Canceling student loan debt will barely boost the economy, but a targeted approach could help certain groups
Commentary: Any boost to the economy from broad-based student loan forgiveness would be small compared to the cost to taxpayers.
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No soft landing: Metro Health’s new director arrives as COVID-19 cases climb
Claude Jacob took over leadership of Metro Health on July 6 after serving as the chief public health officer in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Councilman Bravo’s field office no longer hosts homeless encampment
The city of San Antonio removed eight people experiencing homelessness who were staying on the City Council District 1 field office’s property.
Search for next CPS Energy trustee launches as Kelley’s tenure winds down
Ed Kelley said he’d like to see another “businessman” replace him on CPS Energy’s five member board.
San Antonio Democrat returns from Washington to negotiate voting bill with Republicans
State Rep. Philip Cortez (D-San Antonio) returned to Austin Tuesday and met with his Republican counterparts.
As Broadway makeover progresses, road closures, detours to continue
Travelers can expect construction and detours on Broadway Street for three years as part of a $43 million redevelopment project.
US immigration judges considering asylum for unaccompanied minors are ‘significantly influenced’ by politics
Commentary: Political influence from the executive branch combined with local environmental pressures can affect how immigration judges rule.
Riverfront power plant property gets new shot at redevelopment
The Mission Road power plant, on the banks of the San Antonio River, is being prepped for sale by CPS Energy.
Trey Martinez Fischer among Texas Democrats in D.C. testing positive for coronavirus
Four other Texas House members have received positive COVID-19 tests over the weekend, including state Rep. Celia Israel (D-Austin).
San Antonio Dems rally in support of House members who left state to block GOP voter bill
More than 100 people clapped and cheered when the faces of seven Texas House Democrats from Bexar County appeared on a Zoom call from Washington.
Texas judge orders federal government to stop granting new DACA applications
A Texas federal judge ruled Friday that DACA is illegal, but the order won’t affect current recipients.
Mayor to make case for San Antonio’s priorities in federal infrastructure legislation
Mayor Ron Nirenberg plans to meet with federal staffers and legislators as two infrastructure bills make their way through the U.S. Senate.
Who is paying for Texas Democrats’ weekslong exodus to block the voting bill?
With over 50 House Democrats in Washington, costs are mounting and they are making fundraising pitches to help foot the bills.
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