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Bexar County Judge Michele Garcia Passes, Mourning Period Declared

12/28/2025

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Bexar County Judge Michele Garcia has died, confirmed by county officials.
She served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 and belonged to the Texas Stonewall Democrats.
Tributes came from local leaders, including Tax Commissioner Albert Uresti and District Attorney Joe Gonzalez.
A nine-day mourning period was announced, with flags at half-staff.
The cause of death remains unclear, and a temporary justice will be appointed until next year.

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Bexar County Judge Michele Garcia has died, confirmed by county officials.
She served as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4 and belonged to the Texas Stonewall Democrats.
Tributes came from local leaders, including Tax Commissioner Albert Uresti and District Attorney Joe Gonzalez.
A nine-day mourning period was announced, with flags at half-staff.
The cause of death remains unclear, and a temporary justice will be appointed until next year.