The largest swearing-in of Court Appointed Special Advocates so far this year was celebrated Oct. 15, with 16 trainees representing Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe and Hays counties.

Each volunteer completed five weeks of training, background checks, courtroom observation and is now ready to advocate for children in court.

Each volunteer completed five weeks of training, background checks, courtroom observation and is now ready to advocate for children in court. Volunteers will be assigned to children...