Paul Venema
KSAT 12
San Antonio, TX, United States
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Bexar County District Judge: Remote courtroom hearings have ‘serious issues’
District Judge Ron Rangel says the lack of jury trials is causing a problem for the Bexar County justice system. → Read More
COVID-19 pandemic forces Bexar County couples to seek courthouse marriages
When Michael Bragg and his bride-to-be, Crystal, purchased a marriage license last week at the Bexar County Courthouse, they decided since they were already there, they would tie the knot immediately. → Read More
Judge may tighten courthouse COVID-19 restrictions
While city and county leaders consider relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, District Court Administrative Judge Ron Rangel is moving in the opposite direction. → Read More
Judge to accelerate Zoom proceedings
Since the Bexar County jury system was shut down over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus last month, in-person court appearances have stopped. But, many judges have been conducting hearings remotely. → Read More
Willie Nelson makes food bank plea
The San Antonio Food Bank got a welcome assist from country music icon Willie Nelson and his sons recently. → Read More
Mandatory face-covering rules gets mixed reviews
An emergency order was updated Thursday by Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff that requires anyone over 10 years old to wear cloth face masks while in a public space. The order goes into effect Monday. → Read More
Man sentenced to prison during remote hearing
The sentencing hearing for Daniel Zambrano and co-defendant, Anthony Mireles, on Wednesday was among several hearings that 175th District Judge Cathrine Torres-Stahl has presided over from her home. → Read More
Plans underway to restart jury system in Bexar County
Calling a May 15 date for restarting the jury system a “moving target," Bexar County Administrative Judge Ron Rangel is considering ways to get things up and running. → Read More
Jury moratorium in Bexar County courts extended
An order declaring a moratorium on jury summons and trials in Bexar County was extended Thursday by Administrative Judge Ron Rangel until May 15. → Read More
Bexar County district judge orders face coverings worn in courtrooms
Bexar County District Judge Ron Rangel has taken another step in hopes of preventing the spread of the coronavirus in courtrooms. → Read More
Bexar County adds temperature screening for staff, visitors
Signs posted at the entrance to the Bexar County Courthouse, the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center and other county facilities Tuesday were another indicator that local leaders are taking the COVID-19 pandemic extremely seriously. → Read More
Bexar County probate, mental health courts deemed ‘essential’ during pandemic
With only prosecutors and the public defenders in his probate courtroom, Judge Oscar Kazen got another week of working under pandemic-dictated guidelines Monday. → Read More
Lawyers association calls Abbott’s executive order involving PR bonds discriminatory
The president of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association is calling an executive order issued Sunday by Gov. Greg Abbott unconstitutional. → Read More
Bexar County judge conducts court hearings from home
Remote hearings being held in a County Court at Law courtroom are aimed at keeping the criminal justice system from completely shutting down as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
It’s business as usual for most Bexar County offices in spite of coronavirus
Although safety procedures have been “ramped up,” Bexar County offices are operating normally. → Read More
Debrief: How the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the criminal justice system in Bexar County, Texas
The coronavirus pandemic is now affecting the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. → Read More
Texas death chamber closed temporarily due to coronavirus concerns
The coronavirus has prompted an execution at the Texas death chamber to be delayed. → Read More
‘In A Killer’s Care’: The story behind one of Texas’ most notorious alleged serial killers Genene Jones
Genene Jones was convicted of killing two babies and suspected of murdering dozens more. KSAT News at 9 uncovers the story behind one of the most shocking suspected serial killers in Texas history. → Read More
Attorneys review juror questionnaires in accused cop killer trial
Prosecutors and defense attorneys are spending the week reviewing questionnaires completed by prospective jurors in the capital murder trial of Otis McKane. → Read More
Judges addressing coronavirus issue in their courtrooms
While county commissioners were being briefed Tuesday by the Bexar County Office of Emergency Management on preparedness and prevention plans to deal with the coronavirus, county and district court judges were addressing the issue in their courtrooms. → Read More