SAN ANTONIO – The county is examining potential meeting locations for grand juries in the Bexar County Courthouse complex after some jurors expressed concerns for their safety given the rising number of COVID-19 cases locally. With safety protocols in place, grand juries have been meeting throughout the pandemic. On Thursday, State District Judge Velia Meza toured meeting sites for juries within the complex. The locations are not being revealed since all grand jury meetings are secret and confidential. Spike in COVID-19 cases prompts Bexar County judge to temporarily postpone jury selection in capital murder trial

SAN ANTONIO Though a moratorium on jury service was ordered on March 12, Bexar County Grand Juries have continued to examine cases presented by the district attorneys staff. Crime doesnt stop and the cases keep coming in, Assistant District Attorney Eddie Flores said Thursday. The cases submitted by law enforcement must be reviewed, Flores said, noting that a critical deadline is in play. Earlier this week, two new grand juries were sworn in to replace the current juries. Read also:Bexar County courtrooms soon to have new lookCivil district courts in Bexar County prepare to reopen after months-long closure