Bexar County DA significantly reduces family violence case backlog amid staffing improvements

The DA’s office says it has cut down the backlog by 37%. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office says it’s made progress on a massive backlog of family violence misdemeanor cases. The DA’s office says it has cut down the backlog by 37%. Last October, they had a peak of 2,896 cases. … Read more

‘He wanted to save lives’ | Tragic death of John Jay student leads to road safety improvements months later

Jose Flores III, described by his family as compassionate and driven, was hit Sept. 16 while using a crosswalk on Marbach Road during an off-campus lunch period. SAN ANTONIO — The death of a 16-year-old student struck by a truck while crossing a busy roadway outside John Jay High School is prompting new traffic safety … Read more