‘Shows a very low intelligence level’: Former BCSO lieutenant slams sheriff after getting $395,000 settlement

SAN ANTONIO – A former Bexar County Sheriff’s lieutenant who received a $395,000 settlement from the county this spring told KSAT that Sheriff Javier Salazar attempted to smear her name after she posted photos and videos of herself near the U.S. Capitol building during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. “It just shows a very low … Read more

Bexar County’s new criminal case management system plagued with errors, missing information

SAN ANTONIO – A system that was supposed to modernize the way the county deals with criminal cases has rolled out with many problems. Odyssey Case Manager was rolled out on May 30, but courtrooms are finding that case information is difficult to obtain and, in some cases, inaccurate. Odyssey replaces the old system that … Read more

Some Texas school officials are skeptical that a K-12 curriculum with Christian influences is the lifeline state leaders promise

Proposed lesson plans could improve student performance and help teachers, Texas education officials say. Not all districts and education advocates are convinced. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published on the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Texas education officials and Republican lawmakers say proposed elementary school lessons that incorporate extensive biblical references … Read more

Texas school officials skeptical that curriculum with Christian influences is the lifeline state leaders are promising

Proposed lesson plans could improve student performance and help teachers, Texas education officials say. Not all districts and education advocates are convinced. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published on the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Texas education officials and Republican lawmakers say proposed elementary school lessons that incorporate extensive biblical references … Read more

Haven for Hope expanding homeless outreach operations to Leon Valley and Balcones Heights

Bexar County approved $110,000 in federal COVID-10 relief funds for Haven to hire two outreach coordinators. In addition, Leon Valley provided $40,000. SAN ANTONIO — Haven for Hope is one step closer to launching a new pilot program aimed at expanding homeless outreach efforts to Leon Valley and Balcones Heights. On Tuesday, Bexar County commissioners … Read more