Elections 2022Texas State Rep. Ina Minjarez to Run for Bexar County Judge
Daniel FriendNovember 15, 2021
The San Antonio state representative is running for the top executive position in Bexar County instead of seeking reelection.
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Civil SocietyEducationJudicialTexas Supreme Court Sides With Abbott to Pause Bexar County Mask Mandates
Isaiah MitchellAugust 30, 2021
“This case, and others like it, are not about whether people should wear masks or whether the government should make them do it."
87th LegislatureCivil SocietyJudicialSan Antonio Wins Restraining Order in Suit Against Abbott’s Mask Mandate Ban, Following Other Localities
Isaiah MitchellAugust 11, 2021
A judge issued a temporary restraining order against Abbott, letting San Antonio and Bexar County issue mask mandates.
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.
JudicialStatewide NewsThe 14 Biggest COVID-19 Lawsuits in Texas: Here’s Where They Stand
Brad JohnsonSeptember 10, 2020
Here's a list of the top lawsuits filed since the coronavirus pandemic and resulting shutdowns disrupted the lives of Texans.
Local NewsSan Antonio to Require Businesses to Conduct Temperature Checks, Health Screening
Daniel FriendJuly 1, 2020
Under an amended coronavirus emergency order, businesses within the City of San Antonio will be required to screen employees and customers before allowing entry.
Statewide NewsGovernor Abbott Walks Back Face Mask Mandate, Says Businesses Can Be Fined
Daniel FriendJune 17, 2020
Although his previous order prohibited localities from imposing fines for not wearing face masks, Abbott now says that businesses can be fined for failing to mandate their use.
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.
HealthcareLocal NewsStatewide NewsNine Texas Mayors Appeal to Governor Abbott for Mask Order Reauthorization
Brad JohnsonJune 16, 2020
The mayors of nine Texas cities signed onto a letter requesting from Governor Abbott the ability to reinstate mandatory facial covering orders.
Local NewsStatewide NewsBexar County Judge Asks Governor to Allow Facial Covering Mandates
Brad JohnsonJune 12, 2020
Governor Abbott declared facial covering mandates illegitimate in late April after numerous localities had implemented them.
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.