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San Antonio Express-News Senior Reporter Sig Christenson was embedded with the 3rd Infantry Division during the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. Sig’s Iraq-related Express-News projects include “Witness to War,” a special section recounting the invasion and early occupation of Iraq; “The Only Retreat,” a three-part series detailing the sole U.S. defeat during the Iraq invasion, and stories on soldier and family stress resulting from repeated deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, as his recent story titled “Ex-POW looks for fresh start 15 years after Iraq.” Later this month, Sig starts a new podcast for the San Antonio Express News called “Military City.” Find it & other free locally-focused podcasts at https://www.expressnews.com/podcasts/.

San Antonio Express-News education reporter Silvia Foster-Frau’s grandfather is Puerto Rican, & due to hurricane damage, left the unincorporated US territory until power was restored to his home. Silvia recently visited the island & discusses some of the issues she researched during the trip.

https://www.expressnews.com/opinion/commentary/article/A-trip-home-to-where-Abuelo-s-heart-lies-12774715.php

San Antonio Express-News staff writer Alia Malik discusses how an enrollment decline in the San Antonio Independent School District has resulted in a two year, $31 million budget shortfall.

https://www.expressnews.com/news/education/article/Largest-ever-enrollment-decline-driving-SAISD-12789196.php

This month marks the 15th anniversary of the Iraq War. To discuss this important piece of history, we spoke with someone who was there - San Antonio Express-News Senior Reporter Sig Christenson - who  was embedded with the 3rd Infantry Division during the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. Sig’s Iraq-related Express-News projects include “Witness to War,” a special section recounting the invasion and early occupation of Iraq; “The Only Retreat,” a three-part series detailing the sole U.S. defeat during the Iraq invasion, and stories on soldier and family stress resulting from repeated deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, as well the story we’re discussing today titled “Ex-POW looks for fresh start 15 years after Iraq.”

https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/In-exchanging-vows-ex-POW-looks-for-fresh-start-12761103.php

San Antonio Express-News Austin Bureau Chief Peggy Fikac discusses her interview with Representative Byron Cook, who now claims despite the governor's public statements to the contrary, Gregg Abbott never wanted last year's "Bathroom Bill" legislation to reach his desk. Read more about the issue at https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/politics/article/House-chairman-says-Gov-Abbott-s-staff-12749758.php

San Antonio Express-News Criminal Justice Enterprise Reporter Emilie Eaton discusses her research & experiences from following a group of cadets to document their training at the San Antonio Police Department’s nationally recognized academy. All five of her reports are now available online at https://www.expressnews.com/32-weeks-the-making-of-a-cop-chapter-one/.

San Antonio Express-News politics writers Jasper Scherer & Peggy Fikac discuss the intricacies of the upcoming local & state races for the March 6th primary.

San Antonio Express-News Features Writer René Guzman discusses his research into private apartment companies that are using DNA tests to fine tenants who don't clean up after their dogs.

San Antonio Express-News Housing reporter Peggy O’Hare discusses her research into a new report that alleges racial discrimination for home mortgages in major metropolitan areas around the United States, including in San Antonio. Read more about the investigation into minority discrimination by banks in San Antonio and other parts of the country here:

https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/Analysis-suggests-mortgages-are-less-accessible-12615030.php

San Antonio Express-News education reporter Silvia Foster-Frau recently recorded an exclusive one-on-one interview with the mother-in-law of Sutherland Springs shooter Devin Kelly. Silvia describes how the meeting took place followed by several audio excerpts of the interview.