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Bexar County delays jail reform talks amid crisis that has killed 90 inmates since 2020
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· July 8, 2026
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Key points Since 2020, the total number of inmate deaths has reached 90. Further details on the situation and the delayed discussion are available through WOAI News 4.
In Bexar County, a discussion on reforming the local jail has been postponed. The conversation was initially planned to take place, but commissioners have now delayed it until August.
This decision comes amid a crisis at the Bexar County Jail, where a significant number of inmates have lost their lives. Since 2020, the total number of inmate deaths has reached 90.
Further details on the situation and the delayed discussion are available through WOAI News 4. For more information on the Bexar County Jail and the upcoming discussion, readers can refer to these sources.
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Category: government Published: July 8, 2026 Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local Reading time: 1 min
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