The Latest Breaking News from Bexar County

Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in Texas on behalf of Bexar County congressional candidate Johnny Garcia

Garcia, a former sheriff’s deputy, is running in one of the five districts Republicans redrew last year with the intention of flipping.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 19

Texas Sheriff's Deputy Fired After Posting Photos of Herself Posing With Jail Inmates on Social Media

Bexar County detention deputy Karla Beltran was fired after photos showed her posing with female detainees. The sheriff's office is investigating.

International Business Times UK · Oct 14

Divorce, Custody and Relocation in San Antonio: How Texas Family Law Handles the Issues Families Face Most

San Antonio families bring a wide range of situations to Bexar County’s family courts. Some couples divorce after decades of marriage and a large community estate, others after a few years with young children, and many deal with the particular pressures of military service, frequent moves and long work schedules.…

inkl · Oct 9

'Go Big or Go Home': Husband Jailed for 35 Years After Wrapping Decomposing Wife in Plastic

Charles Vandoil Byrd was sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading no contest to murdering his wife, whose remains were found decomposing inside their Texas home.

International Business Times UK · Sep 17

Texas Democrats see opportunity in potential GOP-drawn ‘dummymander’

SAN ANTONIO — Johnny Garcia donned his signature cowboy hat, grabbed a stack of candidate brochures and hit the neighborhoods of northern Bexar County on a sweltering Saturday morning. Campaigning for a House seat redrawn to favor Republicans, the Texas Democrat approached Matthew Naef and launched into his pitch. “I…

Roll Call · Sep 15

In 2010, Texas researchers injected dyes into 6 caves to map the Edwards Aquifer; groundwater crossed faults at up to 5,300 metres per day, revealing rapid flow paths

Recent hydrological studies have unveiled groundwater's swift movement across subterranean caves and limestone channels. Researchers noted interactions between disparate aquifers via geological faults, highlighting a rapid contamination risk. Even seemingly sealed areas exhibited susceptibility to contamination's reach. This new understanding is pivotal in evolving protective measures for the essential Edwards…

The Times of India · Sep 2

Dengue Is Rising in South Texas as World Cup Fans Arrive from Countries with Active Outbreaks

PAHO issued dengue warnings for World Cup 2026. Bexar County has Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Brazil and Mexico fans carry dengue risk. Here's what San Antonio needs to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 6

Dengue Risk Rises in San Antonio and South Texas as World Cup Fans Arrive from High-Outbreak Nations — Health Officials Issue Mosquito Warning

San Antonio faces elevated dengue fever risk as World Cup brings international visitors from dengue-endemic countries. Positive mosquito pools confirmed in Bexar County. Officials urge bite prevention.

Medical Daily · Jun 9

Just One Heat Death Recorded in San Antonio in Five Years, but Experts Say the Real Number Is Higher

San Antonio recorded just one heat-related death in five years, but UTSA research and investigators say the real toll is far higher due to underreporting.

Medical Daily · Jun 8

With Nation's Highest Diabetes Rate, San Antonio Faces Major Shift as Medicare Prepares $50 Wegovy Coverage

With diabetes rates among the highest in the U.S., San Antonio could see major change as Medicare's new $50 Wegovy coverage begins July 1, expanding access for eligible residents.

Medical Daily · Jun 5