Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Texas elections pass 13 of 14 amendments

Texas elections pass 13 of 14 amendments

Abraham Roman, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Last Tuesday, Texans voted on 14 constitutional amendments, with all but one receiving voter approval. The most popular amongst them were propositions 9 and 4.  Proposition 9, approved by 84% of voters,...

The processes and costs of DWI

The processes and costs of DWI

Amber Serio, Assistant News Editor November 13, 2023

In the state of Texas, a person is considered legally intoxicated and may be charged for driving under the influence (DWI) when their blood or breath alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 percent or more.  An...

CEO of CPS Energy addresses Texas power grid concerns

CEO of CPS Energy addresses Texas power grid concerns

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor November 7, 2023

In an interview with the CEO and president of CPS Energy, Rudy Garza, The Paisano asked questions regarding the Texas power grid and what Texans should anticipate this winter. Garza discussed CPS’ future...

The State of Texas reigns in sports supremacy

The State of Texas reigns in sports supremacy

Marissa Silvas, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

This past week in sports has been eventful in Texas, from the Texas Rangers becoming the 2023 World Series champions to the San Antonio Spurs sweeping the Phoenix Suns in back-to-back matchups.  On...

Radical extremism takes hold in Texas

Radical extremism takes hold in Texas

Carley Martin, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

On Sept. 21, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) published a report following the instances of extremism in Texas since 2021. The report includes important statistics highlighting anti-Semitic incidents,...

774 new laws go into effect after 88th Texas Legislative Session

774 new laws go into effect after 88th Texas Legislative Session

Diego Lopez, Contributor September 4, 2023

On Sept. 1, various laws went into effect due to the 88th Texas Legislative Session conducted earlier this year. A total of 774 new laws regarding crime and law enforcement, diversity, equity and inclusion,...

The bloody border buoy battle

The bloody border buoy battle

Abraham Roman, Contributor August 29, 2023

As a part of Governor Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, a program implemented to deter immigration, buoys have been placed on the Rio Grande to the dismay of many, including the Department of Justice (DOJ)....

‘A dangerous time’

‘A dangerous time’

Kerry Sinanan, Assistant Professor, Department of English March 7, 2023
Discussing the ramifications of Texas’ new moves to curb DEIJ
The change that Texas needs

The change that Texas needs

Naydine De La Fuente, Contributor February 28, 2023

In America, gun control has taken the spotlight as one of the most controversial topics due to the alarming rise of gun violence cases. We see it every day on the news — a continuous cycle of fear circulating...

Embracing nerdy nightlife

Embracing nerdy nightlife

Chloe Williams, Web and Social Editor February 7, 2023

Opened just eight months ago in San Antonio’s historic deco district, Black Potion tabletop gaming tavern provides a safe space for everyone regardless of their gaming abilities. Not only does Black...

Facing an unjust justice system

Facing an unjust justice system

Editorial Board February 7, 2023

Texas teens statewide are organizing a movement to reform the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) after it has come under scrutiny for mistreating and neglecting the minors under its watch. On the...

Texas takes on TikTok

Texas takes on TikTok

Nate Henneke, Staff Writer January 24, 2023

TikTok has changed the landscape of social media for the worse. The massive number of users on the platform have provided the Chinese company Bytedance with a surplus of personal data that they can sell...

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