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News Briefs: Bexar County OK’s jail intake plan; Balcones Heights council mulls mayoral no-confidence vote; zoning panel backs Southtown rezoning; free bus rides to school available

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By Edmond Ortiz Bexar County Commissioners are committing to a series of long-range plans designed to reform how arrestees, especially those with medical or mental health issues, are initially processed upon arrival at the Bexar County Jail, and how they are addressed in custody. Elsewhere, Balcones Heights City Council entertained recent attempt to vote no…

Bexar, Comal county leaders pressed for changes at overcrowded jails

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By Edmond Ortiz A Bexar County commissioner and grassroots groups are keeping up public pressure on local officials to improve conditions at the Bexar County Jail after another recent death of a detainee, and increasing complaints about overcrowding and mishandling of inmates with medical and mental issues. Meanwhile, Comal County leaders are themselves contending with…

Bexar County looks to develop ‘nursery’ to aid young families in crisis

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By Edmond Ortiz Bexar County will explore the creation of a program that local officials and children’s advocates say will help protect at-risk minors while their adult caregivers contend with particular difficulties. What is a crisis nursery Commissioners Court unanimously voted July 7 to direct county staff to develop a crisis nursery, which would offer…

Spurs add ‘home’ away game; property purchase part of Project Marvel information meetings

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By Edmond Ortiz The San Antonio Spurs may have fallen short in the NBA Finals and while the offseason is underway, Spurs officials are busy expanding the team’s branding, and advancing matters related to a planned downtown sports and entertainment district. Arena leasing Bexar County Commissioners voted 4-0 July 7 to amend the Spurs and…

Bexar County, Garden Ridge make strides on park, recreational initiatives

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By Edmond Ortiz Bexar County is moving forward on a trio of park and recreational proposals while Garden Ridge is proceeding with plans to develop a trail at its biggest park. Bexar County County commissioners voted April 28 to advance three separate measures that are related to the county’s overall goal of offering more public…

Bexar County OKs pacts for projects in Kirby, Leon Valley, Universal City

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By Edmond Ortiz Bexar County leaders have approved agreements to activate grant-funded projects in three small cities. Bexar County commissioners meeting Feb. 3 passed a consent agenda that included infrastructure agreements concerning three separate initiatives, with each involving a Community Development Block Grant. One agreement supports a $118,540 CDBG, which will help to fund repairs…

Where to get a free Thanksgiving meal or to help those in need this holiday in the San Antonio area

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By Edmond Ortiz A west San Antonio nonprofit and a local county commissioner are among local businesses, civic leaders and organizations looking to make sure that struggling area families do not spend Thanksgiving without a traditional turkey. What you should know A handful of local groups, companies and individuals are sponsoring free Thanksgiving meal giveaways…