-09-09
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Fifty Years in the Classroom Shaped Shirley Walker’s Career Path.
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Shirley Walker’s 50 Years in Education Across San Antonio

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2025-09-02
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From Civil Service to Medicine: S.A. Women Who Chose to Make a Difference
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From Civil Service to Medicine: S.A. Women Who Chose to Make a Difference

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2025-08-19
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Taylor’s Decades in the Classroom Prove That Empathy and Learning Can Transform Entire Communities
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From Louisiana Roots to Lifelong Impact in San Antonio

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2025-08-12
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From the Pentagon to the Ymca, Their Paths May Differ—but Their Purpose Is the Same.
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Solis & Oliver- Investing in the City That First Invested in Them

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2025-08-05
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Women of San Antonio: Jackie Rita
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Women of San Antonio: Jackie Rita

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2025-07-29
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Women of San Antonio LaJuana Chambers Lawsone
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Women of San Antonio— Impacting Lives and Communities

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2025-07-22
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Women of San Antonio: Leading, Living, and Lifting Others
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Women of San Antonio: Stories of Vision, Faith, and Community Impact

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2025-07-15
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