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Norma Martinez
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Broadcaster, Texas Public Radio, formerly KTEP El Paso.
Cellist at large, dog mom, dog defender, blues believer.
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On Tuesday bankruptcy Judge Ronald King approved a timeline for liquidation of the restaurant and its property.

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Popular Irish-themed pub with ties to Nolan Ryan set for auction to recoup debt
In addition to its 3.3-acre flagship with sprawling restaurant, microbrewery and hidden 1920s-style speakeasy in the basement, Cork & Barrel had two satellites.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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A new kind of ICE detainee is appearing in Houston and El Paso centers: the previously verified refugee. https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/minnesota-refugees-ice-detention-texas/
Why Refugees From Minnesota Are Being Sent to Detention Centers in Texas
A new kind of ICE detainee is appearing in Houston and El Paso centers: the previously verified refugee.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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5 bags of litter!
Quite a haul for a 2.5 mile walk around the neighborhood 🐾🐾
January 29, 2026 at 1:54 AM
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On Fronteras:
President Trump's first year back in office brought a slew of immigration actions, including asylum restrictions, mass deportations, and personal data collection.
Muzaffar Chishti of @migrationpolicy.bsky.social has this summary.
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Fronteras: Migration Policy Institute discusses ‘chilling effect’ of Trump 2.0 immigration policies
The nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute has published an analysis of the Trump administration’s immigration actions one year following his inauguration.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:16 PM
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NEW: Another declaration you have to read! Alex Pretti was shot near the apartment of a doctor, who saw the shooting occur and rushed to provide emergency aid as he lay dying on the street.

They describe what they saw: "The victim had at least three bullet holes in his back."
declare as follows: 1. 1 am a 29-year-old resident of the in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have lived in Minneapolis since 2024, when I moved to the city to begin my medical residency. I am a licensed pediatrician, and I have been practicing pediatric medicine in the city since I moved here. 2. On January 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 am CST, I was awoken by the sound of cars honking and whistles blowing. Shortly after I awoke, I heard screaming from outside my window. I ICE agents and civilians yelling at each other. saw several 3. One civilian was standing in front of a parked car on the side of the road. I saw him yelling at the ICE agents, but I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind. 4. Suddenly, an ICE agent shoved him to the ground. My view of the altercation was partially obstructed, but after a few seconds, I saw at least four ICE agents point guns at the man. I then saw the agents shoot the man at least six or seven times. 5. Initially, I was stunned. From what I could see from my apartment, there was absolutely no need for any violence, let alone lethal force by multiple officers. I immediately put on my boots and coat, ran outside, and approached ICE agents who were near the victim. 6. The scene was chaotic. Many civilians were screaming and honking. Over the noise, I informed the ICE agents that I am a physician, and I asked to assess the victim. 7. At first, the ICE agents wouldn't let me through. They repeatedly asked me for my physician's license, which I obviously didn't have. But none of the ICE agents who were near the victim were performing CPR, and I could tell that the victim was in critical condition. I insisted that the agents let me assess him. Normally, I would not have been so persistent, but as a physician, I felt a professional and moral obligation to help this man, especially since none of the agents were helping him. 8. Finally, one agent agreed to let me assess the victim. He patted me down to "make sure I didn't have a weapon" and then let me approach the victim. 9. As I approached, I saw that the victim was lying on his side and was surrounded by several ICE agents. I was confused as to why the victim was on his side, because that is not standard practice when a victim has been shot. Checking for a pulse and administering CPR is standard practice. Instead of doing either of those things, the ICE agents appeared to be counting his bullet wounds. 10.I asked the ICE agents if the victim had a pulse, and they said they did not know. I then asked the agents to make space so I could assess the victim. CASE 0:25-cv-04669-KMM-DTS Doc. 109 Filed 01/24/26 Page 4 of 6 11. The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back. I asked the ICE agents to turn the victim from his side to his back. From that position, I saw an additional gunshot wound on the victim's upper left chest and another possible gunshot wound on his neck. 12. I checked for a pulse, but I did not feel one. I immediately began CPR. Shortly after I started compressions, EMS personnel arrived and took over. 13.I remained at the scene for about five more minutes, but protesters began to gather and the situation seemed to be escalating, so I left and returned to my apartment. 14. When I returned to my apartment, I was extremely distraught. I was sobbing and shaking uncontrollably. Eventually, I called my sister, who lives in a nearby suburb. I called her for comfort and because I did not feel safe in my apartment; I wanted to see if I could stay with her for the day and maybe even a few days. 15.I also sought advice from a friend who works for the City of Minneapolis. He recommended that I shelter in place because the situation outside my apartment was so dangerous. I was going to follow his advice, but then ICE agents deployed tear gas on the crowd that had gathered below, and the tear gas began seeping into my apartment. 16. At that point, I did not feel like I could stay in my apartment any longer. I packed an overnight bag, took the elevator down to the parking garage, and drove about six blocks to a friend's house. I was still crying and shaking at this point, and I was barely able to speak. I drove to my friend's house because it was close, and I wanted time to collect myself before driving 30 minutes to my sister's house. 17.I am devastated by the killing of a Minnesotan by multiple federal immigration agents. From what I could tell, the victim was not actively threatening ICE agents or the public he was just yelling at the agents because he objected to ICE's presence in our city. A person should not be shot and killed for lawfully expressing their opinions. 18.I am not sure when I will return to my apartment. I do not feel safe in my city. In less than one month, ICE agents have shot and killed two people for protesting and observing their actions. I worry that I or someone I love will be shot and killed for voicing their displeasure and being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct.
January 25, 2026 at 2:05 AM
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Slow motion analysis of the shooting of Alex Pretti (warning: graphic and disturbing)

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CBP Agent Guns Down Minneapolis Nurse: Video Analysis
Meghnad Bose, Rana Roudi, and Ryan Grim break down video obtained by Drop Site showing CBP’s killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti on Saturday.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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As a dangerous arctic blast and winter storm move through South Central Texas, several San Antonio area school districts and institutions of higher education have announced closures and canceled classes for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

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January 25, 2026 at 3:02 AM
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Fellow dog owners, I know you feel me right now...
January 24, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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New court documents reveal even more ways DOGE improperly accessed and shared sensitive personal data last year — and how that data appears to have been used to advance dubious fraud claims. n.pr/4qDfABZ
Trump administration admits even more ways DOGE accessed sensitive personal data
New court documents reveal even more ways DOGE improperly accessed and shared sensitive personal data last year — and how that data appears to have been used to advance dubious fraud claims.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Judge Kacsmaryk writes to say that the First Amendment only protects "public discourse necessary to self-government," as he slurs drag and holds it not protected.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW INTRODUCTION Founding-era letters, pamphlets, charters, and even draft Constitutions reflect the religious and philosophical pluralism of the Colonies and their people: one-part Natural Law, one-part Enlightenment, one-part Religion. See Jud Campbell, Natural Rights and the First Amendment, 127 YALE L.J. 246, 284 (2017). In aggregate, these documents reflect a shared First Amendment vision: Free Speech, Press, Petition, and Assembly rights combine to protect and elevate the public discourse necessary to self-government—not self-expression in all forms, and certainly not the libertine “expressive conduct” absolutism envisioned by Plaintiff Spectrum WT. See id. at 256, 287.1 And not a sexualized striptease in the presence of minors. See Woodlands Pride, Inc. v. Paxton, 157 F.4th 775, 786 n.9 (5th Cir. 2025).2
January 18, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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On #Fronteras:
Historian Sam W. Haynes of UT Arlington has cast a broad net in capturing the diverse early history of modern Texas in the 19th century.
Hear about his latest mapping project on interethnic violence during that time.
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Fronteras: How a divergence of cultures led to interracial violence in 19th century Texas
Historian Sam W. Haynes explains how a convergence of Mexican, Anglo, and indigenous cultures led to instances of conflict and violence from 1821-1879.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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"American Sons" screens tonight on PBS and will be available to stream online and the PBS app.
Listen to my interview with the filmmakers prior to tonight's screening.
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Marine Cpl. Jorge “JV” Villarreal was killed by an IED in Afghanistan in 2010. The San Antonio native took photos and video of his brief time there before his death. That footage is part of the new documentary American Sons airing on PBS on Jan 12.
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Fronteras: ‘American Sons’ follows the impact of war on a brotherhood of Marines
The documentary follows the lives of San Antonian JV Villarreal and his Marine brothers while on tour in Afghanistan.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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The first company to land on the moon hit with less historic federal lawsuit

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Firefly shareholder sues suburban Austin company over 'false' statements
The suburban Austin company is being sued by a shareholder over making “false” statements ahead of its IPO. It’s one of two federal suits it’s facing.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Marine Cpl. Jorge “JV” Villarreal was killed by an IED in Afghanistan in 2010. The San Antonio native took photos and video of his brief time there before his death. That footage is part of the new documentary American Sons airing on PBS on Jan 12.
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Fronteras: ‘American Sons’ follows the impact of war on a brotherhood of Marines
The documentary follows the lives of San Antonian JV Villarreal and his Marine brothers while on tour in Afghanistan.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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"An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from—not toward—a federal officer when he opened fire."

Great video analysis of Minneapolis shooting from NYT. These frames show drawing of gun and exact moment of first shot.

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January 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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RAICES Raised Millions to Protect Minors from Deportation. Then It Dropped Them ‘Like It Was Nothing,’ Ex Staffers Claim.

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RAICES Raised Millions to Protect Minors from Deportation. Then It Dropped Them ‘Like It Was Nothing,’ Ex Staffers Claim.
Texas nonprofit falsely represented its reasoning for dropping child immigration clients to employees and in court records, ex staffers say.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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On #Fronteras:
A wideranging conversation with Davíd Carrasco of @harvarddivinity.bsky.social on Mesoamerica and his father David L. Carrasco, a key figure in integrating college basketball. Abel Sanchez is producing the film about Coach Carrasco.
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Fronteras: Harvard scholar explores Mexico’s Mesoamerican past, father’s key role in integration of college sports
Scholar and anthropologist Davíd Carrasco has dedicated much of his career to exploring Mexico’s Mesoamerican past. He is also dedicated to telling the story of his father, David L. Carrasco—an El Pas...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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We can all make a difference if we just take a minute.

29,000 dog owners & counting….today & every day. Join us!

#pawsonplastic #litter #beachclean #dogwalk #dontwalkby #environment #stonehaven #mentalhealth #saveourseas #protecttheplanet
December 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Happy International Cello Day! 🌍

Celebrate the cello, an instrument that speaks across centuries, cultures, and continents. From Bach to brand-new music, from classrooms to concert halls, the cello continues to bring us together. #InternationalCelloDay #Cello #Violoncello #CelloCommunity #CelloLove
December 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Two prickly hearts
December 27, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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On #Fronteras:
The new Museo del Westside is a community museum that celebrates an underserved, culturally-rich part of San Antonio. Hear how it came to be with the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center's Graciela Sánchez.
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Fronteras: Esperanza Peace and Justice Center honors community history, culture with Museo del Westside
A former San Antonio ice house is now home to a community museum that celebrates the people, stories, and contributions of the city's historic West Side.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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AN NPR survey finds that people with disability still find hotels unaccommodating, even 35 years after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. n.pr/48VPxj2
35 years after ADA, people with disabilities still find hotels unaccommodating
AN NPR survey finds that people with disability still find hotels unaccommodating, even 35 years after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Many preschool classroom assessments in the US focus on monolingual English-only speakers. Yet 1/3 of all US children ages 0 – 5 are Dual Language Learners

Our new issue brief shows how these tools can miss #DLLs’ skills & what can be done to improve these assessments

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December 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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On #Fronteras:
The beautifully-illustrated book Of the Sun is a celebration of indigenous and First Nations children & families and their connection to the land.
We talk with writer and activist, Xelena González.
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Fronteras: ‘Of the Sun’ encourages young readers to embrace Indigenous roots, ties to the land
The new children’s book Of the Sun: A Poem for the Land’s First Peoples celebrates the ties that Indigenous peoples still hold to the land.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM