Texas Judicial Commission Sanctions Retiring Fannin County Judge Over Campaign Misconduct
The Texas Judicial Conduct Commission publicly admonished Fannin County Judge Laurine Blake for ethical violations during a 2024 judicial race, citing misuse of office to support one candidate and disparage another.
New Braunfels PD: Constitutional Rights Optional, Lawsuit Alleges
Arrested for remaining silent? A federal lawsuit claims New Braunfels police retaliated against a man for invoking his constitutional rights, throwing him in jail for refusing to answer questions. Is silence a crime in New Braunfels?
UISD Tax Office Visit Leads to SWAT-Style Arrest: Lawsuit Alleges Constitutional Violations
Armed UISD police stormed a Laredo man’s home, pointed rifles at his children, and jailed him—all over an airsoft gun at a tax office. Now, he’s fighting back with a $2 million federal lawsuit, accusing officers of abuse of power, false charges, and a brutal violation of his rights.
Justification for SAPD Officer’s Shooting of Adrian San Martin Debated in Federal Court
A federal lawsuit ignites debate over who’s right in the fatal shooting of Adrian San Martin by SAPD Officer Joseph Warren. Was deadly force justified? Official reports claim San Martin posed a threat, while the lawsuit alleges otherwise.
New Braunfels Police Officer and Two City Employees Arrested in 2024
The New Braunfels Police Department has arrested three city employees this past year, including a police officer and two municipal workers, each facing criminal charges ranging from theft to assault and driving while intoxicated. Police Officer Arrested for Theft One of the arrests involved New Braunfels Police Officer Isaac Nolasco, who was taken into custody […]
Caught on Camera: New Braunfels Police Officer Arrested for Theft, But What Happened Next?
A New Braunfels police officer, Isaac Nolasco, was arrested by his own department on October 26, 2024, and booked into the Comal County Jail on a Burglary of a Vehicle warrant out of Tarrant County. The charge stemmed from an incident in Arlington, TX, where Nolasco was accused of stealing a woman’s purse from her […]
Hays County Judge Becerra’s Own Signature Disproves His Claims About City Lease
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra deleted social media posts after an open records request regarding his lease agreement with the City of San Marcos. Public records contradict his claims about property ownership and transparency. This investigation uncovers the discrepancies, past financial issues, and unanswered questions about his dealings with the city. #HaysCounty #SanMarcos #RubenBecerra #GovernmentTransparency
“Are You F—ing Stupid?” SAPD Officer Suspended Over DWI Arrest Incident
A San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officer has been suspended without pay for three days after failing to follow department procedures during the June 13, 2024, arrest of a fellow officer on a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charge. Officer Kristina O. Cobarrubias, a four-year veteran of the SAPD, agreed to the disciplinary action following an […]
Texas Follows Federal Lead in Banning DEI Policies Across Government Agencies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued Executive Order GA-55, directing all state agencies to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies that use race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics as a factor in decision-making. The executive order follows a similar federal directive issued by President Donald Trump on January 21, 2025, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination […]
Federal Handgun Sales Ban for Young Adults Ruled Unconstitutional by Fifth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled that federal laws prohibiting licensed firearms dealers from selling handguns to adults under 21 violate the Second Amendment. The ruling, issued on January 30, 2025, in Caleb Reese et al. v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, overturns a district court decision […]