In 1964, the United States was deeply divided. There was a backdrop of fear and grief. The nation was still reeling from the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The Cold War was raging. The Civil Rights Act had become law. And there was a presidential election. And in the middle of the moment was First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson.
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The facility is one of several being purchased by the Department of Homeland Security across the country to serve as new detention and processing sites for people arrested by Immigration and Customs enforcement.
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In October 1964, as the South simmered under the tensions following the signing of the Civil Rights Act three months earlier, First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, began a whistle-stop tour of the South. She shattered the expectations of a presidential spouse with speeches, diplomacy, and palpable compassion as she encouraged the South to leave Jim Crow behind.
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The city council voted 9-2 on a resolution calling for "strategies to protect all San Antonians" instructing staff to find ways of supporting people who are impacted by immigration enforcement.
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Candidates for Bexar County Judge, incumbent Peter Sakai and former Mayor Ron Nirenberg sat down with TPR's "The Source" for separate interviews and discussed their history with the Democratic Party, their support for Project Marvel and other issues.
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The race for the Democratic nomination for Bexar County judge is on. Former Mayor Ron Nirenberg joins us for the first half hour. He's followed by incumbent County Judge Peter Sakai. We’ll hear from each candidate separately about his vision for Bexar County, Project Marvel, economic development and more.
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City leaders received an update on VIA’s Green and Silver rapid transit lines Wednesday while council members debated fares, funding gaps and the future of transit investment in San Antonio.
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The polls look grim for Republicans heading into the midterms — and recent special elections look even worse. President Trump has reacted by calling for the Republican party to take over the elections entirely. Advocates for free and fair elections are calling this a warning sign. What could happen and how can we protect our elections?
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A proposed federal immigration detention center on San Antonio’s East Side is being touted as a job creator by Congressman Tony Gonzales, but San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones said it would have a negative effect on the economy.
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The Texas governor pushed back against the president’s call for federal oversight, even as Abbott and other Republicans have taken steps to assert state control over Harris County elections.
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Cornyn is seeking Texas Republicans’ nomination for a fifth term, in a contest that has seen bitter and expensive attacks on all sides. A new poll shows Paxton pulling away from Cornyn, but with no candidate leading by enough to avoid a runoff.