Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez of the Bexar County Court at Law 13 announced on March 13 that she had gone into a 14-day self-quarantine after exposure to a defendant who admitted he had spent time with a friend who was exposed to the coronavirus in Italy. “When he was being processed right outside our courtroom…
Two Days of Events to Mark Celebration of Pride in San Antonio
Organizers and volunteers at are busy making the final preparations for two days of events marking the culmination of Pride Month in San Antonio. June 29: Pre-Pride Warmup Two events on Friday offer some pre-Pride festivities. 5 p.m. – Rainbow Crosswalk Ribbon Cutting at Luther’s Cafe City Councilman Robert C. Treviño and local LGBT groups…
U.S. Attorney Richard L. Durbin Among Pride Parade Dignitaries
Organizers for Pride San Antonio announced today that Richard L. Durbin, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas, will be among the local dignitaries to appear in the Pride Parade on July 2. Durbin, who is based in San Antonio, has served as U.S. Attorney since 2014. According to his bio,…
Celebrating Pride All Year Long
When the Pride San Antonio Festival opens its gates on July 2, it will mark the 13th anniversary of the observance, which its organizers have dubbed, “Pride Bigger Than Texas.” “The idea was to celebrate Pride while raising money for local charities and nonprofits and working to build the confidence and potential of the LGBT community,”…
Meet the Grand Marshals for Pride Parade
Pride San Antonio this week released the names of the Grand Marshals and Spirit Marshal for the annual Pride Parade which steps off along North Main Avenue on the evening of July 2. Grand Marshals for the parade are Judge Ron Rangel of the 379th District Court and Judge Genie Wright of County Court 7.…
Judge Ron Rangel among Stonewall Democrats’ awardees
Judge Ron Rangel of the 379th Criminal District Court will be one of three award recipients at the Stonewall Democrats of San Antonio’s Award Presentation and Comedy Show on September 26 at The Playhouse. The judge will receive the Political Advocacy Award, which is given annually to “an elected or appointed official who has made…