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

Bexar County’s new computer system blamed for delays in jail booking, releases

SAN ANTONIO – After nearly a week in the Bexar County jail, Maurice Valdez says freedom doesn’t exactly taste sweet to him. He believes the six days he served were about five days too long. “I should’ve been out already,” Valdez said emphatically. Valdez and others say even after posting bond for relatively minor offenses, … Read more

H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt makes $20 million personal donation to support Texas food banks

SAN ANTONIO – H-E-B Chairman Charles Butt is making a $20 million personal gift to support 20 food banks across Texas. According to a news release, the food banks receiving money are part of the Feeding Texas network, which includes the San Antonio Food Bank. Recommended Videos The food banks help provide food to Texans … Read more

Art exhibit at San Antonio Food Bank shares stories ‘About Hunger and Resilience’

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Food Bank is now the permanent home for art that shows the complexities and experiences of hunger. The artist, Michael Nye, spent four-and-a-half years traveling the country and talking to people about their experience with hunger. His work resulted in a traveling exhibit titled “About Hunger and Resilience” featuring … Read more