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Michelle Gonzalez

Michelle González is a writer with over 7 years of experience working on topics such as lifestyle, culture, digital, and more – just a Latina who loves cats, good books, and contributing to important conversations about her community.

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Michelle Gonzalez's Latest Articles

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ICE Moves Forward With East Side Detention Center Despite Community Opposition

ICE is moving forward with plans for a new detention center on San Antonio’s East Side despite months of opposition from city leaders and residents.

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San Antonio’s Proposed $4.4 Billion Budget, Explained: What Could Change for You

San Antonio’s proposed $4.4 billion budget could affect residents in plenty of everyday ways, and while none of it is final yet, it's important for residents to stay informed.

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Myth vs. Reality: What People Get Wrong About San Antonio

Some San Antonio “facts” have been repeated so often that nobody really questions them anymore. So, we did.

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San Antonio Votes to Restore Durango Boulevard After César Chávez Abuse Allegations

After 15 years as César E. Chávez Boulevard, one of San Antonio’s oldest street names is coming back.

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How Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson Found Her Voice and Helped Shape San Antonio’s 

Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson wrote her first poem at 6. Decades later, her words have helped shape the city of San Antonio.

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ICE Enforcement Linked to Loss of 8,200 Jobs in San Antonio

Nearly 8,200 fewer jobs in San Antonio. Meanwhile, construction employment in the Rio Grande Valley fell 5%.

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National Latina Day: Here’s What’s Happening in San Antonio

If you're looking for a way to celebrate alongside other Latinas, here's what you should know about the main National Latina Day events in San Antonio.

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What to Eat, Shop, and See at San Antonio’s Historic Market Square

The Historic Market Square is one of those San Antonio spots where the best plan is to show up hungry and see where the afternoon takes you.

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San Antonio’s People’s Hearing on Immigration Enforcement Put Local Stories at the Center of a National Conversation

We break down the issues that shaped the conversation at the People's Hearing on Immigration Enforcement in San Antonio and what happens next.

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The Hole-in-the-Wall Taquerias San Antonio Locals Swear By

We rounded up five hole-in-the-wall taquerias in San Antonio that have earned loyal followings for all the right reasons.