An anti-abortion program will receive $100 million in the next Texas budget, but there’s little data on what’s being done with the money
Critics say the fast-growing Alternatives to Abortion program is secretive and a “waste” of money. But the program has strong supporters in the Republican-controlled Legislature who say it helps those who decide to “choose life in difficult circumstances.”
Leaders from San Antonio offer advice to the next generation for Women’s History Month
As part of Women’s History Month, KSAT has told the story of some of those historic contributions from women spanning generations and leadership roles. We asked, simply, what advice do you have for young women and girls. Texas State Senator Judith Zaffirini:“Embrace lifelong learning and commit to strengthening your best talents and your worst weaknesses. Ad“I would add for young women in 2021 to use their voice for something greater than themselves.”Asia Ciaravino, San Antonio Youth:Image courtesy of Asia Ciaravino. Identify and cultivate your unique talents.
Texas senator weighs in on COVID-19′s impact on court system
SAN ANTONIO – The technology used during remote court proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic is here to stay in some form, according to Texas Sen.Judith Zaffirini. Zaffirini, who represents Senate District 21, told lawyers during a Zoom training Wednesday to get used to the remote hearings. “I believe that simply because of the popularity and because of convenience that more judges, more attorneys and more clients will want virtual hearings,” Zaffirini said, adding that the hearings are also economically attractive. The hour-long training was hosted by Zaffirini, David Slayton of the State Office of Court Administration and Justice Rebeca Martinez of the 4th Court of Appeals. Zaffirini said that the main downside of remote hearings is the backlog created in the absence of jury trials.