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U.S.-Mexico Economy
10:45 am
Thu March 28, 2013

Mexican Nationals Make Retail Pilgrimage For Semana Santa

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A family of shoppers from Mexico takes a break in San Antonio’s Shops at La Cantera. During high travel times the mall attracts many people from across the border to shop.
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This week is Semana Santa (Holy Week), and it's a big week in Mexico - schools cancel classes and businesses take a holiday. It is also a big week for retailers in the Southwest United States because Mexican shoppers cross the border in droves.

For San Antonio it’s one of the biggest weeks of the year for retail sales, and retailers have high hopes for this year’s Semana Santa spending spree because of a powerful peso.

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Urban Revitalization
4:35 pm
Wed March 27, 2013

Balancing The Needs Of Families In Center City Redevelopment

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As areas like Mahncke Park continue to make a comeback, stakeholders hope to attract more young families closer to the center of the city.
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Stakeholders of center city development got together today to talk about balancing the needs of young urban professionals with growing families as the revitalization of downtown moves forward.

About 200 members of the Urban Land Institute heard different perspectives from school officials, business partners and real estate gurus about the development of downtown for family residences.

A focus group of real estate agents revealed that many don’t think of showing downtown homes to their clients with families.

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LGBTQ Rights
10:48 am
Wed March 27, 2013

Supporters Rally For Equal Rights In San Antonio, Court Hears DOMA Case

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Mitsue McCoy leads chants with a megaphone outside City Hall. Marchers rallied City Hall to symbolize their support for a city-wide human rights ordinance.
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Mitsue McCoy prepares the crowd to leave Milam Park before heading to City Hall, and eventually to the Bexar County Courthouse, where same-sex couples hope to one day be able to obtain a marriage license.
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Participants wrote signs like, "Gay marriage does not threaten my marriage" to express their support of same-sex marriage rights.
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Marchers lit candles outside the Bexar County Courthouse Tuesday night at a rally supporting equal marriage rights.
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Julie Pousson took the microphone and shouted that all people should be treated the same. A closeted lesbian for a long time, Pousson said no one should have to hide in the shadows, and her message resonated with the hundreds of people gathered outside the Bexar County Courthouse Tuesday evening.

Activists held signs, candles, flags, and their pride for gays and lesbians who they believe should have the right to marry the same as traditional couples.

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City Council Elections
10:04 am
Wed March 27, 2013

Medina Deflects Criticism, Opponents Deal With Their Own Controversies

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Candidates answer questions in front of an audience at a debate at the Guadalupe Arts Cultural Center.
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Incumbent David Medina did not attend the candidate debate forum. He held his own kick-off event prior to the forum.
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Dist. 5 Councilman David Medina
Ricardo Briones with family and friends during his campaign kick-off event.
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Constituents on San Antonio's West Side say they are frustrated over a lack of leadership on the city council, a frustration that stems from current District 5 Councilman David Medina, but the field of candidates who are challenging him in this election also have their share of controversy.

Six candidates, including Medina, ironman competitor Shirley Gonzales, insurance agent John Carlos Garcia, businessman Richard Cardenas, attorney Ricardo Briones, and Frank Ramirez are all fighting for the job.

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