FederalIssuesMatthew Kacsmaryk Confirmed as Federal Judge for Northern Texas
Tony GuajardoJune 20, 2019
Matthew Kacsmaryk, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and graduate of the University of Texas, was confirmed to a U.S. District Court yesterday.
HomeAuthorTony Guajardo, Reporter for The Texan
Tony Guajardo is a reporter for The Texan. He has been involved in politics since the fall of 2012 when he served as an intern for the now-retired U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez (D-San Antonio). He is a native of Fort Worth, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University.
IssuesLocal NewsWilliamson County Court Votes Against Flying LGBT Pride Flags On County Property
Tony GuajardoJune 18, 2019
The measure was supported by LGBT activists and two justices of the peace, but received push back from some residents before being defeated.
Immigration & BorderLocal NewsSmall Texas City Flooded with Illegal Immigrants, Mayor Seeks Help from Congress
Tony GuajardoJune 18, 2019
Illegal immigration has majorly affected Uvalde, a small town almost 75 miles away from the border. The mayor heads to Washington, D.C. to plead for help.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State SenateTexas Battleground: Sen. Pete Flores’ Race Will Be One of the Most-Watched
Brad JohnsonJune 14, 2019
Sen. Pete Flores will find himself under heavy fire in 2020 as Democrats try and reclaim the seat they lost during a special election.
86th LegislatureHealthcareLocal NewsTexas City Outlaws Abortion, Declares Itself a “Sanctuary City for the Unborn”
Tony GuajardoJune 13, 2019
The City of Waskom declared itself a "sanctuary city for the unborn" after the city council voted to outlaw abortion yesterday.
86th LegislatureIssuesLocal NewsGovernor Abbott Signs “Chick-fil-A” Bill Into Law After Heated San Antonio Mayoral Race
Tony GuajardoJune 13, 2019
Following a close San Antonio mayoral race, the "Save Chick-fil-A" bill is now law after it was signed by the Governor on Monday.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesCorruption Cases Involving U.S. Officials Complicate Border Security as Illegal Immigration Skyrockets
Tony GuajardoJune 12, 2019
As near record high crossings and apprehensions continue, an ongoing spate of corruption involving government officials complicates border security.
IssuesLocal NewsNirenberg Wins Tight Runoff Race to Remain San Antonio Mayor
Tony GuajardoJune 9, 2019
The incumbent mayor won a very close runoff race on Saturday as San Antonio continues to face scrutiny over its actions regarding Chick-fil-A.
FederalHealthcareTexas Court Rules Against Obamacare’s Contraception Mandate, In Favor of Plaintiffs’ Religious Liberty
Tony GuajardoJune 7, 2019
An Amarillo couple leading a religious liberty challenge against Obamacare's contraception mandate just won a big victory in a U.S. district court.
FederalIssuesEXCLUSIVE: Rep. Ron Wright Responds to Video by Abortion Activists
McKenzie TaylorJune 6, 2019
The freshman Texas congressman provided a statement to The Texan in response to a video ambush by abortion activists outside the U.S. Capitol.
Immigration & BorderIssuesIllegal Alien Border Crossings Continue to Skyrocket
Tony GuajardoJune 5, 2019
New data shows illegal immigrant border apprehensions up 32 percent since April as Customs and Border Protection try to handle the influx.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesHouse Democrats Grant Citizenship to Illegal Aliens, Reject Motion for Deporting Those with Gang Affiliations
Tony GuajardoJune 5, 2019
House Democrats voted to grant citizenship to roughly 3.2 million illegal aliens yesterday after rejecting a GOP motion to make criminal gang members ineligible.
IssuesLocal NewsRon Nirenberg Faces Saturday Runoff for San Antonio Mayor Amid Investigations
Tony GuajardoJune 4, 2019
Multiple investigations into the San Antonio City Council's actions against Chick-fil-A have shaped a contentious mayoral runoff.
FederalImmigration & BorderVIDEO: Rep. Cloud at the Border: “There’s No End in Sight Right Now to the Situation”
Tony GuajardoJune 3, 2019
Congressman Michael Cloud (R-TX-27) visited the US-Mexico border last week as illegal immigration and apprehensions continue to surge.
Elections 2020FederalImmigration & BorderBeto Says America Should ‘Invest’ in Central America at Immigration Round Table
Tony GuajardoMay 31, 2019
One day after the release of his immigration plan, O'Rourke visits Dallas to discuss and hear feedback from DACA recipients and immigration activists.
86th LegislatureIssuesSpeaker Bonnen’s Feuds With Conservative Grassroots Suggest Divided GOP
Tony GuajardoMay 30, 2019
The new Speaker and conservative grassroots have engaged in a public war of words after the session, highlighting deep divides within the GOP coalition.
Elections 2020FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesFighting for Nomination, Beto Releases Detailed Immigration Plan
Tony GuajardoMay 30, 2019
As momentum for the former Texas congressman has tapered significantly in the Democratic presidential primary, Beto goes all-in on immigration.
86th LegislatureHealthcareState HouseState Senate“Super Bowl Session” Produces Few Pro-life Victories
Tony GuajardoMay 28, 2019
The 86th Legislature included few pro-life victories, exposing a public rift between lawmakers and activist organizations.
IssuesState HouseState SenateBREAKING: FAA Opens Investigation into San Antonio’s Chick-fil-A Airport Controversy
Tony GuajardoMay 24, 2019
The FAA Office of Civil Rights has opened an investigation into the San Antonio City Council decision to exclude Chick-fil-A from an airport contract.
Elections 2020FederalHealthcareIssuesTexas Lawsuit Challenging Obamacare’s Constitutionality Gets Court Date
Tony GuajardoMay 24, 2019
Five months after a Texas judge ruled Obamacare unconstitutional, Texas v. USA finally received a set date to begin oral arguments before the 5th Circuit.