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…
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…
Bexar County jail mental health screenings shift to University Health
Bexar County has shifted responsibility for jail intake mental health and substance use screenings from the Center for…