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Express Briefing : Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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Join Express-News Features Editor Emily Spicer for a timely conversation with vaccine scientist and tropical disease and coronavirus expert, Dr. Peter J. Hotez. Come back to this page at noon today. Our latest episode of the Puro Politics podcast is all about the questions surrounding county commissioner Trish DeBerry, her public relations firm and…
Join Express-News Features Editor Emily Spicer for a timely conversation with vaccine scientist and tropical disease and coronavirus expert, Dr. Peter J. Hotez. Come back to this page at noon today. Our latest episode of the Puro Politics podcast is all about the questions surrounding county commissioner Trish DeBerry, her public relations firm and…
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Episode 114: Freeze wiped out S.A.’s small farms, will require ‘a total reset’
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Express-News food writers Chuck Blount, Paul Stephen and Mike Sutter join the show to discuss their reporting on the effects of the Texas freeze two weeks ago, on local farmers and ranchers. Read the full story: Freeze wiped out San Antonio's small farms, will require ‘a total reset’
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EN-Depth : Episode 114: Freeze wiped out S.A.’s small farms, will require ‘a total reset’
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Express-News food writers Chuck Blount, Paul Stephen and Mike Sutter join the show to discuss their reporting on the effects of the Texas freeze two weeks ago, on local farmers and ranchers. Read the full story: Freeze wiped out San Antonio's small farms, will require ‘a total reset’
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Express Briefing : Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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The state is launching its “Save Our Seniors” initiative in 26 counties this week, setting aside 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for elderly and homebound Texans. Find out more about the program and why Bexar County isn't on the list yet. Now that the Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, Texas is awaiting its…
The state is launching its “Save Our Seniors” initiative in 26 counties this week, setting aside 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for elderly and homebound Texans. Find out more about the program and why Bexar County isn't on the list yet. Now that the Food and Drug Administration has approved Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, Texas is awaiting its…
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Puro Politics : Episode 133: The debate over mayoral debates
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Express-News reporters assess the race for mayor and a county commissioner's connection with SAWS.
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Express-News reporters assess the race for mayor and a county commissioner's connection with SAWS.
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Spurs Insider : Episode 97: Are the Spurs outperforming their undermanned roster?
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Express News sports writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot debate whether the Spurs' undermanned roster is outperforming. They also touch on what to expect going into the All Star break.
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Express News sports writers Mike Finger, Jeff McDonald, Tom Orsborn and Nick Talbot debate whether the Spurs' undermanned roster is outperforming. They also touch on what to expect going into the All Star break.
On Friday, President Joe Biden visited Texas for the first time since taking office. Here are the biggest takeaways from his trip to Houston. Early Saturday, the House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill. That ships the massive measure to the Senate, where Democrats seem bent on resuscitating their minimum wage push and fights could erupt…
On Friday, President Joe Biden visited Texas for the first time since taking office. Here are the biggest takeaways from his trip to Houston. Early Saturday, the House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill. That ships the massive measure to the Senate, where Democrats seem bent on resuscitating their minimum wage push and fights could erupt…
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Express Briefing : Friday, February 26, 2021
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Gov. Greg Abbott is assessing when he may lift the statewide mask mandate he implemented last July to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's what you need to know about vaccine distribution in Texas and what it means for safety precautions. This morning, the Express-News Editorial Board will meet with Mayor Ron Nirenberg, County Judge Nelson Wolff and…
Gov. Greg Abbott is assessing when he may lift the statewide mask mandate he implemented last July to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's what you need to know about vaccine distribution in Texas and what it means for safety precautions. This morning, the Express-News Editorial Board will meet with Mayor Ron Nirenberg, County Judge Nelson Wolff and…
You're invited to our Talking San Antonio webinar today! Join the conversation with Columnist Gilbert Garcia and VIA's Chief Strategic Officer Marisa Bono at noon by signing up here. We are also inviting our readers to watch live as the Express-News Editorial Board interviews leaders from SAWS and CPS Energy in the wake of last week's devastating w…
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Express Briefing : Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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You're invited to our Talking San Antonio webinar today! Join the conversation with Columnist Gilbert Garcia and VIA's Chief Strategic Officer Marisa Bono at noon by signing up here. We are also inviting our readers to watch live as the Express-News Editorial Board interviews leaders from SAWS and CPS Energy in the wake of last week's devastating w…
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Episode 96: Who will be on the Spurs starting five this week?
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Express News sportswriters Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn, Jeff McDonald, and editor Nick Talbot talk about how the San Antonio Spurs will handle their starting five with so many players out due to the NBA COVID-19 protocols,
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Express News sportswriters Mike Finger, Tom Orsborn, Jeff McDonald, and editor Nick Talbot talk about how the San Antonio Spurs will handle their starting five with so many players out due to the NBA COVID-19 protocols,
The Bexar County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday morning, returning to an in-person gathering after holding its last two regular meetings virtually. Here's a look at what's on the agenda. The Supreme Court has rejected a last-ditch attempt by former President Donald Trump to shield his financial records, Listen to today's Express Briefing for…
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Express Briefing : Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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The Bexar County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday morning, returning to an in-person gathering after holding its last two regular meetings virtually. Here's a look at what's on the agenda. The Supreme Court has rejected a last-ditch attempt by former President Donald Trump to shield his financial records, Listen to today's Express Briefing for…
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Episode 113: How San Antonio was left in the dark during a winter storm
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The record-setting polar storm that cut San Antonio's power and froze water lines was forecast days in advance, but key city leaders were never told to expect a calamity. Brain Chasnoff and Marina Starleaf Riker join the show to talk about their experience and their reporting.
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The record-setting polar storm that cut San Antonio's power and froze water lines was forecast days in advance, but key city leaders were never told to expect a calamity. Brain Chasnoff and Marina Starleaf Riker join the show to talk about their experience and their reporting.
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Episode 132: The Week the Lights Went Out in Texas
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Express-News reporters reflect on last week's devastating winter freeze.
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Puro Politics : Episode 132: The Week the Lights Went Out in Texas
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In the aftermath of this week’s winter storm, San Antonio plumbers say they are overwhelmed with thousands of calls from desperate homeowners. And the backlog of repairs is likely to get much worse. In a news conference Friday, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a news conference laid out his top four priorities as the state begins its recovery process…
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Express Briefing : Monday, February 22, 2021
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In the aftermath of this week’s winter storm, San Antonio plumbers say they are overwhelmed with thousands of calls from desperate homeowners. And the backlog of repairs is likely to get much worse. In a news conference Friday, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a news conference laid out his top four priorities as the state begins its recovery process…
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Episode 95: Is it time to for the Spurs move on from LaMarcus Aldridge?
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Spurs Insider : Episode 95: Is it time to for the Spurs move on from LaMarcus Aldridge?
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Express-News reporters plow through snowmageddon and break down city elections.
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Puro Politics : Episode 131: Rolling Blackout Revue
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Express Briefing : Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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San Antonians have one more chance to make their voices heard publicly about what they think is the best way to preserve and promote historical finds at San Pedro Creek, including what’s left of one of the oldest Black churches in Texas. Monday is a federal holiday, some schools will still have classes. Some may choose to go virtual or even cancel …
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Express Briefing : Monday, February 15, 2021
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San Antonians have one more chance to make their voices heard publicly about what they think is the best way to preserve and promote historical finds at San Pedro Creek, including what’s left of one of the oldest Black churches in Texas. Monday is a federal holiday, some schools will still have classes. Some may choose to go virtual or even cancel …
From last year’s recession to a soaring stock market, enhanced unemployment benefits and economic stimulus payments, even ordinary tax filers face changes. Here's what you need to know. In San Antonio today, expect a high of 42 cloudy skies. Although the forecast calls for highs in the low 40s again Saturday, an arctic blast arriving Sunday night w…
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Express Briefing : Friday, February 12, 2021
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From last year’s recession to a soaring stock market, enhanced unemployment benefits and economic stimulus payments, even ordinary tax filers face changes. Here's what you need to know. In San Antonio today, expect a high of 42 cloudy skies. Although the forecast calls for highs in the low 40s again Saturday, an arctic blast arriving Sunday night w…
Key members of the Texas Senate chided Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton yesterday for handing out $40 million in pay raises to members of his staff without approval of the Texas Legislature. In San Antonio today, expect a high of 42 with possible thunderstorms. Make sure to keep coats and mittens handy this weekend. The region is about to get hit …
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Express Briefing : Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Key members of the Texas Senate chided Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton yesterday for handing out $40 million in pay raises to members of his staff without approval of the Texas Legislature. In San Antonio today, expect a high of 42 with possible thunderstorms. Make sure to keep coats and mittens handy this weekend. The region is about to get hit …
