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Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai Champions Commute Overhaul with Eye on Federal Transit Funds
Bexar County is gearing up to cash in on a slice of the substantial transit funds flowing from President Biden's infrastructure plans, with County Judge Peter Sakai leading the charge into a future where bus and rail could redefine the region's commute. Sakai's effort to attract dollars for a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route and a possible commuter rail link between San Antonio and Austin highlights a broader vision of economic growth and enhanced connectivity for local communities. In a report by the San Antonio Report, Sakai stated the BRT project, aimed at connecting the West and East Sides, is poised for federal funding but requires local financial commitment.
San Antonio doctor describes warning signs of elder abuse as reported cases rise across Bexar County
SAN ANTONIO – One in 10 adults who are age 65 or older are expected to experience elder abuse each year across the United States, according to the Department of Justice. “We all have a role to play, to protect our older adults right here in our community,” Dr. Leo Lopez III, a medical director at University Health, said. “The numbers that we see are unacceptable.”
Bexar County Sheriff Launches Special Task Force to Apprehend Suspects in Fatal San Antonio Shooting of 4-Year-Old
More than a month has passed since the grim night on Windsor Hollow Drive, yet the culprits behind the guns remain at large. The violence that erupted on May 8, when more than thirty rounds of ammunition tore into a northeast-side home, claimed the life of 4-year-old Mary Ann Marble and critically injured her family. In response to the continued evasiveness of the suspects, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office has announced the formation of a special task force to intensify the manhunt, as reported by KENS 5.
Woman still seeking answers in her mother's unsolved murder case from 2019
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A San Antonio woman is still in the same fight of seeking answers in her mother's unsolved killing. In June 2019, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office had identified the body found, earlier that year, as Norma Pacheco's. BCSO said she was badly burned and dumped in a field near Government Canyon.
Man shot in the arm and leg; suspect leaves the scene, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO — One man has been injured after a shooting at a house on the northeast side Thursday afternoon, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. The incident took place on the 8000 block of Coral Meadow Thursday. Officials say that the man was shot at a house...
Gunman suspected of killing 6 in SA-Austin shootings to face murder charges in Bexar County
A man who allegedly shot and killed six people and left three others injured in a spree of violence in San Antonio and Austin in December 2023 will face capital murder charges in Bexar County. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office confirmed a murder warrant has been issued for 35-year-old Shane...
Bexar Co. man who allegedly shot his parents before continuing streak of violence in Austin was schizophrenic, 'feeling impending doom,' records say
SAN ANTONIO — The man jailed for allegedly killing six people across San Antonio and Austin on a violent December day may have been suffering a mental health crisis when authorities say he confessed to murdering his parents before driving north, records show. An arrest warrant filed last month...
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