Podcasts about San Antonio City Council

This week's Last Word commentary examines the San Antonio City Council's failed vote on funding abortion travel, a decision that reflects both the city's political divide and the larger struggle between state and local governance in Texas. Bob Rivard breaks down what happened in the council chambers, why the vote failed, and what it signals for San Antonio's upcoming elections. With abortion access increasingly restricted statewide, this debate raises broader questions: Should cities step in where state laws limit healthcare options? And how will this issue shape the future political landscape in San Antonio? Join us for a thoughtful reflection on the implications of this vote and the shifting dynamics of local power and state control. -- -- 

ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and political consultant Laura Barberena discuss what 2025 has in store for San Antonio politics. Suggested reading: Who is running for San Antonio City Council's open seats in 2025? County tax election for Spurs arena won't happen without more information City Council's lone Republican wants Migrant Resource Center shut Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During his first meeting of the San Antonio City Council, newly sworn in Mayor Ron Nirenberg brought forth a resolution asking the city to join the International Charter for Compassion in 2017 as a way to focus on improving the lives of others.  It passed unanimously and since that time the city has moved ahead on many Compassion initiatives including the inspiration for our UT Health San Antonio Compassion Course. Find out what's happening next in our compassionate city. 

San Antonio City Council approved higher fines for dog owners when their dogs repeatedly get loose or bite others. District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito championed the effort after a series of dangerous dog attacks.

Matt Platkin, who was the youngest-ever AG in the country when he was appointed in 2022, discusses some of his public safety initiatives such as the ARRIVE Together program, which pairs mental health professionals with law enforcement to improve responses to mental health crises. Among other pressing issues facing New Jersey, Platkin also addresses his state's comprehensive approach to gun violence, which focuses on data-driven crime enforcement, community violence prevention, and legal accountability for firearm manufacturers.Connect:Episode Transcripts >>> Stanford Legal Podcast WebsiteStanford Legal Podcast >>> LinkedIn PageRich Ford >>>  Twitter/XPam Karlan >>> Stanford Law School PageStanford Law School >>> Twitter/XStanford Lawyer Magazine >>> Twitter/XLinks:Matt Platkin >>> State of New Jersey Page(00:00:00) Chapter 1: The Role and Challenges of State Attorneys General Show Notes: Host Rich Ford introduces Matt Platkin, Attorney General of New Jersey, and dives into the multifaceted role and responsibilities of state attorneys general, especially in enforcing public safety and overseeing large-scale law enforcement. Platkin shares insights on the expectations and hurdles faced by AGs, highlighting the critical role they play in protecting communities.(00:03:42) Chapter 2: Innovative Crisis Intervention Programs The discussion shifts to the "ARRIVE Together" program, a pioneering mental health and law enforcement collaboration aimed at de-escalating crisis situations. Platkin explains how pairing officers with mental health professionals in crisis response has drastically reduced force incidents and arrests in New Jersey. He also touches on the broader need for mental health resources, noting how training and interdisciplinary cooperation contribute to more effective, compassionate responses.(00:09:10) Chapter 3: Public Health Approaches to Opioid and Gun Crises Platkin outlines New Jersey's proactive strategies to tackle the opioid and gun violence epidemics, focusing on diversion programs, community partnerships, and civil enforcement. He discusses the impactful results of addressing these issues as public health crises, noting the state's success in reducing both opioid fatalities and gun-related violence through data-driven enforcement, community engagement, and targeted litigation against non-compliant businesses.(00:17:34) Chapter 4: Interstate Coordination and the Role of AGs in Federal LitigationAttorney General Matt Platkin explains the importance of collaboration among state attorneys general, including bipartisan efforts in federal litigation. He shares examples of major joint cases, such as those against Meta and Apple, and discusses how AGs coordinate on issues that transcend state lines, often through bipartisan associations.(00:20:14) Chapter 5: The Evolution and Influence of the New Jersey Supreme CourtPam Karlan asks Platkin about New Jersey's innovative Supreme Court. Platkin delves into the unique aspects of New Jersey's government structure, including the influential role of the state Supreme Court in affordable housing and school funding cases. He shares insights on recent judicial reforms and the impact of balanced partisan representation on the court.(00:25:08) Chapter 6: Path to Public Service and Career ReflectionsPlatkin recounts his journey from law school to Attorney General, sharing pivotal moments like working on Cory Booker's campaign and volunteering in San Antonio. He reflects on how early career risks and public service aspirations shaped his path, highlighting the impact of his experiences on his leadership in New Jersey's government.

The San Antonio City Council is looking for a solution for the city's lack of affordable housing. As the city experiences a population boom, driven by its robust economy and cultural appeal, the demand for housing has surged. What can the city do to boost the supply of affordable housing?

The conversation on abortion rights and reproductive freedom in Texas has been freshly reinvigorated by the Texas Supreme Court's abject failure to protect pregnant Texans or even to provide guidance to Texas doctors facing pregnancy emergencies. We continue our six part series of conversations with influential Texas progressive women on this all-important issue, in this case gathering three guests, each for the first time: State Representative Gina Hinojosa has represented Austin in the Texas House since 2017, Abbie Kamin has served on the Houston City Council representing District C since 2020, and Dr. Sukh Kaur is one of the newest members of the San Antonio City Council, elected last June to serve District 1. Learn more about Rep. Hinojosa at https://house.texas.gov/members/member-page/?district=49. Learn more about Council Member Abbie Kamin at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/c/. And, learn more about Council Member Dr. Sukh Kaur at https://www.sa.gov/Directory/Departments/Mayor-Council/City-Council/D1/Biography. Note that the next installment in this series will be recorded LIVE next Thursday June 6 during the Texas Democratic Convention, featuring reproductive rights advocate Amanda Zurawski, former State Senator Wendy Davis, and U.S. Congressional nominee Michelle Vallejo! If you'll be in El Paso, please plan to arrive early enough to join us - we'll start at 5pm MOUNTAIN Time (6pm Central): https://progresstexas.org/blog/live-texas-democratic-party-convention-abortion-and-our-freedoms-2024 Thanks for listening! Learn more about what we do and the various and fun ways you can help support our ongoing work at Progress Texas at https://progresstexas.org/.

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham is proud to announce the General Land Office has now obtained ownership of the historic Alamo Cenotaph. This landmark decision was voted on in the May 2 San Antonio City Council meeting. “I'm proud to announce the General Land Office now has complete control of the Cenotaph,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “Ensuring this precious piece of Texas history is preserved and remains standing tall in its place has been my steadfast promise to all Texans. From my days in the Texas Senate when I threw down the legal challenge to keep the Cenotaph in its place,...Article Link

San Antonio City Council may soon consider whether to pass a resolution to continue to seek funding for operations at the city's Migrant Resource Center (MRC). While some will certainly argue for it, I believe the City should consider shutting down the MRC all together. Make no mistake. I'm proud that we are a compassionate city, and the work being done by Catholic Charities at the MRC is noble and well intentioned. The majority of the people coming across the border are good people looking for a better life, and the resources the MRC provides these people are much needed....Article Link

This week, Adrienne guides you through a meditation inspired last weeks guest, San Antonio Councilwoman Dr. Sukh Kaur.Sukh discussed how important it is for strong leaders to be active listeners and observers and truly understand that change only happens from the inside out.Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/yogachanged?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com

In this episode Mia and Adrienne talk to San Antonio Councilwoman Dr. Sukh Kaur. Elected to office this past year, Sukh is an educator in multiple fashions. She was a classroom teacher,  placed in Houston, Texas with Teach for America, when she decided to also become a yoga teacher. Her journey with yoga helped her bring mindfulness to her role in education and now in local government.Learn more about Sukh here: https://www.vote4sukh.com/Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/yogachanged?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com

Should more seats be added to the San Antonio City Council to provide better representation? How many more? Should the city's election day be moved? Should outdated language in the city charter be updated? These are some of the questions citizens could have to answer as an overhaul of the city's charter gets underway.

It's Friday, January 12th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslim kidnappers keep pastors hostage despite getting ransom Two Nigerian pastors kidnapped along with others last month remain captive despite their denomination paying the ransom for their release, reports Morning Star News. Rev. Elkanah Ayuba and Rev. Simon Ezra, both of the United Methodist Church, were among at least 20 people kidnapped on December 19th from Yorro County in Taraba State.   On January 4th, Rev. Micah Dopa, president of the Southern Conference of the United Methodist Church, said, “As a Body of Christ, we mobilized and paid $12,264 for our members to be released, but the terrorists decided to release only the Muslim victims in their custody. It is clear that the terrorists' activities are a plot to erase Christians in the area.” Chris Christie dropped out Just days before the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie dropped out of the Republican presidential race on Wednesday at a townhall meeting, reports LifeNews. CHRISTIE: “My goal has never been to be just a voice against the hate and the division and the selfishness of what our party has become under Donald Trump. It's also been to win the nomination and defeat Joe Biden and restore our party and our country to a new place of hope and optimism in this country. “I've always said that there came a point in time in this race where I couldn't see a path to accomplishing that goal that I would get out. And it's clear to me tonight that there isn't a path for me to win the nomination which is why I'm suspending my campaign tonight for President United States.” 10 pro-life rescuers go to trial next week On Friday, March 5, 2021 at 8:30am, some faithful pro-life Christians sought to rescue pre-born babies from certain death at an abortion mill, innocuously named Carafem Health Center, in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. As they peacefully blocked the door to the baby-killing center, they prayed that God would convict the mothers who had scheduled the executions of the babies in their wombs to choose life instead. Because the pro-life rescuers refused to leave, the police arrested them, reported NewsChannel5 in Nashville. To its shame, Biden's Department of Justice indicted these 10 rescuers on October 5, 2022 on charges of violating the misguided Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act and a conspiracy to violate the so-called constitutional right to abortion in the pre-Dobbs era.  The trial, which could lead to astronomical fines and up to 11 years in federal prison, begins next Tuesday, January 16th. Coleman Boyd, one of the indicted pro-life rescuers, videotaped part of that March 5th, 2021 rescue. Listen. BOYD:  “I will follow You, Lord and obey you. You show me what you want me to do, and I'll follow You and obey. What I can tell you it doesn't mean is comfortable American Christian living while babies are being murdered, while souls are slipping into hell. That I know it doesn't mean. So, whatever He's calling you to, you've got to seek the Lord. You've got to cry out to God and you've got to have a heart that I'm going to obey. ‘Be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, just as Christ also loved us.'” (Ephesians 5:1) Later, when Boyd saw a couple outside the Tennessee abortion mill coming towards him, he said this. BOYD: “Good morning, guys. Can I give you some literature? It's the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You know that Christ Jesus came to give life. He came to lay down His life for us. “I'm not sure why you're here at this building today, but if you're here for this abortion clinic, I plead with you today: Turn away from abortion, turn away from death, and turn to Jesus Christ. You know that Jesus laid down His life so that you can have life. Please talk with us.” As The Federalist recently declared, “If peacefully protesting abortion is criminal, but firebombing pregnancy centers is not, there is no rule of law.” Indeed, Peter Breen, an attorney with the Thomas More Society, who is representing Paul Vaughn, one of the ten pro-life rescuers, appeared on Fox News Channel with Tucker Carlson and cited the rich American tradition of civil disobedience dating back to Martin Luther King, Jr. BREEN: “Those who were arrested were leaning on the tradition of Dr. Martin Luther King. He himself was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi. I mean, this is the great tradition of American civil disobedience. And it's not the sort of thing that you turn into a 10-year felony. We believe we have very strong defenses and hope to beat these charges at trial.” Please consider attending a prayer rally on Tuesday January 16th at 7:30a.m. right before their trial begins. The rally will be located at the Federal Court House, 801 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203. In a promotional email for the prayer rally, André De Toit, wrote, “We are living in a time where injustice rules, immorality is being celebrated openly, and truth is being perverted. Meanwhile, the Christian Church has grown cold and apathetic towards what God has called her to be.” Anti-Israel protestors derail San Antonio, Texas City Council meeting Yesterday, a group of about 20 anti-Israel protesters temporarily derailed the San Antonio, Texas City Council meeting just minutes into its first meeting of 2024 as they demanded a cease-fire, reports the San Antonio Express-News. Listen. ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP: “Ceasefire now. Ceasefire now. Ceasefire now. Ceasefire now. Ceasefire now.” LEADER: “What do we want?” ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP: “Ceasefire.” LEADER: “When do we want it?” ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP: “Now!” LEADER: “What do we want?” ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP: “Ceasefire.” LEADER: “When do we want it?” ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP: “Now! Free, free Palestine. Free, free Palestine.” Then, their chanting became personal as they accused San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, who is Jewish, of genocide. ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP: “Ron, Ron. You can't hide. We charge you with genocide." LEADER: “Ron, Ron. You can't hide.” ANTI-ISRAEL GROUP: “We charge you with genocide. Hey, hey. Ho, ho. The occupation has got to go. Hey, hey. Ho, ho. The occupation has got to go.” One of the anti-Israel protestors revealed to KENS-5 TV their motivation behind shutting down the City Council meeting. MAZATL CIHUATL: “The main message to the city today is that we are going to make your life highly disruptive, highly inconvenient, until you acquiesce to our demands to sever your relationships with Israel and to immediately call for a permanent ceasefire.” After the meeting, Mayor Nirenberg told reporters, “We all want an end to the violence in the Middle East. We all want a just and lasting peace. The City Council is in no position to advance that.” This week, San Francisco made headlines when it became the largest city in the United States to call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, following Seattle, Detroit, and Atlanta.  Denver and Minneapolis are considering similar calls. 53% of U.S. pastors want to quit And finally, as American pastors have grown increasingly discontent with their profession, 53% have seriously considered leaving pastoral ministry since 2020, according to a new study from the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. In 2021, only 37% of pastors thought about leaving the ministry.  Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Friday, January 12th in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com).  Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

This may be a first in the history of political tyranny. Certain parts of Australia are now banning certain forms of Christian prayer and preaching. The official state religion among post-Christian nations is total sexual autonomy, and anybody who would challenge that is up for 5-10 years in prison. What would Daniel do----WWDD----This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -10 pro-life rescuers on trial, Anti-Israel protestors derail San Antonio City Council, Chris Christie dropped out---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

San Antonio City Council has approved the largest on-site municipal solar project in Texas. The $30 million project will install rooftop, parking and park canopy solar systems on 42 city facilities. This is seen as a big step towards the city's 2040 goal of zero net energy at all municipal buildings. The project will also bring solar shade canopies to several parks and community centers around the city.

San Antonio's City Council, passed a fund that would be used to help people travel to get abortions outside of Texas. Pags gives his thoughts. PLUS...Tracy Beans talks with Joe this hour about Missouri v Biden plus a whole lot more

Join Judge Ron Rangel and District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte, as they discuss campaigning, current hot policy topics, and the newly elected Councilman's vision for San Antonio.Support the show

On this episode of big city small town, host Bob Rivard is joined by newly elected San Antonio City Council member from District 7 Marina Alderete    Gavito. An expert in community advocacy, she shares her insights and empowers us to take an active role in creating positive changes. In this episode, you will be able to: Learn about the environmental toll of fireworks and how it extends to public health concerns. Appreciate the pivotal role of elected representatives in championing meaningful changes. Get the bigger picture of the drainage and housing issues within District 7 and their significance. Unravel the enigma of the digital divide in San Antonio and the targeted initiatives to dismantle it. Decode the complexities of property tax relief and the repercussions of the homestead exemption increase.

Mayors in the Wilson County News coverage area attend “Breakfast with the Mayor” June 20, hosted by the South Texas Business Partnership. Meeting at the event are (l-r) Sandy Oaks Mayor Michael Martinez Jr., Floresville Mayor Cissy Gonzalez-Dippel, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, South Texas Business Partnership President and CEO Rebecca Viagran, who formerly served on the San Antonio City Council, and La Vernia Mayor Martin Poore. The South Texas Business Partnership, founded in 1982, brings business leaders together to stimulate sustained economic prosperity across South Texas. It was formerly the South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Learn more at...Article Link

HBCUs, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, serve an important role in the education system of the United States. Today on The Weight, Chris and Eddie talk to Dr. Ivy Taylor, the President of Rust College, an HBCU in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Dr. Taylor consistently values the importance of education in general and the significance of HBCUs specifically in the United States. Dr. Taylor is a native of Queens, New York. She received her academic degrees from Yale University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Pennsylvania. She spent twenty years in San Antonio, Texas as an affordable housing advocate, educator and elected official before transitioning to her role as president of Rust College. Dr. Taylor served as mayor of San Antonio, Texas for three years and as a member of the San Antonio City Council for five years. Even before working at Rust College, Dr. Taylor identified education as a key factor to helping people thrive, which in turn helps communities thrive. Resources:Learn more about Dr. TaylorLearn more about HBCUsLearn more about Rust College

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In the second of two episodes focused on police reform in Texas, we're glad to meet and get to know Jalen McKee-Rodriguez of the San Antonio City Council, who happens to hold the historic distinction of being the first Black and openly-LGBTQ elected official in Texas! Not only does he share his views on police reforms and police unions, but also his unique take on being an elected official - how his background as a high school math teacher brings new perspective and benefits to the job, but also some of the darker aspects of holding public office that don't frequently get discussed. We think his future in Texas politics is very promising. Thanks for your support of Progress Texas! If you're enjoying the podcast and would like to help us keep it ad-free, please consider making a donation here: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/donate

Conversation with City Council District 5 candidate Teri Castillo. We sit down with current sitting Councilwoman and running for reelection Teri Castillo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alamocityagenda/support

Conversation with City Council District 7 candidate Dan Rossiter. We do apologize in advance about the audio quality. Something happened with the audio connection before we went live and did not realize. Alamo City Agenda apologizes for the inaudible audio. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alamocityagenda/support

Alamo City Agenda sits down with San Antonio City Council District 7 candidate Marina Alderete Gavito --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alamocityagenda/support

AG Merrick Garland names special counsel to probe President Biden classified Docs, this after a third set of classified Docs were found. ARepublican Congressman is proposing to place a bust of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in the House wing of U.S. Capital and Councilman Clayton Perry returns to San Antonio City Council after hit and run investigation. These stories and much more as Jack Riccardi takes on today's news with insightful commentary that includes interviews with local and national newsmakers and Jack takes your calls on the days news and hot topics.

San Antonio City Council members have been asked to consider a ban on horse-drawn carriages. City Councilmembers Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and Phylis Viagran submitted a Council Consideration Request last week.

Last month, downtown San Antonio received low marks on a visitor survey conducted by Centro San Antonio. The full survey has not been released to the public yet, but some visitor complaints were shared with the San Antonio City Council.

It's Friday Aug. 12 and Jack Riccardi takes on today's news with insightful commentary that includes interviews with local and national newsmakers. Today, Special Guests Fox News Washington Correspondent David Spunt and National Security columnist Jed Babbin breaks down the latest news of the Mar-A-Lago raid of possible high level documents. Jack takes your calls on the day's news and hot topics trending including the latest on Former President Trump that is now saying all records seized by FBI have been declassified as Judge unseals Trump Mar-A-Lago search warrant. Also, San Antonio City Council is looking into rebates for CPS energy customers and it's finally Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is piping hot right out of the oven.

It's Friday Aug. 12 and Jack Riccardi takes on today's news with insightful commentary that includes interviews with local and national newsmakers. Today, Special Guests Fox News Washington Correspondent David Spunt and National Security columnist Jed Babbin breaks down the latest news of the Mar-A-Lago raid of possible high level documents. Jack takes your calls on the day's news and hot topics trending including the latest on Former President Trump that is now saying all records seized by FBI have been declassified as Judge unseals Trump Mar-A-Lago search warrant. Also, San Antonio City Council is looking into rebates for CPS energy customers and it's finally Friday and another serving of "The Dish" is piping hot right out of the oven.

Have you ever wondered where the Spurs logo came from? RJ Marquez caught up with the artist behind the design for a look back on how it all came together. Top stories: Monkeypox cases have doubled in the U.S.-- how the vaccine is adapting to be made available to more people. Rebates for CPS Energy customers, a property tax rate cut, and pay bumps for city employees are all part of the proposed $3.4 billion city budget the San Antonio City Council will discuss Thursday morning. Nearly three months after the tragedy at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde CISD girls volleyball team returned to the court and were met with unwavering support from their competitors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Redistricting committee finalized the map of San Antonio City Council district.

Anette visits with Rey Saldaña, President and CEO of Communities In Schools, the national organization that ensures all students are empowered to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future.Saldaña is a CIS alumnus, whose journey from former student supported by CIS to national leader of Communities In Schools, sends an inspiring message to young people nationwide about the power they have to write their own success story.Most recently, Saldaña served as the Regional Advocacy Director for the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation and the Chair of the San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Agency-VIA. Prior to that, he successfully served four terms on the San Antonio City Council where he was first elected at age 24, becoming the youngest council person in that city's history.During his four terms, Saldaña focused on helping to meet the needs and harness the skills of young people and working families in his community. He championed the expansion of park space and community clinics in underserved areas, fought for increased funding for the city's public transportation system, successfully campaigned for funding of the city's early childhood initiative (Pre-K 4SA), and streamlined the city and county's child truancy court. He chaired the city's Intergovernmental Relations Committee, where he worked closely with state and federal legislators on law making and local policy development.Concurrent with his elected position, he taught as an Adjunct Professor at Trinity University and Palo Alto Community College. Additionally, he worked with The University of Texas at San Antonio's Office of Community Engagement and served as Chief Engagement Officer with KIPP San Antonio Public Schools.In recognition of his accomplishments and enduring interest in the mission of Communities In Schools, in 2017, Communities In Schools invited Saldaña to serve on the CIS National Board of Directors, making him the first alumni to join the Board.Saldaña holds a master's degree from Stanford University's Graduate School of Education where he studied policy, organization and leadership studies, and two bachelor's degrees in political science and communication from Stanford.The son of immigrants who came to this country from Mexico, Saldaña was born and raised on the South Side of San Antonio and is the product of Title I Texas public schools. He is a proud first-generation American and first in his family to graduate from college. He and his wife Jessica are the happy parents of Eli, Olivia, and two rescue dogs.

A month before this year's March 6 commemoration of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, parties in litigation involving the historic structure quietly reached a settlement. The parties named in the lawsuit, along with their attorneys and agents, are prohibited by the settlement from discussing the matter. However, the text of the settlement is included in an ordinance approved Feb. 3 by the San Antonio City Council. Litigation was initiated more than two years ago by the Alamo Defenders Descendants Association and leading member Lee Spencer White, who brought claims against the city of San Antonio, Alamo Trust Inc., the...Article Link

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San Antonio grew by more than 100,000 residents since the 2010 Census but that growth isn't evenly dispersed, which means new lines must be drawn to balance the populations of each City Council district.

CPS says raising rates is necessary for its operations and that the $73 million per year it would generate would go toward investments in winter readiness ahead of the year's coldest months.

Its Monday and topics tackled today include....San Antonio City Council will have its first openly gay member and two incumbents were ousted in an upset as Jack Riccardi breaks down the weekends local runoff election results.; A senior High School student was escorted out of the Alamodome after waving Mexican flag at graduation ceremony.; Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin defends his decision to vote against a sweeping voting rights bill and support of the filibuster.; Political attacks on Dr. Fauci by republican leaders increase after release of emails and on the JR poll, "Do you still own any VCR tapes?"

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Latest episode of Squawkout. In this episode Raymond Chapa from On Call Podcast joins me to get the low down on running for city council from District 6 candidate Robert Hernandez. We also talk about a slew of issues including the 2021 Texas freeze, defunding the police and who had more grey hairs. Cool dude, and if you give this episode a genuine listen, I think you'll agree. Get out there and VOTE! Early voting is going on now, voting day is May 1st! Find out how to vote here: https://www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department Squawkout is available on Youtube, Spotify & Apple podcasts, Crypto streaming on Twitch and platform broadcasts through Anchor twitch.tv/BlokSquawk twitter.com/joelbenavidez and anchor.fm/BlokSquawk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/squawkout/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/squawkout/support

The San Antonio City Council has serious business on its plate today regarding the long-discussed, often-stalled makeover of Alamo Plaza. Here’s a primer to explain the significance of the decision facing the council. The Texas Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing from today until May 1 on the proposed expansion of FM 1560 from two lanes to four lanes between Bandera and Culebra Roads. Here's how to make your voice heard.

The San Antonio City Council has serious business on its plate today regarding the long-discussed, often-stalled makeover of Alamo Plaza. Here’s a primer to explain the significance of the decision facing the council. The Texas Department of Transportation will host a virtual public hearing from today until May 1 on the proposed expansion of FM 1560 from two lanes to four lanes between Bandera and Culebra Roads. Here's how to make your voice heard.

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Its Wednesday and topics tackled today include...President Biden unveils massive infrastructure plan. The roughly 2 trillion dollar plan includes greener energy over the next eight years.; Since Gov. Greg Abbott ended the Texas mask mandate, covid cases have not spiked as many worried they would but so far, the worst fear about the end of the mask mandate hasn't happened yet.; Vaccine passports are coming and raising eyebrows and some are saying this could become a privacy issue to the public sector.; Special guest, Gabrien Gregory, joins the Jack Riccardi show to explain why he is running for City Council District 10 and on the JR poll, "Will you vote to reelect or replace your San Antonio City Council member?"

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff - "We do have hope in the United States Congress for an infrastructure bill." With the new session of the state legislature just beginning and a new congress now in session, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff talks with News 4 San Antonio's Randy Beamer about what he's hoping to see from lawmakers and how it could affect all of us. For our San Antonio's Voice podcast this week, Wolff gives us a great view of what's in the works downtown right now – from just outside his office on the 10th floor of the Paul Elizondo tower on the west side of downtown. He explains a number of projects you can literally see on the horizon, including what could be wrapped up this year and what's on the drawing board that will take longer. And if you haven't been downtown lately because of the pandemic, you'll be surprised at what you see. Plus Wolff opens up about the arrival of COVID-19 vaccines in Bexar County, his New Year's wishes, and his celebratory drink (it's not champagne). Wolff has been Bexar County Judge since 2001. From 1991 to 1995, he was the Mayor of San Antonio and is only the second person in more than a century to serve in both positions. Previously, Wolff was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, Texas Senate, and San Antonio City Council. Contact Randy Beamer Phone: (210) 366-1151 Email: RBeamer@sbgtv.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/randybeamer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.beamer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randybeamer

In the fourth episode, the Bexar Facts team sits down with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg to unpack the implications of newly passed legislation. Christian Archer, Demonte Alexander, and Liza Barratachea discuss the SA Ready to Work Initiative, the VIA, police reform, and more.  Mayor Nirenberg continues to demonstrate his faith in building San Antonio up, and voters were more than happy to support him and his ideas.    About Ron Nirenberg: Mayor Ron Nirenberg was first elected to represent District 8 on the San Antonio City Council in 2013. He was re-elected to a second term as Mayor last year. Over the course of his two terms, he championed smart city and regional planning, inclusive economic development, environmental stewardship, fiscal responsibility and governmental accountability.    About Bexar Facts: At Bexar Facts, we amplify the voice of the people to shape the future of our community. We gather and share fact-based data on the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the greater San Antonio area. With the Bexar Facts podcast we breathe life into our data. We aim to level the playing field by producing real conversations, with real people and bringing scientific data directly to your fingertips. Bexar Facts, your trusted local source for community data.   Show Notes: (0:47) Introductions  (6:25) Poll results about the Mayor  (8:10) SA Ready to Work Plan (20:55) Mayor's role in VIA   (36:40) Police Accountability & Reform  (43:00) Mayor's thoughts on San Antonio If you could magically change one thing in San Antonio, what would it be? What do you love about this City? (49:00) Brief thoughts on Reimagined Alamo Plan (50:35) Conclusion Links: About Mayor Nirenberg: https://www.sanantonio.gov/mayor  Bexar Facts: https://www.bexarfacts.org/about/  Bexar Facts Poll 4 Results: https://www.bexarfacts.org/category/poll-4-results/   

In today's News: LCMS helps Lutherans in Africa Hand washing has been touted as the best way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. But for people who don’t have regular access to soap and water in public places, this can be a challenge. In April, the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod (LCMS) approved a grant of $6,250 to the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church — Sierra Leone to help combat the transmission of covid-19 by increasing public awareness of the need for safety measures such as hand washing and by providing funds to build 154 hand washing stations, one at each church and school. Part of the grant also was used to print and distribute educational materials on good hygiene amid the pandemic. As part of this educational effort, members of the Sierra Leone church are using the Community Health Evangelism curriculum, which pairs health concepts with the gospel. Concordia Texas offers new online degree programs Concordia University Texas (CTX), Austin, Texas, is responding to the realities of covid-19 with two, new fully online degree programs. The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a competency-based graduate program to help meet the demand for public health knowledge and leadership. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (BSRC) is a degree advancement program for registered respiratory therapists who already hold an associate degree. CTX new online MPH program provides training in eight core competencies, then encourages students to apply them to their own passions, interests and career paths. The 16-month curriculum imparts leadership-level knowledge and skills to teach students how to become policy makers, advocates and change agents. Students can complete a capstone course to gain real-world, hands-on experience in their own specialization or focus. Many health care workers call respiratory therapists the true “heroes of the frontlines” right now, as they provide ventilator support to a high percentage of covid-19 patients. Respiratory therapists also treat any patient with breathing difficulty, often serving those with asthma, respiratory viruses, chronic lung diseases, and in neonatal and intensive care. Respiratory therapists with a two-year degree can now earn a bachelor's degree entirely online through CTX’s degree advancement program. Upcoming cohorts will begin in October 2020 and January 2021. Christian owned company cancels plans Chick-fil-A confirmed this week that the company has canceled plans to open a restaurant at San Antonio International Airport in Texas. On Monday, a spokesperson for the Christian-owned fast-food chain said the company won’t pursue plans at this time to open a restaurant in the airport after city officials last year blocked its plans do so, prompting complaints from the state’s attorney general, the passing of new state law, and an FAA investigation. In March 2019, the San Antonio City Council voted to remove Chick-fil-A from a concession agreement with San Antonio International Airport amid unproven accusations of “anti-LGBT behavior.”

It may feel like we’re frozen in time right about now. On one hand, everything’s changed and on the other, nothing’s changing quickly enough. Winston Churchill said, “When you’re going through hell, keep going.” As we work our way through this pandemic, and we will come out the other side, the important thing is to keep going. San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry agrees and believes showing our compassion and helping each other keep going is more important now than ever. Welcome to BexarCast.

Read more on ExpressNews.com Keldon Johnson helps Spurs ground Rockets San Antonio-area school districts: A breakdown of how each plans to start the year 2 Lion & Rose employees sue over alleged COVID-19 firings Last Sears department store in San Antonio closes Days before a key vote, some San Antonio City Council members still hesitating over sales tax for economic recovery Garcia: Nirenberg takes complicated, thorny path to progress Editorial: This moment demands city invest in its people, future Mike Finger: As one season goes on, others succumb to reality S.A.’s Common Critters: Nothing common about the green anole, San Antonio’s most common lizard Tracking Covid-19 by the number in S.A. Tell us about your experience with postpartum care Tell us: How much is COVID-19 treatment costing you? Interactive Map: San Antonio COVID-19 testing sites that don’t require a doctor’s referral Subscribe to the San Antonio Express-News to support quality local journalism.

Read more on ExpressNews.com Keldon Johnson helps Spurs ground Rockets San Antonio-area school districts: A breakdown of how each plans to start the year 2 Lion & Rose employees sue over alleged COVID-19 firings Last Sears department store in San Antonio closes Days before a key vote, some San Antonio City Council members still hesitating over sales tax for economic recovery Garcia: Nirenberg takes complicated, thorny path to progress Editorial: This moment demands city invest in its people, future Mike Finger: As one season goes on, others succumb to reality S.A.’s Common Critters: Nothing common about the green anole, San Antonio’s most common lizard Tracking Covid-19 by the number in S.A. Tell us about your experience with postpartum care Tell us: How much is COVID-19 treatment costing you? Interactive Map: San Antonio COVID-19 testing sites that don’t require a doctor’s referral Subscribe to the San Antonio Express-News to support quality local journalism.

Read more on ExpressNews.com EN-Depth podcast: San Antonio on track to have one of its deadliest years in decades Roller derby-skating, reptile-loving librarian encourages San Antonio students to live life ‘out loud’ San Antonio City Council to consider declaring racism a public health crisis Ayala: Honoring a soft-spoken icon Bexar County considers 24/7 and mega vote centers to widen voter access in Nov. 3 elections Skyline: Blighted downtown building to be reborn as mixed-use project Chuck Food Shack: 4 ways to use that leftover brisket: salpicón, loaded baked potatoes, grilled cheese and queso Editorial: Let’s ace test to return kids to classrooms Classic Theatre in San Antonio announces all-outdoors 2020-21 season dates Tracking Covid-19 by the number in S.A. Tell us about your experience with postpartum care Tell us: How much is COVID-19 treatment costing you? Interactive Map: San Antonio COVID-19 testing sites that don’t require a doctor’s referral Subscribe to the San Antonio Express-News to support quality local journalism.

Read more on ExpressNews.com   EN-Depth podcast: San Antonio on track to have one of its deadliest years in decades Roller derby-skating, reptile-loving librarian encourages San Antonio students to live life ‘out loud’ San Antonio City Council to consider declaring racism a public health crisis  Ayala: Honoring a soft-spoken icon Bexar County considers 24/7 and mega vote centers to widen voter access in Nov. 3 elections  Skyline: Blighted downtown building to be reborn as mixed-use project Chuck Food Shack: 4 ways to use that leftover brisket: salpicón, loaded baked potatoes, grilled cheese and queso Editorial: Let’s ace test to return kids to classrooms Classic Theatre in San Antonio announces all-outdoors 2020-21 season dates Tracking Covid-19 by the number in S.A. Tell us about your experience with postpartum care Tell us: How much is COVID-19 treatment costing you? Interactive Map: San Antonio COVID-19 testing sites that don’t require a doctor’s referral Subscribe to the San Antonio Express-News to support quality local journalism.

Listen to Trey Ware on demand. Topics include a resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis to go before San Antonio City Council, more riots in Chicago, and our weekly visit with Karl Eggers and market watch.

Listen to Sean Rima on demand. Topics include Attorney General William Barr's interview with Mark Levin, discussing BLM, ANTIFA, along with the protests and riots. San Antonio City Council has put their pandering into overdrive, as reparations are now on the table. Plus, the latest on violence from Chicago, and rantings from Coach Pop.

We’ve all learned a lot about viruses lately, whether we wanted to or not. San Antonio City Councilman Manny Pelaez says there are other things just as contagious as the coronavirus. And it’s up to you to decide what you’re going to infect those around you with. He’s got a prescription we can all share. Welcome to BexarCast.

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff talks to Randy Beamer about the differences between the state and county on how best to handle the ‘Stay at Home' orders during this coronavirus pandemic. He also talks about how San Antonio will recover all the lost jobs, property tax relief, and which group in our area holds the key to stopping the spread of Coronavirus. Wolff, who has been giving nightly remarks on the COVID-19 crisis in San Antonio, is a long-time representative of the area, originally joining the Texas House of Representatives in 1971. This preceded a stint in the Texas Senate and the San Antonio City Council. Wolff is a former Mayor of San Antonio and has been a Bexar County Judge since 2001. Contact Randy Beamer… Email: RBeamer@sbgtv.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/randybeamer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.beamer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randybeamer/

In today's episode we look at what types of work are considered essential, how we treat our essential workers (spoiler: poorly), and what all of us can do to support America's essential workforce.Before diving in, Antoinette calls attention to an A+ video about vote-by-mail from TX-10 Democratic candidate Mike Siegel, and Lucas gives an update on the never-ending Dallas hairdresser saga, now revealed to be (predictably) a stunt. We also take listeners through TX-21 Rep. Chip Roy's latest embarrassing meltdown/plea for campaign donations, this one provoked by... a completely non-controversial non-binding anti-discrimination resolution from the San Antonio City Council.For our main topic, Antoinette leads us on a deep-dive into essential work: what work is considered "essential" during COVID-19? And how can we better support these workers who allow our society to function?Among the resources we use to understand essential work in America: this demographic profile of the country's essential workers; this Community Impact story on how coronavirus is affecting those still going into work here in Travis County; and this Marketwatch piece on the difference between essential workers and essential work. We also explore how race has factored into the equation, recommending Adam Serwer's essay, "The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying," and touch on recent protests for better working conditions among essential workers.What can you do to support America's essential workers?Our call to action today is to call your senators and your Congressperson and demand that they include the Essential Workers Bill of Rights in the next coronavirus aid package. Looking for a script to help you make your call? Both Indivisible and Greenpeace have great scripts for calling both your Democratic and Republican members of Congress. Make your first call today.This episode was recorded on Monday, May 11, 2020.

The Overnight Underground Podcast, now the headlines: The national unemployment suicide continues. Biden’s virtual rally crashes. Kelly and Reade talk up creepy Biden. San Antonio goes all in for censorship and California to screen diners for coronavirus. These stories & more coming up on today’s Overnight Underground News. I’m John Ford.   Unemployment skyrockets   The unemployment numbers are in, and they ain’t pretty. The unemployment rate is hovering under fifteen percent and twenty and one half million jobs evaporated in the month of April. All in all over one hundred million people are not in the labor force. The “real” unemployment rate, which includes workers not looking for jobs and the underemployed, surged to just under twenty three percent. All that bad news couldn’t stop the market from opening up Friday morning, surging over three hundred points. According to one alleged financial fortune teller at JP Morgan, it will take a decade for the employment numbers to return to pre-pandemic numbers. That’s JP Morgan’s Bob Michelle on Bloomberg.  Trump’s cunning plan So what’s our glorious el’ Presidente’ going to do to help with the current economic woes the US is currently experiencing? NBC News is reporting Mister Trump is considering, among other steps, pushing the tax deadline back again. Although administration officials stress that no decision has been made, the date for taxes due might be pushed back to September fifteenth or even as late as December first. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden undoubtedly has a cunning plan too  Biden’s virtual disaster  Speaking of Biden, he had a virtual rally on-line on Thursday from Tampa Bay, and well, technically it didn’t go so well. The Stamford Advocate and other sources report that the streaming event was awkward and contained a number of glitches and blank screens. But that was just Joe, there were technical issues as well. But come one, cut the guy a break, he’s seventy seven and you expect him to know how to handle all those computerized doo dads,  blinkin’ lights and such?  South Africa hacked In South Africa, computer incontinence went a step further, when a streaming meeting of the National Assembly was hacked and attendees got an eyeful with pornographic images and insults hurled at National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise. According to EWN News, the assembly was adjourned and technicians worked to fix the hacked Zoom meeting. Kelly talks to Biden accuser Reade In somewhat related news, former Fox News talking head Megan Kelly interviewed Joe Biden sexual assault accuser Tara Reade on the interneterwebertubes yesterday. The former cable bimbo, ah star beat out all the network and cable big-wigs landing the interview. Reade told Kelly she thinks Biden should drop out of the race. I’ll bet she asked him to withdraw years ago.  Georgia men arrested for murder The father and son who were caught on video allegedly hunting and then killing a man have been charged with murder. The video of the event created a social media meltdown in recent days and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation clamped the cuffs on the two at their home in Brunswick, Georgia, on Thursday.  Gregory and Travis McMichael were officially booked on charges of murder and aggravated assault.  San Antonio passes hate speech law The San Antonio City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution labeling the term "Chinese virus" and “Kung Fu Flu” as hate speech. The council is encouraging the good folks of San Antonio to report that kinda’ hateful speech to authorities for investigation. You gotta’ wonder what the council is smoking down San Antone’ way. The Supreme Court has on numerous occasions struck down any semblance of hate speech laws in the US, citing the laws as being unconstitutional. In fact just two years ago, in  2017 Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote regarding Matal v. Tam: “ A law that can be directed against speech found offensive to some portion of the public can be turned against minority and dissenting views to the detriment of all. The First Amendment does not entrust that power to the government's benevolence. Instead, our reliance must be on the substantial safeguards of free and open discussion in a democratic society.” The San Antonio City Council are lawmakers, you would think they might have just a smattering of constitutional jurisprudence. What a bunch of morons, maybe they all have the kung fu flu. Cali to screen restaurant patrons California Governor Gavin Newsom says that restaurant workers will screen patrons  for Covid-19. Newsom said the full guidelines for sit-down dining would be released on May eleventh. Bui it does appear that restaurant employees will have to perform a detailed risk assessment of diners, as to what exactly those assessments are, who the hell knows. The web site Eater speculates that temperature checks and maybe a checklist of questions to ask patrons. Good god, it sounds like a TSA checkpoint. I guess it’s the obvious evolution of the security checkpoint theater air travelers have been dealing with for two decades and Cali is the perfect place to start with a population of more than willing chattel. I wonder if California will start forcing waiters to get medical degrees.  Queen guitarist hospitalized Queen guitarist Brian May is in the hospital, and it doesn’t have anything  to do with coronavirus. According to the Independent, the guitar shredder is laid up for ‘ripping his buttocks to shreds’, all this happened in a gardening accident. Oh, so that’s what they’re calling it how. The 72-year-old May says he was doing some over-enthusiastic gardening when the gory gluteus maximus shedding occurred. If only if he was a girl and had a fatter bottom, he might have avoided this mess all together. 

Instead of working on public health guidelines or helping businesses reopen, the San Antonio City Council has decided that it's much more important to regulate the speech of their residents. Phrases like the "Chinese Virus" and the "Kung Fu Flu" could be banned under guidelines under consideration by city councilors. This is a very slippery slope that could encourage other "woke" cities to follow in their footsteps. In terrible news, the unemployment rate has hit a whopping 14.7%. We discuss whether these folks will be rehired and what jobs may not return after the lockdown. Huge corporations in the sharing economy like Airbnb and Uber are taking massive hits at the moment. Will they be able to recover? We also look at new data from New York which is a bit embarrassing for our friend Governor Hot Spot. New data shows that 66% of people who were hospitalized for the Wuhan Virus were people who stayed home. It's critical that states reevaluate their lockdown strategies - especially if this is found in other states. Lastly we revisit our old pal Joe Biden's podcast . . . or what's left of it. The former Vice President has announced this will be his final podcast . . . even thought the election is months away. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ap-scoop/message

Listen to Sean Rima on demand. Topics include Sean's insistence on violating the free speech resolution, approved by the San Antonio City Council. Sean addresses the intellectual void that makes up the city council. Also, the DOJ has dropped the case against Michael Flynn, and President Trump is pleased.

Earl Thomas craziness, Manning/Brady Charity Golf Event, Ahmaud Arbery Tragedy, San Antonio City Council Resolution, NYC and Santa Clara Government Bans, DTJ Walking Disowned Girl Down the Aisle?

On  ws.com:  Boys & Girls Clubs starts sex abuse prevention training Clean Water Act rule scrapped amid praise and challenges Meet the influencers flaunting their San Antonio lifestyles for advertising dollars San Antonio City Council passes $2.9 billion budget plan SeaWorld San Antonio opening wooden roller coaster next year Lucy Cooper’s Ice House leads San Antonio’s bar food scene

On ws.com: Boys & Girls Clubs starts sex abuse prevention training Clean Water Act rule scrapped amid praise and challenges Meet the influencers flaunting their San Antonio lifestyles for advertising dollars San Antonio City Council passes $2.9 billion budget plan SeaWorld San Antonio opening wooden roller coaster next year Lucy Cooper’s Ice House leads San Antonio’s bar food scene

The San Antonio City Council promises no discrimination, however they removed Chick-fil-A from the airport for being closed on Sundays. The city cannot violate the First Amendment that protects citizens from religious discrimination. Learn more at FirstLiberty.org/Briefing. You probably know by now that the City Council of San Antonio, Texas decided to remove Chick-fil-A from its airport.  That is, as a part of a multi-million dollar renovation of the airport, Chick-fil-A had won the bid to have a store. But, the city council decided that, because its owners gave money to organizations like the Salvation Army, Chick-fil-A could no longer be a part of their airport.  Of course, the mayor denies that there was any religious discrimination involved.  Instead, he blamed it on the fact that Chick-fil-A—which makes more per store than Subway, Starbucks, and McDonald’s combined—is closed on Sunday.  First Liberty Institute sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation asking for an investigation into San Antonio’s decision.  Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration announced that they have opened the investigation we asked for, looking into whether San Antonio’s actions violate promises of nondiscrimination they made in seeking millions of dollars in federal grants for the airport renovation. The San Antonio City Council may spend its taxpayer dollars as its citizens will tolerate. However, it cannot do so in a way that brazenly violates the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Federal law. After all, federal taxpayers should not be required to subsidize bigotry against religion.  To learn how First Liberty is protecting religious liberty for all Americans, visit FirstLiberty.org.

Here are the links to the stories mentioned in today’s podcast. Can’t read them? Subscribe to ExpressNews.com today. CLICK HERE San Antonio City Council approves emergency funding to help migrants https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/San-Antonio-City-Council-approves-emergency-13851109.php?utm_campaign=podcast Bexar DA gives status report on initiatives since taking office https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Bexar-DA-gives-status-report-on-initiatives-13851119.php?utm_campaign=podcast Aging steel suspected in dam failure at Lake Dunlap https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Aging-steel-suspected-in-dam-failure-at-Lake-13852316.php?utm_campaign=podcast Trinity launches incubator for new public and charter schools https://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/Trinity-launches-incubator-for-new-public-and-13851935.php?utm_campaign=podcast Boeing storing grounded 737 Max planes in San Antonio https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/Boeing-storing-grounded-737-Max-planes-in-San-13851157.php?utm_campaign=podcast

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, April 23, 20194:20 pm: Former Utah lawmaker Rebecca Chavez Houck joins the show to discuss why Latino residents in Utah are concerned about a question about citizenship on next year’s census, and why that question could cost Utah millions in federal funds5:05 pm: Ronald Mortenson, co-founder of Citizens for Tax Fairness, joins Rod to discuss why he says introducing gambling in Utah is a better alternative than the tax modernization plan6:05 pm: Steve Berman, a contributor to The Resurgent, joins the program to discuss the war of words over the weekend between Senator Mitt Romney and President Donald Trump and why he says there’s no room for decency in Trump’s GOP6:20 pm: Senator Luz Escamilla joins the show to discuss her decision to run for mayor of Salt Lake City6:35 pm: Daniel Ortner, an attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, joins the show to discuss how the battle between the San Antonio City Council and Chick-Fil-A shows that free speech matters

In this episode we discuss the loss of our prophetic voice in the Christian Music Industry, as well as the recent controversy surrounding K-LOVE’s initial rejection of attempts to advertise the pro-life movie ‘Unplanned’. Show Sponsor Impact 360 Institute - Cultivating leaders who follow Jesus (https://www.impact360institute.org) Show Links Unplanned Film Website (https://www.unplannedfilm.com) K Love Article from Dr. Michael Brown (https://stream.org/k-love-show-love-unborn/) Seth Ready on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SethReady/status/1109510325668364290) Mission, Beliefs & Values - Positive & Encouraging K-LOVE (http://www.klove.com/about/mission/) Abby Johnson Tweet (https://twitter.com/AbbyJohnson/status/1109537513532809216) Bono and Eugene Peterson Interview (https://youtu.be/-l40S5e90KY) Why Don’t More Pastors Speak Out? - Dr. Michael Brown (https://youtu.be/gOPB2hbrqsM) Chick-fil-A donated to anti-LGBTQ group that bars employees from ‘homosexual acts’ (https://thinkprogress.org/chick-fil-a-anti-lgbtq-donations-tax-filings-62ca15281f17/) San Antonio City Council bars Chick-fil-A from airport citing alleged ‘legacy of anti-LGBT behavior’ (https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/san-antonio-city-council-bars-chick-fil-airport-citing-alleged-n987191) San Antonio Violates the First Amendment to Punish Chick-fil-A (https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/san-antonio-blatantly-violates-the-first-amendment-to-punish-chick-fil-a-for-donating-to-christian-organizations/) Social Media Links Seth and Nirva's Website (http://sethandnirva.com) Seth and Nirva on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqnbFT37k3tz_86ZwIelNw) Seth and Nirva on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sethandnirva/) Seth and Nirva on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sethandnirva) Stephen Robles on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/stephenrobles/) Stephen Robles on Twitter (https://twitter.com/stephenrobles) Apologetics and Philosophy Resources Reasonable Faith (https://www.reasonablefaith.org) J.P. Moreland Website (http://www.jpmoreland.com) Ravi Zacharias Ministries (https://www.rzim.org) Stand To Reason (https://www.str.org) Impact 360 Institute (https://www.impact360institute.org) Science & Religion Reasonable Faith (https://www.reasonablefaith.org) Discovery Institute (https://www.discovery.org) John Lennox (http://www.johnlennox.org) Reasons To Believe (https://www.reasons.org) Answers In Genesis (https://answersingenesis.org) BioLogos (https://biologos.org) Politics and Culture Os Guiness (http://www.osguinness.com) Prager U (https://www.prageru.com) Discovery Institute (https://www.discovery.org) Wayne Grudem (http://www.waynegrudem.com/politics-according-to-the-bible/) Eric Metaxas (http://ericmetaxas.com) LGBTQ Joe Dallas (https://joedallas.com) Christopher Yuan (https://christopheryuan.com) Can You Be Gay and Christian? By Dr. Michael Brown (https://askdrbrown.myshopify.com/collections/books-1/products/can-you-be-gay-and-christian-responding-with-love-and-truth-to-questions-about-homosexuality) Outlasting The Gay Revolution By Dr. Michael Brown (https://askdrbrown.myshopify.com/collections/books-1/products/outlasting-the-gay-revolution) Washed and Waiting by Wesley Hill (https://www.amazon.com/Washed-Waiting-Reflections-Faithfulness-Homosexuality/dp/0310534194/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EJVGF8TVDZ8QYSYGBM67)

THE DAILY ARTICLE FOR MARCH 26, 2019 Discrimination against Christians is escalating in our culture. Today's podcast examines this troubling trend and points to a surprising way God redeems persecution. NEW EASTER RESOURCE Easter is coming, and I would love to send you a copy of Journey to the Resurrection, an Easter devotional I've recently written. This new, fifteen-day guide will help prepare your heart for the season.. Request your copy when you give today at denisonforum.org/journey. ABOUT THE DENISON FORUM The Denison Forum is a daily biblical commentary on the news of the day by Dr. Jim Denison. If you would like to learn more about the Denison Forum, please visit DenisonForum.org. You can always email us at comments@denisonforum.org. And, if you feel called to support the Denison Forum financially, you may

San Antonio City Council voted in a majority decision to stop Chick-Fil-A from opening a restaurant at the San Antonio airport because of the CEO's views on gay marriage. Do you think it was right for the City Council to make such a decision or should that be left up to the free market and the people? Also, Special Counsel Mueller investigation is done and based upon the 4-page summary the Justice Department released, Mueller concluded that Trump nor anybody in his campaign, colluded with Russia to influence the election.

Today's BG Podcast features a conversation with State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-San Antonio) on the upcoming Texas legislative session, in particular brewing battles around local control, one being municipal paid sick leave ordinances. This discussion was recorded on September 24, 2018. ABOUT THE GUEST: Rep. Diego Bernal was born in South Texas and raised in San Antonio. After graduating from Jefferson High School, he attended the University of Michigan, where he earned his undergraduate degree, Master's in Social Work, and law degree. After graduating from law school, he returned to San Antonio permanently as a MALDEF staff attorney. He was elected to the San Antonio City Council representing District 1 in 2011. Representative Bernal was elected to the Texas House of Representatives in February 2015. He represents District 123, home to downtown and north central San Antonio, parts of the city's west side, along with the City of Castle Hills. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Public Education and also sits on the House Committee on Urban Affairs, and the House Committee on House Administration. Twitter: @DiegoBernalTX Instagram: @DiegoBernalTX Facebook: Diego Bernal REFERENCE LINKS: BG Podcast - Episode 10: Policy Discussion Rob Henneke on Paid Sick Leave and Local Control BG Podcast - Episode 11: Meet James Hines, SVP of Advocacy and In-House Counsel, Texas Association of Business ABOUT OUR SPONSOR THE LOEWY LAW FIRM: Thank you to our sponsor, the Loewy Law Firm, Austin's go-to personal injury law firm.  If you've been injured in a car crash, call Adam Loewy today at 512.280.0800. You learn more information about the firm here: bit.ly/2NLWbfn You can listen to this episode and previous ones on iTunes and Google Play at the links below. Please subscribe!

This week on Just This, Rick and I discuss the upcoming May 22nd runoff election between two Democratic candidates for Bexar County Commissioners Court – veteran commissioner Paul Elizondo and County Veterans Service Officer Queta Rodriguez. Elizondo, who has served on the Commission for three decades, likely was surprised have to defend the seat he's held for 30 years. But as our reporter Jeffrey Sullivan wrote this week, “a determined challenge from a political newcomer campaigning to bring new priorities and perspectives to the court has Elizondo defending his tenure and even his military service record.” We look at the issues at play in the race, including Elizondo's longtime support from Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, with whom he has worked over the years on a number of major projects. Rick provides a telling history about how Wolff has taken the county judge role beyond its traditional limitations – and how he has acted more like a city mayor. Listen in for several interesting examples. We also provide an update on last week's podcast about the San Antonio City Council's decision in a closed-door session not to bid on the 2020 Republican National Convention. Council Greg Brockhouse has asked Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood to investigate whether the executive session was legal under the Texas Open Records Act, and Rick deconstructs his request.

This week we cover: (as always, spoilers throughout the show) We start out with a more in depth discussion on the San Antonio City Council's approval of a 5 year plan to boost film and tv production in the Alamo City Fraggle Rock being remastered and airing on HBO The announcement of Wonder Woman's bisexuality Fantastic Beasts 5 movie anouncement Predator sequel news Supergirl and Superman Why Michael Rosenbaum returning as an older Lex would be awesome Nightmare on St. Mary's Street More ACCC guests and vendors, such as The Hip Hop Trooper and The Mad Scientist With A Camera         http://geekvengers.com http://alamocitycomiccon.com/     intro/outro: Video Game - 8 bit Adventures - Music by Pond5 www.pond5.com

This week we cover: (as always, spoilers throughout the show) A quick discussion on the latest Rogue One new trailer as well as comments from Felicity Jones & Kathleen Kennedy on reshoots from a panel at NYCC Other NYCC news bits on Iron Fist, The Defenders, Legion and The Walking Dead Supergirl's premiere numbers on the CW The new season on The Flash Westworld Luke Cage Alamo City Comic Con latest news and guest announcements and we end on the San Antonio City Council's approval of a 5 year plan to boost film and tv production in the Alamo City   SHOW NOTE - we discussed ACCC's addition of Jenna Coleman as a guest at this year's con.  As of a few hours after we recorded, she unfortunately had to cancel her appearance due to schedule conflicts.           http://geekvengers.com http://alamocitycomiccon.com/     intro/outro: Video Game - 8 bit Adventures - Music by Pond5 www.pond5.com

What should we expect next in light of our US Supreme Court OPINION on homosexuality? The show this week allows us to catch a glimpse of what happened in San Antonio, TX when the city adopted a harsh ordinance to discriminate against Christians. Remember the Alamo! There is a lot more happening in San Antonio than just historic relics. You thought the war was over, but we now are engaged in another war. When the San Antonio City Council decided to ban people from being involved in their city if they ever spoke out against moral degradation, they started a new kind of war with their citizens and with the constitution. Join us as we talk with Alice Patterson from Justice at the Gate. She will share with us her story of the struggle and what you need to know when the homosexual agenda comes to your city. The post Alice Patterson – When the Homosexual Agenda Comes to Your City appeared first on Home Front with Cynthia Davis.

Remember the Alamo!  There is a lot more happening in San Antonio than just historic relics.  You thought the war was over, but we now are engaged in another war.  When the San Antonio City Council decided to ban people from being involved in their city if they ever spoke out against moral degradation, they started a new kind of war with their citizens and with the constitution. Join us as we talk with Alice Patterson from  Justice at the Gate.  She will share with us her story of the struggle and what you need to know when it comes to your city.  http://www.justiceatthegate.org/ The post Alice Patterson – Justice at the Gate appeared first on Home Front with Cynthia Davis.