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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 […]

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

Sanantoni Police Car

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 […]

Kyle PD: Unlawful Search Leads to Injuries, Declined Charges

Kyle PD: Unlawful Search Leads to Injuries, Declined Charges

The Kyle Police Department is under scrutiny after Police Chief Dr. Jeffery Blake Barnett approved a one-day suspension for Field Training Officer (FTO) Jacob Paz following a traffic stop that involved an unlawful search, improper Taser deployment, and injuries to the suspect. Alejandro Castillo-Ruelas, the driver, was arrested and charged despite findings by investigators and […]

Pharr Faces Lawsuit for Ignoring Warnings Before Fatal Dog Attack

Pharr Faces Lawsuit for Ignoring Warnings Before Fatal Dog Attack

A federal lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, McAllen Division, alleging that the City of Pharr’s failure to act on repeated warnings about dangerous dogs led to a fatal attack on a 91-year-old woman. The case, filed on January 3, 2025, accuses the city of deliberate […]

Round Rock Traffic Stop Sparks Allegations of Racial Profiling, Misconduct

Round Rock Traffic Stop Sparks Allegations of Racial Profiling, Misconduct

On the evening of December 31, 2022, Sandra Salinas Molina, her husband, and their son were on the cusp of starting a new chapter in their lives after moving to the Austin area. But what should have been a smooth transition into their new community instead spiraled into a protracted ordeal involving allegations of racial […]