From surgeon to bank robber: What caused Dr. John Christian Gunn’s fall from grace?
“I’ve been watching doctors do lots of bizarre things for many years, but robbing a bank was new.”
Open Records
Uncovering hidden ties between state Rep. Jose Menendez and a housing developer
Since joining the Legislature in 2000, Menendez has been one of the most outspoken supporters of NRP and other developers in the affordable-housing sector.
Five news stories that show why open government is such a big deal
Here are five shining examples of why this pesky-open government thing matters.
What stimulus projects are being funded in Bexar County, and what’s the price tag?
The Recovery Act is funding high-profile projects that will benefit future generations — and paying for obscure work that hardly will be noticed.
Why do liberal socialist media elites spend so much time uncovering government waste?
Why would socialists spend so much time uncovering examples of wasteful government spending, publicizing the details, and holding officials accountable?
Why a $7.3 million stimulus project is a year behind schedule in San Antonio
Red tape stalls stimulus project in San Antonio by John Tedesco We’ve been checking how stimulus funds are being spent in Bexar County, and one of the interesting things we’ve learned is how money for some projects still hasn’t been spent, more than a year after the Recovery Act became law. Last month I met …
How to keep a secret if you’re a crooked politician in Texas
Hand it to Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson — his feud with the Texas Attorney General and the San Antonio Express-News is, at the very least, exposing a flaw in the state’s open-records law. Adkisson doesn’t want to release private e-mails in which he discussed public business. The attorney general’s office told him he has …
The federal stimulus: Tips and resources
Success stories or problems with projects in Bexar County that are funded by Recovery Act money.
Mechanical problems with your plane? Check its safety record online
You can search the safety history of the plane you’re going to board.
Open records quiz: Can officials question your motives and withhold documents from you?
The motives of the person requesting the information has no bearing on whether a document is public.