Judge William "Cruz" Shaw has overseen several cases recently involving especially young children. One of them is a 12-year-old who is accused of making threats about a school shooting.

SAN ANTONIO – For the children who qualify for participation in a Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department equine therapy program, it is a unique and often first-time opportunity to work hands-on with horses. The program is called “Children and Horses Always Produce Success” or CHAPS. ”It is a unique and wonderful way to bring about change in the children’s lives,” said Chief Juvenile Probation Officer Jill Mata recently as she watched several children groom and feed horses. The program is available to children who reside at the Krier Juvenile Correctional Facility. ”They have to sort of earn their way into the program and be a good candidate for the program,“ Mata explained.