SAN ANTONIO - The Migrant Resource Center here in San Antonio is over max capacity with more than double the number of migrants compared to the surge that happe
ned earlier this year when Title 42 ended.The man said he comes from Venezuela and the trek to the United States border took him, what seemed like forever, but when he reached Eagle Pass, he said his asylum claim was processed immediately.
That’s how he ended up in San Antonio. Texas Representative Tony Gonzales said this is happening too often and the center is overflowing with people seeking asylum. Catholic Charities released official numbers comparing this surge, to the surge that happened earlier in 2023 when Title 42 ended. The week of May 15th there were 2,960 people in need of help. That’s compared to the week of September 25 when the center helped 6,472 people.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
San Antonio community shows unity for those hurting in Israel-Gaza conflictSan Antonio community members gathered in solidarity and prayer in support of Israel at Temple Beth-El on Monday night.
Read more »
Oklahoma City’s Holmgren, San Antonio’s Wembanyama shine in preseason matchup of high draft picksSan Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama and Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren lived up to the hype in their first-ever preseason games.
Read more »
San Antonio theaters get ready for opening night of TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOURSenator John Cornyn says addressing this crisis is a priority and listened to mothers who lost their children to the opioid crisis.
Read more »
Hensel Phelps breaks ground on $62 million project at San Antonio International AirportSAN ANTONIO - The 1 firm for expert development, construction, and facuilty sercives, Hensel Phelps
Read more »
After Abbott veto, San Antonio lawmakers reintroduce Ramon Najera Act for dangerous dogsLawmakers have reintroduced the Ramon Najera Act — named after the veteran killed in a dog attack — after it was vetoed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Read more »