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January 3, 2019
As lawmakers return to Washington for the official start of the 116th Congress, they're making history.

January 1, 2019
In the Bexar County Courthouse on Tuesday, Joe Gonzales lifted his right hand and was sworn in by Judge Ron Rangel of the 379th Criminal District Court as Bexar County's new criminal district attorney.

December 31, 2018
For most of 2018, it was conventional wisdom among Russia experts to say, knowingly, that Moscow was disappointed and more than a bit perplexed by Donald Trump. Russia wants acceptance of its annexation of Crimea and recognition of its security primacy over Ukraine and Russia’s western border region, but it hasn’t gotten any of that. Russia would also like to see an end to economic sanctions imposed over Ukraine; however, thanks to the U.S. Congress, it’s now subject to more sanctions. More broadly, Russia seeks recognition — in Syria, in Europe, and globally — of its status as a top-tier power alongside Washington and Beijing. Instead, Putin is endlessly linked to Trump’s clownish behavior on the world stage and disdain for democracy, while China’s President Xi gets to pose as the defender of norms and international cooperation.

December 28, 2018
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in remembrance of Austin veteran Richard Overton:

December 27, 2018
SAN ANTONIO - Condolences are pouring in for longtime county commissioner Paul Elizondo, who passed away suddenly Thursday morning.

December 27, 2018
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Lloyd Doggett released the following statement in reaction to the sudden passing of Bexar County Commissioner Paul Elizondo today:

December 27, 2018
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Shortly after the news of World War II veteran Richard Overton's death, condolences and memories came pouring in from around Texas and the nation.

December 27, 2018
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — Bexar County commissioner Paul Elizondo died Thursday.