NELSON WOLFF

A major change was announced Monday for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office as part of the collective bargaining agreement -- no more arbitration, and the deputy discipline and appeals process is changing significantly.

The Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Bexar County has overwhelmingly voted in favor of a new five-year collective bargaining agreement with Bexar County, according to a news release.

The availability of COVID therapies like remdesivir, monoclonal antibodies, and oral antivirals are running low. Local doctors are calling for more availability.

San Antonio and Bexar County officials came together Friday afternoon to update the public about the current status of COVID-19 in our area amid a continuous surge of cases and a third consecutive week at the “severe” risk level.

As the City of San Antonio and Bexar County continues to respond to the rising surge of new COVID-19 cases being reported daily, as well as an increase in demand for testing and an increase in hospitalizations, City and County officials will provide an update on efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus to help keep residents safe.

A delegation of bipartisan Bexar County state lawmakers wrote a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday in support of a request made by San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff for more state contract nurses in San Antonio and Bexar County hospitals.

If you’re looking for a free walk-up COVID-19 test site in a more centralized location, Bexar County has added a new spot at an already familiar place.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff are going to address the blood shortage that is affecting patient care at local hospitals.

The increase in patients and a shortage of health care workers are causing a strain on facilities, officials said.

Omicron is also impacting hospital staffing.

The officials also said they expect hospitals to reach capacity quickly as COVID-19 patient admissions increase rapidly.

Please find attached, a copy of the letter from San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff to HHS Secretary Becerra regarding the request for federal management and distribution of remdesivir for early outpatient treatment to avoid hospitalizations and deaths.

The City of San Antonio will be adding three new COVID-19 testing sites through a partnership with Community Labs to address testing capacity and wait times that some have said lasted hours.

The City of San Antonio will be adding three new COVID-19 testing sites through a partnership with Community Labs to address testing capacity and wait times that some have said lasted hours.

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Marialyn Barnard, a former Fourth Court of Appeals justice, will serve as interim Bexar County commissioner for Bexar County Precinct 3.

Marialyn Barnard will serve until November’s elected Precinct 3 commissioner takes office on Jan. 1, 2023.

The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District has raised Bexar County’s COVID-19 risk level to “severe” this week due to an increase in stress on the local hospital system, a rise in daily cases over the last two weeks, as well as a 27.3% positivity rate, according to officials.

Instagram / universityhealthsaAs San Antonians look ahead to the new year, University Health and local officials want to make sure residents stay safe in the midst of a COVID-19 surge. Dr. Bryan Alsip of University Health was joined by Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, Sheriff Javier Salazar, and Mayor Ron Nirenberg during a Friday press conference dedicated to concerns of the extremely-transmissible omicron variant. Local leaders are asking that San Antonio residents do their part to protect themselves and others against the coronavirus, particularly to avoid a crisis in the city’s health care system. Given that the reminder comes on New Year’s Eve, officials are asking residents to pass on the usual New Year’s Eve parties and other celebratory events.

Hospitals are filling up with COVID-positive patients, leading local health officials to urge those with mild cases to avoid emergency rooms.

COVID hospitalizations in Bexar County have increased by more than 75% from just one week ago.

2022 is shaping up to be a busy year for elected officials — and voters — with four critical dates for city and county government.

From mass vaccinations and the end of pandemic restrictions in Texas to a historic winter storm and the last lap for some local leaders, 2021 delivered one overcrowded news cycle after another.

On Tuesday, Bexar County commissioners approved over $3.3 million in funding for the courts to handle a spike in domestic violence cases that has caused a significant backlog.

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff is asking those interested in the Precinct 3 commissioner seat to send an application by Dec. 31.

The backlog of family violence cases in the county's misdemeanor courts has risen dramatically during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bexar 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.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released body-cam footage of a fatal shooting involving three deputies and a veteran who was suffering from a mental heath crisis.

Opinion: Nelson Wolff should reconsider his decision to "hold over" Precinct 3 Commissioner Trish BeBerry, now a candidate for county judge, in office through February.

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Opinion: Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff's decision to end his run has sparked one of the most interesting and unpredictable races in memory.

Precinct 3 Commisioner Trish DeBerry's entry into the county judge race triggered her automatic resignation under Texas' "resign to run law."

The Secretary of State's office explained how the next Pct. 3 commissioner will be elected.

2021 may not have been the best of times, but thanks to countless kindly Texans, it didn’t always feel like the worst either. 2021 may not have been the best of times, but thanks to countless kindly Texans, it didn’t always feel like the worst either.

The Precinct 3 commissioner will now have to give up the seat she's held since January.

Under 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.

Two Democrats kicked off their campaigns on Saturday in Bexar County.

Bexar County officials on Wednesday will announce comprehensive initiatives to address the rising caseload of family violence cases in criminal and civil courts.

On 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 commissioners adopted a new body camera policy Tuesday requiring the sheriff's office to release certain videos within 10 days.

As region continues to see drop in coronavirus infections, Metro Health director said omicron variant cases could be expected in the U.S. "fairly soon."

San Antonio and Bexar County officials will hold a joint COVID-19 update with new guidance as the holidays approach.

Bexar County commissioners voted to allocate $7 million to the Alameda Theater and $26.5 million to San Pedro Creek Culture Park on Tuesday.

The mayor's chief of staff is now considering a run.

The Rock at La Cantera will include a Spurs training center as well as a research institute, medical offices and commercial development.

Ivalis Meza Gonzalez has worked in Mayor Ron Nirenberg's office since 2018. She is considering a run for Bexar County judge.

The race so far to replace retiring Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff is marked by the diversity and public service records of those who’ve announced or are still undecided.

Opinion: Nelson Wolff changed the Bexar County judge position into one that would attract people who actually want to accomplish something.

A state lawmaker from San Antonio announced Monday her intentions to run for Bexar County judge.

State Rep. Ina Minjarez started exploring a possible run for Bexar County judge after Nelson Wolff said he would not seek reelection.

Minjarez teased she would back in October.

Peter Sakai, the former 225th District Court judge, has officially announced his candidacy for Bexar County judge.

The COVID-19 risk level is Bexar County is now “low,” which hadn’t happened since early July, Mayor Ron Nirenberg said during Tuesday’s briefing.

County Judge Wolff says it's just the tip of the iceberg.

The COVID-19 positivity rate for Bexar County has dropped to 1.9% this week, according to San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

Bexar County commissioners approved two settlements on Tuesday with Johnson & Johnson over opioid-related lawsuits.

The COVID-19 positivity rate in Bexar County has improved this week and is now at 2.1%, according to Metro Health Director Claude Jacob.

San Antonio and Bexar County officials are celebrating what they called a major milestone in the effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations.

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff says it's a 'political circus.'

Now that Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff has confirmed his decision to not run for reelection in 2022, the field is wide open.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported 17 new COVID-19 deaths in Bexar County, totaling 4,559 since the pandemic began.

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San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported 17 new COVID-19 deaths in Bexar County, totaling 4,559 since the pandemic began.

Just hours after Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff announced he will not seek re-election, a San Antonio state representative announced her intent to run for the position.

Opinion: With insufficient funding to undertake the many worthy projects proposed, is there room for acting with greater imagination and risk?

Bexar County Judge Wolff spoke about the millions of dollars being spent on roads, creeks and trails. The county has a 10-year infrastructure program that totals $617 million and includes 87 projects.

Though Bexar County voters <a href="https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/10/05/bexar-facts-poll-shows-59-disapproval-for-texas-gov-greg-abbott/" target="_blank">expressed dissatisfaction</a> with statewide officials in Texas, they largely approve of their local politicians, according to the latest nonpartisan Bexar Facts-KSAT-San Antonio Report poll.

After two decades serving as Bexar County judge, Nelson Wolff announced that he would not seek reelection for a sixth term in 2022.

He's held the Bexar County Judge position for 20 years.

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff said Wednesday that he will not seek another term in office.

The COVID-19 positivity rate in Bexar County has dropped to 3.9%, down from 5% last week, according to San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

KSAT 12 News Anchor Steve Spriester will sit down with Bexar Facts pollster Dave Metz to go over the latest polling results.

Eighteen new COVID-19 deaths were reported during Thursday’s COVID-19 briefing, bringing the total to 4,426 in the Bexar County area, according to Claude Jacob, Metro Health director.

The COVID-19 positivity rate is at 5% this week, and the number of cases reported in the area are on a downward tractory, according to San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

With new guidance out, University Health plans to reopen the Wonderland of the Americas Mall vaccine site for booster shots.

Twenty-two new COVID-19 deaths in Bexar County were reported Thursday during the COVID-19 briefing by San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

The COVID-19 positivity rate in Bexar County has decreased to 4.9% this week, down from 7.1% the previous week, according to San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg reported 13 new COVID-19 deaths in Bexar County during Thursday's briefing.

Voters in southern and eastern parts of Bexar County will be headed to the polls Tuesday for a special election to fill the seat of former state Rep. Leo Pacheco of San Antonio.

The COVID-19 positivity rate in Bexar County has dropped to 7.1% this week, down .5% from last week, according to San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

Commissioners 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.

A little-known provision within the new Texas election law will require 24-hour surveillance cameras to be used whenever paper ballots are being tallied in counties with populations of 100,000 people or more, like Bexar County. Taxpayers will have to bear the cost of the new equipment, officials say.

Though Bexar County Commissioners debated reducing the property tax rate by almost 1/10th of a cent, they ultimately voted to do so.

Commissioners split on a new property tax rate that will save the average homeowner $4 a year. They vote on the new rate and 2022 budget Tuesday.

Bexar County reported 21 new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday, bringing the total to 4,017 since the pandemic started.

One commissioner took issue with Salazar's use of 'defund'.

If not called out, Nirenberg says the behavior only spreads.

“You better enjoy your freedom while it lasts, buddy, and you got to answer to God.”

San Antonio's COVID-19 progress indicators have improved enough to move the needle on the city's stress dashboard from severe to moderate.

This is the second known time Wolff has been harassed while out in San Antonio.

Wednesday marked the most daily COVID-19 deaths reported in Bexar County this year and the most since last August.

Judge Wolff has a few choice words for people who refuse to mask up in public spaces.

Opinion: Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are working to remove one of the most potent weapons in our medical arsenal: mask mandates.

Heading to an AT&T Center event? Don't forget your mask.

The Texas governor's warped priorities are allowing an extremist minority to worsen the pandemic.

Following a judge's ruling on Tuesday, the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District mandated face masks in local schools starting Wednesday.

Officials grimly announced the reestablishment of the Regional Infusion Center inside the Freeman Coliseum's Expo Hall Monday.

White House Vaccinations Coordinator Dr. Bechara Choucair stopped in San Antonio Friday where he met with Mayor Nirenberg and Judge Wolff.

The latest hospitalization count was 920.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg warned during a Wednesday press briefing that the area's COVID-19 threat level has risen from "moderate" to "severe" as hospitalizations...