SAPD Officer’s THC Gummies Disclosure Raises Fitness-for-Duty Concerns
A San Antonio police officer avoided termination after a positive marijuana test led to concerns over nightly THC gummy use, federal firearm restrictions and whether medical cannabis use under Texas law conflicts with the duties of an armed peace officer. City records show Officer Kristopher D. Rich, employed by SAPD since 2020, received a 30-day suspension and was placed under a last chance agreement after disclosing he used THC gummies before bed each night.
Hays County Investigation Finds Dogs Died of Heat Stroke in Boarding Facility Van
Two people connected to EZ Dog Stay and Play are facing charges after Hays County investigators said two dogs died from heat stroke while being transported in the rear of a cargo van without adequate air conditioning or ventilation. Per a sheriff’s office news release, the investigation also uncovered prior warnings about unsafe transport conditions and alleged misleading claims about the facility’s boarding services.
Flock Alert Helps Kyle Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Three Houston-Area Suspects
A Flock Safety camera alert helped Kyle police recover a vehicle reported stolen from the Houston area early Sunday morning, leading to a short pursuit, a crash and the arrest of three people authorities believe may have been headed to Kyle to commit vehicle burglaries or steal additional vehicles. The case highlights why many law enforcement agencies view automated license plate readers as a valuable public safety tool — while also fueling ongoing questions across Texas about privacy, data sharing and the safeguards needed to prevent misuse.
New Braunfels Officer’s Conduct Toward Teens, Family-Violence Call Led to 10-Hour Suspension
A New Braunfels police officer received only a one-day, 10-hour unpaid suspension after internal records say he threatened civilians, cursed at teenagers and admitted he intentionally uses aggressive profanity to get people to listen. Records released this year detail the late-2025 discipline against Officer Zachariah Alvarado, whose body-camera footage drew concern from supervisors after two separate calls for service.
San Marcos Traffic Stop, Officer Discipline, and a Viral Backlash: When Perception Outruns Procedure
A predawn traffic stop in San Marcos set off arrests, officer discipline, public outrage, and an immigration fight that quickly spread far beyond the original call to police, turning a local encounter into a viral public controversy. But records, official letters, and competing public statements — including the district attorney’s letter and the union response — show a more layered account of what officers knew, what happened on the roadside, and why the fallout grew far bigger than the stop itself.
City of Kyle Appoints Perwez Moheet as Interim City Manager
The City of Kyle has appointed longtime Finance Director Perwez Moheet as interim city manager following the departure of Bryan Langley, with the appointment taking effect May 9. Moheet, who has served the city since 2010, will hold the interim post for at least 12 months while continuing in his finance role as city leaders move through the transition.
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt Arrested Again, Now on Galveston County DWI Charge
Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt was arrested early Saturday in Galveston County on a charge of driving while intoxicated, adding to a legal timeline that already included a prior DWI case resolved through pretrial diversion and a December 2025 burglary-of-a-vehicle case that ended in a no-bill.
Former Laredo Council Member Files Removal Petition Against Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar
A petition filed in Webb County seeks the removal of Sheriff Martin Cuellar Jr., with petitioner Alfonso “Poncho” Casso asking the court to suspend Cuellar from office pending trial and ultimately remove him under Chapter 87 of the Texas Local Government Code. The filing centers on Cuellar’s federal indictment and alleges official misconduct tied to the alleged misuse of sheriff’s office staff, equipment and county resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Cuellar has already filed an answer denying the allegations and demanding strict proof.
Atascosa County Officials Raised Concerns About Judge Prasifka’s Office, Records Show
Atascosa County records show two county officials documented concerns in 2025 about children and a non-employee being present inside Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, where Judge Russell “Rusty” Prasifka serves. Although the county said it had no formal complaints responsive to the records request, it released written statements from Commissioner Mark Gillespie and Constable John Rutherford describing what they said they observed and the concerns later reported to Human Resources.
Former Cotulla Employee Dropped Defamation Suit After Grand Jury Indictment
Margie Gallardo, a former City of Cotulla employee, filed a defamation lawsuit in December 2024 accusing Carlos Benavides of making false kickback allegations that she said led to her termination. But the case took a sharp turn in 2026, when a La Salle County grand jury indicted Gallardo on forgery and theft charges tied to her former city role, and Frio County records show she was processed on April 8. One month later, on May 8, the lawsuit was non-suited, ending the civil case after the criminal case had already begun.