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News from May 2023

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Rep. Castro: “Cruel, Restrictive Policies Like Title 42 And Remain In Mexico Do Not Stop Desperate People From Fleeing Persecution, Oppression, And Violence.”

By San Antonio Standard Report | May 12, 2023

In Testimony Before the House Rules Committee, Congressman Castro Slams Counterproductive and Dangerous Proposals in H.R. 2, the So-Called “Secure the Border Act”

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Ahead of the End of Title 42, Reps. Castro and Casar Announce $38 Million in Expedited FEMA Funding for Migrant Response

By San Antonio Standard Report | May 11, 2023

Ahead of the expected end of Title 42 on May 11, Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Greg Casar (TX-35) announced on May 5 that their offices have expedited more than $38 million in funding to meet the humanitarian needs of migrant families in San Antonio, including providing shelter and food.

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Ahead Of The End Of Title 42, Castro And Casar Announce $38 Million In Expedited Fema Funding For Migrant Response

By San Antonio Standard Report | May 11, 2023

Ahead of the expected end of Title 42 on May 11, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35) announced today that their offices have expedited more than $38 million in funding to meet the humanitarian needs of migrant families in San Antonio, including providing shelter and food.

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Medina Valley superintendent: 'The passage of this bond allows us to move forward in addressing the needs of our fast-growing school district'

By John Suayan | May 10, 2023

This time around, a proposed bond package for the Medina Valley Independent School District (MVISD) succeeded at the ballot box.

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Castro, Lieu Renew Push For Pathway To Citizenship For Essential Workers

By San Antonio Standard Report | May 7, 2023

This week, Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Ted Lieu (CA-36) reintroduced the Citizenship for Essential Workers Act, legislation that would create a pathway to citizenship for the essential workers and families who worked to keep Americans healthy, safe, and fed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Senators Alex Padilla (Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) have introduced companion legislation in the Senate.

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Castro, Kim Introduce Millennium Challenge Corporation Candidate Reform Act

By San Antonio Standard Report | May 6, 2023

On May 2, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, introduced the Millennium Challenge Corporation Candidate Reform Act, bipartisan legislation that would modernize the statutory criteria for Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) country partnerships to expand the impact of U.S. development assistance.

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Castro, Espaillat, Padilla Introduce Landmark Legislation To Remove Unjust Barriers To Citizenship And Prevent Unfair Deportations

By San Antonio Standard Report | May 5, 2023

On April 28, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Senator Alex Padilla (CA) introduced the Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act, which would remove unjust barriers to naturalization and prevent the unfair removal of immigrants based on a previously dismissed or pardoned criminal conviction.

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'An honor and a blessing': Judson trustees name interim superintendent Fields sole finalist for post

By John Suayan | May 4, 2023

Interim Judson Independent School District (JISD) Superintendent Dr. Milton “Rob” Fields II is a step away from landing the position on a permanent basis.

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Congressional Dads Caucus Calls On House Administration To Increase Diaper Changing Tables For Visitors, Staff, And Members

By San Antonio Standard Report | May 4, 2023

On April 28, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), and the Congressional Dads Caucus sent a letter urging the Committee on House Administration to expand access to diaper changing tables in restrooms across House office buildings.

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Bexar County home prices fall in April 2023 compared to April 2022

By San Antonio Standard | May 1, 2023

In April 2023, the median sale price of a home in Bexar County fell by $1,790 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 42.7%.

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Bexar County organizations who donated to Black Lives Matter

By San Antonio Standard | May 1, 2023

By March 22, one organization registered within Bexar County had donated to the Black Lives Matter movement, according to the BLM Funding Database.

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1,557 homes sold in Bexar County with a median home valuation of $150,424 in April 2023

By San Antonio Standard | May 1, 2023

These are the top 100 home valuations for Bexar County in April 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.