The Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio have endorsed former U.S. Rep. Pete Gallego in the Special Election to replace District 19 State Senator Carlos Uresti, who was recently convicted of 11 felonies including fraud and money laundering. Gallego is one of four Democrats running for Uresti’s seat. The others are: Uresti’s brother, State Rep. Tomas…
Stonewall Dems Ready for Candidate Endorsement Forum
Members of the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio are getting ready for the group’s candidate endorsement forum slated for Sunday, March 26. The event, which is open to the public, marks the first for newly-elected Stonewall co-chairs Chris Forbrich and Ellen Stephens. Stonewall sent invitations to all the candidates running in the May 6 municipal…
Advocates plan LGBT fundraiser for Mike Villarreal’s mayoral run
Supporters from the LGBT community are planning a fundraiser for State Representative Mike Villarreal (D-San Antonio) ahead of his run for Mayor of San Antonio next year. The event, planned for Wednesday, October 15 at a private home on East Gramercy Place, is hosted by Jose and Maria Villarreal, Eric Alva, Paul Boskind, Frank Stenger-Castro,…