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Rep. Chip Roy: 'The American healthcare system is broken...it's time for Healthcare Freedom'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2023

Texas Legislators Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) have introduced the "Personalized Care Act," a groundbreaking initiative aimed at expanding Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to empower Americans with greater autonomy in their healthcare decisions, challenging the prevailing healthcare paradigm and receiving widespread support, according to an Aug. 7 press release. The legislation seeks to grant millions of Americans nationwide increased authority over their healthcare decisions.

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Bodies of 8 victims of Texas human trafficking incident return to Mexico

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 18, 2022

The bodies of eight Mexican migrants who died in a human smuggling incident returned to Mexico July 13.

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Eleven survivors of Texas truck human smuggling tragedy may be considered for U.S. visa status: 'human smuggling is the precursor to human trafficking'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2022

State Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) recently announced that survivors of last month's Texas truck trafficking tragedy may be given T or U visas to remain in the U.S.

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Texas Public Policy Foundation: 'No matter how you slice it, Texans everywhere need property tax relief'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 17, 2022

San Antonio's property tax levy grew faster than the preferred rate of growth from 2016 to 2020 and Vance Ginn, Chief Economist of the Texas Public Policy Foundation is advocating for the importance of reducing property taxes for all Texans.

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New San Antonio bond payments are on the ballot on May 7, 'but right now your 2022 tax bill is zero'

By Andy Nghiem | May 3, 2022

San Antonio is among a dozen Texas cities that have put a combined $2.3 billion in new debt up for vote on May 7. These new bonds would add to the debt currently being paid down by city residents, and while property tax rates might remain nominally unchanged, more debt would increase the payment burden for every individual.

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San Antonio property owners will likely face 'sticker shock' as home appraisal notices go out and property taxes soar

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 21, 2022

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) is taking aim at property taxes, as the state could face rate increases of up to 50% this year.

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Gubernatorial candidate Huffines 'deeply saddened' by death of Texas officer who died while assisting U.S. Border Patrol

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 25, 2022

Special Agent Anthony Salas, a member of the Texas Department of Public Safety, died as a result of a traffic accident Jan. 22.

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Texas gubernatorial candidate Huffines vows to secure state border against human trafficking 'scourge'

By Andy Nghiem | Jan 21, 2022

Republican Texas gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines recently spoke out on the issue of human trafficking in Texas.

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Harlandale ISD 'will no longer require masks after June 4' following governor's executive order

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 4, 2021

San Antonio Standard recently reached out to Mariana Veraza, public information officer of Harlandale Independent School District (ISD) to inquire if the school district would stop requiring masks in accordance with the governor's latest executive order.

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TEA data: San Antonio area sees 222% increase in home schooling

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 13, 2021

COVID-19 has driven significant growth in parents choosing homeschooling for their children with numbers particularly high in Texas, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.