Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Frank Sinatra's mom and abortion, President Bust and paper-shredding Chinese women and condoms, and more

"...Historians think the battle was most likely fought in Bexar, Medina, or Atascosa counties...."

Jan. 4, 2008 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Top 10 2007 Joints

Reefer Madness

"...create a pilot program, which has stalled thanks to Bexar District Attorney Susan Reed, who is also afraid of..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Kenneth Foster's Execution (Updated)

What you can do to stop his execution.

"...no wild-eyed, pointy-headed liberal. I am the former elected Bexar County District Attorney (1983-1987)," Sam Millsap writes the Board..."

Aug. 30, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Kenneth Foster's Execution Still Looms

Court of Criminal Appeals denies appeal of death row inmate Kenneth Foster, clearing one last legal hurdle before his scheduled execution

"...night (stealing from strangers but physically harming no one). Bexar Co. prosecutors argued at trial that the earlier robberies..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On Death Row: Texas' 'Law of Parties'

Kenneth Foster's capital case highlights arbitrary state law

"...doubt that Brown fired the fatal shot. Still, the Bexar Co. District Attorney's Office argued that Foster was criminally..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Needle-Exchange Bill Barely Hanging On

State Rep. Dianne White Delisi all but kills legislation that would let local health departments establish one-for-one anonymous needle-exchange programs

"...10) to allow for a needle pilot program in Bexar Co...."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: A Modest Proposal

Houston Rep. Harold Dutton offers up Legislation for downgrading criminal penalties associated with possession of small amounts of pot

"...a serious strain on law-enforcement time and resources, as Bexar Co. Sheriff Dennis McKnight pointed out when speaking in..."

March 30, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

Los Adaes, the first capital of Texas, once stood on the edge of the world stage

"...the Texas territory. This choice overlooked San Antonio de Bexar, which had been founded about the same time and..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the two agencies, which runs through warbler habitat in Bexar County. AGUA's suit alleges that USFWS' impact analyses violate..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...who is providing pro bono public relations services to Bexar Co. primate sanctuary Primarily Primates Inc., that famed "Humanzee"..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

Oliver's New Home

"...to do some pro bono public relations consulting for Bexar Co. primate sanctuary Primarily Primates, Inc., that famed “Humanzee”..."

Dec. 18, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...• A court decision to move several apes from Bexar Co. animal sanctuary Primarily Primates Inc. has the fur..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Primates' Fate in Limbo

Legal battle deciding fate of Bexar Co. animal sanctuary's inhabitants heats up over decision to move seven chimps to primate sanctuary in Louisiana

"...ongoing legal battle that will decide the fate of Bexar Co. animal sanctuary Primarily Primates Inc. and its hundreds..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

OSU Chimps Leave Primarily Primates

"...legal battle that will decide the fate of the Bexar Co. animal sanctuary Primarily Primates Inc. and its hundreds..."

Nov. 20, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...The Texas Attorney General's office and lawyers for the Bexar Co.-based Primarily Primates Inc. agreed Nov. 7 to extend..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the animals at the 75-acre Primarily Primates sanctuary in Bexar Co. continued this week in the courtroom of Travis..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Creosoting Company, Inc. in Jasper Co., R&H Oil in Bexar Co., and Star Lake Canal in Jefferson Co. Read..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

Election Tidbits

Incorrect polling place notice; early voting surges; Williamson Co. elections chief steps down

"...30-hour vote-counting delay at his previous job as the Bexar Co. elections administrator. – L.N...."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Election Notes

Incorrect polling place notice; early voting surges; Williamson Co. elections chief steps down

"...30-hour vote-counting delay at his previous job as the Bexar Co. elections administrator. – L.N...."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of SD 25 – the counties of Travis, Hays, Bexar, Kendall, Comal, and Guadalupe – who their senator is,..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Time for a Change in SD 25

"...of SD 25 – the counties of Travis, Hays, Bexar, Kendall, Comal, and Guadalupe – who their senator is,..."

April 6, 2006 Postmarks

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...It blows you away." Philip Darrah, chair of the Bexar Co. campaign steering committee, says his entire committee is..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ignore the Flaws – the Death Penalty Must Continue On

Despite possible errors here and elsewhere, Perry stands firm on capital punishment

"...integrity of the state's system continue to make headlines. Bexar Co. officials have reopened the case of Ruben Cantu..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State May Have Executed Innocent Man

Newspaper investigation suggests that Ruben Cantu, who was executed in 1993 for a robbery and shooting murder in San Antonio, may have been innocent

"...In the wake of the recent revelations, Bexar Co. District Attorney Susan Reed (a former district judge..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin – the Only Gay Place

Travis defeated Prop. 2, but the rest of the state wasn't even close

"...(64%), Dallas (66%), Presidio (67%), El Paso (68%), and Bexar (69%). Supposedly gay-friendly Harris clocked in at 72%. Tarrant..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Taking Aim

With the 79th barely over, would-be officeholders jockey for position

"...This week, Perry reportedly told a Bexar County Republican crowd that he would call a special..."

June 17, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

Also, floating 'drug-free zones' proposed

"...Jones McClendon's bid to bring enhanced drug-free zones to Bexar Co. has made it out of committee and onto..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Vampire Vouchers Rise Again!

'Virtual' or 'Pilot' – Lege begins the biennial campaign to siphon money from public schools

"...eight school districts in five urban counties – Travis, Bexar, Harris, Dallas, and Tarrant. (Proponents have even established a..."

March 25, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

High-Powered Help for Hospital District

But can slick, GOP-friendly HillCo defend the public interest?

"...as CEO of hospital districts in Harris Co. and Bexar Co. Some district observers are skeptical that the board..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Proud to Be a Democratic Trooper

"...I'm proud of my role as a block-walker in Bexar County Republican District 117 territory on behalf of Democrat..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Postmarks

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