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Tag: Alejandro Mayorkas

Migrants gather outside of the migrant resource center in October. The city estimates it has assisted more than 300,000 migrants this year.
Posted inGov & Politics

Mayor Nirenberg: Until Congress acts, ‘we’re going to need’ a migrant resource center

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Andrea Drusch and Raquel Torres October 2, 2022October 4, 2022

The Martha’s Vineyard flight, while predictable, came as a disappointment to San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg after all the city’s attempts to welcome asylum-seekers and ease their journeys.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg, center right, meets with Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.
Posted inGov & Politics

Mayor: Homeland Security secretary praises city’s handling of migrants during San Antonio visit

Avatar photo by Andrea Drusch August 24, 2022August 25, 2022
U.S. Border Patrol agents stop migrants crossing the Rio Grande River near the Del Rio-Acuna Port of Entry in Del Rio, Texas, U.S., on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. U.S. officials plan to expel thousands of Haitian migrants that arrived at the small Texas city of Del Rio this week.
Posted inGov & Politics

Border Patrol draws fire for treatment of Haitian migrants in Del Rio

Avatar photo by Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune September 20, 2021September 20, 2021
People watch the fireworks show during the Fourth of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park on Sunday.
Posted inPhotos of the Week

San Antonio’s week in photos, June 28 – July 4

Avatar photo by Nick Wagner July 5, 2021July 4, 2021
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, speaks at a press conference at the Wonderland of the Americas Tuesday afternoon. Mayorkas visited New Orleans and San Antonio vaccination sites to emphasize the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Posted inCoronavirus

Homeland security chief calls San Antonio’s vaccination efforts ‘a model’

Avatar photo by Jackie Wang June 29, 2021June 29, 2021
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