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Bexar County fire chief reported resignation hasn't been accepted by the emergency services board.

When officials emerged from a closed session, there was no mention of the allegations firefighters had made about Chief Craig Ramon.

His wife said he had resigned, News4SA reported.

Steve Yeager who hired Chief Ramon disagrees. He urged the board not to accept Chief Ramon’s resignation.

“If you get a resignation from our chief, I ask you to consider whether or not you're going to accept it,” Yeager said. “Because I don’t think you should. I think he deserves this job. I offered him this job. You all agreed. You said go get a degree and you can have it and he did.”

But, not everyone is backing the fire chief.

Firefighter Regan Dominguez said: “I think it’s necessary that we acknowledge the operation failures that have occurred under Chief Ramon as our fire chief. We are faced with multiple individuals leaving the department. These individuals are experienced. They've been driven into the ground non-stop every shift. it's not because they are running calls. It’s not because we are saving lives, doing all the cool stuff that we signed up to do. It is because we are mentally and sometimes physically drained."

Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.

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Another week, another chance of severe weather that has a chance of impacting the South Central Texas area. The National Weather Service is predicting severe weather creeping into the area in the latter part of the afternoon on Sunday, June 1.

"A few isolated severe thunderstorms are possible after (4 p.m. Sunday), mainly for the northern Hill Country, northern I-35 corridor, and Coastal Plains," the NWS said. And as if we haven't had enough of it recently, the NWS added that large to very large hail could be waiting to fall as the severe storms fall through. With it, we can also expect some damaging winds, although the chances of them remain at a "15 to 29% chance for a portion of Burnet, Lee, and Williamson Counties," while there's a chance 5-14% chance for the Hill Country, I-35 corridor and Coastal Plains areas.

There's also a chance for an isolated tornado, albeit a small 2-4% chance for a portion of Burnet, Lee and Williamson Counties. Hail has the potential in some counties to be larger than two inches. As for rainfall, the NWS said some counties may not see a whole lot, while others could be luckier. "Less than half inch with isolated amounts in excess of 1 inch," the NWS said.

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Deep in the heart of San Antonio, we are looking Heat indexes climbing to the triple-digits, as the storms pelt those to our north. Although San Antonio may not be as lucky Sunday and Monday for rain, Tuesday, June 3 brings a 20% chance of showers and storms, which will remain through Wednesday, June 4.

NOAA issues severe Geomagnetic Storm Alert

NOAA says a Geomagnatic Storm alert was issued following a watch late Saturday, May 31. The storm has strengthened and reached G4 conditions, thanks to the arrival of what is called a coronal mass ejection, which is an eruption of solar material and magnetic fields. "Watches at this level are very rare."

"Detrimental impacts to some of our critical infrastructure technology are possible, but mitigation is possible," NOAA said on Saturday. "The aurora may become visible over much of the northern half of the country, and maybe as far south as Alabama and Northern California."

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— NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (@NWSSWPC) June 1, 2025

So, sorry Texas, even as some of the country may say flashes of the northern lights in the sky, it doesn't look to be so in the Lone Star State. The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center said the G4 watch remains in effect through the day as the CME passes. "By (Monday, June 2) evening, conditions should weaken considerably, but we feel G1 levels may still be possible."

After the incident in the shower, the victim says Jasso made several inappropriate comments like, "If only I were 20 years younger, or you were 20 years older."

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff's Office says an EMS employee has been arrested for allegedly attempting to assault a female coworker.

On May 1, authorities were informed of an alleged assault that took place one April 18 at the Bexar County Emergency Services District (Bexar ESD) 5 Fire House located at 7120 East 6th Street.

At the time of the incidents, the alleged victim and suspect were working for a private EMS company which contracts with Bexar County for emergency services.

The victim stated that she had been assaulted by her supervisor Roel Jasso.

She told investigators that she was on duty and had just gotten out of the shower at the Bexar ESD5. She stated that she was fully clothed in her uniform and a tank top due to the building's air conditioning being out.

The victim went on to say that she had her arms in her uniform shirt, which was not fully on yet, and was holding her arms across her chest when Jasso approached her.

Jasso allegedly placed her in a "bear hug" and pinned her up against the wall. The victim told investigators they had side hugged in the past, but this interaction was different and unwelcome as she couldn't move and felt uncomfortable.

According to the victim, Jasso was face to face with her and kissed her cheek when she turned away from his initial attempt to kiss her on the mouth. Jasso then allegedly used his left hand to slap the victim's buttocks.

After the interaction, Jasso reportedly grabbed his gear and left without saying a word.

The victim stated when she later approached the driver's side of the truck, Jasso pulled her in for another hg and said, "Bye gorgeous." Throughout the rest of the shift, the victim says Jasso made several inappropriate comments like, "If only I were 20 years younger, or you were 20 years older."

There was allegedly another incident when the victim was cleaning equipment in an ambulance, Jasso reportedly ran his fingers through her hair from behind, When she pulled away, Jasso said he did it because she had "a bunch or rat's nests," to which she reportedly responded, "No, it's okay."

The victim told investigators about another time when they were having a conversation about DEF fluid for the ambulance through a closed shower room door that Jasso opened the door only wearing a towel, prompting her to reportedly walk away immediately.

When investigators asked the victim if there was ever flirtatious behavior between them before, she said their relationship was always strictly professional.

The victim identified two other coworkers who could've been witnesses, but both denied seeing anything between her and Jasso.

An HR investigation report shows that Jasso admitted to kissing the victim but denied "smacking" her buttocks. The report recommended a final warning be issued and Jasso be transferred to a different station with no further contact with the victim.

Jasso has been arrested and is facing charges of official oppression and indecent assault.

It's been a wet end of May for South Central Texas. After Austin saw its third-worst storm in city history on Wednesday, May 28, South Central Texas, including San Antonio, experienced a deluge overnight into the morning on Friday, May 30.

The National Weather Service shared the 24-hour rain totals from 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29, to Friday.

In Bexar County, parts of Windcrest had the reported highest rainfall total at 2.43 inches, followed by areas in Leon Valley at 2.18 inches and Converse at 2.02 inches. Areas across the city saw more than 1 inch of rain, including Olmos Park, Elmendorf, Castle Hills, Helotes, Hollywood Park, Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Hill Country Village, Shavano Park, and Saint Hedwig.

The San Antonio International Airport saw 1.38 inches of precipitation fall, while Randolph Air Force Base saw 1.18 inches, Lackland saw 0.91 of an inch, Stinson Municipal Airport saw 0.71 of an inch, and Kelly Field Airport saw 0.45 of an inch of rainfall.

Austin saw up to 1.77 inches of additional precipitation at its highest through Friday morning, while Leander reported up to 2.64 inches of rainfall, with Jonestown reporting 1.86 inches.

Parts of Seguin in Guadalupe County saw 2.10 inches of rainfall, with areas of Schertz reporting just over an inch. Cibolo reported 0.80 of an inch with San Marcos recording up to 0.91 of an inch at its highest.

New Braunfels in Comal County saw over 1 inch of rainfall across the region, with the Guadalupe River State Park reporting 0.35 of an inch. In Hays County, NWS reports that Driftwood saw the largest rainfall totals of 1.77 inches, with cities like Dripping Springs reporting 1.76 inches, Wimberley reporting up to 1.12 inches, Buda seeing up to 0.76 of an inch, and Kyle with up to 0.38 of an inch.

Many of the counties surrounding San Antonio saw a number of locations get at least an inch of rainfall. In Burnet County, parts of Marble Falls saw between 2 and 2.81 inches of precipitation. Inks Lake State Park saw 1.04 inches of rainfall, according to the data.

Precipitation chances will move out of the area by Friday afternoon before returning on Sunday, June 1, and continuing through the first week of June, according to the NWS forecast.

Rainfall totals for Texas lakes

Canyon Lake in Comal County saw up to 0.78 inch of rainfall at its highest, with varying amounts reported by NWS across its wider geographic range.

In Bastrop County, Lake Bastrop at Sim Gideon Power Plant received 0.62 of an inch of rainfall, with the Colorado River seeing up to 0.53 of an inch of rainfall. The Colorado River running through Travis County saw up to 1.18 inches of precipitation fall.

In Burnet County, Lake LBJ saw up to 1.17 inches of precipitation, while parts of the lake in Llano County saw up to 1.55 inches.

Edwards Aquifer level

According to SAWS, the Edwards Aquifer level was 630.1 on Thursday, May 29, in Bexar County. That's up from 628.8 inches on May 28 after the aquifer saw 2.05 inches added to the level. The data for May 30 is not yet available. The level reported on May 29 puts the aquifer's level on par with the reported level in January.

The Edwards Aquifer Authority said in a news release that on May 29 the aquifer was downgraded from stage five restrictions to a stage four critical period management based on "slightly improved aquifer conditions."

(TNS) — Bexar County will add virtual sign-language services for deaf voters at every polling site.

County Commissioners Court unanimously agreed Tuesday to spend $998,500 on 750 electronic voter check-in systems with software that will allow San Antonio-based DeafLink to offer the services of American Sign Language interpreters.

Each polling place will have at least two iPads equipped with the DeafLink software.

"This is deaf history, and they have waited a long time just for this to be on your agenda," DeafLink CEO Kay Chiodo said. "They come today to show you they want to vote. They want to be part of the process, and you're opening that door for them."

For years, the Bexar County Elections Department's headquarters on South Frio Street was the only polling site with deaf-accessible equipment. That increased to five locations in the presidential election last November, out of more than 300 polling sites.

About 100,000 deaf people live in Bexar County. In the last presidential election, 17 people used the county's interpretation services. In the May 3 elections — which had a low countywide voter turnout of 9.3% — no one used the service, said Elections Administrator Michele Carew.

"I know it's not necessarily the county's job to get people to the polls, but it's our job to make sure that access is maximized," Precinct 2 Commissioner Justin Rodriguez said. "Rather than saying that we're OK with 17 folks showing up, we gotta push for access for that 17,000 or 170,000 who show up who need it."

Several deaf county residents described for commissioners the barriers they've faced trying to vote. Cassell Grice, a pastor at Family Deaf Church, said the last time he voted, it took him nearly 30 minutes to complete the check-in process and cast his ballot — far longer than other voters at the polling site.

"People are looking forward to this," Grice said. "They are hungry for it. They're hungry for that communication."

The DeafLink subscription, which the county will pay for based on the number of users, can also be accessed by other county departments, potentially helping deaf individuals fill out marriage licenses or other government documents, Carew said.

The five-member court also voted 4-1 to pay another $434,000 for 350 smaller check-in devices to help streamline curbside voting. Precinct 3 Commissioner Grant Moody cast the lone no vote, citing cost constraints and the smaller number of curbside voters.

The new check-in technology could be implemented by the June 7 runoff election that pits Gina Ortiz Jones, a one-time Air Force undersecretary, against former Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos for San Antonio mayor. But Moody and Rodriguez urged a slower roll-out to give election workers more time to adjust to a new system.

Carew, who became the county's elections chief in March, is enacting several changes in the elections department. She also overhauled the election-night vote tracker, swapping PDFs for a interactive website where people can book-mark races and track vote tallies with the assistance of color-coded bar charts.

Advocates for ballot access for the disabled say the elections office under Carew's predecessor, Jacque Callanen, was slow to embrace technology that could help deaf voters navigate polling sites.

"It has been a long, long, long time struggle for our deaf community to gain equitable access to polling locations," said Melanie Cawthon, executive director of the nonprofit advocacy group disABILITYsa. "After seven years of pushing and pushing, today we have the opportunity to say, 'Let's bring (American Sign Language) and language access to all of our polling locations for all of our residents.'"

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