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Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of Education
Read full article: Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of EducationTom Maynard, Pam Little, Aaron Kinsey and Brandon Hall prevailed in contested races. The race for District 1 was still undetermined as of Wednesday morning.
DA formally charges District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte with DWI, records show
Read full article: DA formally charges District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte with DWI, records showThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office has formally charged District 10 City Councilman Marc Whyte with DWI more than six months after his initial arrest on suspicion, according to online court records.
Fire in attached townhomes displaces 2 families on Northeast Side
Read full article: Fire in attached townhomes displaces 2 families on Northeast SideAn overnight fire between two attached townhomes has displaced two families early Wednesday morning, according to firefighters with Bexar County Emergency Services District 10.
San Antonio councilmembers vote to censure District 10′s Marc Whyte after DWI arrest
Read full article: San Antonio councilmembers vote to censure District 10′s Marc Whyte after DWI arrestWhyte asked his fellow councilmembers to pass the censure; others spoke about holding council to a higher standard
Residents voice concerns at District 10 public safety town hall
Read full article: Residents voice concerns at District 10 public safety town hallDistrict 10 City Councilman Marc Whyte held a public safety town hall Tuesday night at the Northeast Senior Center. Many residents in attendance voiced a variety of concerns and issues they had.
Get free backpacks, school supplies at these San Antonio City Council District back-to-school giveaways
Read full article: Get free backpacks, school supplies at these San Antonio City Council District back-to-school giveawaysTo help families get ready for the transition back to class, several San Antonio school districts are hosting back-to-school giveaways.
Leading SA: District 2, 10 City Councilmen discuss budget priorities, new initiatives underway
Read full article: Leading SA: District 2, 10 City Councilmen discuss budget priorities, new initiatives underwayDistrict 2 City Councilman Malen McKee-Rodriguez and District 10 City Councilman Marc Whyte joined Leading SA to discuss current council initiatives and planning for the budget.
Marc Whyte sworn in as new D10 councilman
Read full article: Marc Whyte sworn in as new D10 councilmanThe new North Side councilman received 58% of the vote in a seven-way race. He takes the reins from Clayton Perry, who decided not to run for a fourth term after causing a drunken hit-and-run crash in November.
‘The time has come for me to step aside’: Clayton Perry says he won’t run for re-election
Read full article: ‘The time has come for me to step aside’: Clayton Perry says he won’t run for re-electionA day before the filing deadline for the May 6 election, a spokeswoman for Perry’s office passed out a statement from the councilman saying he will not be running, though he said “this is not the end of my public service.”
With filing deadline looming, Perry undecided on re-election bid; only one candidate in D10 race so far
Read full article: With filing deadline looming, Perry undecided on re-election bid; only one candidate in D10 race so farAs Councilman Clayton Perry's legal troubles from an alleged Nov. 6 hit-and-run continue, possible opponents are eying his seat on council, which some allies have advised him to seek for a fourth term. But with just over a week left in the filing period, Perry says he still hasn't made up his mind whether to run for re-election.
San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry booked on DWI charge
Read full article: San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry booked on DWI chargeEmbattled District 10 San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry was arrested Wednesday on a DWI charge, which online court documents indicate is linked to his Nov. 6 alleged hit-and-run crash.
Former councilman tapped to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City Council
Read full article: Former councilman tapped to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City CouncilThe retired U.S. Air Force officer was immediately sworn into the same position he previously filled from January 2014 to June 2017. He will represent the North Side council district again until either Perry returns or his term expires in early June 2023.
18 apply to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City Council
Read full article: 18 apply to replace Clayton Perry on San Antonio City CouncilA former councilman, unsuccessful candidates, and a bicycling advocate are among the 18 people who’ve thrown their hat in the ring to temporarily replace District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry on the San Antonio City Council.
San Antonio attorney offers insight into District 10 councilman’s arrest
Read full article: San Antonio attorney offers insight into District 10 councilman’s arrestAttorney Ernest Acevedo III says the public status and attention to Councilman Clayton Perry's case will likely mean a harsher punishment if he's found guilty.
San Antonio City Council to vote on whether to call on Clayton Perry to resign, ‘no-confidence’ measure
Read full article: San Antonio City Council to vote on whether to call on Clayton Perry to resign, ‘no-confidence’ measureThe vote will not force Perry’s resignation; if convicted, council could vote to remove him
SAPD plans to file DWI charges against San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry
Read full article: SAPD plans to file DWI charges against San Antonio Councilman Clayton PerrySan Antonio police will be filing an additional charge of Driving While Intoxicated against District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry following an investigation into a hit-and-run accident Sunday.
WATCH: San Antonio police footage of officer’s encounter with Councilman Clayton Perry
Read full article: WATCH: San Antonio police footage of officer’s encounter with Councilman Clayton PerrySan Antonio police have released the body camera video in the case involving District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry after a hit-and-run crash on Sunday night.
District 10 voters sign petition to fire councilman accused of leaving hit-and-run crash
Read full article: District 10 voters sign petition to fire councilman accused of leaving hit-and-run crashVoters who once supported District 10 Councilman Clayton Perry are calling for his resignation after efforts to get an explanation following a hit-and-run crash have been met with silence.
Texas violated voting rights law during redistricting, retiring state GOP senator says in sworn court statement
Read full article: Texas violated voting rights law during redistricting, retiring state GOP senator says in sworn court statementA three-judge federal panel is hearing arguments in a lawsuit claiming that Texas Republicans violated the Voting Rights Act when they redrew state Senate District 10 in Tarrant County to lessen Black and Hispanic voting power.
Senate approves map cementing GOP dominance in upper chamber, dividing up Tarrant county’s voters of color
Read full article: Senate approves map cementing GOP dominance in upper chamber, dividing up Tarrant county’s voters of colorDemocrats criticized Republicans for “targeting” a North Texas district that had been trending Democratic and for not drawing any new districts where people of color would represent a majority of eligible voters.
This historically red Texas county diversified in the last decade. Now, Republicans are trying to divide up its voters of color.
Read full article: This historically red Texas county diversified in the last decade. Now, Republicans are trying to divide up its voters of color.Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, said the maps were drawn “race-blind.” But Democratic Sen. Beverly Powell, whose district would be turned into a majority-Republican district, said they’re an attempt to deny voters of color their voice in elections.
Senate panel advances Texas Senate and State Board of Education maps
Read full article: Senate panel advances Texas Senate and State Board of Education mapsThe initial drafts of both maps have so far attempted to strengthen Republican majorities by protecting incumbents and creating more GOP-friendly districts.
GOP state Rep. Phil King announces he'll run for new Republican-friendly Senate seat held by Democrat Beverly Powell
Read full article: GOP state Rep. Phil King announces he'll run for new Republican-friendly Senate seat held by Democrat Beverly PowellWithin half an hour of declaring his bid, King got the endorsement of the Senate's presiding officer, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
Texas Senate opens redistricting debate with proposed map one senator labels “intentional discrimination”
Read full article: Texas Senate opens redistricting debate with proposed map one senator labels “intentional discrimination”The first draft of the Senate map was authored by a Republican who chairs the Senate Redistricting Committee. It immediately drew fire from a Democratic member who said her district was being redrawn to dilute voting power of people of color.
8 candidates file for special election to replace former state Rep. Jake Ellzey
Read full article: 8 candidates file for special election to replace former state Rep. Jake EllzeyFive Republicans and one Democrat are vying to fill Ellzey's seat after he won a promotion to Congress last month. The filing deadline was 5 p.m. Thursday.
Homeless outreach pilot program recommended for expansion
Read full article: Homeless outreach pilot program recommended for expansionJuarez, a licensed clinical social worker, is the heart of a homeless outreach pilot program that could be set for expansion. As a family support coordinator for the city’s Department of Human Services, Juarez has been going out with SAPD SAFFE North officers since June to visit homeless encampments in District 10. Homeless Strategic Plan taking shapeWhen she gets a “yes,” Juarez follows up. She arranges transportation to meetings, helps get people into programs and suggests other services or help they might want to consider. She said the SAFFE officers help with the outreach, by visiting encampments and handing out Juarez’s card to homeless people.