Joaquin Castro announces nearly $1M in federal funding for domestic violence prevention programs in SA

SAN ANTONIO – Congressman Joaquin Castro and local leaders will hold a press conference on Wednesday morning to announce nearly $1 million in federal funding to address domestic violence in San Antonio.

The press conference is slated to start at 10:30 a.m. at the Bexar County Courthouse. View a livestream of the event in the video player above. Delays are possible; if there is not a livestream available, check back at a later time.

In a news release, Castro’s office said he secured $956,662 in new federal funding for domestic violence prevention programs in San Antonio and Bexar County.

Judge Monique Diaz, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio CEO Chris Daskevich and Guardian House CEO Shannon White will also be in attendance.

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