children's court Archives - San Antonio Report

Democrat Christine Hortick, left, and Republican Renee Yanta are vying to fill the seat of former state district Judge Peter Sakai.

Sakai’s former bench draws 2 candidates with deep experience in family law

by Andrea Drusch October 28, 2022October 31, 2022

Judge Peter Sakai made his career overseeing the children’s court. Now others are vying to continue his work.

MJ Leigh is just one example of success from the College Bound Docket program. Leigh, 25, will graduate from UTSA this spring with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

‘It changed my life:’ Program continues to help ex-foster kids navigate college

by Jackie Wang November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

After resigning from the 225th District Court, former children's court judge Peter Sakai announces his plan to run for Bexar County judge.

Former Children’s Court Judge Peter Sakai announces run for Bexar County judge

by Jackie Wang November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

Peter Sakai speaking outside of the Bexar County Courthouse in 2016.

Longtime Bexar County District Judge Peter Sakai to step down

by Jackie Wang September 7, 2021September 8, 2021

$3.5M Partnership Benefits Foster Care Youth Enrolled in San Antonio Public Colleges

by Emily Donaldson September 23, 2019September 25, 2019

Christine Hortick, president of the Children’s Court Attorneys Association (CCAA) in San Antonio, stands outside of the Bexar County Courthouse.

With Low Pay, Children’s Court Attorneys Toil to ‘Make a Difference’

by Shari Biediger July 2, 2018July 1, 2018