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Former Texas Sen. Carlos Uresti released early from prison, lawyer says
Read full article: Former Texas Sen. Carlos Uresti released early from prison, lawyer saysThe Democrat from San Antonio was initially sentenced in 2018 to 12 years in federal prison for his role in a Ponzi scheme. He later pleaded guilty to a bribery charge.
Ex-state Sen. Carlos Uresti released from federal prison early, attorney says
Read full article: Ex-state Sen. Carlos Uresti released from federal prison early, attorney saysFormer state Sen. Carlos Uresti was released from prison on Friday morning after serving four years and four months of his 12-year sentence.
Uresti-Dasher outpacing Nieto in contributions and spending in bitter district court judge race
Read full article: Uresti-Dasher outpacing Nieto in contributions and spending in bitter district court judge raceThe two attorneys are vying to win the March 1 Democratic primary for the civil district court seat, in what has been the most contentious race for a judge position in Bexar County in recent memory.
Six-figure student loan lawsuit adds another layer to contentious district court judge race
Read full article: Six-figure student loan lawsuit adds another layer to contentious district court judge raceThe most contentious race for a district judge position in Bexar County in recent memory has added another layer of intrigue after court records revealed one of the candidates was accused of defaulting on more than $100,000 in student loans and interest.
Uresti-Dasher to stay on ballot for district judge after court ruling
Read full article: Uresti-Dasher to stay on ballot for district judge after court rulingThe virtual hearing, which lasted nearly six hours over two days, was held weeks after Lisa Uresti-Dasher’s opponent in the primary, Nadine Nieto, filed a lawsuit seeking to have Uresti-Dasher removed from the ballot.
Hearing underway to determine fate of Bexar County judicial candidate’s spot in primary
Read full article: Hearing underway to determine fate of Bexar County judicial candidate’s spot in primaryA lawsuit filed last month by 285th District Court candidate Nadine Nieto accuses her opponent in the March Democratic primary, Lisa Uresti-Dasher, of having multiple discrepancies on her sworn application for the position.
Lawsuit seeks to have Bexar judicial candidate thrown off primary ballot
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to have Bexar judicial candidate thrown off primary ballotA lawsuit filed in Bexar County this month and scheduled for a hearing next week seeks to have a candidate for the 285th District Court thrown off the primary ballot.
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Texas runoff election results: State Senator, District 19, Democratic; Roland Gutierrez and Xochil Pea Rodriguez
Read full article: Texas runoff election results: State Senator, District 19, Democratic; Roland Gutierrez and Xochil Pea RodriguezSAN ANTONIO Editors note: Election results will begin to populate on this page when early voting results are released at 7 p.m. (CST) on July 14. Background:This district will be one of the most interesting to watch both during the runoff and in November. Pea Rodriguez nearly avoided a runoff in March but Gutierrez usurped 36% of the vote, barely squeezing her into a runoff. Related: Judge again caught campaigning for daughter in Texas Senate race as questions emerge about her donationsRelated: Xochil Pea Rodriguez, Rep. Roland Gutierrez headed to runoff for state Senate District 19You 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.
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Federal prosecutor: Uresti borrowed money from Watts against lawsuit settlement
Read full article: Federal prosecutor: Uresti borrowed money from Watts against lawsuit settlementIn July, a judge ruled Watts could not represent Uresti. In response, the prosecutor said the civil case and criminal case were related. Within a few short months after obtaining the settlement, Uresti sought and obtained a portion of that settlement from Ms. Cantu. Some of this money was paid back over the subsequent months including past the time that Ms. Cantu invested into Four Winds. A judge has not ruled on the issue of whether Watts can represent Uresti again.