U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar held a Wednesday afternoon news conference in San Antonio to call for the release of families held inside the Dilley immigration detention center.

An immigration judge has denied the asylum claim of the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old boy photographed in a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack as he was detained with his father during the immigration crackdown that shook Minneapolis earlier this year, a family lawyer said.

The Republican in Congress helped a migrant teenager she previously knew get released from federal custody. Scores of migrants are in similar situations with no clear exit.

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joined KSAT’s 6 O’Clock News on Tuesday evening to discuss topics ranging from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility to the cancelation of the annual César E. Chávez March for Justice.

The detention of the family of asylum seekers after a routine check-in with immigration officials had caused an uproar in their community.

Two teen brothers in a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas have been released from immigration custody after bipartisan criticism that the Trump administration’s campaign for mass deportation overreached.

After a visit to the ICE detention facility, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and fellow House Democrats will share what they saw during a Monday afternoon news conference in San Antonio.

Lawmakers are asking why a McAllen family that came to the U.S. legally was taken into custody during a meeting with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers last month.

Staff inside the family detention center in Dilley repeatedly called for emergency medical help for young children and pregnant women between October 2025 and February 2026, 911 recordings reviewed by KSAT and obtained by ABC News show.

Two Democrats and one Republican candidate are running against Rep. Joaquin Castro for U.S. Representative, District 20.

South Texas Blood & Tissue sent 20 units of blood to Austin on Sunday morning after three people were killed and 14 were hospitalized in a mass shooting.

Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, on Saturday evening said at least 201 people had been killed and more than 700 injured.

Congressman Joaquin Castro is raising alarms about the conditions inside the detention facility in Dilley after his recent visit. This marks his second visit since January, when 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was held there.

Ruben Ray Martinez died at a hospital after the shooting on March 15, 2025, the Texas Department of Public Safety told KRGV, but it was never publicly confirmed how he was killed or who killed him.

The involvement of federal immigration agents in the fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez on South Padre Island in March had not been disclosed in initial reports.

A 2-month-old and his family, who were held at an immigration detention center in Dilley, have been deported to Mexico, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said Tuesday night.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers followed an immigrant inside his home while attempting to arrest him in a now-viral video, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

More than a week after visiting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father at a immigrant family detention facility in Dilley, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro visited a second U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility Friday in Pearsall.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials declined to say whether it would have any presence at San Antonio’s upcoming marquee celebrations.

The father of a 5-year-old boy detained by immigration officers in Texas denies abandoning his son.

The pair have returned home to Minnesota, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to Minnesota after being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old who was detained by immigration officers in Minnesota last week, and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were released from a detention center in Dilley.

A federal judge has ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, from the immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas, court records show.

A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

The two protesters arrested Wednesday outside of a detention facility in Dilley, Texas, have been charged with interfering with public duties.

State troopers deployed pepper spray at protesters at the family detention center near Dilley where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian’s detention has drawn nationwide attention.

Democratic Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett have met with a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father at a Texas immigration detention center, a case that has stirred anger over the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg were among the list of current and ex-politicians who attended a rally Wednesday evening in San Antonio.

Texas politicians are taking to social media to react to the U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

Texas Congressmen Joaquin Castro and Greg Casar are pressing the Trump administration for detailed answers regarding a North Side raid that led to the detaining of more than 150 immigrants, according to a joint news release.

On Tuesday, a federal three-judge panel ruled against the use of a new Texas congressional map for the 2026 midterm election.

The San Antonio Democrat said at The Texas Tribune Festival that he hoped to form a statewide slate with Colin Allred, Beto O’Rourke and James Talarico, but the group couldn’t find consensus.

As food stamp recipients brace for benefits not to be delivered Saturday, Inner City Development is preparing for a potential large increase in demand for its small emergency food pantry.

At the first of at least seven hearings, members of the public aired grievances about the unusual mid-decade redistricting effort.

Texas Democrats on Thursday slammed the GOP's unusual push to redraw the state's House maps to win more seats ahead of the 2026 elections.

Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke was joined at his San Antonio town hall by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and state Rep. James Talarico, whose names have been floated for statewide office.

Numerous Texas politicians have taken to social media to express their support or opposition to the U.S. military strike on three sites in Iran, as announced by President Donald Trump on Saturday.

Congressman Joaquin Castro recognized and announced eight students in a Friday afternoon ceremony who will receive free admission to U.S. service academies.

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro told KSAT on Monday night that he was on alleged Minnesota assassin Vance Boelter’s target list.

Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms.

A newly declassified U.S. intelligence assessment finds no evidence of coordination between the Tren de Aragua gang and senior Venezuelan officials.

Each year since 2000, the Library of Congress has selected influential songs and albums to be preserved in the National Recording Registry. This year, three Latino artists were inducted — two of them with deep roots in Latino culture and South Texas.

After years of inflation, supply chain challenges and high interest rates, new tariffs announced Wednesday by President Donald Trump could push prices even higher for consumers.

The 29th annual César E. Chávez March for Justice is planned for Saturday in downtown San Antonio.

San Antonio International Airport will commemorate the launch of its first nonstop flight to Washington, D.C., on Sunday.

Several San Antonio-area lawmakers, led by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, agreed Sunday to appear at a Monday afternoon news conference to discuss the White House’s tariffs.

President Joe Biden posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on Friday to General Richard E. Cavazos, a former San Antonio resident who displayed heroism and self-sacrifice in combat.

A bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives targeting water infrastructure across the United States will have ripple effects on a San Antonio creek.

Big decisions are made on behalf of San Antonians inside City Hall. However, in the early 1970s, Rosie Castro said the people in charge didn’t reflect the entire city.

The Chicano cult-classic film “Blood In, Blood Out” was released in 1993, and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro wants it to be recognized for its contributions to Mexican American culture and heritage.

At least 20 homes needing repairs or safety and health upgrades will receive assistance, thanks to $1 million in funding.

Music by Selena, Freddy Fender, Vicente Fernández, Gloria Estefan, Linda Ronstadt, and others are on the list of songs, sounds, and albums by Latino voices that have been nominated by a San Antonio lawmaker for preservation in the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.

The United States Postal Services is being asked to do more. At least 16 San Antonio neighborhoods have been identified as having ongoing issues with their cluster mailboxes.

Hispanic Heritage Month is officially underway and Congressman Joaquin Castro and other political leaders are putting a focus on Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI).

The Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) hosted a press conference on Friday to announce a “significant milestone” in its steps to creating the nation’s first Mexican-American Civil Rights Museum in San Antonio.

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio and four other Democratic lawmakers from Texas have signed a letter that urges the Department of Justice to investigate any potential civil rights violations committed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Latino election organizers and volunteers.

US Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio has released his third annual list of Latino film nominations for consideration by the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress.

Isabella Hicks, a senior at Harlon High School in the Northside Independent School District, earned the award by completing more than 280 volunteer hours with various organizations in San Antonio.

Congressman earmarks money for wastewater contamination project to improve proactive wastewater testing processes.

US Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) has launched a nationwide call for the public to suggest Latino-driven films that should be preserved in the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress, according to a press release from his office.

Several political figures have spoken out regarding the alleged assassination attempt on former United States President Donald Trump on Saturday.

The City of San Antonio has received a $8 million grant to improve the overall safety of Culebra Road, according to a press release.

San Antonio is one of six cities selected as the future home of a passport agency, the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday.

Sen. Ted Cruz, Rep. Chip Roy and Rep. Joaquin Castro joined Mayor Ron Nirenberg and other city leaders to officially announce the fulfillment of a long-term goal for a direct flight between San Antonio and Reagan National Airport.

San Antonio Public Library secured $385,000 in additional funding to upgrade the Las Palmas Library location.

Despite being indicted on charges of bribery, money laundering and working on behalf of a foreign government, Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar is not facing widespread calls for his resignation.

Some Texans called on Sen. Bob Menendez and former Rep. George Santos to resign amid their own scandals, but have been silent about the Laredo Democrat.

Congress could approve new legislation in a matter of days, freeing up more slots for flights to and from DCA, and San Antonio has some high-ranking firepower fighting for one of those routes.

The Commerce Department is announcing new restrictions on U.S. firearms exports in an effort to prevent the guns from ending up in the hands of drug traffickers and criminals in other nations.

The federal government will distribute $18 million in grants to five agencies that are providing services to migrants.

John Leguizamo was seen in Market Square and is currently working on a show called "Leguizamo Does America" A six-part series.

From the Texas House to former President Donald Trump, Republicans around the country defended Gov. Greg Abbott’s challenges to the Biden administration's border policies.

The San Antonio Independent School District will soon implement 15 low-pollution school buses in its fleet, thanks to funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Castro, the highest-ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, has made improving discussion of Latinos and Latino issues in politics a focus of his time in office.

For now, the Oakmont Downs HOA said it’s holding out hope that the USPS will fix their mailboxes.

Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced his plans Tuesday to launch an impeachment inquiry, saying it was the “logical next step” after months of probing by House Republicans into the Biden family. The investigations have so far yet to turn up evidence that the president violated the law.

The lawmakers’ remarks came after an investigation published Tuesday by Military Times and The Texas Tribune revealed how Texas Guardsmen at the state’s border with Mexico spied on migrants via WhatsApp and allegedly mishandled secret documents.

Congressman Joaquin Castro and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Texas Democratic delegation will visit Eagle Pass on Tuesday.

Escalating their fight over Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ handling of immigration at the southern border, far-right representatives say they will oppose any appropriations for his agency.

Congressman Joaquin Castro and Congressional Hispanic Caucus members announced they are seeking the public’s input for Latino-driven films to be nominated for the National Film Registry.

Allegations of mistreatment of migrants, including small children, by DPS troopers and Texas National Guard soldiers is “horrific” and “barbaric,” U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio said.

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio and U.S. Rep. Greg Casar on Tuesday filed a defense bill amendment that would provide child care funding for military families.

The funding will help VIA continue to provide vitally important transportation services with disabilities while maintaining VIA’s commitment to environmentally-conscious mobility in the region.

U.S. Reps. Joaquin Castro and Colin Allred called for action on Tuesday while delivering remarks to the victims and families of the tragic Uvalde shooting that claimed the lives of 21 innocent souls at Robb Elementary nearly one year ago.

Thousands of people participated in the 27th annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice Saturday morning in the historical Avenida Guadalupe neighborhood outside of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center.

Rwanda’s government has commuted the sentence of Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” for saving hundreds of countrymen from genocide but was convicted of terrorism offenses years later in a widely criticized trial.

Congressman Joaquin Castro is promoting a U.S. Military Academy Day for San Antonio, which will take place on Saturday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at The Palto Alto College Performing Arts Center.

Amid a standing ovation, the San Antonio City Council confirmed the civil rights activist and mother of the city’s two most recognizable political figures, Maria del Rosario “Rosie” Castro, as the interim council member for District 7 on Thursday morning.

The San Antonio City Council has all but named the activist, former educator, and mother of the city’s two most recognizable political figures, as the interim council member for District 7.

Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas says he is recovering after undergoing cancer surgery in Houston.

The 48-year-old Texas Democrat had tumors removed from his gastrointestinal tract at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of San Antonio underwent successful surgery on Monday at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to remove tumors in his gastrointestinal tract.

Congressman Joaquin Castro and local leaders on Wednesday announced new federal funding to address domestic violence in San Antonio.

The spectrum of ideas on immigration could throw cold water on hope that there will be a breakthrough in Congress.

A section of Cevallos Street from Interstate 35 to Probandt Street will be dubbed Emma Tenayuca Memorial Way in honor of the labor and civil rights leader.

Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) told CNN that ex-President Jair Bolsonaro should be extradited back to Brazil.

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said the Afghan Adjustment Act pending in Congress, which could affect tens of thousands of humanitarian paroles, “should be adopted by the end of the year.”

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