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Labor activist Adrian Reyna declares victory in Democratic runoff for Texas House District 125

by Xochilt Garcia May 26, 2026June 1, 2026

The SAISD union leader and former constable compete for Democrats’ nomination in retiring state Rep. Ray Lopez’s reliably blue Westside seat.

State Rep. Ray Lopez won’t seek reelection in Texas House District 125

by Andrea Drusch August 18, 2025August 18, 2025

The Texas Legislature goes back to work this week. Here’s what San Antonio-area lawmakers hope to accomplish.

by Andrea Drusch January 12, 2025January 15, 2025

State Representative Steve Allison (R-121) arrives to his election watch part at the Barn Door on Tuesday.

GOP Rep. Steve Allison ousted by Marc LaHood in Texas House District 121

by Andrea Drusch March 5, 2024March 6, 2024

State Representatives Barbara Gervin Hawkins, Steve Allison and Trey Martinez Fischer have been selected for the Texas House Appropriations Committee.

Three San Antonio lawmakers named to powerful House spending committee

by Andrea Drusch February 8, 2023February 8, 2023

Amid Ana Sandoval's sudden exit from city council, Mario Bravo (D1) and Clayton Perry (D10) also face uncertain futures.

Sandoval leaves City Council on her terms, while voters might send others packing

by Robert Rivard January 22, 2023January 24, 2023

A sign campaigning for a name change sits in a truck on Enrique M. Barrera Parkway, formerly known as Old Highway 90.

Old Highway 90 is officially Old Highway 90 again

by Iris Dimmick February 10, 2022February 10, 2022

One month after decamping for D.C., San Antonio legislators ‘at peace’ with fight for voting rights

by Brendan Gibbons August 12, 2021August 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 29: Texas State Rep. Senfronia Thompson (D-141) (L), Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier (D-95) (2nd L) and Texas State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-123) (R) arrive at a hearing before the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties of House Committee on Oversight and Reform at Rayburn House Office Building July 29, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The subcommittee held a hearing on “Democracy in Danger: The Assault on Voting Rights in Texas.”

Texas voting rights round three: Dems stay in D.C. — for now — as Abbott calls another special session

by Brendan Gibbons August 6, 2021August 6, 2021

Attendees of the Voting Rights Vigil wave to State Representatives Ina Minjarez (top right) standing next to Trey Martinez Fischer (top right), Ray Lopez (bottom left) sitting next to (Deigo Bernal), Liz Campos, Liz Campos (bottom right) sitting next to Barabara Gervin-Hawkins, and out of frame, Philip Cortez. The Reps. joined a live zoom call from Washington, D.C., where a number of Democratic reps fled to break quorum this week.

San Antonio Dems rally in support of House members who left state to block GOP voter bill

by Brendan Gibbons July 17, 2021July 18, 2021