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A man was recently arrested for making threats against city staff and local libraries, sparking a real conversation about how we keep our public workers and shared spaces safe. It’s a wake-up call for the city to tighten up security protocols in places we all use every day.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 46 mentions in the last 30 days, 70 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Potential future costs associated with labor agreements.
County employees seeking competitive compensation.
The county's ability to retain staff if morale continues to decline.
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After the Tribune inquired, DPS said it will limit which law enforcement agencies can access the network.
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We are hearing more from officials following a critical Flock camera vote. Kendall County commissioners voted unanimously last month to end the county’s contract with Flock Safety, shutting down a network of 57 automated license plate readers spread across the county. The vote was 5-0.
City crews boarded up an abandoned apartment complex on the Northwest Side this week after law enforcement cleared out people living inside, amid repeated complaints of criminal activity, city officials and neighbors said.
Nearly nine out of every 10 eligible Bexar County cases involving a misdemeanor charge of assault causing bodily injury to a family member were dismissed during the first six months of 2026, according to a KSAT analysis of court data.
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The Deputy Sheriff's Association is frustrated by the lack of pay raises during contract negotiations. They are calling for public safety to be a top priority.
The court discussed the backlog of family violence cases in County Court 13. The new judge will work with the DA's office to address these delays.
The county is working with the city to address domestic violence, which remains a high-volume issue with seven calls for help every hour.
The county is banning certain fireworks to prevent fires during the drought. Officials are also looking at ways to better educate the public as rural areas become more crowded.
The Sheriff is asking for more deputies and a helicopter to keep up with the county's rapid population growth and rising crime rates.
Constable Catherine Brown raised concerns about the lack of security measures at the new Precinct 4 building in Converse, citing a previous shooting incident and high traffic volume.
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