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Doctor Deems Harris in ‘Excellent Health.’ Her Team Aims to Contrast with Trump’s Scant Medical Info

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(AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” required to serve as president, her doctor said in a...

Trump Tested the Limits on Using the Military at Home. If Elected Again, He Plans to Go Further

Countdown to Early Voting in Texas: Presidential, Senate, and City Council Propositions Heat Up

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Beyoncé and Levi’s New Ad Campaign Generates $5 Million in Media Exposure in Just 48 Hours

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Beyoncé and Levi's Unveil New Ad Campaign Beyoncé and Levi’s have officially launched their new ad campaign, marking a highly anticipated collaboration. This partnership comes...

Launch SA Reopens with Enhanced Resources to Empower San Antonio Entrepreneurs

Port Workers Strike Across the East and Gulf Coasts

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Waseem Ali
Waseem Ali
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.
Gordon Benjamin
Gordon Benjamin
Gordon Benjamin is a Community Activist, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Member and Voter’s Rights advocate who is passionate about democracy.
Lena Lopez
Lena Lopez
Lena Lopez is a long time community member, parent and teacher to every student or parent who needs help navigating public education. Lena is known to have 4-5 kids a day who are in need of extra help and she always raises her hand to volunteer. Lena’s dedicated to attending all legislative sessions to keep the community up to date on public education.
Fernando Rover Jr.
Fernando Rover Jr.
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.
Mario Salas
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.
Connor Wiley
Connor Wiley
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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CEO of Black Girls Mean Business, Free Nationwide Virtual Summer Business School

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Rachel Holmes Jumped Out of Her Comfort Zone Starting Her Own Business By The Age of 20 According to certified financial planner and CNBC Contributor,...

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Wimbledon Replaces Line Judges with Tech After 147 Years

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Wimbledon organizers announced Wednesday that after 147 years, the famous tennis tournament will no longer use human line judges moving forward. In 2025, the...

Optimistic Predictions: Can the Spurs Reach 40 Wins This Season?

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San Antonio Spurs 2024 Season Preview: Veterans, Rising Stars, and Playoff Hopes The 2024 NBA season is finally upon us. Coming off back-to-back 22-60 seasons,...

Which NBA Player Would Make the Best Head Coach?⁠

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The Survey is Here: NBA General Managers React to Key Topics Before the 2024-25 Season Tips Off Prior to each season, NBA GMs are surveyed on a variety...

North Carolina Football Player Tylee Craft Dies from Rare Lung Cancer at 23

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(AP) — North Carolina football player Tylee Craft died Saturday morning from a rare form of lung cancer, coach Mack Brown said. Brown made the...

FAMU Dominates HBCU Rival at Its Own Homecoming

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Florida A&M University (FAMU) delivered a statement win in a highly anticipated HBCU rivalry game, taking down Alabama State 28-13 during the Hornets’ homecoming...

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