Ron Nirenberg (right) speaks to supporters Judy Hall (left) and Juany Torres (middle) after his victory speech.

San Antonio News

Ron Nirenberg lands early victory over Sakai in Bexar County Judge’s race

The former San Antonio mayor declared victory shortly after early vote totals showed him with a 62%-38% lead.

by Sanford Nowlin March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

The former San Antonio mayor declared victory shortly after early vote totals showed him with a 62%-38% lead.

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San Antonio News

San Antonio and Texas news in limericks, Feb. 7-13

This week, we skewer Ken Paxton’s lawsuit spree, Judge Peter Sakai’s Project Marvel about-face and Trump’s ICE cruelty in verse.

by Sanford Nowlin February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

News

San Antonio residents should push county leaders to ask tough questions about Project Marvel

Commissioners ask serious questions about the project, starting with why the Spurs need an expensive new arena right now.

by Heywood Sanders January 23, 2025June 22, 2025

Arts

Bexar County Commissioners clear San Antonio Spurs to play Austin games during next two years

They also voted Tuesday to let the NBA franchise schedule one international game in each of the two years.

by Sanford Nowlin April 18, 2023August 10, 2024

News

Democrat Joe Gonzales wins second term as Bexar County District Attorney

Gonzales said his number one priority is curbing domestic violence. He also wants to continue progressive policies such as cite and release.

by Michael Karlis November 8, 2022November 14, 2024

News

Haunted Forest, DNA Kits: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

In music news, a planned fall festival at Willie Nelson’s ranch was cut short, and Journey will stop in San Antonio as part of its 50th anniversary tour.

by San Antonio Current Staff October 21, 2022May 27, 2025

News

Top San Antonio Express-News reporter fired after complaint from Bexar judge hopeful Trish DeBerry

Fired journalist Bruce Selcraig said DeBerry’s accusations of sexism and bias amount to a ‘smokescreen’ and that she wanted to kill his story.

by Sanford Nowlin October 20, 2022January 27, 2025

News

Glitter Political: Peter Sakai remembers his roots as he vies to serve as Bexar County Judge

When County Judge Nelson Wolff announced his retirement last year, Sakai, 67, stepped down from his district court bench to make his dedication to the race clear to voters.