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Uvalde CISD awarded $1 million grant for safety, trauma recovery initiatives
Read full article: Uvalde CISD awarded $1 million grant for safety, trauma recovery initiativesThe Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District has been awarded $1 million to strengthen safety measures and provide critical support to students and staff.
$6.25 million DOJ grant to help fund 50 new police officers in San Antonio
Read full article: $6.25 million DOJ grant to help fund 50 new police officers in San AntonioThe City of San Antonio will be able to hire 50 new police officers, funded by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services through the Department of Justice.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales predicts GOP will lose control of the House
Read full article: Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales predicts GOP will lose control of the HouseGonazales, who represents a Texas border district, tells a Tribune Festival audience that his own party will be to blame for defeats in the November election.
Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
Read full article: Brandon Herrera to request recount in primary runoff against U.S. Rep. Tony GonzalesHerrera said he doesnāt expect the results to change, ābut I feel I owe it to my volunteers, voters, and supporters to leave no stone unturned.ā
National Republicans target Henry Cuellarās South Texas seat after indictment
Read full article: National Republicans target Henry Cuellarās South Texas seat after indictmentThe move is a shift in strategy for Republicans who previously focused on other South Texas races even after federal authorities filed criminal charges against the Democrat.
āIt is our problem to solveā: US Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses gratitude, mistakes, new goals after winning runoff
Read full article: āIt is our problem to solveā: US Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses gratitude, mistakes, new goals after winning runoffAfter Tuesday's nail-biter, Republican incumbent Tony Gonzales eventually took the runoff win for U.S. District 23 by just 407 votes. The race was filled with attack ads between Gonzales and social media content creator and political newcomer Brandon Herrera.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales prevails in primary runoff over gun influencer Brandon Herrera
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales prevails in primary runoff over gun influencer Brandon HerreraThe race became a referendum on the San Antonio Republicanās vote to support a bipartisan gun control package after the Uvalde school shooting.
Election night livestream for results, reaction, analysis of May 28 Texas primary runoff
Read full article: Election night livestream for results, reaction, analysis of May 28 Texas primary runoffKSAT anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur are hosting a livestream Tuesday night with real-time election results for the May 28 Texas Primary runoff election.
Itās primary runoff election day in Texas. Hereās what weāre watching.
Read full article: Itās primary runoff election day in Texas. Hereās what weāre watching.Texans are heading to the polls Tuesday to make their final selections for which Democrats and Republicans will run for various seats in the November election.
US Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas fights off challenge from gun-rights activist in GOP runoff
Read full article: US Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas fights off challenge from gun-rights activist in GOP runoffRepublican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas has won his primary over a gun-rights activist who forced the border congressman into a runoff and threatened to unseat a House incumbent.
Common Grounds: Opposites Tony Gonzales, Brandon Herrera face off in final stretch of Congressional runoff
Read full article: Common Grounds: Opposites Tony Gonzales, Brandon Herrera face off in final stretch of Congressional runoffIn the first episode of "Common Grounds," we explore the U.S. Rep. District 23 Republican runoff race between two-term incumbent Tony Gonzales and YouTube show host and gunmaker Brandon Herrera.
Tony Gonzales declares victory with 400 votes more than Brandon Herrera in GOP runoff for US Representative District 23
Read full article: Tony Gonzales declares victory with 400 votes more than Brandon Herrera in GOP runoff for US Representative District 23Herrera is likely to ask for a recount but as it stands, Gonzales will face Democrat S. Limon in November.
These are the candidates seeking nomination in GOP, Democratic primary runoffs
Read full article: These are the candidates seeking nomination in GOP, Democratic primary runoffsWhile a majority of party nominations were decided in the March Primary election in Texas, there are still a handful of races that need to be determined.
Spriester Sessions: Congressman Tony Gonzales on his contentious Republican primary runoff
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Congressman Tony Gonzales on his contentious Republican primary runoffTrying to become a third-term Congressman in one of the most frequently contested districts in the country (TX 23), he finds himself in a run-off against an opponent who does most of his talking online.
Gov. Greg Abbott endorses U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales amid primary runoff attacks that heās a RINO
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott endorses U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales amid primary runoff attacks that heās a RINOGonzales, 43, faces Brandon Herrera in the May primary runoff election for South Texas District 23.
Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales
Read full article: Gun rights YouTuber Brandon Herrera gains momentum in race against U.S. Rep. Tony GonzalesGonzales is taking heat from the right for his vote in support of the bipartisan gun safety bill passed after the Uvalde school shooting.
These are the candidates headed to the GOP, Democratic primary runoffs
Read full article: These are the candidates headed to the GOP, Democratic primary runoffsWhile a majority of party nominations were decided Tuesday in the March Primary election in Texas, there are still a handful of races that need to be determined.
US Representative election results for Texas March Primary on March 5, 2024
Read full article: US Representative election results for Texas March Primary on March 5, 2024Voters across Texas headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide who they will nominate as US Representative in their respective political party.
Leading SA: Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Tony Gonzales on border deal in works
Read full article: Leading SA: Congressmen Henry Cuellar, Tony Gonzales on border deal in worksAs migrants continue heading towards the U.S.-Mexico border, South Texas finds itself in the crosshairs of a national story. Two Congressmen whose districts include sections of the border joined Leading SA on Sunday morning.
Program launched by McConaugheyās after Uvalde helps school districts identify, apply for federal money
Read full article: Program launched by McConaugheyās after Uvalde helps school districts identify, apply for federal moneyGreenlights Grants Initiative will simplify how schools apply for grants in the bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
Congressman Tony Gonzales addresses āhistoric numberā of detentions in Eagle Pass, asks feds for help
Read full article: Congressman Tony Gonzales addresses āhistoric numberā of detentions in Eagle Pass, asks feds for helpCongressman Tony Gonzales said he is asking for federal help in curbing a surge of migrant crossings on the Texas-Mexico border.
Jim Jordan is out. Here are the three Texas Republicans who helped keep him from the speakerās gavel.
Read full article: Jim Jordan is out. Here are the three Texas Republicans who helped keep him from the speakerās gavel.Reps. Kay Granger, Tony Gonzales and Jake Ellzey were firm in their opposition to Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan.
Texasā three GOP holdouts vote against Jim Jordan for third time
Read full article: Texasā three GOP holdouts vote against Jim Jordan for third timeU.S. Reps. Kay Granger of Fort Worth, Tony Gonzales of San Antonio and Jake Ellzey of Midlothian were among 22 other Republicans and all Democrats voting against Jordan in a third attempt at electing a new speaker this week.
Texas Republicans oppose a temporary speaker as U.S. House struggles to find leadership
Read full article: Texas Republicans oppose a temporary speaker as U.S. House struggles to find leadershipThe move would let the House act on legislation amid the Israel-Hamas war and other priorities, but several Texans recoiled at the idea, saying it would hand power to Democrats and break trust with supporters.
Three Texas Republicans stand firm against Jim Jordan in second House speaker vote
Read full article: Three Texas Republicans stand firm against Jim Jordan in second House speaker voteJordan remained 18 votes away from becoming House speaker during a vote Wednesday. Meanwhile, activists in Texas are pressuring Republicans to fall in line behind Jordanās effort.
Three Texas Republicans help block Jim Jordan from becoming U.S. House speaker in first vote
Read full article: Three Texas Republicans help block Jim Jordan from becoming U.S. House speaker in first voteReps. Jake Ellzey, Kay Granger and Tony Gonzales joined 17 other House Republicans to block the Ohio Republican from the gavel.
U.S. House speaker hopefuls seek Texas GOPās blessing
Read full article: U.S. House speaker hopefuls seek Texas GOPās blessingTexas has by far the largest Republican delegation in the House, and gaining their support would be a major boost for any candidate as the conference meets to pick new leaders next week.
Texans in U.S. House describe GOP in chaos ahead of likely government shutdown
Read full article: Texans in U.S. House describe GOP in chaos ahead of likely government shutdownTexas Democrats decry Republican infighting that has halted attempts to approve annual spending bills and avoid a federal government shutdown.
DHS reports significant decline in border crossings since end of Title 42
Read full article: DHS reports significant decline in border crossings since end of Title 42The Department of Homeland Security released new figures that show a declining number of unlawful entries between ports of entry along the Southwest border.
Uvalde activist charged with domestic violence; his wife calls incident a ālieā
Read full article: Uvalde activist charged with domestic violence; his wife calls incident a ālieāThe father of one of the Uvalde school shooting victims who has been at the forefront of advocating for gun control has been charged with family domestic violence, which his wife calls a ālie.ā
Mayor, Congressman speak on possible options for curbing gun violence in San Antonio
Read full article: Mayor, Congressman speak on possible options for curbing gun violence in San AntonioSan Antonio has seen nine shootings in six days, and police believe victims in at least four have been targeted. Violent crimes are raising concerns.
For a Texan who wants to build bridges in Congress, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has burned quite a few
Read full article: For a Texan who wants to build bridges in Congress, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales has burned quite a fewThe two-term Republican, criticized by his own party for breaking with the GOP on key votes, is not inclined to change his ways.
Civic leaders host rallies on Proposition A ahead of election day
Read full article: Civic leaders host rallies on Proposition A ahead of election dayTwo groups in support of and against Proposition A held rallies Saturday in San Antonio, encouraging voters to cast their ballots for the May 6th Election.
New federal bill would address missing foster kids, require assessment for trafficking
Read full article: New federal bill would address missing foster kids, require assessment for traffickingA bipartisan group of federal lawmakers created a new bill that would help find thousands of missing foster kids and treat them for trauma once they return.
Texas looms large in 2024 presidential race as Trump, others angle for early support
Read full article: Texas looms large in 2024 presidential race as Trump, others angle for early supportThe former president is courting state support as other GOP candidates try to emerge from his shadow, including Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley.
US Rep Gonzales not surprised about recent incidents involving migrants found trapped in train cars along Highway 90
Read full article: US Rep Gonzales not surprised about recent incidents involving migrants found trapped in train cars along Highway 90Two recent incidents involving the discovery of migrants found trapped inside train cars doesnāt surprise U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers establishes dialogue with Mexicoās president, congressman says
Read full article: Bipartisan group of lawmakers establishes dialogue with Mexicoās president, congressman saysU.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales said a bipartisan group accomplished a dialogue with Mexicoās president this weekend.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales defiant as he faces censure for breaking with Republican Party
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales defiant as he faces censure for breaking with Republican PartyThe censure resolution cites Gonzalesā rejection of a border security proposal by fellow Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, and his support of a bill for same-sex marriage protections and a bipartisan gun safety law.
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy says heāll use debt ceiling threat to push through his border security plan
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Chip Roy says heāll use debt ceiling threat to push through his border security planThe 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.
More Texans give away campaign donations from Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX affiliates
Read full article: More Texans give away campaign donations from Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX affiliatesIn November, The Texas Tribune reported that Beto OāRourke had given back a $1 million donation that Bankman-Fried had donated to his campaign.
Tony Gonzales becomes first major Republican to call for DPS Director Steve McCraw to resign
Read full article: Tony Gonzales becomes first major Republican to call for DPS Director Steve McCraw to resignThe representative called for McCrawās resignation after the Department of Public Safety director said in a meeting that the agency had not failed the city of Uvalde.
Congressman Tony Gonzales introduces bill to keep Spurs in San Antonio
Read full article: Congressman Tony Gonzales introduces bill to keep Spurs in San AntonioU.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.
As his district gets redder, Uvaldeās Republican congressman faces heat for votes on guns and gay marriage
Read full article: As his district gets redder, Uvaldeās Republican congressman faces heat for votes on guns and gay marriageGonzales broke with his party to support sweeping gun safety legislation that passed after the cityās tragedy. He drew backlash from GOP activists again after he voted to protect same-sex marriage.
Bexar County GOP hasnāt censured Cornyn & Gonzales, but chairman says it could still happen
Read full article: Bexar County GOP hasnāt censured Cornyn & Gonzales, but chairman says it could still happenResolutions to censure the two Texas Republicans ultimately didnāt pass. But the local party chairman says itās not because they were voted down; itās because a procedural issue meant they couldn't be voted on at all.
Only one Texas Republican in Congress voted to protect marriage equality
Read full article: Only one Texas Republican in Congress voted to protect marriage equalityU.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.
Texas congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Uvalde, breaks with House Republicans to vote for gun bill
Read full article: Texas congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Uvalde, breaks with House Republicans to vote for gun billThe 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.
Cornyn signals looming Senate gun debate but voting records of local congressmen reveal gridlock on even modest reforms
Read full article: Cornyn signals looming Senate gun debate but voting records of local congressmen reveal gridlock on even modest reformsLast weekās massacre at Uvaldeās 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 āhealā
Read full article: Actor Matthew McConaughey visits hometown of Uvalde, meets with students, staff to help āhealāActor Matthew McConaughey visited his hometown of Uvalde on Friday in the wake of Tuesdayās massacre at Robb Elementary School
Gonzales, McCarthy lead GOP Congressional delegation to Eagle Pass
Read full article: Gonzales, McCarthy lead GOP Congressional delegation to Eagle PassU.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
Read full article: Body of Texas National Guard member found after he was washed away while saving drowning migrantsSpc. Bishop E. Evans, a 22-year-old field artilleryman from Arlington, joined the Texas Army National Guard in 2019.
Who raised and spent the most? Data shows congressional candidates finances ahead of primary election
Read full article: Who raised and spent the most? Data shows congressional candidates finances ahead of primary electionKSAT 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
Read full article: Texas congressmen join Leading SA to discuss temporary lift of debt ceilingThis 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?
Biden administration speeds up deportation flights for Haitians in growing Texas migrant camp
Read full article: Biden administration speeds up deportation flights for Haitians in growing Texas migrant campThe 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.
Lawmakers ask Biden administration to prioritize health of border agents, communities
Read full article: Lawmakers ask Biden administration to prioritize health of border agents, communitiesTexas border lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to prioritize the health and safety of border agents and communities amid a COVID-19 case surge.
San Antonio congressmen, Texas senator urge feds to ensure Paul Rusesabaginaās āsafe returnā to U.S. amid trial in Rwanda
Read full article: San Antonio congressmen, Texas senator urge feds to ensure Paul Rusesabaginaās āsafe returnā to U.S. amid trial in RwandaItās 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.
Texas lawmakers to tour Texas-Mexico border in Rio Grande Valley on Wednesday
Read full article: Texas lawmakers to tour Texas-Mexico border in Rio Grande Valley on WednesdayU.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.
Texas lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to address migrant crisis on US border
Read full article: Texas lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to address migrant crisis on US borderThree Texas lawmakers announced Thursday that they intend on introducing a bicameral, bipartisan bill that will address the growing number of migrants reaching the countryās southern border.
Watch: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Reps. Henry Cuellar, Tony Gonzales to announce migrant crisis bill
Read full article: Watch: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Reps. Henry Cuellar, Tony Gonzales to announce migrant crisis billU.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
Read full article: Law enforcement on the border in Eagle Pass feel overwhelmed, concerned about migrant surgeLaw 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
Read full article: 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.)
Lawmakers are seeking common ground on DACA, but comprehensive immigration reform will be a challenge for Democrats
Read full article: Lawmakers are seeking common ground on DACA, but comprehensive immigration reform will be a challenge for DemocratsAdāFor the past four years, the DACA program has been under attack, so itās 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 Bidenās policies are not the immigration reform Americans desperately need,ā he said in a press release in late February. Thats why we havenāt had success.āGonzales said he thinks the best approach to immigration reform is not comprehensive, but rather piece by piece and targeted. āI do think thereās an appetite for immigration reform if we do it in the proper manner.
TSA screening dogs at San Antonio International Airport? Itās a possibility
Read full article: TSA screening dogs at San Antonio International Airport? Itās a possibilitySAN ANTONIO ā 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,ā 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,ā 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.āAdREAD 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
Read full article: 2 Texas congressmen talk about goals in Biden administration, what comes nextSAN ANTONIO ā 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 Texasā 28th district. I believe that an idea, itās not a republican idea or a democratic idea, itās an idea that itās good for everybody,ā 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
Read full article: Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales votes against impeachment of Pres. Donald TrumpPresident 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 āpartisan,ā and said the attempt to impeach Trump is an act to divide the country further. In a Twitter post, Gonzales said, āI rejected Nany Pelosiās latest attempt to impeach the president. With one week left in President Trumpās term, the latest efforts to impeach the President does nothing to heal our country. We are bitterly divided right now ā and this effort only worsens that divide.āRelated: US House votes to impeach President Donald Trump
Republican Tony Gonzales pledges to unite District 23 after defeating Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones
Read full article: Republican Tony Gonzales pledges to unite District 23 after defeating Democrat Gina Ortiz JonesSAN ANTONIO - ā 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. āDistrict 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
Read full article: In blue and red states, milestone wins for LGBTQ candidatesAccording 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 statesā 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 Michiganās 6th District, Jon Hoadley, seeking to become the stateās first openly gay congressman, lost to 17-term GOP Rep. Fred Upton.
2020 races that havenāt been called yet
Read full article: 2020 races that havenāt been called yetBy midnight, Biden had racked up 205 electoral votes to Trumpās 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 districtās history, but it remained too close to call with only 78% of precincts reporting. āWith thousands of ballots yet to be counted, the Gonzales campaignās attempt to declare victory is premature,ā 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?
Read full article: 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. Canāt 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: