S.a. Councilman Tells Immigrants, Refugees They’re Still Welcome

By Josh Baugh, Staff Writer, San Antonio Express-News
Tue, 11/24/2015 - 4:04pm

Councilman Ron Nirenberg convened a couple dozen immigrants and refugees Tuesday to ensure they know the city still welcomes them.

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