SAWS paying commissioner who is scrutinizing storm response
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Commissioner Trish DeBerry answers a question following swearing-in ceremonies shortly after noon New Year s Day in the Bexar County Courthouse.Robin Jerstad / Contributor
A week after winter weather crippled the state s electric grid and knocked out power and water to residents, Bexar County officials are beginning to assess how CPS Energy and the San Antonio Water System might have fallen short in responding to the emergency.
At the same time, SAWS is paying a public relations firm owned by Bexar County Commissioner Trish DeBerry, who took office in January. DeBerry’s firm, the DeBerry Group, signed a one-year, $175,000 extension on its marketing contract with the water utility last October, while DeBerry was running for office.
Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert tests positive for COVID-19
Calvert represents over 500,000 residents in Precinct 4 of the two million who live in Bexar County. Author: KENS 5 Staff (KENS 5) Published: 2:57 PM CST January 18, 2021 Updated: 6:15 PM CST January 18, 2021
SAN ANTONIO Bexar County Precinct 4 Commissioner Tommy Calvert says he has tested positive for COVID-19, he confirms with KENS 5.
Calvert represents over 500,000 residents in Precinct 4 of the two million who live in Bexar County.
He ran unopposed in 2018 for his second four-year term. He is the youngest and first African-American County Commissioner in Bexar County.
Calvert has served as the honorary civilian commander of the 12th Flying Wing of the US Air Force, the Honorary Civilian Commander of the 433rd Flying Wing of the U.S. Air Force and attended the Air Force War College National Security Forum for Civilians.
Bexar County commissioner tests positive for COVID-19
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Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert, seen at University Hospital in 2020, said he tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.Billy Calzada /Staff photographer
Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, three days after county commissioners met in person for their weekly meeting.
Calvert said Monday that he notified the other members of Commissioners Court, who have since undergone testing that has come back with negative results. During the court’s weekly meetings, all officials wear masks and sit more than 6 feet apart.
“They were all very kind in offering their help,” Calvert said of his colleagues.
After testing positive for Covid-19, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert is sharing his experience to warn other to remain vigilant in the pandemic.