New Braunfels Traffic Stop Lawsuit Survives Early Court Challenge
A federal judge has ruled on a civil-rights lawsuit previously reported by The Hawk’s Eye stemming from a 2023 New Braunfels traffic stop, allowing key constitutional claims against police officers to move forward while dismissing claims against the city for now. The decision outlines why the case survives an early dismissal attempt, what limits the court faced at this stage, and what comes next as the lawsuit heads toward a possible appeal or discovery phase.
Seguin Officer Counseled After Eagle Pass Police Issue Trespass Warning
Internal affairs records show a Seguin police officer was counseled after an off-duty, late-night encounter in Eagle Pass resulted in a criminal trespass warning, though no criminal charges were filed.
Uhland City Council Faces Critical Test After Mayor’s Arrest
The Hawk’s Eye CN reached out to Councilmember Ronald Merrill for comment regarding the residency and homestead questions described above. As of publication, Merrill had not responded.
Weimar Police Chief Resigns Weeks After City Manager Departure
The City of Weimar announced that Police Chief David Socha has resigned from his position, just weeks after the resignation of former City Manager Donald Dixson, following questions related to hiring, licensing, and background review practices within city government.
Corpus Christi Police Officer Arrested in Kendall County Following Internal Probe
A Corpus Christi Police Department officer was arrested in Kendall County following an internal investigation that led to multiple criminal charges, according to police blotter, jail, and state licensing records.
Woman Sues VIA Transit Police After Whataburger Stop
A late-night drive-through stop at a San Antonio Whataburger has sparked a federal civil-rights lawsuit against VIA Metropolitan Transit Police. The suit, filed by Valerie Elizondo, accuses Officer Brandon Tamayo of dragging her from her car and assaulting her after mistaking the vehicle for a stolen one. The case comes as VIA is also dealing with another civil-rights lawsuit it quietly settled in 2025—an agreement the agency is now asking the Attorney General to keep confidential.
Kyle’s 20-Minute Axon Clash: Privacy Fears, Political Rhetoric, and the Reality of Public-Space Cameras
The Kyle City Council’s debate over a new Axon contract was supposed to be routine, but it quickly became a window into how misinformation, campaign rhetoric, and confusion about privacy laws shape public policy. For nearly twenty minutes, Councilwoman Claudia Zapata pressed police officials on artificial intelligence, scanning, surveillance, and liability — only to reveal gaps in understanding that overshadowed the contract’s actual purpose and the legal realities of public-space privacy.
New Braunfels Fire Captain Suspended After Station 7 Confrontation
A New Braunfels Fire Department captain has been suspended for eight days without pay after an internal investigation found he harassed a subordinate and created a hostile environment at the city’s newest $9.7 million fire station. The incident, which began during an EMS call in October, escalated into a heated exchange at Fire Station 7, just months after the facility opened its doors.
From Brunch to Jail: New Braunfels Firefighter Suspended After Wild Off-Duty Night
What began as a casual Sunday brunch with mimosas ended in a shirtless scuffle downtown, a foot chase near Schlitterbahn, and an arrest for public intoxication. City records show firefighter Mark Alan Gonzales drank at bars, snuck alcohol into a city recreation center, fought with a colleague, and hurled profanities at police before being taken to jail. Weeks later, the fire department hit him with a 15-day suspension without pay, raising questions about accountability — and why he was charged only with public intox.
Handcuffed. Pregnant. Injured After SAPD Encounter. Federal Appeal Challenges Dismissal.
After a pregnant, handcuffed woman was knocked unconscious during an SAPD arrest, a judge dismissed her case — saying it wasn’t clear whether she was pushed or tripped. Now, a federal appeal argues the force used was unconstitutional and the case should go to a jury.