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Biden Pushes for SCOTUS changes: ‘No One is Above the Law’

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President Joe Biden is using his final six months in office to push sweeping reforms to the Supreme Court, including a constitutional amendment that...

The American Dreamer vs. The White Supremacist

Commissioner Calvert: “Supreme Court Reform Protects from Corruption, Dictatorship”

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Community Notice: District 2 Budget Meeting

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Residents of District 2, your voice matters! The City of San Antonio invites you to a town hall meeting to discuss and provide feedback...

Not The ‘Peoples’ Airline Anymore: Southwest Flips Unofficial Motto “Sit Anywhere – Just Like At Church”

McDonald’s Extends $5 Value Meal as Diners Return in Droves

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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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Small Brand Spotlight: Meet the Mother-Daughter Duo Behind House of Aama

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House of Aama is a boutique lifestyle clothing brand based and produced in Los Angeles, California. The founders are mother-daughter design duo Rebecca Henry...

Sports

Simone Biles wins Olympic gold medal in women’s all-around final with stunning floor exercise routine

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Biles last won gold in the all-around at the 2016 Games in Rio Simone Biles is going home with another gold medal after claiming the top...

Team USA’s Lauren Scruggs on taking silver in fencing and making Olympic history

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Scruggs, 21, became the first Black American woman and the first Black out lesbian to win an individual fencing medal. Lauren Scruggs, a 21-year-old fencer...

Steve Kerr confirms Jayson Tatum ‘will play’ in Team USA’s game vs. South Sudan

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The Celtics star did not log a minute in Team USA's Olympic opener but is expected to get time in Wednesday's game. Shaun Powell —...

UTSA Announces 2025 Home Football Game Against UIW

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UTSA Athletics officials on Friday announced that the football program will host UIW on September 13, 2025, at the Alamodome. UTSA News — This will...

U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Takes GOLD!

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Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team captured gold in the team final today at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Biles and her teammates...

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