Express Briefing

On Friday, President Joe Biden visited Texas for the first time since taking office. Here are the biggest takeaways from his trip to Houston. Early Saturday, the House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill. That ships the massive measure to the Senate, where Democrats seem bent on resuscitating their minimum wage push and fights could erupt over state aid and other issues.

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Gov. Greg Abbott is assessing when he may lift the statewide mask mandate he implemented last July to slow the spread of COVID-19. Here's what you need to know about vaccine distribution in Texas and what it means for safety precautions. This morning, the Express-News Editorial Board will meet with Mayor Ron Nirenberg, County Judge Nelson Wolff and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro to talk about the historic winter storm, power outages and what should happen next. Join us live at 10 a.m.

You're invited to our Talking San Antonio webinar today! Join the conversation with Columnist Gilbert Garcia and VIA's Chief Strategic Officer Marisa Bono at noon by signing up here. We are also inviting our readers to watch live as the Express-News Editorial Board interviews leaders from SAWS and CPS Energy in the wake of last week's devastating winter storm. You can watch those meetings here at 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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The Bexar County Commissioners Court will meet Tuesday morning, returning to an in-person gathering after holding its last two regular meetings virtually. Here's a look at what's on the agenda. The Supreme Court has rejected a last-ditch attempt by former President Donald Trump to shield his financial records,

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In the aftermath of this week's winter storm, San Antonio plumbers say they are overwhelmed with thousands of calls from desperate homeowners. And the backlog of repairs is likely to get much worse. In a news conference Friday, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in a news conference laid out his top four priorities as the state begins its recovery process after the winter storm that knocked out millions of Texans' power and water supplies

San Antonians have one more chance to make their voices heard publicly about what they think is the best way to preserve and promote historical finds at San Pedro Creek, including what's left of one of the oldest Black churches in Texas. Monday is a federal holiday, some schools will still have classes. Some may choose to go virtual or even cancel classes as the area deals with wintry weather

San Antonio is expecting a high of just 26 degrees with possible flurries

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From last year's recession to a soaring stock market, enhanced unemployment benefits and economic stimulus payments, even ordinary tax filers face changes. Here's what you need to know.

In San Antonio today, expect a high of 42 cloudy skies. Although the forecast calls for highs in the low 40s again Saturday, an arctic blast arriving Sunday night will bring cold that could break records.

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Key members of the Texas Senate chided Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton yesterday for handing out $40 million in pay raises to members of his staff without approval of the Texas Legislature. In San Antonio today, expect a high of 42 with possible thunderstorms. Make sure to keep coats and mittens handy this weekend. The region is about to get hit with an arctic air mass that may produce snow for the area.

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As the city's coronavirus positivity rate continues to show signs of improvement, officials have detected the first known cases of the more contagious U.K. strain of COVID-19 in two local residents. Mayor Ron Nirenberg called it "a wake-up call." The Spurs took on the Golden State Warriors again after an epic game-winning shot Tuesday night. Here are highlights from last night.

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