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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…

9 competing in contested elections in Balcones Heights, Castle Hills, Leon Valley

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By Edmond Ortiz The local May 2 elections will offer only one contested match in Castle Hills, but voters in Leon Valley and Balcones Heights have plenty of candidates to consider in their own towns, including a three-way mayoral race in Leon Valley. Balcones Heights While Mayor Johnny Rodriguez has no challenger in a bid…

Balcones Heights mayor under investigation following heated City Council meeting

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By Edmond Ortiz Johnny Rodriguez’s powers and duties as Balcones Heights mayor are temporarily limited while the city investigates employee complaints against the city’s top elected leader. The move follows a tumultuous March 23 City Council meeting involving multiple heated exchanges among Rodriguez, the city attorney, and several council members. What you should know City…