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Bexar County commissioner criticizes delay in jail discussion, says action can’t wait
By Erica Hernandez, Sal Salazar at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 8, 2026
· 3 min read
A Bexar County commissioner is criticizing fellow county leaders after an agenda item focused on the county jail and mental health resources was postponed until August — arguing the delay comes as the jail continues to face overcrowding and other ongoing challenges.Commissioner Grant Moody told K...
Key takeaway Commissioner Grant Moody told KSAT he was frustrated after Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting ended without discussion of an item he had spent weeks working to place on the agenda.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A Bexar County commissioner is criticizing fellow county leaders after an agenda item focused on the county jail and mental health resources was postponed until August — arguing the delay comes as the jail continues to face overcrowding and other ongoing challenges.Commissioner Grant Moody told K...
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