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Tag Archives: Texas Public Radio

San Antonio City Council closed meeting spurs debate on transparency, Texas law

Posted on May 30, 2018 by foiftexas

By Jan Ross Piedad Texas Public Radio Originally published May 24, 2018 Texas Public Radio’s program “The Source” recently focused Continue Reading →

Posted in News, TOMA, Transparency | Tagged Joe Larsen, Republican National Convention, San Antonio City Council, Texas Public Radio, The Source

Questions Raised About San Antonio Council’s Closed Door Decision

Posted on June 5, 2017 by foiftexas

By Shelley D. Kofler Texas Public Radio Originally published June 2, 2017 Have City of San Antonio officials violated the Continue Reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Joe Krier, Paul Watler, San Antonio City Council, Sanctuary Cities, Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Public Radio

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