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Bexar County hires veteran election official pushed out of previous job amid right-wing criticism

Michele Carew was unanimously appointed as election administrator for the county that’s home to San Antonio, four years after leaving her post in Hood County.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 26, 2025

Social media isn’t the only cause of mental health woes among Texas youth, advocates say

Social media’s danger on youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times, eclipsing focus on bigger threats — provider shortages and funding cuts to programs.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 27, 2025

Her Body Was 126 Degrees After She Died, Bexar County Medical Examiner Blames Drugs

Jessica Witzel’s autopsy report raises an important question: How many other heat-related deaths among unhoused residents are being erased by the failure to collect and report accurate data on climate-related mortality?

Texas Observer · Jan 16, 2025

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Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting

A Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 25, 2024

A mom, 63, was found dead after going for her regular hike along a Texas trail. Now a man is facing charges in the case

An autopsy found that Stacey Dramiga died from blunt force trauma to the head

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2024

Travis County Leaders Respond To Texas AG Paxton's Voter Registration Lawsuit By Suing Him Back

County officials seek federal oversight, accusing Texas Attorney General of voter suppression efforts.

Latin Times · Sep 18, 2024

Judge tosses Texas AG Ken Paxton's request to block voter registration as election suppression saga continues

Paxton requested to block a plan from Bexar county to mail registration applications with an outside vendor. The request was moot, according to the judge.

Latin Times · Sep 17, 2024

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Judge tosses Ken Paxton’s lawsuit targeting Bexar County’s voter registration effort

The county told a state district court judge that the applications were already mailed out and any ruling would be moot.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2024

Ken Paxton sues Travis County to block voter registration efforts

The Texas attorney general filed a similar lawsuit earlier this week against Bexar County, which includes San Antonio.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 6, 2024

Father Of School Shooter Charged For Allowing Weapon Possession

Press conference updates on tragic school incident in Bexar County, suspect's arrest, community support, and ongoing investigation.

Texas AG Files Lawsuit Against Bexar County Over Voter Forms

Texas AG Paxton sues Bexar County over mass mailing voter registration forms, sparking legal battle.

Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over voter registration outreach effort

The move escalates Texas Republicans’ brewing fight with urban counties over initiatives to proactively send applications to unregistered voters.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 3, 2024

Bexar County Sheriff Supports Vice President Kamala Harris Over Trump

Bexar County Sheriff Salazar praises VP Harris and criticizes former President Trump, sparking discussions on leadership and accountability.

Missing Texas Woman And Son Found Dead In Possible Murder-Suicide

Tragic discovery in Bexar County, Texas, as a missing mother and her son are found dead in a possible murder-suicide. Investigation ongoing.

All candidates for Texas House of Representatives District 118 Democratic primary complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the March 5, 2024, Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 118 — Kristian Carranza (D) and Carlos Quezada (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 21, 2023

After hotly contested 2022 primary, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar works to mend relations with labor groups ahead of 2024

The moderate South Texas Democrat has held meetings with union leaders and filed a labor-backed bill this month. But he still shares some disagreements with the movement.

WEKU · Jun 8, 2023

Courts have long seen K-9 dogs as impartial. Now police bodycams hold them accountable

Police body cameras have increased accountability for K-9 units, making it easier for defendants to claim unconstitutional searches. A federal lawsuit in Texas illustrates the new dynamic.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 5, 2023

Sheriff files criminal charges over Florida’s transport of migrants from San Antonio to Massachusetts

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office didn’t say who it has accused of unlawful restraint in connection with last year’s flight to Martha’s Vineyard paid for by Florida. On Monday, California announced it’s investigating similar flights from El Paso to Sacramento.

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Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2023

Texas 911 dispatcher's husband catches her 'sexting 7 officers and having 2 affairs'

Krystle Perez, a 911 dispatcher and seven other police officers including a Sergeant, are in the middle of a sex scandal investigation at the Bexar County Sheriff's Office in San Antonio, Texas

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022

Ex-officer indicted in shooting of San Antonio teen

Bexar County prosecutors say a former San Antonio police officer who shot a 17-year-old as the teen put his car in reverse while eating a hamburger has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant and one count of attempted murder

The Texas Tribune · Oct 13, 2022

Bexar County sheriff certifies that migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard are crime victims, clearing path for special visas

The move clears a pathway for those people to get a special visa to stay in the country that they otherwise would not have received.

Tribune News Service · Sep 20, 2022

Texas sheriff probes migrant flights from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida

The Bexar County Sheriff launched a criminal investigation Monday into the transfer of migrants by plane from San Antonio to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida’s governor, amid rising migration.

Axios · Sep 20, 2022

Texas sheriff investigating migrant flights to Martha's Vineyard organized by Florida governor

The Bexar County sheriff's office said migrants were "lured" away from a resource center.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 20, 2022

Bexar County sheriff launches investigation into Florida flying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis chartered two flights to send migrants recruited in San Antonio to the tony Massachusetts vacation spot, a move that drew outrage after some migrants later said they were misled into getting on the planes.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 19, 2022

Texas sheriff will investigate Florida flying Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

Authorities in Texas have opened a criminal investigation into Gov. Ron DeSantis’ operation to fly roughly 50 Venezuela migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard last week.

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