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City Manager Erik Walsh speaks during a City Council special meeting on Thursday. The council convened in person for the first time since November when they suspended in-person meetings as Covid-19 cases spiked.

Solid advice for Erik Walsh: Talk to the nun

by Rick Casey April 13, 2021April 13, 2021

Opinion: San Antonio’s $154 million job training program has had some hiccups, but City Manager Erik Walsh is listening to the right person.

Governor Greg Abbott address members of the media during a press conference outside of the Freeman Coliseum where more than 1,600 migrant children are being held. Texas Rangers stood in a line behind the Governor during the press conference.

Gov. Abbott: San Antonio is not a city to send migrant children packing

by Robert Rivard April 11, 2021April 11, 2021

Construction workers, first responders, and other essential personnel have reported to work throughout the pandemic.

Where I Work: As the pandemic eases, a new series explores San Antonio’s evolving workplaces

by Robert Rivard April 8, 2021April 9, 2021

Teacher Luke Amphlett address the crowd with the San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Personnel on June 17, 2019

Teachers union should be heard, but not from both sides of the table

by Rick Casey April 6, 2021April 5, 2021

A student runs through the hallways of Democracy Prep at Stewart Elementary.

The choice for SAISD voters: stay the course or backslide

by Robert Rivard April 4, 2021April 4, 2021

Lamar Elementary School is one of 21 campuses in SAISD that will undergo a full renovation in the main building. SAISD voters passed a $1.21 billion bond in 2020 to refurbish campuses in the district.

State leaders hijacking stimulus funds meant for Texas public schools

by Robert Rivard April 1, 2021April 1, 2021

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks after Gov. Greg Abbott announced the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic last year.

On majority rule, U.S. Senate should learn from Texas

by Rick Casey March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

Stopping the shielding of bad cops, not defunding the police, is on the May 1 ballot

by Robert Rivard March 28, 2021March 28, 2021

Tom Frost Chairman Emeritus of Frost Bank.

How Tom Frost’s helping hand for Carlos Alvarez inspired a $20M gift for UTSA

by Robert Rivard March 25, 2021March 25, 2021

San Antonio’s equality successes worth cheering – even belatedly – but more work is needed

by Rick Casey March 23, 2021March 23, 2021