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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…
Despite their political differences, Gov. Greg Abbott and President Joe Biden are together in Houston to survey damage and talk about ways to respond to the ice storm that knocked out power and put water supplies at risk for millions of Texans. Meantime, legislative hearings have begun into what went wrong with the state's power grid. And Sen. Ted …
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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Spurs Insider : 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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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 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…
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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EN-Depth : 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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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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Express-News reporters reflect on last week's devastating winter freeze.
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…
Gov. Greg Abbott this week didn't wait for the lights to come back on or for Texans to stop dying in the freezing cold before he lashed out at the proponents of the Green New Deal. But after that went over like a lead balloon, Abbott did move in the direction of substantive policy changes to address the winter weather crisis gripping this state. An…
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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 …
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Republicans Take Ken Paxton to the Woodshed
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faced blistering questions this week from some of his fellow Republicans after unilaterally moving $40 million in tax dollars to give out pay raises in his office. Meantime the impeachment trial in Washington drew to a close and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick poured cold water on proposals to expand gambling in the sta…
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 …
As the city's coronavirus positivity rate continues to show signs of improvement, officials have detected the first known cases of the more contagious U.K. strain of COVID-19 in two local residents. Mayor Ron Nirenberg called it "a wake-up call." The Spurs took on the Golden State Warriors again after an epic game-winning shot Tuesday night. Here a…
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Express Briefing : Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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As the city's coronavirus positivity rate continues to show signs of improvement, officials have detected the first known cases of the more contagious U.K. strain of COVID-19 in two local residents. Mayor Ron Nirenberg called it "a wake-up call." The Spurs took on the Golden State Warriors again after an epic game-winning shot Tuesday night. Here a…
The Senate launches Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial today, with lawyers for the former president insisting he is not guilty of inciting mob violence at the Capitol. Also today, Bexar County Commissioners Court is set to discuss workforce training and the county’s federal and state legislative agendas in a virtual meeting set to sta…
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Express Briefing : Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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The Senate launches Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial today, with lawyers for the former president insisting he is not guilty of inciting mob violence at the Capitol. Also today, Bexar County Commissioners Court is set to discuss workforce training and the county’s federal and state legislative agendas in a virtual meeting set to sta…
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Episode 94: What can we expect during the Spurs' Rodeo Roadtrip
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Spurs Insider hosted by Mike Finger featuring Express-News Spurs beat writers Tom Orsborn, Jeff Mcdonald, and Sports Editor Nick Talbot.
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Spurs Insider : Episode 94: What can we expect during the Spurs' Rodeo Roadtrip
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Spurs Insider hosted by Mike Finger featuring Express-News Spurs beat writers Tom Orsborn, Jeff Mcdonald, and Sports Editor Nick Talbot.
Tomorrow, the U.S. Senate is set to launch the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Tonight, the Spurs host the Golden State Warriors in the first game of a back-to-back. The challenge for the Spurs during the next two nights will be to somehow find a way to slow Stephen Curry. Listen to today's Express Briefing for a full roundup of San Antonio's to…
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Express Briefing : Monday, February 8, 2021
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Tomorrow, the U.S. Senate is set to launch the impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Tonight, the Spurs host the Golden State Warriors in the first game of a back-to-back. The challenge for the Spurs during the next two nights will be to somehow find a way to slow Stephen Curry. Listen to today's Express Briefing for a full roundup of San Antonio's to…
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EN-Depth : Episode 112: Meet San Antonio's downtown drummer
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Host Luis Vazquez is joined by San Antonio Express-News Reporter Vincent Davis and the subject of his latest San Antonio Stories column subject James Gemino. Read the column and see video at https://www.expressnews.com/gemino/