‘I’ll never forget’: CHRISTUS Children’s patient meets Jonas Brothers at San Antonio concert
Read full article: ‘I’ll never forget’: CHRISTUS Children’s patient meets Jonas Brothers at San Antonio concertA CHRISTUS Children’s patient had a memorable night on Saturday when she met her favorite band, the Jonas Brothers, during their concert at the Frost Bank Center.
School vouchers are a current debate. KSAT Explains their recent past.
Read full article: School vouchers are a current debate. KSAT Explains their recent past.Texas lawmakers kicked off a new legislative session mid-January and it has been no secret that “school choice,” “school vouchers,” “education freedom,” or some of its other monikers, would be a top priority.
State Rep. 121 candidates LaHood, Swift host dueling rallies in San Antonio
Read full article: State Rep. 121 candidates LaHood, Swift host dueling rallies in San AntonioThe candidates in the running for Texas House of Representatives District 121. will have dueling rallies on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Nov. 5 election.
Republican Marc LaHood declares victory in Texas House District 121 election
Read full article: Republican Marc LaHood declares victory in Texas House District 121 electionRepublican Marc LaHood declared victory on Tuesday night over Democrat Laurel Jordan Swift in the race for State Representative District 121.
Bexar County Courthouse employee retires after 69 years on the job
Read full article: Bexar County Courthouse employee retires after 69 years on the jobAfter 69 years of dedicated service, Jimmy Allison has retired from the Bexar County Courthouse, making him the longest-serving employee in the county’s history.
Experimental power plant using CO2 in San Antonio could be future of energy production
Read full article: Experimental power plant using CO2 in San Antonio could be future of energy productionSouthwest Research Institute built a power plant from the ground up, and its energy production is attracting attention.
State Representative District 121 election results for Texas Primary on March 5, 2024
Read full article: State Representative District 121 election results for Texas Primary on March 5, 2024The race has drawn the interest of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and is shaping up to be the most contentious primary in Bexar County on the March 5 ballot.
Attack ads, massive contributions bring spotlight to HD 121 Republican primary
Read full article: Attack ads, massive contributions bring spotlight to HD 121 Republican primaryThe race has drawn the interest of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and is shaping up to be the most contentious primary in Bexar County on the March 5 ballot.
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Republican, Democrat state reps join Leading SA to talk voting bill, COVID-19 and future of Texas politics
Read full article: Republican, Democrat state reps join Leading SA to talk voting bill, COVID-19 and future of Texas politicsThe standoff between Texas Republicans and Democrats continues after the Democrats broke quorum last week and headed to Washington D.C. to prevent the passage of a GOP voting bill.
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Texas House Democrats making the rounds in D.C.
Read full article: Texas House Democrats making the rounds in D.C.For the second time in less than a month, Vice President Kamala Harris met Tuesday with many of the Texas House Democrats who had already broken quorum once before over proposed voting restrictions.
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Therapy dog Marcus brings joy amid pandemic to Children’s Hospital of San Antonio
Read full article: Therapy dog Marcus brings joy amid pandemic to Children’s Hospital of San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – Meet Marcus! He is one of the most in-demand staff members at the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio. Since he joined the staff in November, the hospital’s full-time, in-house therapy dog visits several patients and staff a day and prescribes lots of love. The hospital used to have several more outside volunteer therapy dogs, however when the pandemic struck, those volunteer visits came to a halt. ”Demand here is already high; everyone wants to see Marcus,” Sharawi said.
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San Antonio lawmaker to file utility reform bills to address power crisis in Texas Legislature
Read full article: San Antonio lawmaker to file utility reform bills to address power crisis in Texas LegislatureState Rep. Steve Allison represents District 121, which includes parts of north central and northeast San Antonio, as well as the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and Olmos Park. SAN ANTONIO – A state lawmaker from San Antonio plans to file two bills in the Texas Legislature regarding the power crisis that has left residents of Bexar County and millions of other Texans without electricity and water. “But I was surprised to learn that they, too, were without power and not afforded any emergency priority treatment.”Allison plans to file the bills in the Texas House soon. “I recognize that the cow is already out of the barn and the current crisis requires far more attention and resolution so we never suffer through something like this again,” Rep. Allison said. Greg Abbott declared the reform of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) an emergency item this legislative session.
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Steve Allison wins in Texas State House District 121 rematch
Read full article: Steve Allison wins in Texas State House District 121 rematchIncumbent Steve Allison up early in House District 121 race11:20 p.m. — As he did in 2018, Steve Allison has beat Celina Montoya to remain the representative in House District 121. Democrats were hoping to flip the seat in an effort to win the Texas House, but Allison held the edge as the incumbent. 7:44 p.m. — Incumbent Republican Steve Allison holds the early lead against Democrat Celina Montoya. BackgroundIn a crucial rematch of the 2018 midterm elections that Democrats are counting on in November in hopes of flipping the Texas House, incumbent Republican Steve Allison is facing Democrat Celina Montoya in House District 121. Texas House District 121 (KSAT/Brittney Daniels)The Republican defeated Montoya in the 2018 Midterm Election by 8% of the vote.