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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · 1d

    This is really dumb.

Kate Rogers was the right leader at the right time to bring stable, fact-focused leadership to the difficult and important work of the Alamo redevelopment project. Don't let any extremist Republican lecture you about "cancel culture" ever again.
https://bit.ly/4qrpTJA

Rogers, Alamo project leader, asked to resign over 2023 dissertation

Patrick references 'troubling writings' by Rogers that are 'incompatible with the telling of the history' of the 1836 battle.

www.expressnews.com

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Apr 21

Rest in peace, Pope Francis. Your commitment to compassion was a guiding light for us all. Well done, good and faithful servant!

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Apr 11

No better way to kick off my 48th trip around the sun than with a plate of pollos asados. 🎂

Grateful for the journey so far, and excited for another year of new opportunities and serving the city I love.

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Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · Mar 25

San Antonio: This Saturday at 10 AM I’ll be joining State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer and SA Mayor @nirenberg.net for a townhall. We want to hear from you. RSVP now! tinyurl.com/TMFTOWNHALL

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Democratic Mayors Association @democraticmayors.bsky.social · Mar 20

While Trump cuts critical funding and threatens local jobs, Mayors like San Antonio's @nirenberg.net are stepping up to support families—no matter what happens in DC.

City of San Antonio proposes new program to hire federal workers amid nationwide job cuts

Workforce Solutions Alamo is urging impacted employees to consider attending one of their job fairs and calling their help line at 210-224-4357.

www.kens5.com

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Mar 1

San Antonio and Arlington are the heart and soul of Texas truck manufacturing. As the President’s tariffs go into effect next week, Arlington’s Mayor Ross and I wrote to our Senators to urge them to help us protect the people of Texas’ truck manufacturing industry. Thousands of jobs are on the line.

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Feb 24

FYI, San Antonio—We are closely monitoring potential exposure to measles in our community.

This serves as a strong reminder to encourage our friends and neighbors to stay up to date with their vaccinations. Please remain aware of any symptoms if you believe you may have been exposed.

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PolitiFact @politifact.bsky.social · Feb 19

An X post claimed the number of federal workers grew by about 900,000 during President Joe Biden’s term, a nearly 50% increase. In fact, the number grew by about 5%. buff.ly/3D6MgQv

The federal workforce did not grow by nearly 50% under Biden

President Joe Biden presided over an increase in federal government employees during his four-year term, but it wasn’t n

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Feb 17

Developments far outside our city can threaten our water supply. We must stand with our neighbors and use our voices to protect the Edwards Aquifer.

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Texas Public Radio @texaspublicradio.bsky.social · Feb 17

A Lennar subdivision would dump up to one million gallons of treated wastewater per day into Helotes Creek.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg tours Helotes Creek ahead of state hearing on water permit for major subdivision

www.tpr.org

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Feb 15

Doing great 👍

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · Feb 15

Incompetence in Washington puts every American at risk, no matter how you voted. No one should be happy that the DOGE team - the same folks who randomly published classified U.S. security information online today - wants access to your bank account & Social Security numbers.

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FactCheck.org @factcheck.org · Feb 13

Musk Misleads on FEMA’s Migrant-Related Payments to New York City

www.factcheck.org/2025/02/musk...

Musk Misleads on FEMA's Migrant-Related Payments to New York City - FactCheck.org

This week, New York City officials said the city had received two payments from the federal government as reimbursement for expenses the city incurred while providing services to migrants who arrived ...

www.factcheck.org

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Feb 8

This 20 minutes of video is more important than anything you'll see on TV this week. Sen. Angus King (I-ME) on how separation of powers defined in the Constitution protects us all from an authoritarian state. There is a point of no return, and the Framers warned us not to cross it.

"Now is the time to establish a redline — the Constitution itself," Says Sen. King on Senate Floor

YouTube video by Senator Angus S. King, Jr.

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CNN @cnn.com · Feb 1

Elon Musk spent a total of more than $290 million on the 2024 election, new federal filings show, boosting President Donald Trump and Republicans in a staggering effort that has helped to secure unprecedented access for the world’s richest person in the new administration.

Read more: cnn.it/4gmwE9h

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Feb 1

Wishing the incomparable Allee Wallace a happy 90th birthday! Allee has been the photo historian of the largest MLK March in the country for nearly 40 years and I’ve been privileged to call him a friend.

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Jan 31

Diversity is our strength. Full stop.

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Jan 28

Statement regarding the White House’s federal grant freeze:

If confusion and chaos were the goal—mission accomplished.

Our FY2025 budget includes $325 million in federal funding designated to support critical services such as staffing 50 police officers, implementing essential infrastructure improvements, and addressing vital needs within our community. These are *your* tax dollars being withheld from your communities.
We’ll be monitoring any new developments and are committed to keeping you all informed, San Antonio.

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The Independent @the-independent.com · Jan 22

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is being celebrated as “fearless” and “bold” after pleading with Donald Trump to show Christian mercy to immigrants and members of the LGBT+ community.

Meanwhile, in an unhinged rant on TruthSocial, Trump wrote that Budde owes “the public” an apology.

Brave bishop tells Trump to his face ‘Have mercy on trans children’

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is being celebrated as “fearless” and “bold”

www.independent.co.uk

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Jan 21

Seeking asylum is a human right.

Trans rights are human rights.

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

www.expressnews.com/opinion/edit...

The era of mass deportation will test our national character

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance said the new administration could deport 1 million people a year, a breathtaking number.

www.expressnews.com

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Jan 21

Incredibly honored to walk arm in arm with Arndrea Waters King at the 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March and Celebration.

Despite freezing temps, San Antonio showed up and showed out to honor the enduring legacy of Dr. King and his vision of equality, justice, and unity.

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Jan 14

SAT just got a major sustainability upgrade!⚡️ The city’s first high-speed EV charging station is now active.

The ABB E-mobility A400 fast charger will power up the airport’s fleet, supporting emissions reduction and cleaner air. A win for innovation, travelers, and the environment.

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Jan 12

San Antonio has lost an irreplaceable thread in the fabric of our community.

Sovia “Spurs Lady” Lauriano embodied the heart and soul of our city, radiating love for San Antonio in everything she did.

Her presence brought joy to so many, and we will deeply miss her unwavering spirit.

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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · Jan 10

Make it stop. By which I mean woefully unqualified people weigh in on stuff they have never done a stitch of actual reporting on, get the actual facts wrong, but type lots of words anyways: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Here’s the truth: Meta ending fact-checking is a win against censorship

Meta says fact-checkers at Facebook and Instagram turned into censors. It had to end.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Jan 9

Road conditions are becoming increasingly slick, San Antonio!

Please exercise caution while driving and reduce your speed as needed. Stay safe and stay warm.

a man and a woman are in a car and the woman is looking at her cell phone

ALT: a man and a woman are in a car and the woman is looking at her cell phone

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Ron Nirenberg @nirenberg.net · Jan 8

Hanging out with the KSAT team definitely is better than Zoom. @stevespriester.bsky.social

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