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Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg files campaign paperwork for Bexar County judge, records show
Read full article: Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg files campaign paperwork for Bexar County judge, records showFormer San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg has filed campaign paperwork to run for Bexar County judge, records show.
Bexar County voters approved funding for Spurs arena, but when will it open?
Read full article: Bexar County voters approved funding for Spurs arena, but when will it open?San Antonio knows where a Spurs arena would be built and how it could be funded, but the pressing question now is one of the hardest to get a firm answer on: when will it happen?
Spursā Peter J Holt: āWe are going to deliver something specialā after downtown arena approval
Read full article: Spursā Peter J Holt: āWe are going to deliver something specialā after downtown arena approvalLeaders with the City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the San Antonio Spurs said theyāre looking forward to whatās next after the passage of Propositions A & B.
Watch KSATās election night livestream with results, reaction, analysis on Props A & B and state amendments
Read full article: Watch KSATās election night livestream with results, reaction, analysis on Props A & B and state amendmentsKSAT anchors Myra Arthur and Ernie Zuniga convene the āPower Panelā and local leaders to cover election night live
Rodeo plans year-round operations on Coliseum grounds no matter election outcome
Read full article: Rodeo plans year-round operations on Coliseum grounds no matter election outcomeThe San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo plans to expand its footprint at county-owned facilities on the East Side, whether or not voters approve a $240 million makeover.
āSerious public safety concernā: Bexar County on high alert for wildfires amid dry, windy conditions
Read full article: āSerious public safety concernā: Bexar County on high alert for wildfires amid dry, windy conditionsSeveral Bexar County emergency agencies and Judge Peter Sakai are hosting a press conference Wednesday to discuss preparations for forecasted ācritical fire weather conditions,ā according to a county news release.
KSAT Q&A: Bexar County judge says Props A & B are a āgame-changing opportunityā for San Antonio
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Bexar County judge says Props A & B are a āgame-changing opportunityā for San AntonioBexar County Judge Peter Sakai joined the KSAT Q&A on Monday to discuss Prop A and Prop B.
The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her
Read full article: The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized herThe CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history.
Pickup Lines: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai talks about family and who inspired him to pursue a career in law
Read full article: Pickup Lines: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai talks about family and who inspired him to pursue a career in lawKSATās Ernie Zuniga visited with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai to talk about how his fatherās experience in a Japanese internment camp after World War II led him to a lifelong passion for justice, the rule of law and civil rights.
Bexar County voter registration backlog resolved, elections officials say
Read full article: Bexar County voter registration backlog resolved, elections officials sayAll voter registrations received by the Oct. 6 deadline have been processed, Elections Administrator Michele Carew announced Wednesday.
Propositions A and B key to Bexar Countyās future growth, county judge says
Read full article: Propositions A and B key to Bexar Countyās future growth, county judge saysFrom no property tax increases to investing in public safety and public health, Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai spoke about how the county is investing in its future growth during the State of the County address on Wednesday.
County Judge Peter Sakai to speak at State of the County event with Spurs, rodeo officials
Read full article: County Judge Peter Sakai to speak at State of the County event with Spurs, rodeo officialsBexar County Judge Peter Sakai will speak at a State of the County breakfast with Spurs and rodeo officials.
900 days and counting: BCSOās unfinished patrol staffing study
Read full article: 900 days and counting: BCSOās unfinished patrol staffing studyBexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner Grant Moody arrived at commissioners court in April 2023 with an ambitious plan to provide the sheriffās office with a much needed injection of law enforcement personnel.
Bexar County leaders highlight economic impact and challenges of local nonprofits
Read full article: Bexar County leaders highlight economic impact and challenges of local nonprofitsNonprofit leaders, staff and volunteers joined Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai on Monday to discuss the services that nonprofit organizations provide to the community, especially during the government shutdown.
Voters, officials reflect on East Side history ahead of vote that could impact neighborhoodās future
Read full article: Voters, officials reflect on East Side history ahead of vote that could impact neighborhoodās futureBexar County Judge Peter Sakai and Texas state Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins took center stage at a community information session about Proposition A on Wednesday evening.
KSAT Q&A: Bexar County judge discusses crucial November vote for funding of new Spurs arena
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Bexar County judge discusses crucial November vote for funding of new Spurs arenaBexar County Judge Peter Sakai joined the KSAT Q&A on Monday to discuss how voters will decide on the funding of a new downtown Spurs arena.
Bexar County officials work to process backlog of 50,000 voter registrations before Nov. 4 election
Read full article: Bexar County officials work to process backlog of 50,000 voter registrations before Nov. 4 electionBexar County is facing a backlog of more than 50,000 voter registration cards after the system it previously used unexpectedly closed last month.
Flood-warning system, county employee salary increase included in newly approved Bexar County budget
Read full article: Flood-warning system, county employee salary increase included in newly approved Bexar County budgetBexar County commissioners approved the countyās budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which includes funding for a new flood warning system, salary raises for county employees and more law enforcement positions.
Residents express disapproval over Guajolote Ranch project at Bexar County budget town hall
Read full article: Residents express disapproval over Guajolote Ranch project at Bexar County budget town hallPeople are waiting to see if TCEQ grants a wastewater permit. Until then, neighbors want Bexar County leaders to stop what they can.
Bexar County Fire Marshal says heāll suggest burn ban after Silver Mountain Fire
Read full article: Bexar County Fire Marshal says heāll suggest burn ban after Silver Mountain FireWhen the Bexar County Commissioners Court reconvenes next week, county fire officials said Wednesday that they will recommend a burn ban after hundreds of acres went up in smoke.
Bexar County leaders clap back at Mayor Jones over claim that councilwomanās jail booking video was unprecedented leak
Read full article: Bexar County leaders clap back at Mayor Jones over claim that councilwomanās jail booking video was unprecedented leakBexar County leaders have pushed back on a claim from San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones that footage of a councilwoman being booked on a DWI charge late last month was āleaked video,ā according to an email exchange obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Bexar County, San Antonio officials announce investment in regionās flood warning system
Read full article: Bexar County, San Antonio officials announce investment in regionās flood warning systemBexar County and San Antonio officials announced an investment to update and enhance the regionās flood warning system following recent deadly flooding.
San Antonio, Bexar County issue joint disaster declaration after deadly floods
Read full article: San Antonio, Bexar County issue joint disaster declaration after deadly floodsIn response to the deadly June 12 floods, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County have issued a joint disaster declaration, according to a news release.
Bexar Countyās rising facility costs raise questions: Will venue tax funds be available for a Spurs arena?
Read full article: Bexar Countyās rising facility costs raise questions: Will venue tax funds be available for a Spurs arena?The potential costs of renovating and keeping up county facilities around the Spursā current East Side home are quickly adding up.
Ron Nirenberg says he wonāt make an official endorsement in San Antonio mayorās race
Read full article: Ron Nirenberg says he wonāt make an official endorsement in San Antonio mayorās raceSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said he wonāt make an official endorsement in the cityās mayoral election during KSATās 6 OāClock News on Tuesday evening.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai addresses Spurs arena, high-speed rail at State of the County
Read full article: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai addresses Spurs arena, high-speed rail at State of the CountyThe Metro SA Chamber hosted its annual State of the County event on Wednesday, featuring a fireside chat with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai.
Bexar County commissioners approve new polling site technology aimed at accessibility
Read full article: Bexar County commissioners approve new polling site technology aimed at accessibilityNew technology ensuring greater accessibility for the deaf community and an expedited check-in process is coming to future Bexar County elections.
Tax election possible as Bexar County integrates Frost Bank Center into Spurs arena discussions
Read full article: Tax election possible as Bexar County integrates Frost Bank Center into Spurs arena discussionsA proposed memorandum of understanding between the Spurs, Bexar County and City of San Antonio includes the possibility of a November election on using a county venue tax and collaborating on developing the area around the team's current home.
Bexar County Election Commission announces new elections administrator leader
Read full article: Bexar County Election Commission announces new elections administrator leaderThe Bexar County Election Commission has announced Michele Carew as its new Bexar County Election Administrator, according to a press release.
Toyota announces $6.5 million grant investment in East Central ISD
Read full article: Toyota announces $6.5 million grant investment in East Central ISDMonths after announcing a nine-figure investment in its San Antonio plant, Toyota said Monday it will make a seven-figure investment for educational and family programs at East Central Independent School District.
Bexar County venue tax could provide up to $448 million for a new Spurs arena; it likely wonāt
Read full article: Bexar County venue tax could provide up to $448 million for a new Spurs arena; it likely wonātBexar County Judge Peter Sakai has the green light to negotiate using a county tax to fund a new downtown San Antonio Spurs arena. However, based on Bexar County Commissioners' conversations, the NBA franchise likely wonāt get the taxās full capacity as the county tries to maintain the teamās current home on the East Side.
Bexar County commissioner to host town hall meeting for Spurs arena tax, future of Frost Bank Center this Saturday
Read full article: Bexar County commissioner to host town hall meeting for Spurs arena tax, future of Frost Bank Center this SaturdayWith a potential Spurs arena planned for downtown, a Bexar County commissioner is hosting town hall meetings to gather public input.
KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Spurs arena, tariffs
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Mayor Ron Nirenberg discusses Spurs arena, tariffsSan Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined KSAT Q&A to discuss the Spurs arena after a closed-door meeting on Tuesday discussed on a possible tax vote for the downtown arena.
May election unlikely for Spurs arena tax, Bexar County judge cites many unanswered questions
Read full article: May election unlikely for Spurs arena tax, Bexar County judge cites many unanswered questionsBexar County voters could be asked to approve using and possibly raising an existing tax to build a downtown arena for the San Antonio Spurs.

SAISD already receiving lukewarm response to baseball stadium land deal terms
Read full article: SAISD already receiving lukewarm response to baseball stadium land deal termsIt will be about three weeks before San Antonio ISD knows how its hard stance on terms for handing over a downtown parking lot to a minor league baseball stadium project shakes out. However, some of the early responses are less enthusiastic than the district might have hoped.
Bexar County to use nearly $470,000 DOE grant to track greenhouse gas emissions
Read full article: Bexar County to use nearly $470,000 DOE grant to track greenhouse gas emissionsBexar County is expected to use a Department of Energy grant to better track greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across the region, developing a county-wide GHG emissions inventory assessment in response to high local ozone levels.
Bexar County officials address alarming rise in domestic violence-related homicides
Read full article: Bexar County officials address alarming rise in domestic violence-related homicidesThe number in homicides relating to domestic violence are doubling in Bexar County in just a year, according to Bexar County officials during a press conference.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai urges registered voters to cast a ballot in November election
Read full article: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai urges registered voters to cast a ballot in November electionBexar County Judge Peter Sakai has a message for registered voters for the Nov. 5 election -- vote.
āWe canāt put more cars & trucks on IH-35ā²: Sakai pushes for improved passenger rail service
Read full article: āWe canāt put more cars & trucks on IH-35ā²: Sakai pushes for improved passenger rail serviceBexar County Judge Peter Sakai and San Antonio City Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda rode an Amtrak train from San Antonio to Austin on Monday morning in an effort to promote the importance of improved rail service in the region.
Bexar County Crime Lab has some evidence untouched, uninspected for more than a year
Read full article: Bexar County Crime Lab has some evidence untouched, uninspected for more than a yearThere is currently evidence at the Bexar County Crime Lab that has been untouched and uninspected for more than a year.
SAISD board to seek public input on sale of land for downtown baseball stadium
Read full article: SAISD board to seek public input on sale of land for downtown baseball stadiumThe San Antonio ISD Board of Trustees wants to find out what district residents have to say about the sale of land for a downtown baseball stadium for the San Antonio Missions.
Judge denies temporary restraining order against Bexar County for voter registration lawsuit
Read full article: Judge denies temporary restraining order against Bexar County for voter registration lawsuitDuring the hearing, legal representatives for the state Attorney Generalās Office and county commissioners made arguments regarding the potential legal action.
Bexar County is seeking funding through federal grant to address elder abuse
Read full article: Bexar County is seeking funding through federal grant to address elder abuseThe grant would give the county $800,000 over four years. County leaders say they want to build a Senior Justice Assessment Center.
WATCH LIVE: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai holds news conference on VIA Rapid Silver Line
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai holds news conference on VIA Rapid Silver LineBexar County Judge Peter Sakai will hold a news conference about the VIA Rapid Silver Line on Tuesday following the Commissioners Court meeting.
KSAT Q&A: Judge Peter Sakai discusses future SA Missions ballpark, county budget
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Judge Peter Sakai discusses future SA Missions ballpark, county budgetBexar County Judge Peter Sakai joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss conversations about the San Antonio Mission moving downtown and the county budget.
Bexar County residents can provide feedback on proposed county budget at town halls
Read full article: Bexar County residents can provide feedback on proposed county budget at town hallsThe Bexar County Commissioners Court plan to host four budget town halls this month as it prepares to finalize the fiscal year 2024-25 budget.
Downtown baseball stadium for San Antonio Missions expected to open by 2028, letter to MLB says
Read full article: Downtown baseball stadium for San Antonio Missions expected to open by 2028, letter to MLB saysThe San Antonio Missions are set to have a new ballpark built in downtown San Antonio by April 2028, according to a letter from the City of San Antonio sent to Major League Baseball.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg voices support for new San Antonio Missions ballpark downtown
Read full article: Mayor Ron Nirenberg voices support for new San Antonio Missions ballpark downtownMayor Ron Nirenberg joined the chorus of local politiciansā voices who would like to keep the Missions playing baseball in San Antonio for the foreseeable future.
BCSO transferred 150 inmates to other county prisons, will move more due to capacity
Read full article: BCSO transferred 150 inmates to other county prisons, will move more due to capacityThe Bexar County Sheriff's Office took to Commissioner's Court Tuesday to explain why they've already shipped 150 inmates to neighboring counties. There are over 100 more that are ready to be moved as well. BCSO has requested over $4 million for the transporting, but Commissioners Court is holding off for now.
Sakai says Bexar County is ādoing our very, very bestā to fix new criminal justice management system
Read full article: Sakai says Bexar County is ādoing our very, very bestā to fix new criminal justice management systemBexar County Judge Peter Sakai said there are people working around-the-clock to fix the rocky rollout of the new Odyssey system, but "there's no blame here."
Bexar County to reopen public portal to new criminal justice management system
Read full article: Bexar County to reopen public portal to new criminal justice management systemBexar County planned to reopen its new criminal case data public portal Thursday evening, one day after it was shut down due to complaints that some cases were missing information or had mistakes.
Bexar County DA Gonzales says prosecutors have cut indictment backlog by 11 percent
Read full article: Bexar County DA Gonzales says prosecutors have cut indictment backlog by 11 percentBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales updated county commissioners on the progress made by the High Risk Intake Team on Tuesday.
City, county release public safety plan addressing repeat violent crime offenders
Read full article: City, county release public safety plan addressing repeat violent crime offendersCreated by county and city officials to quell violent crime from repeat offenders, the plan identifies significant gaps in the criminal justice system and ways to combat them.
Deputy assigned to Sakaiās security detail accused of flashing gun at teen, family during Selma dispute
Read full article: Deputy assigned to Sakaiās security detail accused of flashing gun at teen, family during Selma disputeA sheriffās deputy assigned to County Judge Peter Sakaiās security detail is accused of flashing a gun at a teenager and his family outside a home in Selma, law enforcement records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Arboretum San Antonio receives $7.3 million in funding from Bexar County
Read full article: Arboretum San Antonio receives $7.3 million in funding from Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Commissionerās Court approved agreements to help establish San Antonioās future 188-acre Arboretum, allocating $7.3 million in funding.
Better communication, improved technology among public safety recommendations from district court judge
Read full article: Better communication, improved technology among public safety recommendations from district court judgeKSAT 12 has gotten the first look at some recommendations to improve public safety from Bexar County and San Antonioās top police and court officials.
1,500 new jobs coming to San Antonio as major ag equipment manufacturer adds South Side facility
Read full article: 1,500 new jobs coming to San Antonio as major ag equipment manufacturer adds South Side facilityCity and county leaders announced that JCB, the worldās largest, privately-owned construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment manufacturing company, is expanding to San Antonio.
Better communication could solve issues between Bexar County DA and SAPD, says insider
Read full article: Better communication could solve issues between Bexar County DA and SAPD, says insiderIn early September, Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai said he would get to the bottom of the problems between the Bexar County DA and San Antonio Police Department. Nearly two weeks later, internal talks reveal there maybe a communication problem.
Bexar County-area police chiefs echo SAPD chiefās concerns with District Attorneyās office
Read full article: Bexar County-area police chiefs echo SAPD chiefās concerns with District Attorneyās officeSan Antonio Police Chief William McManus exposed some problems with the Bexar County criminal system that have been brewing for some time, other local police chiefs say.
Bexar County taxpayers set to give DAās office over $52 million in proposed 2024 budget
Read full article: Bexar County taxpayers set to give DAās office over $52 million in proposed 2024 budgetBexar County Commissioners are set to vote in the upcoming 2024 fiscal year budget, The DA's office is asking for more than $52 million, which includes pay raises and new positions.
āIāve never seen thisā: Bexar County district attorney says string of police shootings couldnāt have been predicted
Read full article: āIāve never seen thisā: Bexar County district attorney says string of police shootings couldnāt have been predictedThe back and forth between Bexar County leaders continue after the recent string of police shootings in the last two weeks.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai addresses police shootings for first time
Read full article: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai addresses police shootings for first timeBexar County Judge Peter Sakai on Friday made his first public comments on the recent rash of police shootings involving habitual violent offenders, saying there need to be āsolutions to protect the community and to protect law enforcement.ā
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai continues to refuse to answer questions about recent string of police shootings
Read full article: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai continues to refuse to answer questions about recent string of police shootingsKSAT has tried to talk about the recent string of police shootings with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai for nearly a week.
San Antonio, Bexar County officials to discuss recent police shootings, plans to address violence
Read full article: San Antonio, Bexar County officials to discuss recent police shootings, plans to address violenceAfter several police shootings in the past two weeks, the city and Bexar County will bring together law enforcement and other leaders to discuss the recent violence and come up with plans to address it.
āSomebody dropped the ballā: Sakai says he was blindsided by fee increase for indigent defense
Read full article: āSomebody dropped the ballā: Sakai says he was blindsided by fee increase for indigent defenseMembers of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association attending a seminar during Fiesta were among the first people to hear the good news: county court judges had days earlier approved a fee increase for misdemeanor indigent defense cases. The pay increase for private attorneys who represent defendants who cannot otherwise afford legal counsel was long overdue, multiple county officials and defense attorneys told KSAT Investigates.
āBexar County is top priorityā: Judge Peter Sakai shares thoughts on future Spurs games in Austin
Read full article: āBexar County is top priorityā: Judge Peter Sakai shares thoughts on future Spurs games in AustinThe Spursā first game in Austin was considered by many to be a slam dunk as the team sold out and broke the Moody Center attendance on Thursday.
WATCH: Priorities but no hard plans, Peter Sakai prepares to take over as Bexar County Judge
Read full article: WATCH: Priorities but no hard plans, Peter Sakai prepares to take over as Bexar County JudgeIn 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.
Bexar County Judge election results, Peter Sakai vs. Trish DeBerry, for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Bexar County Judge election results, Peter Sakai vs. Trish DeBerry, for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022For the first time in more than 20 years, Bexar County will have a new county judge.
All election results in Texas, San Antonio area for general midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: All election results in Texas, San Antonio area for general midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022Find all Texas races, including statewide offices like governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, land commissioner, ag commissioner and railroad commission; as well state legislative seats in the Texas House and Texas Senate; Congress and local San Antonio-area races, including Bexar County Judge, District Attorney, judicial seats and more.
Bexar County election results for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: Bexar County election results for Texas midterms on Nov. 8, 2022Results include Bexar County Judge, District Attorney, County Clerk, District Clerk, District Judges, County Court at Law judges and county-level results for statewide and Congressional races.
WATCH: Election night livestream and Insider watch party
Read full article: WATCH: Election night livestream and Insider watch partyKSAT anchors Steve Spriester, Stephania Jimenez and Myra Arthur will host a must-watch election results livestream as polls close and results begin trickling in at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8.
Asian advocacy group demands DeBerry apologize for calling Sakai āDr. Noā during debate
Read full article: Asian advocacy group demands DeBerry apologize for calling Sakai āDr. Noā during debateThe San Antonio chapter of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance is demanding that Trish DeBerry, the Republican candidate for Bexar County judge, issue an apology for making what it deemed a racist remark about her Democratic opponent, Peter Sakai.
WATCH: Bexar County Judge candidates Trish DeBerry and Peter Sakai face off in forum
Read full article: WATCH: Bexar County Judge candidates Trish DeBerry and Peter Sakai face off in forumTo 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.
Bexar County Judge candidates Trish DeBerry, Peter Sakai answer your questions ahead of the Nov. 8 election
Read full article: Bexar County Judge candidates Trish DeBerry, Peter Sakai answer your questions ahead of the Nov. 8 electionFormer district court judge Peter Sakai faces Trish DeBerry, former Pct. 3 county commissioner
DeBerry claims attorney Thomas J. Henry, head of ad agency behind ādark moneyā attack ads in county judge race
Read full article: DeBerry claims attorney Thomas J. Henry, head of ad agency behind ādark moneyā attack ads in county judge raceTrish DeBerry, a former county commissioner and public relations specialist, cited āmultiple sourcesā tying Henry and Bob Wills, the head of the PM Group, to the ādark moneyā sponsor of recent television attack ads against her, Friends of Bexar County LLC. DeBerry also accused the Democratic candidate Peter Sakai of ālyingā about not having anything to do with the negative ad campaign.
New surveillance video shows suspect in shooting of Bexar County Democratic Party headquarters
Read full article: New surveillance video shows suspect in shooting of Bexar County Democratic Party headquartersSurveillance video shows someone on a motorcycle firing at the Bexar County Democratic Party headquarters early Tuesday morning.
Bexar County Childrenās Court continuing to see success with reunification of families
Read full article: Bexar County Childrenās Court continuing to see success with reunification of familiesInnovative specialty courts are continuing to see success in reunifying children with their parents after the completion of court-supervised programs.