Maverick County Judge Temporarily Suspended After Removal Petition
A Maverick County court has temporarily suspended County Judge Ramsey English Cantu after reviewing a verified removal petition alleging incompetency and official misconduct. In its order, the court said the allegations and supporting materials described a continuing pattern of conduct affecting county operations and public resources, and it appointed Rolando Jasso to carry out the duties of the office while the case moves forward.
New Braunfels Made a Rule, the Incumbent Mayor Lost, Now the Texas Constitution Matters
After New Braunfels conducted its May 2 mayoral election under a city charter provision allowing a plurality winner, city officials now say the Texas Constitution controls instead — requiring a majority vote because the mayor serves a three-year term. With frontrunner Michael French finishing just short of 50 percent, the city says the race must now go to a runoff, raising new questions about how the legal conflict was missed before ballots were cast.
Kyle PD’s Facebook Block List Reopens a Decade of Disputes
A public records request showed three people had been blocked from Kyle Police Department’s Facebook page, reopening long-running questions tied to Chief Jeff Barnett, Glen Hurlston and the city’s oversight of public-facing social media.
Comal County Chief Deputy Resigns, Alleges “Narcissistic Behavior” by Precinct 4 Constable
Pedro “Pete” Arroyo did not leave the Comal County Constable’s Office for Precinct 4 quietly. In his resignation, Arroyo cited a lack of “mutual respect,” but his exit interview went further, accusing first-term Constable Alice “Ali” Flores of poor leadership, creating a toxic work environment, and displaying “narcissistic behavior” — claims that surfaced alongside a paper trail detailing the breakdown inside the office.
Rowlett School Resource Officer, Wife Arrested by Rockwall Police in Assault Case
A Rowlett school resource officer and his wife were arrested by Rockwall police after a woman reported an alleged assault at a Ridge Road establishment. The case now places a currently assigned campus officer on administrative leave while both the criminal investigation and an internal department review move forward.
Supreme Court: Reasonable Suspicion Requires the Totality of the Circumstances
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling after finding that an officer had reasonable suspicion to stop a driver during a late-night vehicle encounter. The Court said judges must consider the full picture — including a suspicious vehicle call, passengers running from the car and the driver attempting to leave with a door still open — rather than reviewing each fact in isolation.
Kyle PD Arrests Hays CISD Teacher on Improper Relationship Charge
Kyle police arrested a 40-year-old Lehman High School math teacher after investigating a reported inappropriate interaction with a student. The teacher, identified as Juan Gomez of Buda, has been charged with improper relationship between an educator and student. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and are working with school officials to prioritize student safety.
San Marcos Police Shooting Lawsuit Alleges Flawed Investigation and No-Bill Decision
A federal lawsuit filed over the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Malachi Williams in San Marcos alleges that a flawed investigation, omitted evidence and inconsistent witness accounts led to a grand jury’s decision not to indict Officer Alcides Ventura. The complaint states Williams was unarmed and fleeing when he was shot in the back on April 11, 2024, and asserts that physical evidence and witness statements contradict claims that he posed an imminent threat. It further alleges Texas Ranger Jose L. Rodriguez failed to document key evidence, relied on leading interviews and omitted information that could have challenged the official narrative presented to the grand jury. Defendants named in the lawsuit have not yet responded to the allegations.
Karnes County Jail Probe Ends With Administrator Fired Over Contraband, Records, Oversight Issues
An internal investigation into the Karnes County Jail found drugs detected inside the facility, ammunition and a knife in the administrator’s desk, and missing inmate records and money—issues investigators said pointed to a breakdown in operations. Officials wrote the case was “a culmination of management and operational failures,” not a single incident, citing problems with supervision, documentation, and compliance with jail standards. The findings ultimately led to the administrator’s termination, concluding he failed to maintain “full responsibility for the management and operational control of the jail.”
DPS Trooper Suspended After Investigation Finds Sexual Comments, Inappropriate Conduct
An internal Texas DPS investigation found a trooper made repeated sexual comments and unprofessional remarks, including telling a coworker he wished they would “slip on a banana peel, bump his head, and become gay like [him].” Investigators sustained the allegations, citing admissions and corroborating interviews that led to a suspension.