San Antonio Officer Suspended After Chasing Driver at 88 MPH in 35 MPH Zone
SAPD Officer Lucas Zapot was suspended for 15 days after disciplinary records say he pursued a driver for a traffic infraction, reached 88 mph in a 35 mph zone, ran red lights, and continued following the vehicle after it sped away without supervisor authorization.
Atascosa County Jailer Arrest Becomes Latest Flashpoint In Sheriff’s Office Transparency Concerns
An Atascosa County jailer was booked into the same jail where he worked after being indicted in a child endangerment case, according to records reviewed by The Hawk’s Eye. The arrest and termination have renewed transparency concerns from former Atascosa County jail sergeant Esmeralda Mancera, who says residents deserve clearer answers when serious allegations involve sheriff’s office employees.
HHSC Ordered To Investigate Mission Regional Medical Center Over Alleged Birth Tourism Marketing
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered HHSC to investigate Mission Regional Medical Center after reports alleged the South Texas hospital marketed birth packages to foreign nationals. The directive calls for a review of possible state law or contract violations, with potential referrals for civil enforcement, criminal prosecution, and administrative sanctions.
SAPD Officer Indefinitely Suspended After Detainee Found with White Powdery Substance
SAPD Officer Hannah White was indefinitely suspended after department records say she failed to properly search a detainee before transport, leading detention officers to find a white powdery substance hidden in his sock during jail intake. The suspension also cites missing evidence, alleged truthfulness violations and White’s prior 40-day discipline in a suspected DWI crash investigation.
New Braunfels Fire Lieutenant Threatened Firefighter in Facebook Dispute
City records released this year detail how New Braunfels Fire Department Lieutenant John Weige was investigated for threatening Engineer Robert Garcia, using derogatory language, and making religion‑based and personal attacks during a dispute connected to the Kerrville flood response. According to the internal affairs report, Weige admitted posting the Facebook comments and sending a text message that investigators classified as a threat of physical harm.
The city sustained multiple findings, including harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, discourtesy to a fellow employee, and conduct prejudicial to good order. Fire Chief Ruy Lozano initially recommended demotion, but after the Civil Service Commission found probable cause, the case ended in a settlement that replaced the demotion with an eight‑day suspension.
The investigation highlights concerns about threats, racial and religious language, and cyberbullying within the New Braunfels Fire Department.
Lockhart Arrest: Travis County Jailer Charged After Recorded Threat
Travis County jailer Lynndrick L. Holmes was arrested after a recorded threat against a family member and faces two charges in Caldwell County. Internal affairs at TCSO completed investigations and imposed discipline, and Holmes has returned to duty while the criminal case proceeds. A pretrial hearing on both charges is scheduled for July 30, 2026.
Former Dispatcher Who Worked for SAPD, Helotes and Live Oak Police Indicted in Child Sex Abuse Case
A former police dispatcher who worked for SAPD, Helotes Police and Live Oak Police has been indicted in Bexar County on child sex abuse and child pornography-related charges. Court records show some alleged offense dates overlap with periods when Aracili Garcia was employed as a telecommunications operator for local law enforcement agencies. The records do not state the alleged conduct happened while she was on duty or using agency equipment, but the timeline raises public-trust concerns. Garcia is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
New Braunfels Can Keep Short-Term Rentals Out of Some Residential Areas, Court Rules
A federal appeals court has sided with the City of New Braunfels in a years-long fight over short-term rentals, ruling that the city can continue restricting vacation-style rentals in certain residential neighborhoods. The case comes in a tourism-heavy community known for Schlitterbahn, the Comal and Guadalupe rivers, Wurstfest and millions of annual visitors, where short-term rentals remain a major issue for property owners, neighbors and city officials. The Fifth Circuit said Texas law does not recognize a protected property right to use a home specifically as a short-term rental, and found the city had a rational basis for trying to preserve residential neighborhood character.
“Passed Around for Cigarettes or Dessert:” SCJC Warns Bexar County Judge Stephanie Boyd
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct publicly warned Bexar County Judge Stephanie Boyd after finding she crossed ethical lines during criminal proceedings, including remarks warning a defendant he could be “passed around” in prison. The SCJC also cited Boyd’s court YouTube activity, plea-hearing conduct and comments it found cast public discredit on the judiciary.
Kenedy, Texas Hired Texas G Presenter Into $124,800 City Job Before Background Check Was Complete
Gary A. Schroeder, a former Gonzales District 1 city councilman who pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor assault charge while in office, walked into a Kenedy City Council meeting as a Texas G, LLC representative and left with a $124,800 city job. Records show council appointed Schroeder before Human Resources completed the background investigation or handled the normal hiring review. Nearly three weeks later, city emails show he was still asking for the application, drug test and background-check paperwork to be placed on file.