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The Spurs won approval Tuesday from the Bexar County Commissioners Court to play games away from its home court at the AT&T Center.

After pitch from team owner, Spurs score approval to play ‘home’ games away from AT&T Center

by Andrea Drusch May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

Bexar County commissioners say Spurs executives laid out compelling reasons for needing to expand their business through a larger audience in Austin and Mexico.

Bexar County’s new public health department will collaborate, not duplicate, officials say

by Iris Dimmick May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

From left to right: Razi Hosseini, director of City of San Antonio’s Public Works Department, District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, Otis Mitchell, pastor of Mt. Zion First Baptist Church, Terri Williams, director of the UTSA Institute for Economic Development Center for Government Contracting and longtime member of the church, and Precinct 4 commissioner Tommy Calvert shovel dirt to mark the beginning of construction at the center.

$3.2M Eastside community center dedicated to civil rights activist and educator

by Raquel Torres April 22, 2022April 22, 2022

The Bexar County Commissioners Court approved a $3 million expansion and extension of the sheriff's office body camera contract. With the funding for new technology, Sheriff Javier Salazar said his office will now be able to enact a 10-day policy to make public certain body camera footage.

$3 million OK’d to extend BCSO body cam contract, update equipment

by Iris Dimmick February 8, 2022February 8, 2022

County Commissioner Tommy Calvert (Precinct 4) is presented a certificate from VFW Post 828 Commander Al Alford on Veteran’s Day. Calvert announced the approval of a Buffalo Soldier monument to be located at Pletz County Park.

New monument at Bexar County’s Pletz Park to honor Buffalo Soldiers

by Brendan Gibbons November 11, 2021November 11, 2021

Bexar County Commissioners Court convenes on January 12, 2021, with its two new members, Trish DeBerry and Rebeca Clay-Flores.

Politics factor in as Bexar County commissioners approve new precinct boundaries

by Jackie Wang November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

Forget the Alamo co-author, Chris Tomlinson speaks speak at a community forum about the controversial new book Thursday.

Alamo discussion largely preaches to a choir ready for a more inclusive history

by Nicholas Frank July 30, 2021July 30, 2021

Tourists visit the Alamo last year. A new report from the Texas Workforce Commission shows the local tourism industry on a path to full recovery after the losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

County commissioner brings Forget the Alamo authors to San Antonio in a bid for ‘healing’

by Nicholas Frank July 28, 2021July 28, 2021

Bexar County Commissioners Court convenes on January 12, 2021, with its two new members, Trish DeBerry and Rebeca Clay-Flores.

Nearly one year into the pandemic, Bexar County commissioners hold first virtual meeting

by Jackie Wang January 26, 2021January 26, 2021

Oath of Office Ceremony for Kathryn Brown, Precinct 4 Bexar County Constable elect. Photos taken on January 1, 2021.

‘I don’t think my cooking is this bland’: A flavorless dinner all but confirmed a Bexar County commissioner’s fears

by Jackie Wang January 19, 2021January 19, 2021