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Commentary
The sun sets over a section of Lively Loop at Colorado Bend State Park.

Support Texas Parks, Flood Control by Voting in Constitutional Amendment Election

By Annalisa Peace | November 2, 2019

Commentary: San Antonians voting in the constitutional amendment election Nov. 5 should pay close attention to Propositions 5 and 8. 

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Signs line the entrance to Lion's Field on the third day of early voting on April 24, 2019.

San Antonio Has a Voter Turnout Problem, But There Is Hope

By Molly Cox and Kiran Kaur Bains | May 3, 2019

Commentary: Creating targeted programs and policies, along with removing barriers to voting, can boost civic engagement in San Antonio.

Gov & Politics

To Vote Yes or No: Two Citizens Weigh In

By Rivard Report Staff | October 30, 2018

The three propositions proposed by the fire union are among the most hotly debated items on the ballot.

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Do210 Managing Partner and Maverick Music Festival organizer Blayne Tucker at the Maverick Music Festival Pre-Party at Frank's future location in Southtown. Photo by Scott Ball.

Putting the Ability to Effect Change into the Hands of Citizens

By Blayne Tucker | October 30, 2018

Voting for the three ballot proposition would allow the citizens of San Antonio to neutralize the special interests that have run city government for decades.

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Pub Theology Guest Host Ashley Smith speaks about her experience as a trans-woman living in San Antonio at The Friendly Spot.

Charter Amendments Would Diminish Power of Already-Marginalized Groups

By Ashley Smith | October 30, 2018

More so than bond ratings, I am concerned about what passing the ballot props would do to the many historically marginalized people in our city.

Gov & Politics
(From left) Gina Ortiz Jones, U.S. Air Force veteran, and U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (R), will face one another in the Nov. 6 midterm election.

Ortiz Jones, Hurd State Their Cases in Swing District 23

By Rivard Report Staff | October 26, 2018

Unlike most congressional districts in Texas that have a distinct red or blue shade, this district, which stretches from San Antonio to El Paso, could go either way.

Commentary
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (R-Helotes) speaks at the panel on Texas and Mexico relations with U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (left), and Texas Transportation Commission chair Tryon Lewis (right).

A Representative Who Stands Up for His ‘Bosses’ in CD 23

By Will Hurd | October 25, 2018

I am proud of my record in Congress, and I humbly ask my bosses, the people I represent in District 23, to allow me to keep working hard for them.

Gov & Politics
(From left) Candidates for House Seat District 21 Chip Roy and Joseph Kopser.

CD 21: Hill Country Battle for an Open Seat

By Rivard Report Staff | October 25, 2018

Republican Chip Roy and Democrat Joseph Kopser are vying for the 21st Congressional District seat that is being vacated by retiring Republican Lamar Smith.

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Chip Roy attends a U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) campaign stop Tuesday afternoon at La Hacienda Scenic Loop.

Preserving Texan Values Through Limited Government, Free Markets

By Chip Roy | October 24, 2018

Texans are blessed with abundant energy and natural resources and cling happily to their faith and hard-fought and hard-won constitutional rights.

Commentary
Joseph Kopser greets the crowd after the debate.

Maximizing Texas’ Potential in Clean Energy, Technology, and Entrepreneurship

By Joseph Kopser | October 24, 2018

With population and jobs growth fueling a rapidly evolving economic footprint, District 21 is uniquely prepared to assume a leadership role.

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