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Former San Antonio councilman Clayton Perry joins race to replace Mayor Ron

Perry made national headlines after being charged with a DWI hit-and-run accident in 2022.

by Michael Karlis September 27, 2024March 31, 2025

Perry made national headlines after being charged with a DWI hit-and-run accident in 2022.

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Former Bexar Sheriff’s Office corporal gets 15 years in murder case

Giovanni Ceja was convicted of striking and killing a man with a vehicle and fleeing the scene.

by Sanford Nowlin February 1, 2024September 15, 2024

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San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry to appear at pre-trial hearing Tuesday

Perry could face prison time and fines if convicted of both charges.

by Michael Karlis January 24, 2023August 3, 2023

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TABC investigating San Antonio bar accused of serving Councilman Clayton Perry before crash

The TABC could fine or revoke Evil Olive’s liquor license if the state agency determines it continued to serve an already intoxicated customer.

by Michael Karlis January 5, 2023May 29, 2025

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San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry booked on DWI charge two months after car crash

Police filed the charge against Perry earlier this month, saying it was up to the DA’s office whether to pursue the case.

by Sanford Nowlin December 29, 2022May 27, 2024

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San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry’s hit-and-run arraignment rescheduled for January

The rescheduling of the court date follows SAPD’s decision to file DWI charges against Perry.

by Michael Karlis December 12, 2022August 17, 2023

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Daughter of San Antonio car dealer Ken Batchelor going to trial this spring over fatal car wreck

Kendall Lauren Batchelor, 23, is accused of driving the wrong way down State Highway 46 while intoxicated, resulting in a fatal collision.

by Michael Karlis December 7, 2022March 5, 2025

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San Antonio Police Department files DWI charge against Councilman Clayton Perry

It’s now up to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office to decide on whether to pursue a case.

by Michael Karlis December 7, 2022May 6, 2025

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San Antonio City Council picks Michael Gallagher to fill seat left vacant by Clayton Perry

A retired Air Force Colonel, Gallagher served on city council between 2014 and 2017.

by Michael Karlis December 1, 2022June 17, 2024

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18 residents apply to fill San Antonio City Council seat left open by Clayton Perry

Former Councilman Mike Gallagher and Ezra Johnson, who twice ran against Perry, have both filed.

by Michael Karlis November 29, 2022January 10, 2025

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Texas among the states with the most drunk drivers, report says

The Lone Star State also recorded the highest number of drunk drivers under the age of 21 involved in fatal crashes.

by Michael Karlis November 17, 2022April 8, 2024

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A day after sabbatical vote, San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry says council can’t tell him to resign

In a talk radio interview, Perry also said he still doesn’t remember the night of the accident and that he hasn’t apologized to the person he hit.

by Michael Karlis November 16, 2022May 28, 2025

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San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry to go on ‘sabbatical’ after no-confidence vote

The majority of council voted to amend language calling for Perry’s resignation, but Mayor Ron Nirenberg remained steadfast that the councilman should resign.

by Michael Karlis November 14, 2022January 2, 2024

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San Antonio City Council to hold special meeting Monday to call for Clayton Perry’s resignation

The emergency meeting will be city council’s second vote of no confidence in less than a week.

by Michael Karlis November 11, 2022February 2, 2024

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Erik Cantu, Be Kind & Rewind: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Plenty of readers also checked out our investigative piece on potentially cancer-causing chemicals being used to treat San Antonio’s drinking water.

by San Antonio Current Staff November 11, 2022May 21, 2025

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San Antonio police release video of Councilman Clayton Perry’s erratic encounter after car crash

Perry was arrested Thursday for failing to stop and provide information, and SAPD says it also will file DWI charges.

by Michael Karlis November 11, 2022July 27, 2025

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San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry arrested, says he doesn’t plan to resign

Perry told reporters that he doesn’t remember what happened on Sunday but didn’t explain why he can’t recall.

by Michael Karlis November 10, 2022April 27, 2025

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Warrant reportedly issued for arrest of San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry

Perry, who wasn’t at Thursday’s council meeting, is being charged with failing to stop and provide information after a crash, a TV station reported, citing court and police sources.

by Michael Karlis November 10, 2022August 17, 2023

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Mayor Ron Nirenberg says Councilman Perry should resign if hit-and-run allegations are true

Council staff reportedly discussed adding Councilman Perry to Thursday’s no confidence vote.

by Michael Karlis November 8, 2022August 3, 2023

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San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry reportedly suspect in North Side hit-and-run collision

District 10 City Councilman was found lying in his backyard smelling of alcohol, according to a TV report.

by Michael Karlis November 8, 2022November 30, 2024

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Former San Antonio councilman Clayton Perry joins race to replace Mayor Ron

Former Bexar Sheriff’s Office corporal gets 15 years in murder case

San Antonio City Councilman Clayton Perry to appear at pre-trial hearing Tuesday

TABC investigating San Antonio bar accused of serving Councilman Clayton Perry before crash

San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry booked on DWI charge two months after car crash

San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry’s hit-and-run arraignment rescheduled for January

Daughter of San Antonio car dealer Ken Batchelor going to trial this spring over fatal car wreck

San Antonio Police Department files DWI charge against Councilman Clayton Perry

San Antonio City Council picks Michael Gallagher to fill seat left vacant by Clayton Perry

18 residents apply to fill San Antonio City Council seat left open by Clayton Perry

Texas among the states with the most drunk drivers, report says

A day after sabbatical vote, San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry says council can’t tell him to resign

San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry to go on ‘sabbatical’ after no-confidence vote

San Antonio City Council to hold special meeting Monday to call for Clayton Perry’s resignation

Erik Cantu, Be Kind & Rewind: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

San Antonio police release video of Councilman Clayton Perry’s erratic encounter after car crash

San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry arrested, says he doesn’t plan to resign

Warrant reportedly issued for arrest of San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry

Mayor Ron Nirenberg says Councilman Perry should resign if hit-and-run allegations are true

San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry reportedly suspect in North Side hit-and-run collision