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Puro Politics San Antonio Express-News
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A weekly podcast hosted by metro columnist Gilbert Garcia with a roundtable of the Express-News political team, editorial board members and metro editor Greg Jefferson. Join them as they examine current events, hash out rivalries and go on the record with guests from local and state arenas.
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Spurs tip their hand on arena talks
The latest news on the team's bid for a downtown arena, plus Arizona abortion law parallels and appraisal board changes on this week's episode of Puro Politics.
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Spurs confirm talks for downtown ‘project’ at possible arena site
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Manny's mayoral bid
San Antonio's District 8 councilman Manny Peláez explains why he's running and what he hopes to accomplish.
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After a long windup, Manny Peláez says he's running for mayor
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Texas GOP picks a fight with H-E-B
The Puro Politics team talks about Republican resolutions against Charles Butt, San Antonio's charter review and Ken Paxton's settlement.
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H-E-B’s Charles Butt among Forbes’ list of 400 richest people in the U.S.
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Law professor Al Kauffman on SB4
St. Mary's University constitutional scholar breaks down Texas "show me your papers" law.
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Texas' migrant deportation law was in place for nine hours. It was chaotic.
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Tony Gonzales takes on The AK Guy
San Antonio congressman talks about his runoff race with Brandon Herrera.
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'AK Guy' campaigns with Matt Gaetz in bid to oust rep Tony Gonzales
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Primary election recap
Breaking down a Super Tuesday that was less than super for anti-voucher Republicans.
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Abbott's fight for Texas school vouchers poised for victory after GOP primary
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