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Bexar County Courthouse employee retires after 69 years on the job
Read full article: Bexar County Courthouse employee retires after 69 years on the jobAfter 69 years of dedicated service, Jimmy Allison has retired from the Bexar County Courthouse, making him the longest-serving employee in the countyās history.
Jurors in manslaughter trial get close-up look at cars, truck involved in 2022 deadly crash
Read full article: Jurors in manslaughter trial get close-up look at cars, truck involved in 2022 deadly crashBexar County jurors in a manslaughter case received a close-up look at the vehicles involved in a deadly 2022 crash.
Bexar County Courthouse, Cadena-Reeves Justice Center add new security measures
Read full article: Bexar County Courthouse, Cadena-Reeves Justice Center add new security measuresThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office has stepped up security at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center and Bexar County Courthouse following several incidents inside the buildings.
Man who escaped from Bexar County Courthouse in handcuffs back in custody, BCSO says
Read full article: Man who escaped from Bexar County Courthouse in handcuffs back in custody, BCSO saysPedro Andres Escamilla, 27, was in handcuffs and had been arrested on charges of possession and criminal traspassing.
Homeowners facing septic ānightmareā celebrate after securing $2M to connect to SAWS sewer system
Read full article: Homeowners facing septic ānightmareā celebrate after securing $2M to connect to SAWS sewer systemAfter years of fearing the rain, homeowners in a far north Bexar County neighborhood left the Bexar County Courthouse smiling.
Get married for free on Valentineās Day at the Bexar County Courthouse
Read full article: Get married for free on Valentineās Day at the Bexar County CourthouseYou can tie the knot for free at the Bexar County Courthouse this Feb. 14 as the Bexar County Courthouse continues its tradition of holding free, mass wedding ceremonies.
Video shows melee in Bexar County courtroom as murder suspect is attacked, beaten by victimās family
Read full article: Video shows melee in Bexar County courtroom as murder suspect is attacked, beaten by victimās familyAccording to a statement from the Bexar County Sheriffās Office, the courtroom brawl happened as family members of shooting victim Ethan Soto attended a hearing for Victor Nathaneal Rivas, who is charged in Sotoās death.
Headed to the Bexar County Courthouse? You may want to give yourself some extra time to get there
Read full article: Headed to the Bexar County Courthouse? You may want to give yourself some extra time to get thereJurors and visitors to the Bexar County Courthouse are being urged to give themselves some extra time to get there due to a road construction project in the downtown area.
In rare move, evidence from separate charge allowed in trial of man accused of permanently disabling 4-month-old son
Read full article: In rare move, evidence from separate charge allowed in trial of man accused of permanently disabling 4-month-old sonTerrence Harper facing life in prison if found guilty in injury to a child case; also faces capital murder for separate incident
āWhy does this continue to happen?ā: Bexar County honors children who died of abuse
Read full article: āWhy does this continue to happen?ā: Bexar County honors children who died of abuseLaw enforcement agencies, community leaders, child welfare agencies and families expressed frustration Friday during a Child Abuse Awareness event at the Bexar County Courthouse.
Plan ahead: Why parking is a nightmare around the Bexar County Courthouse
Read full article: Plan ahead: Why parking is a nightmare around the Bexar County CourthouseThe courthouse is bustling again with in-person jury trials back in session but its leading to frustration for some as parking is now limited.
Bexar County courts to see an increase in jury trials; Courthouse could return to normal operations in 2022
Read full article: Bexar County courts to see an increase in jury trials; Courthouse could return to normal operations in 2022Judge Ron Rangel said because the county has entered the low transmission phase of COVID-19 protocols, jury trials will be allowed to increase.
Face masks required for visitors of Bexar County Courthouse complex, judge orders
Read full article: Face masks required for visitors of Bexar County Courthouse complex, judge ordersWith the Delta variant causing a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations locally, the Bexar County Courthouse complex is upping its efforts to mitigate the virusās spread.
Family of baby James Chairez disappointed at possibility of DāLanny Chairez being released from jail
Read full article: Family of baby James Chairez disappointed at possibility of DāLanny Chairez being released from jailThe family of baby James Chairez protested outside the Bexar County Courthouse Wednesday over the possibility that the babyās mother, DāLanny Chairez could be released from jail.
In-person court proceedings get off to slow start in Bexar County
Read full article: In-person court proceedings get off to slow start in Bexar CountyA non-jury bench trial in Judge Angelica Jimenezā 408th District Court was the only in-person court proceeding held in the Bexar County Courthouse complex on Tuesday.
āSan Antonio is not a home for bigots:ā City, county leaders show support for Asian community after ramen shop vandalism
Read full article: āSan Antonio is not a home for bigots:ā City, county leaders show support for Asian community after ramen shop vandalismSAN ANTONIO ā Community leaders stood united Thursday in a press conference outside the Bexar County Courthouse to condemn racist graffiti found on the windows of a Northwest Side ramen shop. On Sunday, Noodle Tree owner Mike Nguyen went to the ramen shop to find racist graffiti that read, āno masks,ā āramen noodle flu,ā and other derogatory remarks. AdāItās important that the people of San Antonio know that this is not who we are,ā Gonzales said. Others who spoke up for the Asian community in San Antonio included San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, Police Chief William McManus, and Councilman Manny Pelaez. The support was appreciated by members of the Asian community, like Christina Lew, the president of the San Antonio chapter for the Chinese American Citizens Alliance.
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.
Jurors concerned about COVID-19 safety as cases rise in Bexar County
Read full article: Jurors concerned about COVID-19 safety as cases rise in Bexar CountySAN ANTONIO ā 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
Frustration mounts as Bexar County courtrooms stay closed while bars reopen
Read full article: Frustration mounts as Bexar County courtrooms stay closed while bars reopenSAN ANTONIO ā Many bars in Bexar County reopened Wednesday with strict limitations that include 50% capacity after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While bars may start looking somewhat back to normal, that is not the case at the Bexar County Courthouse, where there have been no jury trials for the past eight months. The judge said if a juror is summoned to appear, he or she must show up, whereas bar patrons are in bars voluntarily. āWhen are we going to start caring about peopleās liberties and peopleās rights?ā he asked while talking about people in jail awaiting trial. Kuntz said his frustration with the limitations dictated by the pandemic goes beyond attorneys and their clients.
Some Bexar County residents hope next Supreme Court justice is selected after election
Read full article: Some Bexar County residents hope next Supreme Court justice is selected after electionSan Antonio ā The community gathered at the Bexar County Courthouse steps for a vigil honoring the justice warrior who Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was before her death. āNotorious RBG to me was a voice for the voiceless,ā said Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez, a judge in Bexar County. She taught me that even if you have a smaller voice, you are not voiceless.āāShe was a good and faithful servant,ā said Stephanie Boyd, another judge for Bexar county. āShe was respected as a very thorough justice,ā Kauffman said. The community gathered at the Bexar County Courthouse steps for a vigil honoring Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Bexar County Mental Health Court holds virtual graduation ceremony
Read full article: Bexar County Mental Health Court holds virtual graduation ceremonySAN ANTONIO Though the COVID-19 Bexar County Courthouse protocol meant that the families of participants in the Bexar County Mental Health Court program were prohibited from attending graduation ceremonies, they will still get an opportunity to see the graduation. Bexar County Court 12 Judge Yolanda Huff, who manages the specialty court, arranged to have a video of the ceremony recorded. Bexar County probate, mental health courts deemed essential during pandemicThe video will be posted online on Aug. 14, at which time the graduation will become official. When the COVID hit, Ill admit I was very concerned about my mental health patients and how they would do, Huff said Monday. A week hasnt gone by that I havent had at least two to five new participants in the Mental Health Court, she said.
First for Bexar County: Residents to sit on jury panels from home
Read full article: First for Bexar County: Residents to sit on jury panels from homeSAN ANTONIO Bexar County residents will soon receive jury summonses, but they wont need to go to the Bexar County Courthouse to answer the summons. About 200 jury summonses are scheduled to be mailed to residents beginning Friday. The official jury summon instructs potential jurors to visit www.bexar.org and answer a simple questionnaire that will help determine who sits on the virtual jury panel. Bexar County Commissioners approve nearly $12,000 for grand juries supplemental payPotential jurors will be able to sit in the comfort of their homes while also sitting on a jury panel with the user-friendly video conferencing software called Zoom. Bexar County courtrooms soon to have new lookThere are exemptions from jury service.
Leading SA: Congressman Will Hurd says San Antonio PD is a leader when it comes to mental health
Read full article: Leading SA: Congressman Will Hurd says San Antonio PD is a leader when it comes to mental healthSAN ANTONIO San Antonians have united over the last three weeks in protest amid the death of George Floyd. On Sunday, Congressman Will Hurd, R-Texas, joined Leading SA to discuss these issues that have not only plagued the nation, but also have made quite the impact here in San Antonio. Hurd said police departments around the country can learn from San Antonio. San Antonio Police Department is kind of a leader when it comes to mental health. The San Antonio Police Department does 40 hours.
WATCH: Aerial view of San Antonio protests
Read full article: WATCH: Aerial view of San Antonio protestsSAN ANTONIO ā A group of protesters is gathered at the Bexar County Courthouse in downtown San Antonio for racial inequality and the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Sky12 followed the protesters as they gathered downtown, Saturday, June 13. You can watch the aerial view of the protests live in the video player above. Protests held in the Alamo City have been mostly peaceful and city leaders said they are still listening to the calls for reform. RELATED LINKS:āAbsolutely unacceptableā: San Antonio firefighter terminated after derogatory comments on protestsSan Antonio health experts urge protestors to be cautious of COVID-19UT-Austin football players demand school change buildings named after racist figures, donate to Black Lives MatterFormer players accuse Texas State basketball coach Danny Kaspar of racist remarks and incidentsMayor Ron Nirenberg delivers impassioned speech to protesters
WATCH LIVE: Protesters gather at Bexar County Courthouse in wake of George Floyds death
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Protesters gather at Bexar County Courthouse in wake of George Floyds deathSAN ANTONIO Protesters are gathered at the Bexar County Courthouse Saturday afternoon in wake of George Floyds death. This is the third weekend in a row for the protests in San Antonio. Protests held in the Alamo City have been mostly peaceful and city leaders said they are still listening to the calls for reform. Protesters are expected to march at 5:30 p.m. and well bring more updates as they become available.
WATCH: Day 8 of George Floyd protests in San Antonio
Read full article: WATCH: Day 8 of George Floyd protests in San AntonioSAN ANTONIO Protesters gathered at Public Safety Headquarters and at the Bexar County Courthouse on Friday for the seventh day of protests in San Antonio over racial inequality and the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. RELATED: San Antonio lifts curfew for downtown business district following peaceful protestsCity Manager Erik Walsh and the San Antonio Police Department recommended the curfew be lifted following several days of peaceful protests in the Alamo City. Nirenberg told protesters to hold him accountable for changes that need to be made in San Antonio. Im asking you to hold me accountable nobody else," Nirenberg told the crowd. WATCH: San Antonio councilman delivers message to protestersRelated Stories:WATCH: Day 7 of George Floyd protests in San AntonioPeople are protesting in small Texas towns, tooFormer players accuse Texas State basketball coach Danny Kaspar of racist remarks and incidentsMayor Ron Nirenberg delivers impassioned speech to protesters
Mayor Ron Nirenberg delivers impassioned speech to protesters
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg delivers impassioned speech to protestersSAN ANTONIO Mayor Ron Nirenberg delivered an impassioned speech to George Floyd protesters Thursday at the Bexar County Courthouse, telling them to hold him accountable for changes that need to be made in San Antonio. Im asking you to hold me accountable nobody else," Nirenberg told the crowd. The man asked the mayor if he would address the crowd protesting for the sixth consecutive day in San Antonio. The mayor told the protesters he ran for the citys top office because he wanted change. Because Im the mayor of this God-damn city and were going to make change together, OK, he said to cheers.
Hundreds gather for fourth day of protests in San Antonio over George Floyds death
Read full article: Hundreds gather for fourth day of protests in San Antonio over George Floyds deathSAN ANTONIO An estimated 500 people marched around the streets of the Bexar County Courthouse on Tuesday evening to denounce the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. The protest was the fourth consecutive day people in San Antonio have taken to the streets and among dozens taking place across the nation. Hours earlier, about 50 people took to the streets of New Braunfels to also protest against Floyds killing. Related Stories:Peaceful protest held in New Braunfels in wake of George Floyds deathGov. Greg Abbott: State will not ask for U.S. military help because Texans can take care of TexasCollege student pulled from car by Atlanta police in viral video is from San AntonioPhotos show evolution of San Antonio protest over police brutality, George Floyds killing
Protesters left with glimmer of hope after peaceful protest at Bexar County Courthouse
Read full article: Protesters left with glimmer of hope after peaceful protest at Bexar County CourthouseSAN ANTONIO ā People of all ages and races marched around the Bexar County Courthouse on Monday in hopes of sending a powerful message through a peaceful demonstration. āNot only do we want to see the police give us 100%, but we want to see the follow through. Before the march ended, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar empathized with the protesters. For some of the protesters, it was enough to inspire hope and maybe even an example for other cities to follow. āSeeing those people and seeing this camaraderie really does give me hope, because then these people will go talk to other people and thatās how it will hopefully spread and fix itself, hopefully,ā Reiffert said.
Local couples start Valentineās Day by getting married at midnight
Read full article: Local couples start Valentineās Day by getting married at midnightLocal couples start Valentineās Day by getting married at midnightPublished: February 14, 2020, 7:57 amMore than 100 couples started Valentineās Day by getting married just after the stroke of midnight on the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse.
Local couples start Valentineās Day by getting married at midnight
Read full article: Local couples start Valentineās Day by getting married at midnightSAN ANTONIO ā More than 100 couples started Valentineās Day by getting married just after the stroke of midnight on the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse. The mass wedding is offered each year by the Bexar County clerk. To be in the service, couples had to get their marriage license from the clerkās office and pay a fee. The couples had 72 hours to get their certificate to make the marriage official. All couples needed to bring an ID and know their Social Security number for the ceremony.
Get married on the Bexar County Courthouse steps for free this Valentineās Day
Read full article: Get married on the Bexar County Courthouse steps for free this Valentineās DaySAN ANTONIO ā Want to get married on Valentineās Day for free? Bexar County Clerk Lucy Adame-Clark will be conducting free mass wedding ceremonies on the steps of the Bexar County Courthouse on Feb. 14. The county clerkās office says the ceremonies will take place at 100 Dolorosa Street, on the north side of the courthouse. The ceremonies will be held during the following times: