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Basir Lakanwal uses a computer at the Center for Refugee Services to check his email Thursday.

San Antonio, community partners establish website for Afghan evacuee assistance

by Jackie Wang September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

The City of San Antonio and community organizations have built a website with information on how to help people evacuating Afghanistan.

City funding for migrant assistance sparks heated remarks at council session

by Jackie Wang August 19, 2021August 19, 2021

Department of Homeland Security police officers stand guard near buses used to transport migrant children from the border to the Freeman Coliseum.

Last migrant boys depart Freeman Coliseum ahead of lease end date

by Jackie Wang May 24, 2021May 24, 2021

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) speaks during a Friday press conference in front of the Freeman Coliseum where unaccompanied migrant youths are being housed.

Democratic lawmakers decry governor’s ‘political bombs’ after Freeman Coliseum abuse reports revealed

by Jackie Wang April 9, 2021April 10, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott is flanked by Texas Rangers during a press conference outside the Freeman Coliseum where he announced an investigation into reports that an undisclosed number of unaccompanied migrant youths have been abused or neglected at the facility.

Gov. Abbott wants migrant youth facility at Freeman Coliseum closed after state receives abuse reports

by Jackie Wang April 7, 2021April 8, 2021

Department of Homeland Security police officers stand guard near buses used to transport migrant children from the border to the Freeman Coliseum.

Unaccompanied migrant minors begin arriving at Freeman Coliseum

by Jackie Wang March 30, 2021March 31, 2021

City Council Rejects Zoning Change for Eastside Church Planning Youth Migrant Shelter

by Jackie Wang December 5, 2019December 6, 2019

Congolese migrants walk from Travis Park Church to the Resource Center.

City, Nonprofits Receive a Fraction of Migrant Reimbursement Funding Requested

by Jackie Wang October 11, 2019October 12, 2019

Eastside Leaders Voice Opposition to Planned For-Profit Migrant Youth Shelter at Church

by Iris Dimmick October 4, 2019January 31, 2020

Compensation Process Outlined for City, Nonprofits Aiding Migrants

by Shari Biediger August 19, 2019