San Antonio could test alternative to jail for some low-level offenses
San Antonio officials are considering a six-month pilot program that would allow police to divert some people accused…
Texas loses bid to pause 21-day competency restoration order
People in the Bexar County Jail who have been found mentally incompetent to stand trial can wait months…
Where I Live: West Side
The Where I Live series aims to showcase our diverse city and region by spotlighting its many vibrant neighborhoods. Each…
Bexar County will remove deputies from some mental health calls
Bexar County has launched a new pilot that changes how some mental health-related 911 calls are handled, allowing…
Sheriff, CHCS CEO push for Bexar County diversion center
As Bexar County’s jail population continues to strain under the weight of untreated mental illness and substance use,…
San Antonio officials advance discussions on jail diversion
San Antonio officials moved Tuesday to support a feasibility study that could lay the groundwork for a diversion center…