Six-figure student loan lawsuit adds another layer to contentious district court judge race
The 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.
Hearing underway to determine fate of Bexar County judicial candidateโs spot in primary
A 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.
Texas runoff election results: State Senator, District 19, Democratic; Roland Gutierrez and Xochil Pea Rodriguez
SAN 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.
Federal prosecutor: Uresti borrowed money from Watts against lawsuit settlement
In 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.