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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy says heโ€™ll use debt ceiling threat to push through his border security plan

The debt ceiling has long been a political tool to force partisan agenda items across. But Roy is facing some resistance within his own party on his border plan.

Early rift over immigration exposes House GOPโ€™s tough path to consensus

House Republicansโ€™ attempt to bring a border security bill to the floor as early as this week was thwarted after backlash from moderate party members.

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House passes new rules for Congress as McCarthy clears first major test as House speaker

The House voted on a new rules package with major input from the more conservative members through the negotiations to earn Kevin McCarthy enough votes make him House speaker.

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Texas Republican snubbed by Biden during border visit says White House explanation 'insulting'

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican, told Fox & Friends Monday morning that the White House told him he "couldn't attend" President Biden's trip to the southern border.

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Fresh off speaker battle, GOP looks to pass rules package that has already ruffled feathers within party

The Republican-led House will vote on a new rules package that already has one GOP member saying they will oppose it do to a budget cap that could result in defense cuts.

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GOP Rep Offers Lamest Excuse Yet for Liar-Elect George Santos

Anna Moneymaker/GettyTwo House Republicans offered vastly different takes on the same TV show Sunday when it came to habitual liar Rep. George Santos, suggesting the fraud may not be going anywhere any time soon.On Face the Nation, Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) took the most absurd outlook, claiming that the nation should ignore Santosโ€™ completely fabricated biography in light of his colleaguesโ€™ own penchant for lying."Look, thereโ€™s a lot of frauds in Congress,โ€ Gonzales said. โ€œI mean, George Santos

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GOP Rep. Nancy Mace says she might oppose House rules package, calls Gaetz a "fraud"

"What I don't support is a small number of people trying to get a deal done or deals done for themselves in private," the South Carolina Republican said on "Face the Nation."

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Texas congressman sounds alarm on deteriorating conditions for migrants: 'Out of an apocalyptic time'

Rep. Tony Gonzales joined "America's Newsroom" to discuss the footage he obtained of the El Paso border processing center as the White House presses SCOTUS to allow Title 42 to expire.

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Officials of both parties warn U.S. is ill-prepared for lifting of border restrictions

A Trump-era immigration policy that allowed agents to expel migrants is about to end. That is expected to result in a huge migrant influx and more headaches for U.S. cities along the border.

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Dem rep says Biden border strategy will not address problem: โ€˜Iโ€™ve looked at that plan โ€ฆ it hasnโ€™t workedโ€™

Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, on Sunday said that the Biden administration's border plan needs to address security issues as migrants continue to surge into the U.S.

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Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation," Dec. 18, 2022

The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales that aired on Sunday, Dec. 18. 2022, on "Face the Nation."

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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 18, 2022: Manchin, Cuellar, Gonzales, Gottlieb

Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.

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More Texans give away campaign donations from Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX affiliates

In November, The Texas Tribune reported that Beto Oโ€™Rourke had given back a $1 million donation that Bankman-Fried had donated to his campaign.

House Republicans call on Mayorkas to resign after CBP head quits: Chris Magnus is 'scapegoat'

Republican lawmakers torched now-former Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Commissioner Chris Magnus following his Saturday resignation after being told to quit or be fired.

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2022 Midterm election results

Bexar County Bexar County Judge: Peter Sakai, Democratic candidate for Bexar County judge, has defeated Republican opponent Trish DeBerry. Sakai will succeed former County Judge Nelson Wolff, who held the position since 2001. Bexar County District Attorney: Incumbent Democrat Joe Gonzales has declared victory over Republican challenger Marc LaHood. Bexar County District Clerk: Democratic candidate

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San Antonio's U.S. House delegation unchanged by midterms except for one seat

As evidence of gerrymandering's grip on the political landscape, none of the five districts in the Alamo City delegation changed parties.

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UCISD granted $440K in federal safety funding

Congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents District 23 which includes Uvalde, tours South San High School to discuss federal funding efforts to improve services such astutoring, after-school programs, college prep, nutrition, and mental health support. Four schools in District 23 are receiving more than $1.2 million in federal funding for school safety, with about half that

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Map: Texas Congressional election results for Nov. 8, 2022 midterms

An updating visualization of all election results for U.S. House races in Texas

San Antonio-area U.S. House election results for Nov. 8, 2022 midterms

Find election results from San Antonio-area Congressional races, including Districts 15, 20, 21, 23, 28, 35

Tony Gonzales becomes first major Republican to call for DPS Director Steve McCraw to resign

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales calls for the Department of Public Safety's director to resign in the wake of his agency's response to the Uvalde school shooting.

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Texas Republican who represents Uvalde calls on DPS director to resign

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, who represents Uvalde, called on the state's Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw to resign on Thursday.

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Tony Gonzales becomes first major Republican to call for DPS Director Steve McCraw to resign

The representative called for McCrawโ€™s resignation after the Department of Public Safety director said in a meeting that the agency had not failed the city of Uvalde.

Texas chief says state police 'did not fail' in Uvalde

Texas' state police chief says his department did not fail Uvalde during the hesitant law enforcement response to the Robb Elementary School shooting.

Dan Crenshaw Is Phoning It In With โ€˜Reloaded IIIโ€™

Whereโ€™s the passion? Whereโ€™s the intensity? And where are the robot arms, Congressman?

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A National Law That Would Keep the Spurs in San Antonio, and Other Texan Proposals in Congress

Texan legislators in Washington keep their eyes on the important things. Texas Monthly rounded up the latest in national lawmaking.

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Congressman Tony Gonzales introduces bill to keep Spurs in San Antonio

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales on Friday announced that he has introduced a bill designed to the keep the San Antonio Spurs franchise in the city of San Antonio.

Texas DPS confirms fatal Uvalde crash involved illegal migrant smuggling: 'Joe Biden has abandoned' the state

Rep. Tony Gonzales said the border situation in Texas is a "nightmare" after officials confirmed a major accident in Uvalde Wednesday involved human smuggling.

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San Antonio Spurs going to Uvalde next month for a 'community impact visit'

Although details are still being ironed out, the AP reports that it appears that the entire team, including Coach Gregg Popovich, will be in attendance.

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Texas Republican who represents border communities issues warning on migrant surge: 'There's no end in sight'

A Texas lawmaker who represents a district that spans 800 miles along the border said Border Patrol urgently needs more funding, technology, and infrastructure.

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Republicans representing San Antonio in Congress land shitty grades on democracy scorecard

Both of Texas' U.S. senators got failing grades, and so did U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales and Chip Roy.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales' disinformation fuels immigration phobia in San Antonio

Opinion: Fox News used misleading video footage of migrants queuing in Eagle Pass as Gonzales spoke about the San Antonio migrant resource center.

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Former San Benito Commissioner Tony Gonzales dies after lifetime of service

SAN BENITO โ€” Family and friends are mourning the death of former longtime City Commissioner Tony Gonzales, following a lifetime of public service.

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As his district gets redder, Uvaldeโ€™s Republican congressman faces heat for votes on guns and gay marriage

Gonzales broke with his party to support sweeping gun safety legislation that passed after the cityโ€™s tragedy. He drew backlash from GOP activists again after he voted to protect same-sex marriage.

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As his district gets redder, Uvaldeโ€™s Republican congressman faces heat for votes on guns and gay marriage

Gonzales broke with his party to support sweeping gun safety legislation that passed after the cityโ€™s tragedy. He drew backlash from GOP activists again after he voted to protect same-sex marriage.

Bexar County GOP hasnโ€™t censured Cornyn & Gonzales, but chairman says it could still happen

Resolutions to censure the two Texas Republicans ultimately didnโ€™t pass. But the local party chairman says itโ€™s not because they were voted down; itโ€™s because a procedural issue meant they couldn't be voted on at all.

Bexar GOP looks to censure Tony Gonzales over vote on guns

Bexar County Republicans could join two other counties in rebuking U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales over his support for a bipartisan gun safety law.

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Only one Texas Republican in the U.S. House voted to protect marriage equality

San Antonio-area U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the sole Texas Republican to vote for the legislation, while U.S. Rep. Chip Roy voted against it. Nearly every Republican member of the U.S. House from Texas voted in opposition Tuesday to a bill that would codify same-sex marriage under federal law. San Antonio-area U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the sole Texas Republican to vote for the legislation, which passed 267-157 with 47 Republicans crossing the aisle. U.S. Rep. Chip Roy, the only other Republican in San Antonioโ€™s House delegation, voted against the legislation, while Brian Babin of Woodville was the only House Republican from Texas who declined to vote. Gonzalesโ€™ vote in support in favor of marriage equality is his second in recent weeks to cross the aisle.

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Only one Texas Republican in the U.S. House voted to protect marriage equality

San Antonio-area U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzalesย was the sole Texas Republican to vote for the legislation, while U.S. Chip Roy voted against it.

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Only one Texas Republican in Congress voted to protect marriage equality

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales was the only Texas Republican to vote for a bill seeking to codify the right to same-sex marriage. The measure passed the House, but its fate in the Senate is uncertain.

Activists blame San Antonio tractor-trailer tragedy on broken U.S. immigration system

Immigrant-rights groups accused GOP lawmakers of weaponizing immigration policy and called on both parties to fix the nation's flawed system.

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Biden signs gun-control legislation into law

President Biden signed a gun-control act that is the most significant law of its kind in the last three decades.

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Texas congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Uvalde, breaks with House Republicans to vote for gun bill

The U.S. House passed the legislation Friday afternoon. Nearly all Texas Republicans voted against it. The bill is widely viewed as a series of modest changes to current gun regulations, falling far short of proposals pushed by House Democrats and President Joe Biden.

House approves gun bill, which heads to Biden for his signature

The measure is the biggest breakthrough in gun violence legislation in 30 years, despite is modest nature

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$1.5M grant to help Uvalde schools in โ€˜triage momentโ€™

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales said the funding, some of which will go to mental health services, will get the community on the path to healing.

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Cornyn signals looming Senate gun debate but voting records of local congressmen reveal gridlock on even modest reforms

Last weekโ€™s massacre at Uvaldeโ€™s Robb Elementary School is the latest stark reminder of just how little action the United States Congress has taken in recent years on gun reform.

Actor Matthew McConaughey visits hometown of Uvalde, meets with students, staff to help โ€˜healโ€™

Actor Matthew McConaughey visited his hometown of Uvalde on Friday in the wake of Tuesdayโ€™s massacre at Robb Elementary School

What Texas GOP Leadership Has (and Has Not) Said in the Days Following Uvalde

"We need to stop the bad guys."โ€”Ted Cruz

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Cops Call BS on Pro-Gun Uvalde Repโ€™s Wild Claim About Gunman

Bill Clark/GettyThe pro-gun Republican congressman representing Uvalde, who has come under fire this week for dodging questions on gun control and for previously boasting about opposing gun legislation, claimed on Friday morning that he had received โ€œnew informationโ€ that school shooter Salvador Ramos was arrested four years ago for threatening to shoot up a school.But the claim appears to be false, according to a local media report and the spouse of the trooper who investigated it at the time.โ€œ

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Uvalde gunman allegedly arrested 4 years ago for school threats, rep says

Uvalde Police Department arrested teens in 2018 for plans to shoot up Uvalde High School...

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Uvaldeโ€™s congressman dodges gun-control questions after shooting: โ€˜Not todayโ€™

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, who represents Uvalde, Tex., declined to discuss gun control on "CBS Mornings."

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Rep. Tony Gonzales responds to Beto O'Rourke's outburst during Greg Abbott's Uvalde shooting update

Rep. Tony Gonzales responded to Beto O'Rourke outburst during Gov. Greg Abbott's update on the Uvalde school shooting.

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Hereโ€™s how to help those affected by the Uvalde school shooting

From mental health support to blood donations, here's what you can do to help the victims of the Uvalde elementary school shooting.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales on debating gun control after Texas shooting: "Not today"

At least 19 children and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.

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Biden voices grief and anger at shooting: โ€˜I am sick and tired of itโ€™

Biden addresses the nation on the killing of 14 kids in Texas, just days after massacre of 10 people in Buffalo. A president who has lost two of his own children looks for words to console a country reeling from tragedy.

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After Uvalde, angry Democrats assail GOP over resistance to gun laws

"I am here on this floor to beg, to literally get down on my hands and knees and beg my colleagues: Find a path forward here," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) implored his colleagues. "Work with us to find a way to pass laws that make this less likely.โ€

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When Reality Meets Wedge-Issue Politics at the Border, Politics Wins โ€“ Texas Monthly

Kevin McCarthyโ€™s trip to Eagle Pass laid bare the bipartisan bankruptcy ofย U.S. policy.

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House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy at the border: Biden should not lift Title 42

U.S. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy says the current pace of unauthorized immigration is "unsustainable."

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Gonzales, McCarthy lead GOP Congressional delegation to Eagle Pass

U.S. Rep. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) will be leading a congressional delegation to Eagle Pass on Monday for a visit to the southern border.

Body of Texas National Guard member found after he was washed away while saving drowning migrants

Spc. Bishop E. Evans, a 22-year-old field artilleryman from Arlington, joined the Texas Army National Guard in 2019.

Body of missing Texas National Guardsman found

The body of missing Texas National Guard Specialist Bishop E. Evans has been found.

Takeaways from the 2022 midterm primary election in Texas

Abbott, Oโ€™Rourke victorious; Bexar Co. Judge Dems Sakai, Minjarez head to runoff; Cisneros, Cuellar too close to call

Election results 2022: Key races, Democrat and Republican primaries

Find the latest, updated election results for the 2022 primary election in Texas on March 1, 2022.

Election results 2022: Congressman Tony Gonzales sails to nomination in CD-23

Find the latest, updated election results for the 2022 primary election in Texas on March 1, 2022.

Rep. Tony Gonzales hopes to keep Texas Congressional District 23 red

After a full term in office, Tony Gonzales has shored up his fundraising and hopes for a smoother primary race this year.

CHDI receiving $2.9M grant

Community Health Development Inc. in Uvalde was recently notified of a $2.9 million federal funding grant, which administrators said is to be used for continuing operations over the next nine months. โ€œCHDI is thankful for the health center program support provided by the Health Resources and Services Administration, especially as we continue to care for patients amidst the on-going COVID-19 [โ€ฆ]

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Who raised and spent the most? Data shows congressional candidates finances ahead of primary election

KSAT 12 analyzed the campaign finance reports of congressional candidates in the San Antonio area, revealing who has the fundraising advantage heading into the primary.

Texas congressmen join Leading SA to discuss temporary lift of debt ceiling

This week has been a whirlwind on Capitol Hill. There have been discussions about everything from the debt ceiling, to the spending bill, to the infrastructure bill. So what exactly does that mean for us here in San Antonio?

San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales says agents filmed whipping reins at migrants 'doing God's work'

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, whose district includes San Antonio, defended U.S. Border Patrol agents shown in a viral videoย appearing to whip the reins of the...

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Biden administration speeds up deportation flights for Haitians in growing Texas migrant camp

The situation in Del Rio spiraled this week as more than 15,000 migrants, many of them from Haiti, arrived at the border in recent days, settling in a makeshift camp as they waited for CBP agents to process their petitions to stay in the U.S.

Number of migrants arriving at Del Rio border crossing increases to 10K+, mayor says

Del Rio Mayor Bruno Lozano said the tally stands at 10,503 migrants, many of them Haitian.

Border enforcement and international commerce among key topics discussed during Rep. Gonzalesโ€™ visit to Presidio County โ€“ The Big Bend Sentinel

PRESIDIO COUNTY โ€“ Freshman U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales made a whistle stop tour through West Texas last week, meeting with over a dozen Presidio County officials to give โ€œa little update of whatโ€™s happening in Washington, in the state and in the district,โ€ Gonzales said Wednesday.

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Lawmakers ask Biden administration to prioritize health of border agents, communities

Texas border lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to prioritize the health and safety of border agents and communities amid a COVID-19 case surge.

Congressman Tony Gonzales secures funds for Archaeology, Anthropology and Cultural Research Center at Sul Ross State University โ€“ The Big Bend Sentinel

Congressman Tony Gonzales secured $1 million inย funding for the Archaeology, Anthropology and Cultural Research Center at Sul Ross State University.

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San Antonio congressmen, Texas senator urge feds to ensure Paul Rusesabaginaโ€™s โ€˜safe returnโ€™ to U.S. amid trial in Rwanda

Itโ€™s almost been a full year since a United States resident living in San Antonio was tricked onto a private charter flight that ended with his arrest and imprisonment once he landed in Rwanda.

After backing January 6 probe, San Antonio Rep. Tony Gonzales votes against investigative committee

After breaking party lines last month and voting to create an independent commission to probe the deadly January 6 insurrection, Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales...

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Texas lawmakers to tour Texas-Mexico border in Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales will tour the Texas-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday to get an update on the migrant surge in the region. The congressional delegation from Texas will be joined by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona.

Most Texas Republicans vote against commission to investigate Jan. 6 insurrection

WASHINGTON โ€” The U.S. House approved the creation of a bipartisan commission to investigate the causes of and government response to the Jan. 6 insurrection during which a pro-Donald Trump mob violently stormed the U.S. Capitol in an unsuccessful attempt to block the certification of the 2020 election results. Several Texas congressional members braced themselves that day for hand-to-hand combat but were able to escape to safety thanks to the police and successful barricades.

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Farmer finds 5 young girls outside property on South Texas border

A South Texas farmer found five young girls outside his property amid an influx of people crossing the border to seek asylum.

Texas lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to address migrant crisis on US border

Three Texas lawmakers announced Thursday that they intend on introducing a bicameral, bipartisan bill that will address the growing number of migrants reaching the countryโ€™s southern border.

Watch: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Reps. Henry Cuellar, Tony Gonzales to announce migrant crisis bill

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Reps. Henry Cuellar and Tony Gonzales are expected to announce a bill to address the influx of people crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Law enforcement on the border in Eagle Pass feel overwhelmed, concerned about migrant surge

Law enforcement agencies and leaders from several border cities in the Eagle Pass area shared on Thursday what they are experiencing in their communities.

Congressmen Tony Gonzales leads delegation in tour of Eagle Pass migrant holding facility

(Update: The news conference is over. We will have more coverage on the trip later this afternoon or this evening.)

After falling short of Texas ambitions in 2020, national Democrats target two seats for 2022

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Lawmakers are seeking common ground on DACA, but comprehensive immigration reform will be a challenge for Democrats

Adโ€œFor the past four years, the DACA program has been under attack, so itโ€™s been a lot of stress and trauma for me. Despite Democrats controlling Congress and the White House, the U.S. Senate filibuster stands in the way of comprehensive immigration reform. President Bidenโ€™s policies are not the immigration reform Americans desperately need,โ€ he said in a press release in late February. Thats why we havenโ€™t had success.โ€Gonzales said he thinks the best approach to immigration reform is not comprehensive, but rather piece by piece and targeted. โ€œI do think thereโ€™s an appetite for immigration reform if we do it in the proper manner.

TSA screening dogs at San Antonio International Airport? Itโ€™s a possibility

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ As the second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump begins, there is a sense of bipartisanship at the San Antonio International Airport. AdRight now the San Antonio International Airport is the only category one airport in Texas without passenger screening canine teams. If we get the dogs here at the airport, obviously it would be effective,โ€ Tonya Hope with the San Antonio International Airport said. I mean, the country is in good hands, and, yes, we have a very bright future ahead of us,โ€ Congressman Gonzales said. The addition of TSA screening dogs would allow for a safer experience in our airports and provides an additional level of security that our airport currently lacks.โ€AdREAD MORE:San Antonio International Airport working to keep passengers safe while feeling strain of pandemicSan Antonio Airport System lands coveted air service conference in 2022Tips for traveling through the San Antonio airport during the pandemic

2 Texas congressmen talk about goals in Biden administration, what comes next

SAN ANTONIO โ€“ President Joe Biden is officially in office, marking a big shift in political ideas and plans in the executive office. Also on the Appropriations Committee, but on the other side of the aisle, Democrat Cuellar represents Texasโ€™ 28th district. I believe that an idea, itโ€™s not a republican idea or a democratic idea, itโ€™s an idea that itโ€™s good for everybody,โ€ Cuellar said. Cuellar has represented his constituents since 2005, and has certain goals for the start of the Biden administration. Both congressmen said the economy needs to be opened back up to help Texans get back on their feet.

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales votes against impeachment of Pres. Donald Trump

President Donald Trump made history on Wednesday by becoming the first U.S. president to be impeached twice. Texas congressman Tony Gonzales called the historic nature of the vote โ€œpartisan,โ€ and said the attempt to impeach Trump is an act to divide the country further. In a Twitter post, Gonzales said, โ€œI rejected Nany Pelosiโ€™s latest attempt to impeach the president. With one week left in President Trumpโ€™s term, the latest efforts to impeach the President does nothing to heal our country. We are bitterly divided right now โ€“ and this effort only worsens that divide.โ€Related: US House votes to impeach President Donald Trump

Republican Tony Gonzales pledges to unite District 23 after defeating Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones

SAN ANTONIO - โ€“ It took until the wee hours of the morning Wednesday for Republican Tony Gonzales to be declared the winner in the U.S. Rep. District 23 race. Gonzales beat Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones to succeed Rep. Will Hurd, a Republican, who decided not to seek re-election. โ€œDistrict 23 is as tough as it gets, and we performed really well last night. U.S. Rep., District 23 View All CandidatesGonzales received 51% of the vote to 46% for Ortiz Jones. Though Gonzales will soon head to Washington D.C., he promised not to lose touch with the people of District 23.

In blue and red states, milestone wins for LGBTQ candidates

According to the LGBTQ Victory Fund, which recruits and supports LGBTQ candidates, that leaves only Alaska, Louisiana and Mississippi as states that have never elected an LGBTQ legislator. With the addition of Jones and Torres, there will be nine openly LGBTQ members of the House as of January. Two other Democrats became the first openly transgender people to win seats in their statesโ€™ Houses: Taylor Small in Vermont and Stephanie Byers in Kansas. And in New York, Jabari Brisport, a gay math teacher, became the first openly LGBTQ person of color elected to the legislature. And in southwestern Michiganโ€™s 6th District, Jon Hoadley, seeking to become the stateโ€™s first openly gay congressman, lost to 17-term GOP Rep. Fred Upton.

2020 races that havenโ€™t been called yet

By midnight, Biden had racked up 205 electoral votes to Trumpโ€™s 171, according to the Associated Press. Congressional District 23UPDATE: Republican Tony Gonzales wins election to U.S. House in Texas' 23rd Congressional District, AP reports. Gonzales' lead, which ballooned to 14,000 votes before midnight, is a much healthier advantage than past races in the districtโ€™s history, but it remained too close to call with only 78% of precincts reporting. โ€œWith thousands of ballots yet to be counted, the Gonzales campaignโ€™s attempt to declare victory is premature,โ€ Jones' campaign manager Lacey Morrison said. Flores stunned the Texas political landscape by winning the District 19 state senate seat.

Election results 2020: Balance of Power for Congress: Which party will control U.S. House, Senate?

Find other election results Type to search all races...Get more election results on our homepage and Vote 2020 page. Be the first to know by downloading our newsreader app or signing up for breaking news email alerts. Canโ€™t see the map below? Click here. Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m. CST on Nov. 3, 2020Find more context on key races below:

5 things to watch on Election Day in Texas

Editorโ€™s note: Get election results on our homepage and Vote 2020 page. While the top of the ballot has received the most attention, the balance of the Texas House of Representatives is also at stake. For the first time in years, Democrats have a chance to flip the 150-member Texas House, which has been controlled by Republicans for more than a decade. There are 18 to 22 state House races that Democrats are targeting. More key races for Congress, Texas Senate, County CommissionersAside from the Texas House and president, there are several high-profile federal-, state- and county-level races that have local implications.

Election results 2020: Congressional races in the San Antonio area (South, Central, West Texas)

Published: November 2, 2020, 10:55 am Updated: November 3, 2020, 12:16 pmFind other election results Type to search all races...Get more election results on our homepage and Vote 2020 page. Be the first to know by downloading our newsreader app or signing up for breaking news email alerts. Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m. CST on Nov. 3, 2020Find more context on key races below:

Election 2020: All results for Texas and San Antonio-area races, from president to local propositions

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AP declares Tony Gonzales winner in Texas Congressional District 23

Republican Tony Gonzales wins election to U.S. House in Texas' 23rd Congressional District2:40 a.m. โ€” Republican Tony Gonzales wins election to U.S. House in Texas' 23rd Congressional District, AP reports. Hurd had endorsed Republican Tony Gonzales, whose victory Tuesday night dealt Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones a second defeat in as many years. With 68.6% of precincts reporting, Tony Gonzales is up by five percentage points with 51% of the vote. 8:28 p.m. โ€” In what is expected to be a close race all night, Republican Tony Gonzales is currently leading in Congressional District 23. Texas' Congressional District 23 (KSAT/Brittney Daniels)Both candidates have served their countries.

WATCH: Health care, veterans issues take center stage in Texas Congressional District 23 debate

Jones is hoping to flip the district for the Democrats while Tony Gonzales hopes to keep the district red and succeed Will Hurd. Throughout the debate, Jones and Gonzales traded barbs over health care. โ€œIf you want to know how much Tony Gonzales cares about your health and your health care, go to his website and look under the issues page," Jones said. On veterans issues, Gonzales said he helped pass the Veterans Affairs Accountability Act, which helped protect whistleblowers and increased discipline on misconduct. โ€œTony Gonzales was silent when this president insulted our fallen heroes.

LIVE COVERAGE: Congressional debate hosted by KSAT in Uvalde

Follow along with our live coverage of the debate between Republican Tony Gonzales and Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones from the heart of Congressional District 23, at Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. Read more about the race:The hour-long debate will air live on KSAT, KSAT.com and all of KSATโ€™s free streaming platforms starting at 7 p.m. Southwest Texas Junior College and Sul Ross State University are the hosts, and KSATโ€™s Steve Spriester will be the moderator. We want our viewers to weigh in on the issues they want to hear about from the candidates. In a race where the margin is usually razor-thin, debates can make the difference. And, for more election news and key races, visit KSATโ€™s Vote 2020 page or sign up for our free election newsletter.

Texas Congressional District 23 candidates give their stance on the biggest issues facing their voters

Jones has made health care a primary cornerstone of her campaign, and she called her district โ€œone of the most medically-underserved districts in the country." โ€œIt was the number one issue before this pandemic,โ€ Jones said. However, his website does not include a specific plan on health care. โ€œI think it is absolutely possible to secure our border without a border wall and to treat people with humanity and respect." Like Gonzales, Jones thinks thereโ€™s an opportunity to help reform the current immigration system.

Congressional candidate Tony Gonzales evasive when asked if KKK is a terrorist organization

The Republican candidate, who was endorsed by Trump, would not commit to labeling the Ku Klux Klan as a terrorist organization when put on the spot. Watch Oct. 8: Debate between Tony Gonzales, Gina Ortiz Jones in CD-23 raceBut Gonzales became visibly uncomfortable when Aguillon asked him about his views on MS-13 and the KKK. โ€œLook, I donโ€™t support the KKK,โ€ Gonzales said. But labeling a domestic group as a terrorist organization is complicated, federal officials have previously said, and could lead to a conflict with the First Amendment. No U.S.-based extremist group has ever been formally designated as a terrorist organization.

A recent history of Texasโ€™ most competitive congressional district: CD-23

Texas Republican Will Hurd has held the Congressional District 23 seat since 2014, but that doesnโ€™t mean the seat will be reliably red this November as he departs from office. Jones won 48.73% of the vote, while Hurd won 49.17%, a difference of 0.44% or 926 votes. After the narrow win, Hurd quickly decided against seeking reelection, leaving Senator Tim Scott as the only Black Republican in Congress. Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones and Republican Tony Gonzales are candidates for Texas' Congressional District 23. While Jones has the fundraising advantage on Gonzales, Gonzales carries the endorsements of Trump and Hurd.

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