NELSON WOLFF

The new Bexar County judge plans to implement public town hall meetings, update county technology and balance power between commissioners.

The meeting marks the county's first change in leadership in more than two decades, following Nelson Wolff's retirement at the end of the year.

The long-time public servant will lead civic engagement discussions with students and the community around "finding common ground for the common good."

Former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff will join the University of Texas at San Antonio in a non-faculty role, the university announced Friday.

Nelson Wolff retired as Bexar County Judge on Dec. 31 after 50 years of public service.

The grant from the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation announced Thursday comes on the heels of two grants from Bexar County.

The retiring Bexar County judge, former state legislator and San Antonio mayor spent much of his career reshaping the city and county.

In four days, Judge Peter Sakai will take the reins of Bexar County government from longtime County Judge Nelson Wolff, who is stepping down after more than 20 years in the position.

Due to temperatures expected to dip into the teens and wind chills in single digits, Bexar County offices will be closed Friday.

After his term as Bexar County judge ends, Nelson Wolff plans to maintain an office on East Commerce Street, near the county courthouse.

Bexar County Commissioner’s Court has granted funding to the San Antonio Philharmonic and the Classical Music Institute.

The all-digital library at the Fox Tech campus downtown, the fourth BiblioTech site, will be open to the public when school is not in session.

Moody 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.

The San Antonio Missions team owners said they are now turning their focus to coming up with a plan for a new baseball stadium.

The first-time candidate used his résumé and connections to become the nominee for Trish DeBerry's unexpired term, winning the seat over Democrat Susan Korbel.

Bexar County Bexar County Judge: Peter Sakai, Democratic candidate for Bexar County judge, has defeated Republican opponent Trish DeBerry. Sakai will succeed former County Judge Nelson Wolff, who held the position since 2001. Bexar County District Attorney: Incumbent Democrat Joe Gonzales has declared victory over Republican challenger Marc LaHood. Bexar County District Clerk: Democratic candidate

Former Judge Peter Sakai was leading the race to replace retiring Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff after early votes were counted Tuesday night.

For the first time in more than 20 years, Bexar County will have a new county judge.

MySA sat down with outgoing Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff just months before he finishes 21 years as the leader of San Antonio and Bexar County.

Major League Baseball has approved the sale to local investors rumored to be looking for land to build a stadium in downtown San Antonio.

County judge candidate Trish DeBerry's fundraising dwindled last month while money poured in for the DA race between Joe Gonzales and Marc LaHood.

Opinion: Unfortunately, the melodrama dominating the closing weeks of the race has detracted from real issues in Bexar County.

MySA's guide to the major midterm races to watch for in Bexar County for the 2022 Election, including county judge and criminal district attorney.

Images of protesters and politicians and video from the newly finished Phase 1 of San Pedro Creek Culture Park are among last week's best.

A Friday night ceremony full of light and sound celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of the San Pedro Creek Culture Park.

A Friday night ceremony full of light and sound celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of the San Pedro Creek Culture Park.

MySA has is giving you all the important information you need to know about early voting in San Antonio.

With Election Day less than a month away, both candidates for Bexar County judge picked up key endorsements this week.

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff will give his final State of the County address to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.

Bexar County Commissioners Court voted Tuesday morning to give $300,000 to the Classical Music Institute for upcoming performances.

Somehow, this community could manage to build a grand new performing arts center, and yet fail to support and sustain a symphony orchestra originally founded in 1939.

Federal pandemic relief that's buoyed past budgets will be gone by the time County Judge Nelson Wolff's successor takes office.

SPONSORED: NowCastSA and AARP are presenting the forum on Oct. 13 at the Palo Alto Performing Arts Center from 6-8 p.m.

Opinion: After more than 20 years in office, his successor — Democrat Peter Sakai or Republican Trish DeBerry — will have big shoes to fill.

The retiring county judge blasted Republican leaders, saying they have no respect for local rule or our rights.

To 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.

Former district court judge Peter Sakai faces Trish DeBerry, former Pct. 3 county commissioner

Water is now flowing in a newly completed stretch of the San Pedro Creek Culture Park, set to open Oct. 14 in downtown San Antonio.

CityFest 2022 takes place Oct. 4-7, with a slate of events including a Bexar County judge candidates debate and a block party at Legacy Park.

Texas is only 50 days away from the November 8 midterm elections that will see Gov. Greg Abbott face off against Beto O'Rourke.

The San Antonio Missions could be part of a shared-stadium strategy

“We’re under attack,” said Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen.

Bexar County's elections administrator is proposing reducing the number of Nov. 8 polling spots, eliminating ones with low turnout in 2020.

'They are all a lying bunch of sons of bitches, every one one of them,' the outgoing county judge said of sports franchises who have teased relocating to the Alamo City.

Nelson Wolff has been the Bexar County judge for more than 20 years. He has also served in numerous other leadership positions in our community such as San Antonio mayor.

Major League Baseball is looking to enhance player experience in the minor league, but the decision comes at a price that could cost San Antonio its double-A team, the Missions.

One of the planned hospitals is earmarked for a site near the Retama Park Racetrack in nearby Selma. The other would be built next to the Texas A&M University-San Antonio campus on the city’s South Side.

What’s proposed is a linear parklike corridor stretching from the San Antonio River at Convent Park near the planned Dream San Antonio hotel westward toward San Pedro Creek and rising up at Camaron Street

County Judge Nelson Wolff said he is glad the group is focused on situating a stadium downtown along the San Pedro Creek Culture Park.

Multiple entities are exploring several sites, including one group interested in downtown acreage along the redeveloped San Pedro Creek that could involve Weston Urban.

San Antonio politicians blame state policies after 'stacks' of bodies found

County Judge Nelson Wolff, County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores and University Health CEO George Hernandez will brief the public about how the county is responding to this tragedy.

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It's among the deadliest of tragedies that have claimed thousands of lives in recent decades as people attempt to cross the U.S. border from Mexico.

Forty-six people were found dead in a tractor-trailer on the Southwest Side, and 16 have been transported to area hospitals, according to San Antonio police and fire officials.

VIA’s ART system would utilize dedicated lanes to connect the city’s major employment and residential center.

The west side of downtown San Antonio is undergoing a transformation that is expected to revitalize the area.

The segments were estimated to be completed in early 2021, but due to delays stalled by the pandemic, they will be complete by August.

Leaders in Bexar County are focusing on preventing gun deaths, and they hope more money for resources will help.

The money will beef up mental health and violence prevention programs. The county will also give away $100,000 worth of gun locks.

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff on Saturday formally sent a letter to Texas Governor Greg Abbott, requesting the need for a special session on gun violence following the mass shooting in Uvalde that killed 19 students and two teachers.

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff says a special session needs to be called now.

The DA will begin destroying guns used in crimes and prioritize charges against people who have gear to convert firearms into automatic weapons.

Bexar County leaders on Friday held a press conference to demand action on gun violence following the mass shooting in Uvalde at Robb Elementary that killed 19 students and two teachers.

Here are the results to key runoff races in the Bexar County area.

Blood donations from the public are being encouraged to help people wounded in the Uvalde school shooting Tuesday.

Early vote results had former Judge Peter Sakai with a wide lead over state Rep. Ina Minjarez in their Democratic runoff for Bexar County judge Tuesday.

Here's how and where you vote and what races to watch.

Find the latest, updated election results for the May 24 Primary Runoff.

Find the latest, updated election results for the May 24 Primary Runoff.

The winner between Ina Minjarez and Peter Sakai will face Republican Trish DeBerry, a former Bexar County Precinct 3 commissioner, in the November General Election.

Find the latest, updated election results for the May 24 Primary Runoff.

Opinion: Experts say the growing COVID-19 undercount is creating a false sense of security. Individuals can, however, reduce their risk.

McManus said his symptoms are mild and said he’s recovering at home.

He was recently at the State of the County address

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff and his wife Tracy tested positive for Covid, days after Nelson Wolff shared a stage with Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

Wolff said he’s notified those that he came into close contact with on Wednesday and plans to take precautions suggested by medical experts in the next few days.

The positive test comes as the county's infection numbers are trending up.

After more than five decades in the political arena, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff is set to give his final State of the County address on Wednesday.

The latest campaign finance reports from Democrats Ina Minjarez and Peter Sakai reveal top donors in their campaigns for Bexar County judge.

The chairman of the San Antonio Spurs said Tuesday that the team has no plans to make a fast break out of the Alamo City.

Spurs Sports & Entertainment wanted permission to play four "home" games outside of the county-owned AT&T Center for both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 seasons, hoping for “home” games in Austin, Mexico, and the Alamodome.

The San Antonio Spurs are proposing playing regular season home games away from the AT&T Center over the next two regular seasons, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff confirmed to KSAT 12 News on Monday.

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff issued a disaster declaration that includes a ban on outdoor burning amid dangerous fire conditions in the San Antonio area.

More than 90 local, regional and national authors are scheduled to attend the 2022 Book Festival in San Antonio including Julia Glass, Sandra Cisneros, Jericho Brown, Margo Jefferson, Natalie Diaz, Emma Straub and more.

Some of the races in the 2022 midterm primary election came down to the wire on Tuesday night.

Find the latest, updated election results for the 2022 primary election in Texas on March 1, 2022.

Before the general election, which will decide who will succeed Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff, a competitive Democratic primary lies ahead in March.

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 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.