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I’m a journalist with 43 years in the business, and I’ve reported extensively in Iraq and some in Afghanistan. I’ve covered the military and veterans for the San Antonio Express News and Hearst Newspapers since 1997.
Mission Accomplished?
Tariffs aren't the only thing driving up inflation. Trump's war in Iran is going to make a big contribution to the sharp jump in prices coming for just about everything: U.S. Gas Prices Jump Again as Oil Tops $90 for First Time in Years www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/b...
Tom Orsborn is a sportswriter who covers the San Antonio Spurs, but he's quite versatile. A few years ago, he was doing great reporting on the Food Bank. He became a cops reporter last night, writing about a shooting after the Spurs game. That's why you read us. www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
He cheated on his wife, betrayed his kids but blames journalists, saying, 'You cannot hate the media enough. ' He doesn't like his dead lover's husband, either. 5 takeaways from Tony Gonzales’ first interview on his 'lapse in judgment.' www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews
They flew before dawn, disturbing the peace. 'I don't like this!' one said. '..our whole house shook and windows rattled like a plane or something was flying really low..' We found out who was responsible for all that noise over San Antonio. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews
Mysterious air traffic: What we know about the big military helicopters seen flying over San Antonio this week -- and we now know a lot. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews
Pentagon report is critical of conditions at Lackland's dog training program, finding 4 deaths due to "aging and unsatisfactory kennel facilities." The problems were found at kennels elsewhere, but the Air Force has vowed to make things right. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews
What a sad observation. Aiming at a "part of the political spectrum" is what folks once called "advocacy" journalism; it isn't journalism as I know it. Journalism is finding facts and striking a balance among all competing sources of information in the time you have before your deadline - period.
Hegseth says Scouting America agrees to abandon DEI, transgender policies, {{{but}}} - The Scouts say girls and transgender kids will remain in the group. 'Scouting America will continue to welcome and serve all youth,' spokeswoman says. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews
Trump said beef, egg and chicken prices have fallen since he took office. But that's not true of beef and chicken (which have gone up) and the price of eggs is more about supply & demand. A look at what the data shows begs the question, does he have egg on his face? www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/t...
He wants your kids to get measles and polio?! But there's more! Austin anti-vaxxer Del Bigtree says he is “genuinely upset” when children are vaccinated bc it reduces the likelihood that his own children will catch viruses such as chicken pox and measles. GIFTED www.expressnews.com/news/politic...
In banning a Ukrainian athlete over his "remembrance helmet," the IOC rationalized that “mourning is not expressed and perceived in the same way everywhere in the world.” Russia has killed 15,200 Ukrainian civilians during the war. But perhaps dying is not perceived in the same way at IOC HQ.
Husband of Rep. Tony Gonzales aide breaks silence about affair, says he 'abused his power' by becoming romantically involved w/Regina Ann 'Regi' Santos-Aviles, who worked in the GOP congressman's Uvalde office and, depressed over relationship, immolated herself. www.expressnews.com/news/article...
MAHA's Coalition Is Falling Apart: That's not the only good news. Kid vax rates remain high (<3% lower from 2019-20 to '24-25), and not much different before RFK Jr. came to town. In crusading against vaccines, he and his coalition badly misunderstood the public mood. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...
No more ankle monitor! Judge Ends Deportation Case for Mexican Father of 3 U.S. Marines www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...
First Amendment wins: Federal judge shoots down Hegseth's "reprimand" of Sen. Mark Kelly. "Senator Kelly was reprimanded for exercising his First Amendment right to speak on matters of public concern.” Days ago, a grand jury refused to indict Kelly and 5 other lawmakers. www.cnn.com/2026/02/12/p...
Trump quietly pulls National Guard from Chicago and Los Angeles after series of court losses. Those deployments cost nearly half a billion dollars, according to the Congressional Budget Office. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
'A shining example': Gil Coronado was father of National Hispanic Heritage Month, dies st 89. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews
'A shining example': Gil Coronado father of National Hispanic Heritage Month, is dead at 89. A look back on the life of a troubled teen who exceeded all expectations. expressnews.com/news/article/c… via @expressnews
Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States -- all of them run by Democrats www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...
‘A white man’s war, a Black man’s fight’: the eye-opening story of Black GIs in Vietnam. “About 300K African Americans served in the Vietnam war. In 1965, Blacks filled 31% of ground combat battalions in Vietnam, but made up 12% of the U.S. population.
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...
We have…learned in the last few weeks that neither the First nor the Second Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are sacrosanct to the people we honored with the chance to protect them. Those two…can now get you…killed, according to the “Comply or Die” folks.
www.salvationsouth.com/comply-or-di...
A federal judge questions Hegseth trying to punish Sen. Mark Kelly for saying GIs don't have to follow unlawful orders. 'You're asking me to do something that the Supreme Court has never done. That's a bit of a stretch, is it not?' Here's our story on the issue. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a...
It's over but the latest government shutdown was felt at a major Air Force command HQ in Texas and 8 other states where most of AETC's 13,465-strong civilian workforce was idled. Let's just say Congress gave them 2 paid days off. Nice work iycgi! www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a... via @expressnews
Yes, it's happening yet again! We have another government shutdown in progress, one that hinges on a dramatic House vote, and it's being felt at a major Air Force command headquartered in San Antonio. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a...
Government shutdown felt at major Air Force command in San Antonio. AETC's 13,465-strong civilian workforce in Texas and eight other states was idled while members of Congress continued to wrangle over a potential budget deal. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a...
I don’t envy their travel.
Trump complies with San Antonio federal judge’s order and releases father and 5-year-old boy. They’re headed back to Minneapolis. {{{Gifted}}} www.expressnews.com/news/article...
Poor ticket sales for Melania's doc have led to a GOP rescue effort. Reports claim that multiple clubs, affiliated with the party to which the first lady's husband, Donald Trump, belongs, have been buying out theater seats in an effort to mask the film's struggles. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...
Asked after practice about the ongoing horrors in Minneapolis, Victor Wembanyama answered at first cautiously, then forcefully and always eloquently.
Our @tom_orsborn has the story:
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