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Bexar County constable says comments advocating for truck weight enforcement officers were meant to give context
Read full article: Bexar County constable says comments advocating for truck weight enforcement officers were meant to give contextA Bexar County constableās statement during a commissionerās court meeting was called into question by people who worry profit is being prioritized over public safety.
Man facing eviction arrested for making terroristic threats against FBI, Bexar County Pct. 4 Constableās Office, JP
Read full article: Man facing eviction arrested for making terroristic threats against FBI, Bexar County Pct. 4 Constableās Office, JPA man who was facing eviction was arrested for threatening federal and Bexar County law enforcement officials.
Deputies responding to disturbance call shoot, kill man after he fires AR-15 assault rifle, BCSO Sheriff says
Read full article: Deputies responding to disturbance call shoot, kill man after he fires AR-15 assault rifle, BCSO Sheriff saysDeputies responding to a domestic violence call shot and killed a 39-year-old man outside a home in far North Bexar County late Tuesday night, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Precinct 4 constable to feed 100 families for Thanksgiving
Read full article: Precinct 4 constable to feed 100 families for ThanksgivingBexar County Precinct 4 Constableās Office and Eagles Flight San Antonio are making sure those in need in their community have a holiday meal to cook and eat for Thanksgiving.
āI canāt just sit back and do nothingā: 94 year-old Bexar County Precinct 4 sergeant reflects on 70 years in law enforcement
Read full article: āI canāt just sit back and do nothingā: 94 year-old Bexar County Precinct 4 sergeant reflects on 70 years in law enforcementBEXAR COUNTY ā A reserve deputy sergeant with the Precinct 4 Bexar County Constableās office has been on the job for 73 years. At 94 years old, Arthur Caulk is the second oldest peace officer in the state of Texas. His mission continued when he returned back to the United States in 1947 and Caulk started his journey in law enforcement. He has been with the Precinct 4 Bexar County Constableās office since 1980. Editorās Note: A previous version of this story indicated that Caulk was retiring, but Caulk currently has no plans to retire.
Get married for free in February in San Antonio
Read full article: Get married for free in February in San AntonioSAN ANTONIO ā The coronavirus pandemic has added stress to many relationships, causing some to crumble and others to become stronger than ever. Although mass wedding ceremonies on the Bexar County Courthouse steps have been cancelled for Valentineās Day, the county is continuing a modified tradition of free wedding ceremonies for Valentineās Day and during the month of February. Bexar County Clerk Lucy Adame-Clark will be performing free wedding ceremonies from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12 on the courthouse steps every half hour. Wedding ceremonies are free but a suggested $20 donation to the Battered Women and Childrenās Shelter and/or the Bexar County Family Justice Center is appreciated. The San Antonio Sentinel spoke with Judge Gonzalez who said that sheās happy to offer wedding ceremonies to both LGBTQIA and heterosexual couples.
Barrier-breaking Bexar County constable calls on new leaders to share representation message
Read full article: Barrier-breaking Bexar County constable calls on new leaders to share representation messageSAN ANTONIO ā Bexar County Precinct 4 Constable Kathryn Brown knows what itās like to break barriers, and she called Wednesdayās presidential inauguration another milestone. Brown recently became the first Black woman ever to be elected as a Bexar County constable. Brown, who was sworn in earlier this month, credits civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr as an inspiration. Brown says leaders must share the message that representation is important. Just look at me and let that be your model that if she can do it, so can I,ā Brown said.
Constable makes history, swears in as first Black woman to serve in position
Read full article: Constable makes history, swears in as first Black woman to serve in positionSAN ANTONIO ā Kathryn Brown has now officially sworn in as a constable in Bexar County Precinct 4, making history at the same time. Now sworn in, Brown became the countyās first-ever Black woman to take the oath as constable. Positions have been cut in the precinct, Brown said they went from having 16 deputy constables to 12 and she hopes to change that in the future. Brown has nearly two decades of experience with the Bexar County Sheriffās Office. Read also:Kathryn Brown becomes first Black woman elected as Bexar County ConstableAdKathryn Brown vying to be first Black woman Bexar County constable in race against Larry Ricketts in Precinct 4
WATCH: KSAT anchors to host election recap livestream at 6:30 p.m.
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT anchors to host election recap livestream at 6:30 p.m.Editorās note: Get election results on our homepage and Vote 2020 page. Be the first to know by downloading our newsreader app or signing up for breaking news email alerts. KSAT is continuing its Vote 2020 election livestream series Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m.Watch live as KSAT anchors Steve Spriester, Isis Romero and Myra Arthur are expected to be joined by U.S. Rep.-elect Tony Gonzales, Bexar County Pct. 3 Commissioner Trish DeBerry, Bexar County Pct. You can watch the 90-minute stream in the player above, on KSAT.com, our newsreader app or our free streaming app that works with Roku and other smart devices.
Election results 2020: Leticia Vazquez elected Bexar County constable, Precinct 2
Read full article: Election results 2020: Leticia Vazquez elected Bexar County constable, Precinct 2Find other election results Type to search all races...Get more election results on our homepage and Vote 2020 page. Be the first to know by downloading our newsreader app or signing up for breaking news email alerts. Vasquez defeats Pena in race for Bexar County constable, Precinct 211:00 p.m. - Leticia Vazquez has defeated Charlie Pena in the race for Bexar County constable, Precinct 2. Vasquez currently has 65% of the votes while Pena has 35% with 54% of precincts reporting in Bexar County. BackgroundBexar County Precinct 2 (KSAT/Henry Keller)MORE ELECTION COVERAGE FROM KSAT:
Kathryn Brown becomes first Black woman elected as Bexar County Constable
Read full article: Kathryn Brown becomes first Black woman elected as Bexar County ConstableKathryn Brown wins Precinct 4 race, becomes first Black woman elected to serve as constable in Bexar County11:00 p.m. - Democrat Kathryn Brown has defeated Republican Larry Ricketts in the race for Bexar County constable, Precinct 4. She will be the first Black woman to serve as a Bexar County constable according to Monica Ramos, a spokesperson for the county. BackgroundA pair of Bexar County law enforcement veterans are vying to be elected as the next constable of Precinct 4. Bexar County Precinct 4 (KSAT/Henry Keller)Democrat Kathryn Brown and Republican Larry Ricketts face off this November to replace outgoing constable Stan Ramos. She would be the first Black woman to serve as a Bexar County constable if she wins, according to Monica Ramos, a spokesperson for the ounty.
Kathryn Brown vying to be first Black woman Bexar County constable in race against Larry Ricketts in Precinct 4
Read full article: Kathryn Brown vying to be first Black woman Bexar County constable in race against Larry Ricketts in Precinct 4A pair of Bexar County law enforcement veterans are vying to be elected as the next constable of Precinct 4. Brown is a 19-year veteran of the Bexar County Sheriffās Office. She would be the first Black woman to serve as a Bexar County constable if she wins, according to Monica Ramos, a spokesperson for the ounty. Brown has been part of several advisory groups related to law enforcement and union committees. Find more information on how and where to vote early in Bexar County here.