Texas Congressional Candidate Linked to Federal Lawsuit on Lacy Lakeview
Gregorio Heise, Republican candidate for Texas’ 30th Congressional District, is connected to a federal lawsuit filed against the City of Lacy Lakeview. The lawsuit alleges that his involvement in a altercation with his daughter’s then-boyfriend caused the police response in which a taser was deployed and officers drew their firearms.
Veterans Affairs Restores 2nd Amendment Rights
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will no longer report Veterans to the federal firearm background-check system solely because they require a fiduciary to manage VA benefits, calling the prior practice inconsistent with federal law and constitutional due-process protections. Officials said the change halts future reporting and begins removal of past entries tied only to fiduciary participation, a move federal leaders describe as restoring Second Amendment rights to affected Veterans.
Former San Antonio Attorney’s Federal Conviction Set Aside by Fifth Circuit
A federal appeals court has vacated the guilty plea of former San Antonio attorney Christopher John Pettit, who was previously sentenced to 50 years in prison for fraud and money laundering. The Fifth Circuit found the trial court failed to properly advise Pettit of the true maximum sentence he faced before accepting his plea, a violation that affected his decision to plead guilty and required the conviction to be set aside.
Nearly 555 Kilograms of Methamphetamine Seized in San Antonio Federal Investigation
Federal authorities have arrested two San Antonio men accused of participating in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution conspiracy involving drugs allegedly concealed inside fresh produce shipments. Investigators say nearly 555 kilograms of methamphetamine were discovered during a court-authorized search, and the men now face federal charges that carry potential sentences ranging from 10 years to life in prison if convicted.
Trump Announces ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Focused on Drug Prices, Premiums, and Direct Payments
President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday announced his “Great Healthcare Plan,” a healthcare proposal the White House says is aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, reducing insurance premiums, and directing federal healthcare funds straight to consumers rather than insurance companies or pharmaceutical manufacturers. The plan builds on policies from Trump’s first term and emphasizes consumer choice, price transparency, and reduced reliance on industry intermediaries. The administration is urging Congress to move quickly on the proposal, arguing it would provide immediate financial relief to Americans facing rising healthcare costs.
Texas Can’t Deport: Court Blocks SB 4, Citing Federal Immigration Authority
A federal appeals court has blocked Texas from enforcing Senate Bill 4, the controversial law that would have allowed state and local police to arrest and deport migrants. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that only the federal government can enforce immigration laws, dealing a major blow to Governor Greg Abbott’s border crackdown. The court sided with Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center, an El Paso-based nonprofit that said SB 4 would divert resources and hinder access to asylum.
Texas Civil Rights Attorney Wins Fight Over LEOSA Credential Recognition
A Texas civil rights attorney and Army veteran spent years lawfully carrying a firearm—only to be repeatedly stopped by deputies who refused to accept his federal credential. Now, after high-profile courthouse confrontations in Bexar, Tarrant, and Travis Counties, he’s finally vindicated. The full story behind the ID, the standoffs, and what changed.
Fear, Facebook, and Federal Raids: Inside the Backlash After the Tren de Aragua Bust in Hays County
The Dripping Springs raid targeted suspected members of Tren de Aragua, but the real chaos came afterward—driven by Facebook posts, political spin, and clashing narratives.
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 […]
Former Starr County Justice of the Peace Sentenced in Drug-Trafficking Organization
Two residents of Starr County, including a former justice of the peace, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a drug-trafficking organization.