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Lloyd Doggett voices opposition against HR 9495 and supports LGBTQI+ rights

Lloyd Doggett addressed concerns about HR 9495 in tweets dated November 20, emphasizing its potential impact on nonprofits and civil society groups.

By San Antonio Standard | Nov 20, 2024

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Lloyd Doggett emphasizes educational initiatives and ACA enrollment

Congressman Lloyd Doggett addresses key issues including education enhancement at Austin Community College District and healthcare access through ACA enrollment in recent tweets from mid-November 2024

By San Antonio Standard | Nov 19, 2024

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Lloyd Doggett voices concerns on Netanyahu's actions and US gun violence

By San Antonio Standard | Nov 19, 2024

Lloyd Doggett shared his views on various issues through social media posts dated November 19, 2024.

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New Braunfels man pleads guilty in thwarted mass murder plot

By San Antonio Standard | Oct 31, 2024

A New Braunfels resident, Cameron Darrick Peterson, has admitted guilt in a federal court in San Antonio to attempting to receive a firearm for committing a felony.

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San Antonio couple imprisoned for filing false tax returns

By San Antonio Standard | Oct 31, 2024

A San Antonio couple has been sentenced to federal prison for tax evasion.

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Federal funds secured for Uvalde behavioral health campus

By San Antonio Standard | Oct 17, 2024

Congressman Tony Gonzales participated as a guest speaker at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Uvalde Regional Behavioral Health Campus. The new facility will serve 32 counties in rural Texas, providing essential mental health resources to an underserved area from Bexar County to the Texas-Mexico border.

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La Pryor man convicted on multiple human smuggling-related charges

By San Antonio Standard | Oct 16, 2024

A federal jury in San Antonio has found Joshua Lee Balderas, a resident of La Pryor, guilty on charges related to human smuggling. The convictions include one count of conspiracy to kidnap and two counts associated with harboring undocumented noncitizens, resulting in serious bodily harm and endangering lives.

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Former police chief convicted for wire fraud involving insurance scam

By San Antonio Standard | Oct 15, 2024

A federal jury in San Antonio has found former Castroville Police Chief Christopher Filline guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The conviction stems from a scheme Filline devised in 2016, aimed at defrauding Farmers Insurance Group.

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Texas lawmakers advocate restoration of NADBank's water infrastructure fund

By San Antonio Standard | Oct 11, 2024

U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales, along with a group of Texas lawmakers, has called for the re-establishment of the North American Development Bank's (NADBank) Water Infrastructure Fund. The bipartisan group includes U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, as well as Representatives Monica De La Cruz, Vincente Gonzalez, Veronica Escobar, and Henry Cuellar.

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Gonzales announces $12M boost for Texas border security through Operation Stonegarden

By San Antonio Standard | Oct 3, 2024

Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales announced the allocation of over $12 million in federal funding for border security in South and West Texas. The funds come from Operation Stonegarden, a federal grant program that supports local and state law enforcement agencies in collaboration with Border Patrol to combat human and drug smuggling.

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El Paso man sentenced to 15 years for dealing fentanyl causing death

By San Antonio Standard | Oct 1, 2024

An El Paso man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl, resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

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Gonzales announces $750K grant for Del Rio's all-inclusive park

By San Antonio Standard | Sep 30, 2024

Congressman Tony Gonzales has announced a $750,000 grant for the City of Del Rio aimed at renovating and developing park facilities into an all-inclusive park. The funds will be used for site work, demolition, and various construction activities, including improvements to shade structures, signage, and playground equipment. This grant was obtained through the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program.

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Justice Department awards $7.8 million grant to support Uvalde community

By San Antonio Standard | Sep 30, 2024

U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza has announced a $7,821,753 grant from the Department of Justice to aid the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Victim Services Team (VOCA). This funding aims to support victims of the May 24, 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. The grant will fund trauma-informed and evidence-based services related to crisis response and consequence management for those affected by the attack. The grant was awarded by the Department’s Office of Justice Programs.

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Congressman Gonzales confirms over 662,000 noncitizens with criminal histories released

By San Antonio Standard | Sep 27, 2024

On March 13, 2024, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) sent a letter to President Biden and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He expressed concern over policies in sanctuary cities that protect noncitizens from federal law enforcement. Gonzales requested information on illegal immigrants on ICE’s docket to understand how many potential criminals were being released into communities.

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Del Rio man sentenced to 10 years for coercing minor

By San Antonio Standard | Sep 25, 2024

A Del Rio man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor. Alejandro Zavala, 31, was found guilty after initiating contact with a 15-year-old on Snapchat and engaging in sexual acts with the minor.

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Legislation introduced to designate National POW/MIA Recognition Day annually

By San Antonio Standard | Sep 24, 2024

Congressman Tony Gonzales has introduced H.Res.1485 to honor more than 80,000 American servicemembers who remain missing in action from previous conflicts. The resolution supports designating National POW/MIA Recognition Day on the third Friday of every September annually.

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Congressman introduces bill addressing rising oil field thefts

By San Antonio Standard | Sep 23, 2024

Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Protect the Permian Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation aims to increase criminal penalties for stealing, transporting, and selling oil and oil field-related equipment. It also seeks to expand federal resources to law enforcement agencies targeting oil theft.

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San Antonio woman sentenced for inducing minors into sexual conduct

By San Antonio Standard | Sep 20, 2024

A San Antonio woman was sentenced in federal court to 325 months in prison followed by 30 years of supervised release for one count of sexual performance by a child.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales' foster youth protection act passes House

By San Antonio Standard | Sep 18, 2024

U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales’ (R-TX-23) bipartisan legislation, the Find and Protect Foster Youth Act, has passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and is set to become law within the coming days. This legislation aims to establish an improved feedback mechanism between states and the Administration of Children and Families (ACF) to enhance oversight and information-sharing concerning missing and runaway foster youth.

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Rep. Tony Gonzales announces $6.25 million to hire 50 new police officers

By San Antonio Standard | Sep 18, 2024

Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced that the City of San Antonio will receive $6,250,000 in funding from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) through the Department of Justice (DOJ). This award is administered under the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) and will be used to onboard 50 additional police officers in San Antonio. San Antonio was the only city in Texas to be awarded the maximum amount of funding authorized by the program and is one of only seven cities nationwide funded at this level.