Michael Karlis@MichaelKarlis

Multimedia journalist @sacurrent. Follow for the latest from San Antonio City Hall, Texas politics and public education.

 San Antonio, TX
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TEXAS POLITICS: Trump says “Talafreako” is sick because he is a vegan but was forced to eat meat for “political reasons.” “He’s throwing up all over the place,” Trump said.
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It’s a glorious day in San Antonio as our fearless leader, God Emperor Donald J. Trump, will grace our city with his presence. He burps rainbows and farts butterflies. Am I doing this right?
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LOL, Trump revoked my San Antonio rally press pass.
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LOL, Trump revoked my San Antonio rally press pass.
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TEXAS POLITICS: Women are being sexually assaulted in ICE detention facilities, according to testimony given by Kristin Etter of the Texas Immigration Law Council. sacurrent.com/news/politics-…
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TEXAS POLITICS: Women are being sexually assaulted in ICE detention facilities, according to testimony given by Kristin Etter of the Texas Immigration Law Council. sacurrent.com/news/politics-…

Testimony: Women sexually assaulted in ICE detention sites in Texas

A top immigrant-rights advocate made the claim during a hearing held by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro in San Antonio on Friday.

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^Etter’s shocking testimony came during a congressional field hearing organized by U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro in San Antonio on Friday.
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Remember Folks: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
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Bexar County is under a Flash Flood Warning until 7 PM. Please avoid unnecessary travel and never attempt to cross a flooded roadway. Turn Around, Don’t Drown. You can check current road closures at bexarflood.org
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SAN ANTONIO NEWS: There will be another public vote on Project Marvel, and it could come with ANOTHER property tax increase. Full report on the infrastructure bond 👇
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Full Analysis: sacurrent.com/news/analysis-…

Analysis: San Antonio's next bond issue may be smaller, but it's likely to have big implications

A rendering provided by the city shows what Project Marvel could look like. On Wednesday, San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh debriefed City Council on a

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Fake News Solano strikes again
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For months, Mayor Jones said downtown infrastructure would cost $250 million. Today, we learned the actual number: $35 million. She kept saying it anyway. Watch for yourself.
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Here’s the full story: sacurrent.com/news/analysis-…

Analysis: San Antonio's next bond issue may be smaller, but it's likely to have big implications

A rendering provided by the city shows what Project Marvel could look like. On Wednesday, San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh debriefed City Council on a

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Adam Hoffman is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Paxton’s sweetheart deals for sex crime suspects. A @SAcurrent deep dive found three other cases where Paxton’s office offered plea deals allowing the accused to avoid jail and sex offender registration. Full story 👇
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Ken Paxton's office struck plea deals in three other sex abuse cases beyond one facing scrutiny

The revelation comes as the Texas Attorney General struggles to gain ground with voters in his U.S. Senate race.

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SAN ANTONIO NEWS: Marc Whyte says the city will descend into a “holy war” if council tries to pass another property tax increase to cover the proposed infrastructure bond. Frankly, he’s probably right. Full report soon @SAcurrent.
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TEXAS NEWS: Fan banned from Austin FC games after wearing anti-ICE T-shirt on Hispanic Heritage night. "It's times like these where the people with power, like the MLS, should be using their power to stand up for people who allow them to be as wealthy as they are." Story👇
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Woman banned from Austin FC games after wearing anti-ICE T-shirt on Hispanic Heritage night

The incident came less than a week after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Austin shot Venezuelan migrant Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez in the back.

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TEXAS POLITICS: GOP operative Karl Rove says his party is being taken over by "Nazis." Rove in his remarks at Tribfest in Austin was specifically referring to Bo French and Nick Fuentes. Rove also took aim at Ken Paxton. Read the full 👇
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Karl Rove says Republican Party is being taken over by 'Nazis'

The Bush-era GOP political operative also said Republicans would be winning the battle for Texas' U.S. Senate seat if John Cornyn was the nominee.

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JUST NOW: Congressman Greg Casar says he “can’t answer” whether Austin ICE shooting survivor Wilber Rafael Garces Perez is able to walk. More to come @SAcurrent.
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SAN ANTONIO NEWS: Durango signs are up at the intersection of S. Alamo and what was formerly E. Cesar Chavez. Local sign changes should wrap up by the end of September at a cost of $375,000. TxDOT managed Hwy signs will take up to six months to replace, however.
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