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The iconic metal band played the Texas gubernatorial candidate's home town of El Paso on Sunday. #BetoORourke #BetoForTexas #IronMaiden #Texas #GregAbbott #TexasPolitics #HeavyMetal
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Texas Senator Shatters Table Trying to Silence Woman Testifying Against Anti-Abortion Bill bit.ly/2kCZJ4p
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"Elizabeth and Secretary Castro know that to create real change — to rebuild the middle class and save our democracy — we need to dream big and fight hard," an event description on Warren's website reads. bit.ly/3a0egB9
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UTSA is one of only four Texas universities — and fewer than 30 chosen nationwide — to receive its own branded packaging from Bud Light. #UTSA #Roadrunners #SanAntonio #SATX #SanAntonioTX #CollegeFootball #Beer
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RainboWatch: San Antonio's Double Rainbow Gets Whatasized sacurrent.com/Blogs/archives… @Whataburger
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Self-described "fashion-art rockers" Palaye Royale enthralled the crowd with a mix of indie-pop, glam moves and scorching guitars. #SanAntonio #SATX #SanAntonioTX #SanAntonioMusic #TexasMusic #LiveMusic @PalayeRoyale @TobinCenterSA
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Marshall High School and UTSA grad Saagar Shaikh will play the brother of the title character, Marvel's first Muslim superhero. bit.ly/2JVPbjq
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In a letter sent Tuesday, Castro — a San Antonio Democrat — raised concerns that the outages intended to spare the electrical grid are not being distributed equitably. bit.ly/3beF96O
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With less than three hours of voting left, Queen Bey has backed Beto. bit.ly/2PHikjm
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The revelation came during a heated discussion on Texas' new Bible-centric public school reading lessons on Monday in Austin. #Texas #TexasPolitics
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Who else misses the White Rabbit? bit.ly/2Yq1maS
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The statement is the highest-profile endorsement so far for Prop B, which is on the May 1 ballot. bit.ly/3mIxcMi
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O'Rourke's endorsement is the second Prop B has picked up from a nationally recognized political figure. Julián Castro backed the measure last week. bit.ly/3tFjDjA
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The near-death experience includes a Chinese finger trap – except it's not used on fingers. 😳 You're wild, @ericandre. bit.ly/30TfqK4
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Bourdain wrote tirelessly about how Mexican food should be held in a higher esteem and his love of Mexico. He was 61. bit.ly/2sJveR6
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Few vocalists bring the energy to the stage like Green. You don't want to miss this show, fam. bit.ly/2M4hCLe
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“Vanessa was a 20-year-old, brave Latina solider with her whole life ahead of her," Castro said. "She did not deserve to die while serving her country.” bit.ly/3gzGeXE
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The dancing devil legend still gives us the creeps. bit.ly/2OmLlBA
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Beto said he would work with Sen. Cruz to "bring us back together," and urged his supporters to do the same. bit.ly/2SPTwUZ
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In a city like San Antonio, the answers can reveal more than you think. And that is a problem. bit.ly/2PRG54T
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His silent support of Beto comes a month after Steve Kerr said O'Rourke should run for president in 2020 with Popovich as his VP. bit.ly/2zjvjgM
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Gang Members Will Uphold "Penitentiary Rules" If Rapper 6ix9ine Plays San Antonio Tonight ow.ly/auUL30iyDxc
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Congratulations To Former Spur Steve Kerr For His NBA Championship via @aesalazar80 sacurrent.com/Blogs/archives… #NBAFinals
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Literally, All of San Antonio. nitter.app/LisaElaine9/status/953…
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Here's Ted Cruz With Chola Eyebrows, Just Because via @aesalazar80 sacurrent.com/Blogs/archives…
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Maher, who brings his standup show to the Majestic Theatre on Saturday, considers himself an 'honest broker.' #SanAntonio #SATX #sanantoniotx
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The '90s alt-rock favorites delivered an energizing set that included old and new tunes plus plenty of deep cuts. #SanAntonio #SATX #SanAntonioMusic #TexasMusic #SanAntonioTX #ThingsToDoInSanAntonio @TechPortCenter @PortSanAntonio @SmashingPumpkin
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"This Governor and this Lieutenant Governor, I'm sorry, but they can go to hell," San Antonio State Sen. Roland Gutierrez said. #GregAbbott #GregAbbott_TX #allentx #AllenTexas #allenoutletmall #GunReformNOW #GunControlNow #txlege
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Facebook Shuts Down Popular Texas Secessionist Page — Because it's Probably Run by Russia ow.ly/5RqE30fc9a1
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Becky Hammon has broken glass ceilings, and she's not stopping anytime soon. bit.ly/2XNuVmb
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An un-baptism ceremony is also included as part of the festivities. bit.ly/2Dh1MXC
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The thirst (or hunger?) is so real for lots of San Antonians. bit.ly/2rXRh69
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Twitter users said the local personality came across as entitled for wanting more recognition for his gimmick. bit.ly/384QS4G
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Lawmakers including U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro and Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez, both of San Antonio, are asking for a federal investigation. #Texas #Immigration #Mexico #Migrants #GregAbbott #TexasGOP #SanAntonio #SATX #SanAntonioTX
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Yes, you read that right. About 300,000 people participate each year. bit.ly/2RFEm85
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It says a lot that the cult band packed a venue known primarily for country music. #SanAntonio #SATX #SanAntonioTX #SanAntonioMusic #TexasMusic #Metal #ConcertReviews #LiveMusic @Coheed @WhitewaterRocks
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San Antonio, you're doing great, sweetie. bit.ly/2O0BHPz
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The 25 Most Beautiful Trails to Hike or Bike Within Driving Distance of San Antonio ow.ly/O2oN30isxFu
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This couple has been together for 47 years. How will their relationship be different? "It will feel free."
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The first time Johnny saw Sasha perform in New York City, he knew she had the "it" factor. bit.ly/2oPEJQ5
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Castro said his office has gotten calls from constituents who were unable get medication deliveries on time. bit.ly/3ggO6Nk
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"This is hateful, dangerous, sick rhetoric from a sitting governor ... in the United States of America," U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, said. #GregAbbott #ShootingMigrants #Texas #Border #Immigration #Migrants #TexasGovernor
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SAISD appears to be the first large Texas school district to make employee vaccinations mandatory. #SanAntonio #SAISD #SanAntonioSchools #TexasSchools #COVID19 #vaccines
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San Antonio is the fastest-growing city in the country. At the same time, lagging educational attainment, deep pockets of poverty and yawning income inequality are still combining to slow down the city’s progress. bit.ly/2OIm1Se
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We Need a Selena Emoji: sacurrent.com/Blogs/archives… @BuzzFeed #AnythingForSelenas #SelenaQuintanilla
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They were married more than 40 years. bit.ly/2JYfvVt
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Singer Jonny Craig Has Been Hanging Around San Antonio and We're Not Stoked About It ow.ly/Pilv30hREhX
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Surrounded by the rolling Hill Country and a long reach of grasslands, San Antonio is the perfect launching pad for an eclectic variety of hikes. bit.ly/2IrLNuR
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Even though Sen. Ted Cruz professes to like music, musicians sure don't seem to like him. bit.ly/3dFIITv
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Trump University Broke Texas Law “In So Many Ways" According to Official Who Investigated It bit.ly/2crqEPv
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Talk about a view that'll take your breath away. 😍 bit.ly/2E5ox3W
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Happy National Trails Day! Get out and explore. bit.ly/2J6TkeL
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This will be the largest Snooze location to date, with close to 5,000 square feet to enjoy pancake flights and breakfast cocktails. bit.ly/2w5KJHg
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PETA's Father's Day Message: Don't Let Your Dog Be A Deadbeat Dad via @210Reagan sacurrent.com/Blogs/archives… @peta
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Just three Latinos were among the nominees in this year's Golden Globes. bit.ly/3uLgyPN
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International Women's Day may be over, but March is actually Women's History Month. So why not hit up one of these female-owned restaurants this weekend? bit.ly/2JeZNcn
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King of Country George Strait Just Got His Own Fiesta Medal And It's Perfect ow.ly/PzvP30jcFqI
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There will also be local art vendors and vegetarian eats. All of the proceeds will go to the Rape Crisis Center of San Antonio. bit.ly/2t7aDWe
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San Antonio being as old as it is, the architecture across the city's churches is absolutely gorgeous. bit.ly/2V0t76P
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So far, only Charlotte, N.C., has publicly bid on the convention. Like so much else to do with Trump, this isn’t normal. bit.ly/2joGuNU
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The Republican governor's quick access to monoclonal therapy even though he's fully vaccinated "shows just how nervous [he] actually is of a virus that he constantly downplays," tweeted Dr. Vin Gupta. #GregAbbott #TexasCOVID #DeltaVariant #TexasPolitics
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While certain billionaires are nowhere to be seen, hometown hero Shea Serrano put his money where his mouth is. bit.ly/2J8Tfsx
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Charles Butt's move pits the head of one of Texas' biggest corporations against Abbott, a Republican who touts his pro-business credentials. #SanAntonio #SATX #SanAntonioTX #GregAbbott #HEB #SchoolVouchers #txlege #Texas #TexasPolitics
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"Working people of Texas still have not received any substantial pay increase, but the cost of living and the cost of goods and services keep going up." bit.ly/2LvSQRi
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The initiative would offer no-interest loans to teachers for home down payments and closing costs. #SanAntonio #SATX #SanAntonioTX #Teachers #TexasTeachers #TexasSchools
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Is there any better way to spend a spring evening in San Antonio than on a patio with a cold drink in hand? ebx.sh/2GAnHZJ
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Democrat Mike Collier blasted the governor for refusing to call a special session, something he did three times last year to push GOP-backed culture war legislation. #Texas #GregAbbott #TexasShooting #Uvalde #guncontrol #GunReform #2022Election
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"For me, it's pretty simple: a vote for Donald Trump is a vote against the very ideals upon which our democracy was founded," Pop says as he looks at the camera. bit.ly/3oGHGfX
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James Avery Selling Tricentennial Charms, Because San Antonio Only Turns 300 Once ow.ly/qTDs30iN7B7
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If passed by voters, cannabis possession and abortion would both be decriminalized in San Antonio. #SanAntonio #SATX #SanAntonioTX #Texas #CannabisCommunity #CannabisReform #AbortionIsHealthcare
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Throughout the night, Dave Gahan strutted across the stage, mixing showmanship into the dark sensuality of his lyrics, and exuding confidence up and down the catwalk. bit.ly/2xkAC1P
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