TEXAS ORGANIZING PROJECT

Castro also is the mother of State Rep. Joaquin Castro and former San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro.

Opinion: For the high number of voters who sit out elections when there isn't a presidential race, please rethink the importance of your ballot.

On Oct. 6, the Texas Organizing Project (TOP) officially filed a lawsuit against Bexar County and the Bexar County Elections Office. The lawsuit was filed due to the number of polling places within Bexar County and claimed that this year’s midterm elections will have the lowest number of polling places the county will have ever

The Texas Organizing Project. which sued Bexar County to increase the number of polling locations, agreed to 302, the same number used in the 2020 election.

County commissioners called for a special meeting on Tuesday after a judge ruled that the county needed to operate 388 polling sites.

Nearly 130 voting locations must be added throughout Bexar County in a matter of weeks.

On Monday, October 10, a district court judge ordered Bexar County to add 129 voting sites to the original proposed number.

The Texas Organizing Project is challenging Bexar County in court for not proposing enough polling locations ahead of Election Day.

Texas Organizing Project is demanding that Bexar County open 388 polling stations, far more than the 259 currently approved by the county.

Two busloads of people shouted chants like “no housing, no peace” in front of Achieve Properties’ Austin office Monday. Tenants and activists have been pushing against what they sees as “unfair” eviction notices and subpar conditions at one of the company's San Antonio properties, Seven Oaks Apartments.

Some tenants of Seven Oaks Apartments said they haven't had air conditioning in five months.

Gubernatorial hopeful Beto O'Rourke is stopping in San Antonio on Thursday as part of his 12-day tour focused on last year's failure of the power grid.

SAN ANTONIO – Former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the next president of the United States four days after the general election. Supporters took to the streets of downtown San Antonio on Saturday to celebrate the president-elect’s victory. Votes by mail became a major topic during the presidential election with some questioning if the process is secure. RELATED: WATCH: Small group gathers in San Antonio to celebrate projected presidential winner Joe BidenIncumbent President Donald Trump released a statement following his loss. RELATED: Joe Biden wins race for U.S. presidency against President Donald Trump

"Unfortunately, this fits a pattern of legal violations spanning years, in which Bexar County has operated hundreds of fewer polling locations than it was required to," they allege.In an emailed statement, Callanen said her department remains focused on the election and will leave it up to the courts to make a final decision. "Our staff continues to work seven days a week processing applications for mail-in ballots and assisting voters in the election process," she added. "Don’t forget — early voting starts October 13. "Due to the pandemic and expected turnout, Bexar County will operate four mega-voting sites including the AT&T Center in November. New voting machines will also allow people to cast a ballot at any polling site instead of just the one designated for their precinct.

"There are still a lot of returns to come in, but I'm surprised that he's ahead after the early vote returns. Cisneros, who's drawn the support of national progressive groups, had 45.3% of the early vote compared to Cuellar's 54.7%. "For a broader look a Texas' primary electoral contests, the Texas Tribune offers live updates of election results customizable by address. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current.

click to enlarge Twitter / @MOVE_texasProtestors lower the boom on the city council dais during Thursday's meeting. San Antonio is waiting on the sick leave ordinance. But our elected officials also recognized the substantial opposition to the sick leave proposal from local business interests and chambers of commerce. They assumed, as did many observers, that the state legislature would pass legislation blocking the sick leave requirement, or that the courts would find it in violation of state law on the minimum wage.A year ago, we were supposed to get paid sick leave. Nirenberg has professed his backing for paid sick leave.

Demonstrators with the Texas Organizing Project dropped a banner reading "No Trust," in the city hall chambers on Thursday in protest of the council's decision to delay the implementation of a paid... Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.