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Centro CEO, tourists speak on safety after string of crimes across downtown
Read full article: Centro CEO, tourists speak on safety after string of crimes across downtownIn the last three months, three tourists have died in downtown San Antonio due to crime. Now, some visiting the city have shared a concern for their safety.
Centro, UTSA partner to provide free e-shuttle service at downtown campuses
Read full article: Centro, UTSA partner to provide free e-shuttle service at downtown campusesAs UTSA’s downtown footprint continues growing, students will soon have access to a sustainable transit option: an e-shuttle aptly dubbed the Little Runner.
Incumbent faces challenge by former SA mayoral candidate in Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3 GOP Primary race
Read full article: Incumbent faces challenge by former SA mayoral candidate in Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3 GOP Primary raceThe Republican Primary election in the Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3 race includes an incumbent who has yet to serve a full term in office and a former San Antonio mayoral candidate.
Grant Moody sworn in as Precinct 3 Bexar County Commissioner
Read full article: Grant Moody sworn in as Precinct 3 Bexar County CommissionerMoody will serve the final two years that remain in DeBerry’s original term, though he says he “absolutely” plans to seek re-election in 2024 for a full, four-year term.
Bexar County Judge election results, Peter Sakai vs. Trish DeBerry, for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Bexar County Judge election results, Peter Sakai vs. Trish DeBerry, for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022For the first time in more than 20 years, Bexar County will have a new county judge.
All election results in Texas, San Antonio area for general midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: All election results in Texas, San Antonio area for general midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022Find all Texas races, including statewide offices like governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, land commissioner, ag commissioner and railroad commission; as well state legislative seats in the Texas House and Texas Senate; Congress and local San Antonio-area races, including Bexar County Judge, District Attorney, judicial seats and more.
Bexar County election results for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Bexar County election results for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022Results include Bexar County Judge, District Attorney, County Clerk, District Clerk, District Judges, County Court at Law judges and county-level results for statewide and Congressional races.
WATCH: Election night livestream and Insider watch party
Read full article: WATCH: Election night livestream and Insider watch partyKSAT anchors Steve Spriester, Stephania Jimenez and Myra Arthur will host a must-watch election results livestream as polls close and results begin trickling in at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
Asian advocacy group demands DeBerry apologize for calling Sakai ‘Dr. No’ during debate
Read full article: Asian advocacy group demands DeBerry apologize for calling Sakai ‘Dr. No’ during debateThe San Antonio chapter of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance is demanding that Trish DeBerry, the Republican candidate for Bexar County judge, issue an apology for making what it deemed a racist remark about her Democratic opponent, Peter Sakai.
WATCH: Bexar County Judge candidates Trish DeBerry and Peter Sakai face off in forum
Read full article: WATCH: Bexar County Judge candidates Trish DeBerry and Peter Sakai face off in forumTo help local business owners and other voters weigh the issues and decide who they want to support, the North San Antonio Chamber hosted a candidate forum with Sakai and DeBerry.
Bexar County Judge candidates Trish DeBerry, Peter Sakai answer your questions ahead of the Nov. 8 election
Read full article: Bexar County Judge candidates Trish DeBerry, Peter Sakai answer your questions ahead of the Nov. 8 electionFormer district court judge Peter Sakai faces Trish DeBerry, former Pct. 3 county commissioner
DeBerry claims attorney Thomas J. Henry, head of ad agency behind ‘dark money’ attack ads in county judge race
Read full article: DeBerry claims attorney Thomas J. Henry, head of ad agency behind ‘dark money’ attack ads in county judge raceTrish DeBerry, a former county commissioner and public relations specialist, cited “multiple sources” tying Henry and Bob Wills, the head of the PM Group, to the “dark money” sponsor of recent television attack ads against her, Friends of Bexar County LLC. DeBerry also accused the Democratic candidate Peter Sakai of “lying” about not having anything to do with the negative ad campaign.
May 24 Primary Runoff Election Results: Bexar County Judge Democrat
Read full article: May 24 Primary Runoff Election Results: Bexar County Judge DemocratThe winner between Ina Minjarez and Peter Sakai will face Republican Trish DeBerry, a former Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner, in the November General Election.
Sheriff defends decision to withhold body cam video of April 5 shooting that wounded deputy, left suspect dead
Read full article: Sheriff defends decision to withhold body cam video of April 5 shooting that wounded deputy, left suspect deadSheriff Javier Salazar said there is precedent for taking a family's wishes into account on releasing video, and he plans to keep that within BCSO policy.
Bexar County Judge candidates Ina Minjarez, Peter Sakai debate in forum ahead of Democratic primary runoff
Read full article: Bexar County Judge candidates Ina Minjarez, Peter Sakai debate in forum ahead of Democratic primary runoffTwo Democratic candidates vying for the office of Bexar County Judge will go head-to-head in a forum ahead of the runoff election in May.
Bexar County Judge primary: Peter Sakai, Ina Minjarez headed to Democratic runoff; Trish DeBerry clinches GOP nomination
Read full article: Bexar County Judge primary: Peter Sakai, Ina Minjarez headed to Democratic runoff; Trish DeBerry clinches GOP nominationFind the latest, updated election results for the 2022 primary election in Texas on March 1, 2022.
3 Democrats are serious contenders in primary race for Bexar County judge
Read full article: 3 Democrats are serious contenders in primary race for Bexar County judgeBefore the general election, which will decide who will succeed Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, a competitive Democratic primary lies ahead in March.
Sheriff: BCSO will comply with video release policy after approval bundle deal of body cam upgrades, new Tasers
Read full article: Sheriff: BCSO will comply with video release policy after approval bundle deal of body cam upgrades, new TasersWith commissioners poised Tuesday to approve a bundle deal including upgraded body camera technology, Salazar promised to implement the 10-day policy.
Former appeals court judge Marialyn Barnard named Interim Precinct 3 County Commissioner, sworn in on Tuesday
Read full article: Former appeals court judge Marialyn Barnard named Interim Precinct 3 County Commissioner, sworn in on TuesdayMarialyn Barnard will serve until November’s elected Precinct 3 commissioner takes office on Jan. 1, 2023.
Bexar County judge accepting submissions from interested candidates to fill vacant Precinct 3 seat
Read full article: Bexar County judge accepting submissions from interested candidates to fill vacant Precinct 3 seatBexar County Judge Nelson Wolff has opened the process to appoint an interim Precinct 3 commissioner after Commissioner Trish DeBerry announced she would be running for county judge in the upcoming election.
Last minute campaign announcement creates opening for Bexar County commissioner in Pct. 3. What happens next?
Read full article: Last minute campaign announcement creates opening for Bexar County commissioner in Pct. 3. What happens next?The Secretary of State's office explained how the next Pct. 3 commissioner will be elected.
Commissioner Trish DeBerry launches bid for Bexar County Judge
Read full article: Commissioner Trish DeBerry launches bid for Bexar County JudgeUnder state law, DeBerry’s candidacy for county judge means she’ll be required to forfeit her current seat on the Bexar County Commissioner’s Court, where she represents the North Side precinct.
Bexar County officials announce plan to address rising cases of family violence
Read full article: Bexar County officials announce plan to address rising cases of family violenceBexar County officials on Wednesday will announce comprehensive initiatives to address the rising caseload of family violence cases in criminal and civil courts.
Bexar County Commissioners Court OKs 10-day body cam release policy for shootings, other critical incidents
Read full article: Bexar County Commissioners Court OKs 10-day body cam release policy for shootings, other critical incidentsOn Tuesday, Bexar County commissioners unanimously passed a policy to have law enforcement agencies automatically release video of “critical incidents” within 10 days, with some exceptions, or explain why the release has been delayed.
Bexar County commissioner fears new precinct boundaries could bring new opponent
Read full article: Bexar County commissioner fears new precinct boundaries could bring new opponentA seemingly routine county redistricting process turned contentious as Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert accused Precinct 1 Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores of possibly putting a political opponent into his district. Calvert is up for re-election in the March 2022 primary.
Bexar County commissioners approve ‘symbolic’ property tax cut
Read full article: Bexar County commissioners approve ‘symbolic’ property tax cutCommissioners voted 3-1, with one abstention, to cut the tax rate for the county’s portion of property tax bills from $0.301097 to $0.299999 for every $100 of valuation. That equates to somewhere between a $3 to $4 savings a year for the average homeowner, staff said.
Bexar County considers $2.8B budget, raises for employees, officials
Read full article: Bexar County considers $2.8B budget, raises for employees, officialsThe proposed budget includes 5% pay bumps for employees as well as certain elected officials. Non-exempt employees, which are typically hourly workers, would also get a $1,000 lump sum payment.
BCSO gets approval for 96K hours of jail overtime
Read full article: BCSO gets approval for 96K hours of jail overtimeThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office received authorization for 96,170 mandatory overtime hours for uniformed officers working May 31 through Sep. 30. The change, according to county budget staff analysis, pushes the estimated cost of jail overtime for the year to $12.4 million - 39 percent over the county’s $8.8 million budget.
Sheriff Salazar urges ‘everybody chill a bit’ in bickering over boat, social media hostility
Read full article: Sheriff Salazar urges ‘everybody chill a bit’ in bickering over boat, social media hostilityBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar took to his personal social media account on Wednesday to weigh in on the controversy that has developed from asking the Bexar County Commissioners Court for a rescue boat.
Feud between county officials, sheriff and business exec over boat, social media attacks escalates
Read full article: Feud between county officials, sheriff and business exec over boat, social media attacks escalatesA public feud involving three elected county officials, a local business executive and a boat escalated Tuesday.
Wolff writes scathing letter to Bexar County sheriff over social media attacks made by business owner, BCSO donor
Read full article: Wolff writes scathing letter to Bexar County sheriff over social media attacks made by business owner, BCSO donorIn a scathing letter to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff criticized the law enforcement leader of encouraging and ignoring social media attacks by an owner of the Black Rifle Coffee Company toward Precinct 3 Commissioner Trish DeBerry.
Coronavirus update May 13: More than 955K first-dose COVID-19 vaccines administered in Bexar County, mayor says
Read full article: Coronavirus update May 13: More than 955K first-dose COVID-19 vaccines administered in Bexar County, mayor saysMayor Ron Nirenberg said 955,976 people have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 719,767 are fully vaccinated in Bexar County.
COVID-19 Briefing, April 22: More than half of Bexar County’s eligible population has received their first vaccine dose
Read full article: COVID-19 Briefing, April 22: More than half of Bexar County’s eligible population has received their first vaccine doseSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported 249 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths during today's briefing.
Bexar County, San Antonio leaders call for COVID-19 vaccination site on North Side
Read full article: Bexar County, San Antonio leaders call for COVID-19 vaccination site on North SideSAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner Trish DeBerry and three San Antonio city council members who represent areas on the North Side are calling on the Metropolitan Health District and the Bexar County Hospital District to co-manage a COVID-19 vaccination site in the northern part of the county. Within the next week, Texas is expected to receive 200,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, which recently received emergency authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. DeBerry says the shipment gives the city and county an opportunity to create a new vaccination site. District 8, 9 and 10 council members Manny Pelaez, John Courage and Clayton Perry, joined Deberry to request a new vaccination site in north Bexar County. “The current vaccination clinics are failing in their intended goal of vaccinating the most underserved populations.
Two women join Bexar County Commissioners Court, marking first instance in decades
Read full article: Two women join Bexar County Commissioners Court, marking first instance in decadesSAN ANTONIO – For the first time several decades, two women will join the male-dominated Bexar County Commissioners Court. A program manager with Metro Health, Rebeca “Becky” Clay Flores, will represent Precinct 1 as the first woman of color on the Commissioners Court. “It is these experiences that continue to fuel me to fight for a better life for the constituents of their county,” Flores said. DeBerry has said her business prowess will help her in doing what she can as a county commissioner to assist small businesses decimated by the pandemic. “We need to do whatever we can to try to help those folks keep the doors open.”Read also:New Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner commits to helping small business owners once sworn inCommissioner-elect supports proposal for mental health care unit at Bexar County Jail
New Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner commits to helping small business owners once sworn in
Read full article: New Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner commits to helping small business owners once sworn inSAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner-elect Trish DeBerry is gearing up to hit the ground running for small businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. DeBerry said she understands what it’s like being a small business owner after more than 20 years running her own company. DeBerry said she would like to see what a diverse task force could do to serve small businesses in the county. “Nobody understands a small business more than a small business owner,” DeBerry said. People like successful entrepreneurs, large corporations, and small business owners, so we can have constant conversations about what are the needs.”DeBerry said once the needs are recorded, she would like to look at what resources are available.
New Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner commits to helping small business owners once sworn in
Read full article: New Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner commits to helping small business owners once sworn inNew Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner commits to helping small business owners once sworn inPublished: November 4, 2020, 10:16 pmBexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner-elect Trish DeBerry is gearing up to hit the ground running for small businesses struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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.Editor’s 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: Trish DeBerry elected to Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 3
Read full article: Election results 2020: Trish DeBerry elected to Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 3Republican Trish DeBerry defeats Democrat Christine Hortick in Precinct 3 race1:17 a.m. — Republican Trish DeBerry has defeated Democrat Christine Hortick in the race for the Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner seat. 10:23 p.m. — Trish DeBerry remains ahead in the Precinct 3 race against Christine Hortick with 33% of precincts reporting. It’s the only Republican county commissioner seat in Bexar County. 7:14 p.m. — With early votes and a portion of absentee ballots counted in Bexar County, Trish DeBerry has taken a lead over Christine Hortick in the Precinct 3 race. She currently serves as the president of the Bexar County Children’s Court Attorney Association.
Takeaways from the Bexar County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate forum
Read full article: Takeaways from the Bexar County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate forumDemocrat Christine Hortick and Republican Trish DeBerry are vying to replace outgoing Precinct 3 Commissioner Kevin Wolff, the lone Republican on the court. Hortick said she would propose expanding property tax exemptions for seniors. READ MORE: Who is on the November 2020 election ballot for Bexar CountyConstable cutsAfter initially proposing cutting 38 constable positions, the Bexar County Comissioners Court agreed to only cut 19 positions. “When I’m at the door with people, they are cognizant of response times, especially if they live in far reaches of the county,” DeBerry said. Only two women have ever held a seat on Bexar County Commissioner’s Court, according to the Express-News.
GOP Bexar County Precinct 3 candidate shares why she believes her skills are needed on the commissioners court
Read full article: GOP Bexar County Precinct 3 candidate shares why she believes her skills are needed on the commissioners courtGOP Bexar County Precinct 3 candidate shares why she believes her skills are needed on the commissioners courtPublished: September 21, 2020, 6:20 pmGOP Bexar County Precinct 3 candidate shares why she believes her skills are needed on the commissioners court
Watch: Bexar County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate forum
Read full article: Watch: Bexar County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate forumREAD MORE: Who is on the November 2020 election ballot for Bexar CountyBackground informationWith outgoing Precinct 3 Commissioner Kevin Wolff, a Republican, leaving the seat vacant after three terms, the race is likely to be one of the most competitive in Bexar County. She currently serves as the president of the Bexar County Children’s Court Attorney Association. DeBerry won the GOP nomination for the seat over Tom Rickhoff during the July runoff election, securing 55 percentage points. Hortick won the nomination outright in the March primary. Only two women have ever held a seat on Bexar County Commissioner’s Court, according to the Express-News, whose editorial board in February endorsed Hortick.
5 takeaways from the Texas runoff election in Bexar County
Read full article: 5 takeaways from the Texas runoff election in Bexar CountySAN ANTONIO – Bexar County voters joined the rest of Texas Tuesday in deciding the final nominees for the general election in November. With more than a dozen races on GOP and Democratic ballots, we’ve rounded up the biggest takeaways below, in case you missed it. RELATED: ‘Outstanding’ voter turnout reported in Bexar County for runoff electionBexar County Commissioner, Constable shake-upPrecinct 1 Commissioner Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez lost his seat on Tuesday night after being trounced by about 20 percentage points by challenger Rebeca “Becky” Clay-Flores in the Democratic runoff. She’ll face Republican Gabriel Lara in the general election. Voters gave Bexar County GOP Chair Cynthia Brehm an emphatic boot on Tuesday night, weeks after she refused calls to resign from top Texas Republicans, including U.S.
Tom Rickhoff and Trish DeBerry the last two republicans standing after the primary
Read full article: Tom Rickhoff and Trish DeBerry the last two republicans standing after the primaryTom Rickhoff and Trish DeBerry the last two republicans standing after the primaryPublished: July 14, 2020, 10:21 pmPrecinct 3 became a free for all when Kevin Wolff announced his resignation of the seat at the end of the year, these Republicans aim to change that
Trish DeBerry wins GOP nomination over Tom Rickhoff for Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 3
Read full article: Trish DeBerry wins GOP nomination over Tom Rickhoff for Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 3SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s note: Find other results from the Bexar County runoff here. UPDATE, Midnight: Trish DeBerry has beat her opponent, Tom Rickhoff, in the Republican race for Bexar County Commissioner, Precinct 3. Background:The race to replace outgoing Republican County Commissioner Kevin Wolff will likely be one of the most competitive races in the Bexar County GOP runoff and potentially in November, too. You can find additional election results by scrolling to the bottom of this page. You can find additional election results in the drop-down menu below:You can also click here for more election results.
Texas March Primary Election Results Bexar County Commissioner Pct. 3 (R)
Read full article: Texas March Primary Election Results Bexar County Commissioner Pct. 3 (R)SAN ANTONIO – Election results will begin to populate on this page when early voting results are released at 7 p.m. (CST) on March 3 and we’ll have an election night livestream on KSAT.com. You can find additional election results by clicking here. For more election coverage, go to our Vote 2020 page or sign up for our free election newsletter.
Texas March Primary Election Results Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3 Republican
Read full article: Texas March Primary Election Results Bexar County Commissioner Precinct 3 RepublicanSAN ANTONIO – Election results will begin to populate on this page when early voting results are released at 7 p.m. (CST) on March 3 and we’ll have an election night livestream on KSAT.com. You can find additional election results by scrolling to the bottom of this page. For more election coverage, go to our Vote 2020 page or sign up for our free election newsletter.
Texas March Primary Election Results Bexar County
Read full article: Texas March Primary Election Results Bexar CountySAN ANTONIO – Election results will begin to populate on this page when early voting results are released at 7 p.m. (CST) on March 3 and we’ll have an election night livestream on KSAT.com. You can find additional election results by scrolling to the bottom of this page. For more election coverage, go to our Vote 2020 page or sign up for our free election newsletter.
Races to watch during the primary election around San Antonio
Read full article: Races to watch during the primary election around San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – The road to November begins for candidates hoping to represent their political party with the primary election. Early voting for Texas’ primary election begins on Feb. 18, and Election Day is slated for Super Tuesday, March 3. AdBottom line: It seems likely that the crowded Republican primary will head to a runoff after March 3. AdFor Hurd’s part, he’s endorsed Republican candidate Tony Gonzalez, a San Antonio native and military veteran whose politics appear to align largely with Hurd’s. AdBottom line: It will be interesting to see which party gets stronger turnout in the primary election, but most of the action for CD-21 will come during the general election.