Local NewsBexar County to Cut 19 Constable Posts in 2021
Isaiah MitchellSeptember 15, 2020
The Bexar County Commissioners Court approved a budget that cuts 19 constable posts from after competing public pleas were made to the court.
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IssuesLocal NewsBexar County Judge Nelson Wolff Issues Executive Order Mandating Masks
Daniel FriendJune 17, 2020
Challenging Governor Abbott, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff is requiring businesses to mandate face coverings for employees and customers or face fines.
Statewide NewsGOP County Chairs Under Fire for Sharing George Floyd Conspiracy Theory
Daniel FriendJune 5, 2020
Some Republican leaders are calling for the resignation of Bexar County GOP Chair Cynthia Brehm after she and a few other county chairs shared a conspiratorial post about George Floyd's death.
Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsBexar County Sheriff’s Office to Begin Releasing “Non-Violent” Offenders Due to Coronavirus-Spread Concerns
Brad JohnsonMarch 18, 2020
On Wednesday, the Bexar County Sheriff's office said it would release "non-violent" offenders into the community after an inmate was tested for COVID-19.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsCoronavirus Update in Texas: Here’s What You Need to Know
Sarah McConnellMarch 9, 2020
As concerns over the coronavirus mount amid its continuing spread throughout the United States, here's the latest Texas news to know.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsSan Antonio Officials Issue Local Public Health Emergency Over Coronavirus
Sarah McConnellMarch 3, 2020
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff issued a public health emergency citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
FederalImmigration & BorderIssuesRep. Chip Roy Leads Letter to Administration Concerning Spread of Coronavirus at Southern Border
Sarah McConnellMarch 2, 2020
Texas Rep. Chip Roy and other members of the Texas delegation sent a letter to the Trump administration citing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus at the southern border.
Local NewsStatewide NewsTaxes & SpendingSpending Increases by $650 Million in Texas’ Most Populated Counties
Brad JohnsonNovember 21, 2019
Tarrant County tops the list of largest county government spending increases with a $97 million spending binge going into next year.
IssuesLocal NewsBexar County Constable Controversies Amplified by FBI and Texas Rangers Raid
Daniel FriendSeptember 23, 2019
Michelle Barrientes Vela, a constable in Bexar County who has been accused of discrimination from a deputy running for her seat, had her home and office searched by law enforcement.
Former Speaker of the House Joe Straus launched Texas Forever Forward with $2.5 million coming directly from his Texans for Joe Straus committee.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State SenateTexas Battleground: Sen. Pete Flores’ Race Will Be One of the Most-Watched
Brad JohnsonJune 14, 2019
Sen. Pete Flores will find himself under heavy fire in 2020 as Democrats try and reclaim the seat they lost during a special election.