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āWe see tanks driving by dailyā: Eagle Pass residents reflect on President Bidenās executive order on immigration
Read full article: āWe see tanks driving by dailyā: Eagle Pass residents reflect on President Bidenās executive order on immigrationEagle Pass residents share differing views on President Joe Biden's recent executive order regarding border crossings.
Masks required in all Bexar County facilities starting Wednesday after judge issues executive order
Read full article: Masks required in all Bexar County facilities starting Wednesday after judge issues executive orderBexar County Judge Nelson Wolff issued an executive order on Tuesday in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Bexar County.
DOJ sues Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott over executive order allowing DPS to stop migrants in vehicles
Read full article: DOJ sues Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott over executive order allowing DPS to stop migrants in vehiclesThe U.S. Department of Justice is suing the state of Texas and Gov. Greg Abbott over the executive order the governor issued on Wednesday that allowed Department of Public Safety troopers to restrict lawful ground transportation of migrants.
President Trumpās executive order to extend moratorium on evictions could impact SA residents
Read full article: President Trumpās executive order to extend moratorium on evictions could impact SA residentsSAN ANTONIO ā President Donald Trump signed several executive orders on Saturday to provide individual relief from the pandemic, including a move to extend a moratorium on evictions for some residents. Both the city and county have programs to help struggling residents pay their rent or mortgage. The city expects to run through its $50 million budget of mostly federal dollars by late September, or early October. Its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year includes $5.25 million of city dollars, but District 1 Councilman Roberto Trevino wants to see more, noting federal dollars have restrictions. RELATED: President Trump orders more unemployment pay, a payroll tax deferral
Governorās mask mandate overdue but welcomed, San Antonio, Bexar County leaders say
Read full article: Governorās mask mandate overdue but welcomed, San Antonio, Bexar County leaders saySAN ANTONIO ā San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said there was a big reason he said āit was about timeā that Gov. Greg Abbott made face masks mandatory. RELATED: Texas governor issues statewide mandate for face masks in counties with more than 20 coronavirus casesBexar County Judge Nelson Wolff said he believes reopening the state without taking the needed precautions "was a mistake the governor made." "They're focused on vigorous enforcement of these orders because we have to get this pandemic under control," Nirenberg said after meeting with the governor's team Friday. RELATED: What does Texasā face mask mandate mean and who is exempt?
New Bexar County executive order mandates face coverings at all businesses when social distancing is not possible
Read full article: New Bexar County executive order mandates face coverings at all businesses when social distancing is not possibleBexar County Judge Nelson Wolff and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg announced a new executive order Wednesday following a surge in COVID-19 cases. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.
New Bexar County executive order mandates face coverings at all businesses when social distancing is not possible
Read full article: New Bexar County executive order mandates face coverings at all businesses when social distancing is not possibleMayor Ron Nirenberg issued an addendum to his latest declaration of public health emergency that adopts and supports Wolffās order. Though individuals are also required to wear masks, they will not face any punishment if they donāt. Wolffās order is in effect until June 30. Businesses have until Monday to post their health and safety policy, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said. A timeline on the ever-changing guidelines on face masks during COVID-19 pandemic
In Texas, can you buy a cocktail to-go thatās already mixed?
Read full article: In Texas, can you buy a cocktail to-go thatās already mixed?(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) Greg Abbott, in an effort to reopen Texas, announced an executive order which allows non-essential retail businesses to operate via pick-up and delivery service starting on April 24. Since the announcement was made, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) received many questions on how the order impacts the alcoholic beverage industry. Here are the TABCās guidelines for to-go alcohol sales:
Lawyers association calls Abbottās executive order involving PR bonds discriminatory
Read full article: Lawyers association calls Abbottās executive order involving PR bonds discriminatoryIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. Copyright Ā© 2020 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and pubished by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.
Local pastor: Refugees are not asylum seekers
Read full article: Local pastor: Refugees are not asylum seekersGreg Abbott announced Texas would be the first state to reject the resettlement of refugees, a federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trumpās executive order allowing state and local governments to do exactly that. Greg Abbott, a Catholic, draws criticism over new refugee ban from Texasā Catholic BishopsGavin Rogers, associate pastor of Travis Park Church, said heās hopeful, but itās important the courts understand refugees are not asylum seekers. Then, Rogers said, the refugees are matched with nonprofits, many of them faith-based, that help them make the transition once they arrive. āThe resettlement program is the best way you can possibly seek migration,ā Rogers said. As a result, Rogers said many migrants who converged on the border last year had to apply for asylum because they couldnāt enter as refugees.