Two local primary races have been decided after the Bexar County Elections Department released a final vote tally on Tuesday.

SAN ANTONIO – When a clerk, who had been assigned to her court, was recently reassigned to another court, 187th District Court Judge Stephanie Boyd became concerned. ”With COVID, of course, everyone is fearful of a lot of cross-movement,” Boyd said Wednesday. Boyd said, beyond concerns for her staff and people doing business in her court, she has a personal concern. Bexar County District Clerk Mary Angie Garcia said that while she tries to limit transfers it is unavoidable during the coronavirus pandemic. “We have currently, right now, seven clerks who are out with COVID quarantine and we have to shuffle,” Garcia said.

SAN ANTONIO – On Thursday, 399th District Court Judge Frank Castro issued an order noting that deputy district clerks assigned to district courts serve at the pleasure of the judges. The order concluded by threatening to hold Bexar County District Clerk Mary Angie Garcia in contempt of court is she did not replace two clerks assigned to his court by Monday. Castro had requested the transfer earlier, according to Garcia. We would do what we had to do,” Garcia said. “We’re just trying to make it a smooth operational office,” Garcia said.

Judge orders replacement of clerks, threatens legal action against district clerk if not done by MondayPublished: November 13, 2020, 6:09 pmDistrict Court Judge Frank Castro's order threatened to hold Bexar County District Clerk Mary Angie Garcia in contempt of court is she did not replace two clerks assigned to his court by Monday.