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The Source
3:15 pm
Wed February 6, 2013

The Source: Carlton Soules, The Voice Of Caution On City Council

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District 10 City Councilman Carlton Soules is consistently an opposing voice in the council chamber.
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There are aggressive programs underway in San Antonio to redevelop downtown, push education opportunities, improve transportation, deal with water issues, be on the cutting edge of green initiatives and attract job providers.

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Immigration Reform
7:45 am
Wed February 6, 2013

Castro Testifies At Committee Hearing On Immigration Reform

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Though he just announced his re-election bid with the promise that he's "not going anywhere," Castro continues to be in the national spotlight.
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During the first hearing on immigration of the 113th Congress, House Republicans honed in on seeking a middle ground  between “mass deportation” of undocumented immigrants and providing a path to citizenship. 

The Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Virginia, called it the question of the day.

“Are there options that we should consider between the extremes of mass deportation and a pathway to citizenship?" Goodlatte asked San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro.

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Community Giving
9:19 am
Tue February 5, 2013

Volunteers Needed To Help SA2020 Progress

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Mayor Julian Castro signs a commitment to education at SA2020 kick-off event
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Volunteers sign the plexiglass boards with their names to commit to areas where they want to volunteer
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Castro joins SA2020 CEO Darryl Byrd and organization members at the volunteer kick-off event Monday at the Pearl
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Since the formation of the SA2020 organization nearly a year ago, workers have been focusing on setting up volunteer areas for the community to help the city achieve major goals.

Under the direction of Darryl Byrd, CEO of SA2020, 11 categories ranging from education, arts and culture, environmental sustainability and neighborhoods were identified as interests to attract volunteers. Partner agencies like Rackspace and AT&T will lead the causes, and currently only half have a lead agency.

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Government
9:49 am
Mon February 4, 2013

Castro Annouces Re-Election: "I'm Not Going Anywhere"

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Mayor Julián Castro formally announces his third re-election campaign and tells supporters he's "not going anywhere" in regards to seeking higher office.
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Crowd of supporters gather to hear Mayor Julián Castro's re-election announcement.
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Congressman Joaquín Castro watches his twin brother Julián Castro announce his campaign for re-election for San Antonio Mayor
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San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro announced he’ll be seeking a third term leading city hall, and just like his keynote at the DNC, Castro was introduced by his twin brother, Congressman Joaquín Castro.

“You know, over the last four years I have watched my brother do every single thing that he can to make San Antonio the greatest American city we can possibly be," said Joaquín. "Whether it’s confronting our challenges to bringing more jobs to San Antonio, education – with Pre-K 4 SA, healthcare with combating childhood obesity.”  

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