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Comal County Deputy Suspension After Auditor’s Complaint Raises Questions of Consistency
Newly released records show a Comal County Sheriff’s deputy was suspended after County Auditor Jessie Rahe filed a complaint tied to the ongoing “38 Comal” Facebook lawsuit. The case has reignited debate over whether Sheriff’s Office discipline is too restrictive — or unevenly enforced depending on who is involved.
TABC Agent’s Career Ends Abruptly After Colleagues Report Threats and Unprofessional Conduct
Hired in October 2024 and fired less than seven months later, a Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agent’s career unraveled after colleagues reported threats, unwanted touching, and unprofessional remarks. Internal records show that warnings were issued early, but the behavior persisted until an Inspector General investigation forced the agency to act. The case raises questions about how TABC handles red flags among new recruits and whether earlier intervention could have prevented escalation.
Laundry, Law, and the First Amendment: A 70-Year-Old Man’s Fight with Temple PD
What started as an ordinary trip to the laundromat turned into a constitutional showdown for 70-year-old David R. Jones, an independent journalist in Temple, Texas. In a newly filed federal lawsuit, Jones accuses local police officers of assaulting and arresting him—twice—for the simple act of filming them in public. The complaint alleges a pattern of retaliation, excessive force, and unlawful detention in what Jones says is a clear attempt to silence protected First Amendment activity. Now, he’s taking the City of Temple to court in a fight over civil rights, public accountability, and the power of a camera.
Two Decades of Discipline: How Comal County Let Misconduct Slide
For nearly two decades, Shawna Rangel’s personnel file at the Comal County Sheriff’s Office documented a steady stream of disciplinary actions — from insubordination and unprofessional conduct to repeated violations of the chain of command. Yet despite this pattern, Rangel continued to climb the ranks, eventually becoming a lieutenant. The county has never explained why so many red flags were tolerated — or why they were ultimately dismissed.
From Team USA to SAPD Star Recruit — Ravven Brown No Longer a Peace Officer in Texas
Once celebrated as both a national boxing champion and a standout SAPD recruit, Ravven Brown is no longer licensed in Texas law enforcement. From earning a spot on Team USA to being featured as a symbol of community pride by the San Antonio Police Department, her career has now come full circle—ending with a disciplinary case in Bexar County, where her law enforcement journey first began.
FIRE Letter Blasts Kyle Mayor for Silencing Ethics Critic During Public Comment
A national free speech watchdog has called out the City of Kyle for what it says was an unconstitutional act of censorship. In a scathing letter sent Monday, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) accused Mayor Travis Mitchell of violating the First Amendment after he ordered police to cut off Kyle resident Yvonne Flores-Cale during her public comments at a May 27 city council meeting. Flores-Cale was speaking against a proposed ethics code amendment and cited alleged misconduct involving city officials when her microphone was cut and she was escorted out—preventing her from finishing. FIRE says her remarks were protected political speech and is demanding the city revise its public comment rules and respond by August 4.
Bexar County Jail Deaths: 97 Since 2017, 7 More in 2025
Since Sheriff Javier Salazar took office in 2017, 104 people have died while in custody at the Bexar County Jail—including seven so far in 2025. While causes have ranged from medical emergencies to suicide, overdose, and assault, the steady toll continues to raise concerns about safety, supervision, and conditions inside the jail.