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Texas Judicial Commission Sanctions Retiring Fannin County Judge Over Campaign Misconduct
March 23, 2025
John Ferrara
The Texas Judicial Conduct Commission publicly admonished Fannin County Judge Laurine Blake for ethical...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Texas Follows Federal Lead in Banning DEI Policies Across Government Agencies
February 2, 2025
John Ferrara
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued Executive Order GA-55, directing all state agencies to eliminate...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Comal County Facebook Group at Center of Defamation Lawsuit
February 2, 2025
John Ferrara
Jessie Rahe has filed a defamation lawsuit in the District Court of Comal County, Texas, against Scott...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Who Oversees Off-Duty Deputies? Fayette County’s Security Contracts Spark Legal Review
February 1, 2025
John Ferrara
On January 27, 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued Opinion No. KP-0479, addressing questions...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Are QR Code Citations Legal? Texas Attorney General Weighs In
January 23, 2025
John Ferrara
On July 25, 2024, Texas State Senator Donna Campbell, Chair of the Senate Committee on Nominations, submitted...
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The Lone Star Review-State
TCOLE 2024: 772 Arrest Notifications, 215 Reprimands, and Compliance Failures Explained
January 19, 2025
John Ferrara
In 2024, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) processed 772 arrest notifications involving...
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The Lone Star Review-State
“Don’t F* With Me”: Texas Judge Faces Backlash for Courtroom Behavior
January 9, 2025
John Ferrara
In a striking case of judicial overreach and misconduct, the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Burnet Judge Leaves Office Amid Scandal and Reinstated Charges
January 6, 2025
John Ferrara
Former Burnet County Judge James Oakley officially stepped down from office on January 2, 2025, following...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Conservative Activist Alleges Retaliation by Harris County DA in Lawsuit
January 5, 2025
John Ferrara
Conservative activist Steven Hotze sues Harris County DA Kim Ogg, alleging retaliation, constitutional...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Galveston County Sheriff Battles TCOLE Allegations
January 5, 2025
John Ferrara
On January 1, 2025, James “Jimmy” P. Fullen took the oath of office as the new Sheriff of Galveston County....
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The Lone Star Review-State
San Marcos vs. Texas: Marijuana Ordinance Update
December 24, 2024
John Ferrara
The Fifteenth Court of Appeals will decide a Texas case concerning San Marcos' marijuana ordinance versus...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Judge Ursula Hall Cleared of Misconduct Charges
December 23, 2024
John Ferrara
The Special Court of Review vacated a reprimand against Judge Ursula Hall, citing the Texas State Commission...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Judson ISD Hires Former SAISD Police Officer After Termination
December 22, 2024
John Ferrara
A Texas officer, previously employed by San Antonio ISD (SAISD) was dismissed for excessive force and...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Texas AG Clarifies E-Filing Rules for District Clerks
December 8, 2024
John Ferrara
A procedural dispute in Nueces County regarding electronic filing practices led to a Texas Attorney General...
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The Lone Star Review-State
South San ISD Trustee Accuses Board of Harassment
December 8, 2024
John Ferrara
Abel Martinez's lawsuit against South San ISD alleges harassment and retaliation by board officials promoting...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Former Federal Agent Sues Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
December 8, 2024
John Ferrara
Michael J. Lombard, a former federal law enforcement officer, has sued the Montgomery County Sheriff’s...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Veteran Sues UISD Over First Amendment Violations
November 30, 2024
John Ferrara
Victor Vazquez has filed a federal lawsuit against UISD, alleging violations of his First and Fourteenth...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Montgomery County Deputies Face Lawsuit for Intimidation
November 21, 2024
John Ferrara
Lance Parsons has filed a federal lawsuit against Montgomery County deputies, claiming wrongful arrest...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Galveston Taser Incident Raises Excessive Force Allegations
November 20, 2024
John Ferrara
A federal lawsuit claims Galveston County Deputy Jeremy Creech violated Samudragupta Sanyal's rights...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Ex-Farmersville Officer Surrenders TCOLE License Amid Alleged Crime Spree
November 16, 2024
John Ferrara
Jacob Glass, a former police officer, surrendered his TCOLE license following multiple legal issues,...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Attorney C.J. Grisham Challenges Bexar County Firearm Policy
November 11, 2024
John Ferrara
Civil rights attorney C.J. Grisham confronts Bexar County Sheriff's Office over firearm restrictions...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Bexar County DA Appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeals on Michelle Barrientes Acquittal
November 8, 2024
John Ferrara
Former Bexar County Constable Michelle Barrientes faced a legal battle after her tampering conviction...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Bexar County Sheriff Salazar Faces Lawsuit for Religious Discrimination
November 1, 2024
John Ferrara
Luis Rafael Borges is suing Bexar County and Sheriff Salazar for rescinding his job offer due to his...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Hays County Democratic Party Faces Criticism Over Texas State Logo
October 31, 2024
John Ferrara
The Hays County Democratic Party faces backlash for using Texas State University's logo in an ad without...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Webb County Sheriff Under Fire for Trafficking Hire
October 25, 2024
John Ferrara
Webb County's Sheriff’s Office received reprimands from TCOLE for hiring a jailer with a human trafficking...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Concerns Over ActBlue Prompt DOJ Criminal Referral
October 24, 2024
John Ferrara
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's investigation reveals alarming practices by ActBlue related to illegal...
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Judicial Misconduct in Cameron County: 2 Judges Disciplined
October 18, 2024
John Ferrara
Cameron County judges Lee "Kenny" Perez and Elia Cornejo Lopez face disciplinary actions from the SCJC...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Independent Journalism Faces Off in Texas Lawsuit: A Free Speech Win
October 8, 2024
John Ferrara
Justin Pulliam, an independent journalist, claims First and Fourteenth Amendment violations against Fort...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Texas Court Overturns Constable's Tampering Conviction
October 4, 2024
John Ferrara
The Texas Eighth District Court of Appeals acquitted former Constable Michelle Barrientes of evidence...
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Texas Attorney General Clarifies Open Meetings Act Rules on Executive Session Notices
October 3, 2024
John Ferrara
The Texas Attorney General's recent opinion clarifies that vague agenda language doesn’t meet TOMA standards...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Texas Supreme Court Rules on Handgun Ban at State Fair
September 27, 2024
John Ferrara
In Texas, gun-toting folks face a dilemma at the State Fair: to carry or not to carry? Turns out, it’s...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Scrutiny Surrounds Hays County Sheriff Candidate Alexander Villalobos
September 22, 2024
John Ferrara
Alexander Villalobos, a Hays County Sheriff candidate, faces scrutiny over questionable business dealings,...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Election Fraud Allegations in Comal County
September 21, 2024
John Ferrara
Two men, charged with election fraud in Comal County related to a 2022 bond election, contest charges...
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Travis County Sues AG Paxton Over Voter Registration Obstruction
September 18, 2024
John Ferrara
On September 17, 2024, Travis County officials sued Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleging he obstructed voter...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Texas Attorney General Warns Bexar and Harris Counties Against Unsolicited Voter Registration Mailings
September 2, 2024
John Ferrara
Texas AG warns Bexar and Harris counties against mailing unsolicited voter registration forms, citing...
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The Lone Star Review-State
VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority Police Department Facing Scrutiny Amid Lawsuit
August 22, 2024
John Ferrara
VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority Police Department's recent disciplinary actions show varied infractions,...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Tarrant County Judge Warned About Sexual Harassment
August 18, 2024
John Ferrara
The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public warning to Judge Jesus Nevarez for persistent...
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Comal County Sheriff Lieutenant Entices Subordinate During Golf Tournament
July 12, 2024
John Ferrara
San Marcos golf tournament for Texas Jail Association ends in controversy. Comal County Sheriff’s Office...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Analyzing Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) In-Custody Deaths 2023
July 7, 2024
John Ferrara
In 2023, Bexar County Sheriff's Office had 24 in-custody deaths, sparking concerns about medical care,...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Hays County DA Kelly Higgins' Marijuana Enforcement: Promises vs. Realities
July 4, 2024
John Ferrara
Hays County DA Kelly Higgins campaigned on reforming marijuana enforcement, promising to prioritize more...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Cameron County Sheriff's Office Employee Arrested for Impersonation
June 22, 2024
John Ferrara
The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office employee, Charles Hoskins, allegedly posed as a deputy to get a store...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Hays County Dismisses Case Against Former Corrections Officer in Deadly Conduct Incident
June 21, 2024
John Ferrara
On June 20, 2024, Hays County Criminal District Attorney dismissed an indictment charging former officer...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Judge Denies Texas AG's Injunction, Allowing Austin's Marijuana Ordinance to Stand
June 16, 2024
John Ferrara
The judge denied the Texas AG's injunction against an Austin marijuana ordinance, allowing the ordinance...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Bexar County Deputy Constable Suspended Over Alcohol Incident at Pieper High School
June 15, 2024
John Ferrara
Several students were discovered consuming alcohol at Pieper High School, raising concerns about a Bexar...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Defense Alleges Texas Ranger Perjury, Requests Franks Hearing
June 8, 2024
John Ferrara
Defense attorneys in the high-profile murder case of Salomon Campos, Jr. have filed a motion for a Franks...
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District Attorney Challenges District Clerk’s E-filing Rejections in Appeal to Texas AG
June 8, 2024
John Ferrara
District Attorney Granberry has requested an opinion from the Texas AG regarding the Nueces County District...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Texas Senator Questions Legality of Political Activity Restrictions in State Contracts
June 8, 2024
John Ferrara
Texas State Senator Bryan Hughes has raised concerns about state agencies imposing broad restrictions...
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Texas Supreme Court: Abortion Law Constitutional
June 2, 2024
John Ferrara
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state's strict abortion laws, emphasizing provisions for life-saving...
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Cameron County Border Patrol Agent Busted in Human Smuggling Incident
June 1, 2024
John Ferrara
Border Patrol Agent Jorge Alonso arrested for human smuggling after allegedly aiding undocumented immigrant....
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Zapata County Deputy Breaks Citizens Vertebrae, Gets Sued
May 19, 2024
John Ferrara
Javier Munoz filed a civil rights lawsuit against Zapata County Deputy Sheriffs alleging unlawful arrest...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Exposed: Deception in Background Investigation Leads to Comal County Sheriff’s Office Employment
May 17, 2024
John Ferrara
Former Texas DPS employee Thomas Lambert faced disciplinary actions. Despite these, he joined the Comal...
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The Lone Star Review-State
SCJC Issues a Public Reprimand to Harris County District Court Judge Ursula Hall
May 12, 2024
John Ferrara
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) issued a public reprimand to Harris County District Court...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Texas Attorney General Claims Win Against Biden Administration in Media Censorship Lawsuit
May 11, 2024
John Ferrara
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton achieved a significant win against the alleged censorship of American...
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Starr County Lawsuit Unveils Alleged Abuse of Power and Mistreatment
April 30, 2024
John Ferrara
Lawsuit filed in Texas alleges excessive force and mistreatment by a Starr County HIDTA Officer towards...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Lawsuit Challenges Brownsville ISD's Stand Against Protected Speech
April 24, 2024
John Ferrara
The Lucio family files a civil action against Brownsville ISD and individuals, alleging violations of...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Texas State Petition Seeks Removal of Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza Over Official Misconduct Allegations
April 20, 2024
John Ferrara
On April 8, 2024, a petition was filed seeking the removal of Travis County DA Jose Garza, alleging official...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Landmark Victory: Texas Attorney General Announces Win on Texas Property Rights Case
April 16, 2024
John Ferrara
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a unanimous victory at the U.S. Supreme Court, affirming Texas'...
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The Lone Star Review-State
TPWD Sued Over SpaceX
April 13, 2024
John Ferrara
Lawsuit challenges TPWD decision to convey Boca Chica Park land to SpaceX. Local organizations and tribes...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Travis County Sued Over Magistrate Process
April 13, 2024
John Ferrara
The ACLU of Texas and partners filed a lawsuit against Travis County for denying legal representation...
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Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Two of Their Own
April 11, 2024
John Ferrara
The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office arrested two former Detention Officers for unjustified assault on...
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The Lone Star Review-State
The Battle of Competence: Unraveling the Saga of Hays County's District Clerk
April 11, 2024
John Ferrara
Amended petition seeks to remove Avrey J. Anderson as Hays County District Clerk due to alleged failure...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Harris County's Welfare Lotto Gets Sued
April 10, 2024
John Ferrara
Attorney General Paxton sues Harris County over "Uplift Harris" welfare program, alleging constitutional...
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Former Bexar County Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela Submits Appeal
April 9, 2024
John Ferrara
Michelle Barrientes Vela filed an appeal in the 8th Court of Appeals for her indictment on two counts...
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Willacy County Entangled in Another Jail Lawsuit
April 7, 2024
John Ferrara
Willacy County faces another lawsuit for denying medication to an inmate. The lawsuit also accuses the...
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Cameron County DA Agrees With Miscarriage of Justice in Lucio Case
April 6, 2024
John Ferrara
Luis V. Saenz took office as District Attorney before a high-profile case. Melissa Elizabeth Lucio was...
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Travis County Offers 6th Expunction Expo
April 5, 2024
John Ferrara
Travis County's 6th Expunction Expo, on April 27, 2024, aims to help individuals clear arrest records,...
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Comal County Sheriff Supervisor Allegedly Assaults Hidalgo Trooper
April 4, 2024
John Ferrara
The newly hired Comal County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant, Thomas Lambert, faced investigation and a three-day...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Required to Take Possession of Historic Letter
April 1, 2024
John Ferrara
The Texas Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in the legal...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Starr County, Texas Abortion Leads to Lawsuit
March 29, 2024
John Ferrara
Lizelle Gonzalez of Starr County, Texas sued officials over alleged violations of her constitutional...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Former Deputy Sheriff Faces Charges in Harrowing Coercion and Misconduct Case
March 24, 2024
John Ferrara
Former Deputy Sheriff Terry Fountain faces coercion, sexual exploitation, and misconduct charges following...
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The Lone Star Review-State
Texas DPS Liable in Trooper Complaint Case - 5th Circuit Affirms
March 22, 2024
John Ferrara
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a decision holding the Texas Department of Public Safety...
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AG Paxton Tots Victory, Almost Immediately Losses - SB 4
March 20, 2024
John Ferrara
Texas AG Paxton initially celebrated a win as the US Supreme Court lifted the halt on SB 4, only to have...
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US Supreme Court Lifts Stay on Texas S.B. 4 Immigration Law
March 19, 2024
John Ferrara
The US Supreme Court lifted the stay on Texas S.B. 4 Immigration Law, allowing immediate enforcement....
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McLennan County Named in Another Lawsuit Over Alleged Jail Misconduct
March 18, 2024
John Ferrara
Bennie Daryl Scott filed a lawsuit against McLennan County, Texas, and jail officials for alleged mistreatment...
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In-Custody Death at Comal County Jail: Bart Joseph Bond
March 15, 2024
John Ferrara
Bart Joseph Bond, an inmate at Comal County Jail, tragically died despite medical intervention. This...
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Texas Attorney General Proposes Enhanced Reporting Requirements for District Attorneys and County Attorneys
March 13, 2024
John Ferrara
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has proposed new reporting requirements for District Attorneys and...
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The Mysterious Case of a Custodial Death in the Comal County Jail: Unraveling the Truth
March 8, 2024
John Ferrara
The in-custody death of Joseph Bart Bond at Comal County Jail, Texas, has sparked concern due to a lack...
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Texas Attorney General’s Office Opinion on Deputy Sheriff Operation of Fixed Commercial Vehicle Weigh Station
March 4, 2024
John Ferrara
The Texas Attorney General’s Office analyzed the operation of a fixed commercial vehicle weigh station...
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McAllen ISD Trespasses then Arrests 1st Amendment Auditor
March 3, 2024
John Ferrara
Manuel Pescador Jr., a 1st Amendment Auditor, was arrested for trespassing at McAllen ISD after attempting...
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Veterans Affairs Police Chief Gets Arrested, Exposes Affairs
March 1, 2024
John Ferrara
The VISN 16 Police Chief for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Terry Jay Wallace Senior, was arrested...
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Honorable Gena Slaughter, 191st District Court Judge, Publicly Reprimanded by State Commission on Judicial Conduct
February 29, 2024
John Ferrara
Judge Gena Slaughter of the 191st District Court in Dallas, Texas, was publicly reprimanded by the State...
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Former Waller County Investigator Convicted of Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering
February 28, 2024
John Ferrara
A 49-year-old Houston resident and former Waller County DA Investigator, Mohammed "Alex" Ahmed Kassem,...
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Prior Hays County District Clerk Employee Claims Discrimination
February 28, 2024
John Ferrara
Mallory Rogers is suing Hays County, Texas for alleged gender discrimination and retaliation. She claims...
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Texas Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Polk County Enterprise in Assistant District Attorney Defamation Lawsuit
February 24, 2024
John Ferrara
The Texas Supreme Court's decision on a defamation lawsuit brought by Assistant District Attorney Tommy...
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SCJC Issues 13 Public Sanctions in 2023 to Texas Judges
February 20, 2024
John Ferrara
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) in Texas has taken disciplinary actions against judges...
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Tarrant County Requests Opinion on Criminal Discovery in Juvenile Cases
February 16, 2024
John Ferrara
Tarrant County's Criminal District Attorney seeks guidance from the Texas Attorney General's Office on...
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Texas Attorney General Issues Opinion on School Marshals Carrying Firearms
February 14, 2024
John Ferrara
The Texas Attorney General's Opinion No. KP-0454 discusses the authority of school boards to designate...
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Democrat Race for Hays County Sheriff Heating Up with January 2024 Campaign Finance Reports
February 13, 2024
John Ferrara
The Democratic race for Hays County Sheriff is heating up with candidates Daniel C. Law and Alexander...
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Texas Attorney General Files Brief with Supreme Court to Stop Whistleblower Lawsuit
February 1, 2024
John Ferrara
The Texas Attorney General's Office is locked in a lengthy legal dispute rooted in alleged violations...
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GM of Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District Provides Public Letter on AQUA Texas Lawsuit
January 10, 2024
John Ferrara
The Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District, led by General Manager Charlie Flatten, refuted claims...
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Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court: Aqua Texas, Inc. v. Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District et al.
January 9, 2024
John Ferrara
Aqua Texas, Inc. has filed a federal lawsuit against Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District and...
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United States Files Lawsuit Against Texas Over Immigration Law
January 4, 2024
John Ferrara
The United States has filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas over its recently passed legislation...
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Shocking: Hays County Sheriff Candidate Totes Gun in Government Building
December 13, 2023
John Ferrara
Hays County Sheriff candidate, Alexander Villalobos, faces criticism for numerous controversial actions,...
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Hays County Juvenile Detention Center Accused of Violating the Law
November 21, 2023
John Ferrara
A former juvenile detainee, alleged Hays County Juvenile Detention Center deprived him of educational...
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Texas Attorney General Requested to Clarify Legal Options Related to Benefiting Employees for Voting
November 17, 2023
John Ferrara
The Chair of the Senate Committee on Local Government, Paul Bettencourt, requested an opinion from the...
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Texas Sets Drone Precedent: Privacy Preserved
October 29, 2023
John Ferrara
The 5th Circuit Court upheld Texas drone laws, asserting they do not infringe upon First Amendment rights....
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1 TPWD Game Warden's Downfall: Attempted Solicitation of a Prostitute
October 29, 2023
John Ferrara
A Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD Game Warden), a six-year veteran, was fired following allegations...
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Winkler County: Allegations of Illegal Conduct
October 8, 2023
John Ferrara
Lea Shawnette Gutierrez, a former employee of Winkler County Community Supervision and Corrections Department,...
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Hays County Sheriff’s Office Faces Lawsuit for Civil Rights Violations
October 7, 2023
John Ferrara
"The Hawk’s Eye – Consulting & News" reports on a civil rights lawsuit filed by Andres Garcia against...
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Hays County District Clerk, Petition Filed For Removal
October 7, 2023
John Ferrara
The Hays County District Clerk, Avrey Anderson, faces a removal petition filed by resident Chole M. Love...
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Unveiling the Truth: 32 Jailers Hurt in Hays County Jail Use of Force
October 3, 2023
John Ferrara
Discover the truth about the 32 jailers injured in use of force incidents at Hays County Jail since January...
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OUTRAGEOUS: Hays County Judge Overcharges to Prevent Jail Complaints from Being Released
September 29, 2023
John Ferrara
Hays County Judge, Ruben Becerra, known for monitoring the Hays County Jail, is charging an exorbitant...
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COUNTERCLAIM: Hays County District Attorney Responds to District Clerk
September 21, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. COUNTERCLAIM:...
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Hays County District Clerk Amends Petition to Remove, Requests District Attorney to be Served
September 15, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. Hays...
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Hays County District Clerk Suing to Remove District Attorney From Office
September 13, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. Hays...
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LAW CHANGE: Hays County Sheriff Candidate Missing Active TCOLE License
September 10, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. LAW...
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TXST Terminated Three Officers in 2022
September 9, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. TXST...
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McLennan County Being Sued for Negligent Treatment of Local Resident
September 3, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. McLennan...
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TABC Officer Resigns to Avoid Discipline
September 2, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. TABC...
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CONTROVERSIAL: Hays County Jail, is it Really that Dangerous?
August 31, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. CONTROVERSIAL:...
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Goliad County Judge Reprimanded for Interference of Lawful Duties
August 30, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice Goliad...
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EDITORIAL: Cameron County Commissioners: $6k For Me, 5% For You (Maybe For You)
August 29, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. EDITORIAL:...
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Cameron County, Underpaid County Workers
August 27, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. Cameron...
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Can a Texas Sheriff Operate a Fixed Commercial Motor Vehicle Weigh Station?
August 26, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing on this website or in this publishing should be taken as legal advice. Can...
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4 Campaign Finance Reports Filed for Cameron County Sheriff - 7/2023
August 24, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. 4 Campaign...
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3 Candidates for Hays County Sheriff Submit Their Campaign Finance Reports - 7/2023
August 23, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. 3 Candidates...
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4 Cameron County Jail Deaths Since 2021
August 20, 2023
John Ferrara
NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. 4 Cameron County...
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Lawsuit Claims Wrongful Death Related to Joshua Wright and Hays County Sheriff’s Office Incident
July 30, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing on this webpage or in this publishing should be taken as legal advice. Lawsuit...
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Harlingen CISD Releases 2022 Disciplinary Records After OAG Ruling
July 29, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in this publishing or on this website should be taken as legal advice. Harlingen...
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2 Texas State Board of Pharmacy Peace Officers Resign in Lieu of Termination
July 23, 2023
John Ferrara
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing on this website or in this publishing should be taken as legal advice. 2 Texas...
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Hays County District Attorney’s Office Makes Changes to PIA Complaint Process
July 21, 2023
John Ferrara
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Local Hays County Attorney Amends Complaint on Suspected Jailer Abuse
July 2, 2023
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Cameron County Precinct 5 Deputy Constable Suspended
May 21, 2023
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Joshua Wright Footage to Be Released by Hays County District Attorney’s Office
April 22, 2023
John Ferrara
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Texas Constable Office Is or Is Not a Law Enforcement Agency?
April 17, 2023
John Ferrara
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Texas OAG Releases 2022 Annual Peace Officer Involved Shooting Report
April 14, 2023
John Ferrara
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Hays County Sheriff’s Office Indicates Correction Officer Indicted for Joshua Wright Shooting
April 7, 2023
John Ferrara
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Cameron County District Attorney Requests Attorney General Opinion on Attorney Surety Forfeiture
April 6, 2023
John Ferrara
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Texas Attorney General Wants to Deny Lifting Abatement on Whistleblower Claims
April 2, 2023
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UPDATE: Prior Cameron County Judge’s Lawsuit Has a Cross-Claim
March 31, 2023
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Hays County District Attorney Cancels Predecessors Request for Attorney General Opinion on Marijuana Enforcement
March 23, 2023
John Ferrara
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UPDATE: Harlingen Texas Ranger Accused of Perjury by Defense Counsel
March 17, 2023
John Ferrara
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Harlingen Veterans Affairs Appoints Non-Medical Doctor to Chief of Staff
March 17, 2023
John Ferrara
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Hays County Deputy Constable Gets 3 Reprimands in One Year
February 27, 2023
John Ferrara
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Cameron County Jailer Arrested
February 26, 2023
John Ferrara
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Hays County Press Release Informs of a “No Bill” on a County Deputy
February 16, 2023
John Ferrara
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Hays County District Attorney Dismissed and Declined Numerous Low Level Marijuana Cases Since Taking Office
February 16, 2023
John Ferrara
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Abatement of Texas Attorney General Whistleblower Lawsuit? Not Everyone is in Agreement
February 9, 2023
John Ferrara
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INFORMATIONAL: Texas Law Allows Petition to Remove Certain Elected Officials
February 1, 2023
John Ferrara
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San Marcos CISD Releases 2021-2022 Disciplinary Records After AG Decision
January 26, 2023
John Ferrara
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Texas Ranger Accused of Perjury by Defense Counsel
January 19, 2023
John Ferrara
Texas Ranger accused of perjury in murder case involving missing lawyer Ernesto Gonzalez. Charges against...
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Travis County Jailer Surrenders License to TCOLE
January 15, 2023
John Ferrara
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INFORMATIONAL: Hays County Judge Leases to Activist News Outlet
November 5, 2022
John Ferrara
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Prior Williamson County Constable Gary Griffin Circulated a Conflicting Story About a Hays County Judge Candidate Mark Jones
October 15, 2022
John Ferrara
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FACT CHECK: Hays County Judge Becerra Tax Fiasco
October 1, 2022
John Ferrara
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Cameron County District Attorney, Again, Dismisses Nepotism Appeal on Brownsville ISD Trustee
September 24, 2022
John Ferrara
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Hays County Republican Judge Son Donates to Hays County Democrat Candidate for DA’s Office
September 15, 2022
John Ferrara
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Hays County Commissioners Agree to Spend $2.5M on Dead End Highway
September 14, 2022
John Ferrara
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Prior Cameron County ADA Indicted for Records Tampering
September 6, 2022
John Ferrara
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Hays County Commissioners Court May Need to Review Constable Budget
August 27, 2022
John Ferrara
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1 Indicted Austin Police Officer is Appointed to TCOLE by Texas Governor
August 7, 2022
John Ferrara
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2 Hays County Constable Offices Exceed the Norm in Traffic Enforcement During 2021
July 30, 2022
John Ferrara
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1 Civil Rights Lawsuit filed by a Local Attorney on the Hays County Government
July 18, 2022
John Ferrara
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Hays County Defense Attorney’s Keeping Jail Backlogged
July 8, 2022
John Ferrara
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2 Lawsuits Against Cameron County Sheriff Garza are Dismissed
July 8, 2022
John Ferrara
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Cameron County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Files 1 Lawsuit on His County Commissioners
June 29, 2022
John Ferrara
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David Puryear, Republican Candidate for Hays County District Attorney Issues 1 Letter
June 23, 2022
John Ferrara
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Texas Attorney General Hopes to Get 1 Supreme Court Ruling to Stop Whistleblower Lawsuit
June 18, 2022
John Ferrara
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TCOLE Instructor Arrested After 3 Cadets Make Complaints
June 16, 2022
John Ferrara
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1 Cannabis Opinion: Democratic Party - Candidate for Hays County District Attorney - Kelly Higgins
June 15, 2022
John Ferrara
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FINALLY: A District Attorney Has Requested a Texas Attorney General Opinion on a TCOLE Separation of Licensee Form (F-5)
June 14, 2022
John Ferrara
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FIRED: 1 Cameron County Sheriff Deputy was Deceitful in Background Investigation
June 13, 2022
John Ferrara
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Exposed: Hays County Deputy Constable From Precinct 3 Had Relationship With Inmate
June 6, 2022
John Ferrara
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Mercedes ISD Superintendent Arrested
June 3, 2022
John Ferrara
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4 Texas Judges Receive Public Discipline in April 2022
May 25, 2022
John Ferrara
The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC) issued six disciplinary actions to judges in the...
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1 Texas County Judge Charged with Cattle Theft
May 24, 2022
John Ferrara
A Texas County Judge was arrested after a yearlong investigation, which is still ongoing. Loving County...
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Past 404th District Judge and Past 404th District Judge Candidate Battle Free Speech Claims
May 18, 2022
John Ferrara
Did the title catch your attention? Good… now we will explain what it means. Currently, past candidate...
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When Will Prior Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Barrientes Vela Trial Begin?
May 15, 2022
John Ferrara
Michelle Barrientes-Vela is one of Bexar County’s prior Constables. She was elected to the Precinct...
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Cameron County District Attorney Motions to Dismiss Appeal on Brownsville ISD Nepotism Case
May 13, 2022
John Ferrara
First Administrative Assistant Edward A. Sandoval, filed a motion to dismiss in the Court of Appeals,...
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Federal Deposition Appears to Expose Risks within the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office
May 11, 2022
John Ferrara
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Judge Rescinds and Reissues Order Quashing Indictment Filed by Cameron County District Attorney’s Office
May 10, 2022
John Ferrara
On May 10, 2022, the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office got their wish. The late filed order,...
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Did Union Billboards Have Anything to do with Crime Spike in Bexar County?
May 9, 2022
John Ferrara
Recently, Sheriff Javier Salazar, of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, identified a trend in crime within...
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Cameron County’s Timeframe to Appeal the Nepotism Dismissal on Minerva Peña has Passed
May 8, 2022
John Ferrara
On May 3, 2022, the Court of Appeals, for the Thirteenth District of Texas sent notice to the Cameron...
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Get to Know Your Candidate: Democratic Party - Kelly Higgins for District Attorney - Series One
May 2, 2022
John Ferrara
We understand the importance of the District Attorney’s Office in a community. The way it is ran may...
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Cameron County is Quick to Appeal Nepotism Case
May 2, 2022
John Ferrara
On May 2, 2022, Janie Carrizales, on behalf of Edward Sandoval, submitted a document which appeared to...
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Did Cameron County First Assistant District Attorney Put the Cart Before the Horse in Nepotism Case?
April 30, 2022
John Ferrara
The Cameron County District Attorney’s Office, through its’ First Assistant, Edward A Sandoval, to the...
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Motion for Default Judgement Filed on TCOLE Executive Director Kim Vickers
March 6, 2022
John Ferrara
Previously, we informed our readers that we filed a Petition of Mandamus (lawsuit) on Executive Director...
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Travis County District Attorney Indicts 19 Austin Police Officers, Claims Excessive Force
February 27, 2022
John Ferrara
Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza recently called for the indictments of 19 Austin Police Department,...
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Attorney General’s Office Confirms it will Respond to Lawsuit Filed on TCOLE Director
February 10, 2022
John Ferrara
We received information that the Attorney General’s Office will respond for TCOLE Executive Director...
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Cameron County Precinct 2 Constable Being Sued by His Deputy
February 5, 2022
John Ferrara
On January 13, 2022, Felipe De Jesus Coria filed a Federal Lawsuit on Cameron County Constable for Precinct...
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Hays County Pro Tem Drops Case Against Blogger
January 30, 2022
John Ferrara
Afton Washbourne, the Pro Tem, for a case recused by the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office...
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Who are the Republican Candidates Running for Hays County Commissioner for Precinct 2 (2023)?
January 24, 2022
John Ferrara
There are two candidates running in the Republican Primary Election for Hays County Commissioner, Precinct...
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Who are the Democrats Running for Hays County Commissioner in Precinct 2 (2023)?
January 24, 2022
John Ferrara
The position for Hays County Commissioner in Precinct 2 has three candidates for the Democratic Party...
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Who is Running for Hays County Clerk in the 2023 Election?
January 23, 2022
John Ferrara
There are three candidates running for the Hays County Clerk’s Office. One of which is the incumbent...
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Who is Running for Hays County Judge in the 2023 Election?
January 17, 2022
John Ferrara
The race for Hays County Judge will consist of one primary election and one general election. The incumbent,...
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Who is Running in the Democratic Primary for the Hays County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 2?
January 16, 2022
John Ferrara
The Hays County Democratic Primary is scheduled for March 1, 2022. With only a few months left, do you...
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Who are the 2023 Candidates for Hays County Criminal District Attorney?
January 16, 2022
John Ferrara
Many people may be wondering what to expect this election year. It appears that incumbent Hays County...
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Executive Director of TCOLE Being Sued for Allowing Improperly Certified Peace Officers to Police Texas
January 13, 2022
John Ferrara
The Executive Director of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement is being sued in Travis County District...
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3rd COA Denies Motion for Contempt of Court
January 5, 2022
John Ferrara
Just received, the 3rd COA has denied a motion for contempt of court BEFORE the ten day waiting period...
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Hays County ‘Superstar’ Court Clerk has Motion for Contempt of Court Filed on Him
January 5, 2022
John Ferrara
The ‘superstar’ employee of Hays County Court at Law, as described in a Hays Free Press publishing, has...
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Hays Pro Tem has a Deadline to Respond to Motion for Contempt of Court
January 4, 2022
John Ferrara
Afton Washbourne, a Hays County Pro Tem employed by the Travis County Attorney’s Office was served a...
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Hays County Court at Law Clerk Lacks Candor
January 1, 2022
John Ferrara
We all may remember when prior Hays County Court at Law #3 Judge Millie Thompson had issues with employees...
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Hays County Pro Tem Formally Served Show Cause Notice in Suspected Contempt of Court Cause
December 31, 2021
John Ferrara
Afton Washbourne, the assigned prosecutor for the State of Texas, by way of recusal ordered by Judge...
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Hays County Pro Tem Close to Receiving a Notice to Show Cause on a Suspected Contempt of Court Matter
December 19, 2021
John Ferrara
Afron Washbourne, an Assistant Travis County Attorney, may be receiving a “show cause notice,” in the...
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Hays County Pro Tem Served Motion for Contempt of Court
December 13, 2021
John Ferrara
Afton Washbourne, a Travis County Attorney whom was assigned a case out of Hays County by a recusal order...
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Hays County Criminal District Attorney‘s Office Confirms a Few of a Hays County Police Chief’s Improprieties
December 11, 2021
John Ferrara
On December 10, 2021, the Hays County Government through the Hays County Office of General Counsel released...
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Did you know Convicted Cameron County DA Villalobos Had Security Business with Prior City of Kyle Councilman Villalobos?
November 29, 2021
John Ferrara
On May 6, 1992, Armando Villalobos who was the prior District Attorney in Cameron County until he was...
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The 3rd Court of Appeals Requests Lower Court’s Decision on Pre-Indictment Habeas Corpus Application and Motion to Dismiss
November 21, 2021
John Ferrara
On or about June 14, 2021, a petitioner for pre-indictment habeas corpus relief was requested to fill...
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Cameron County Civil Legal Division Seeks Reconsideration from the 13th Court of Appeals on Courthouse Security Mandamus
November 16, 2021
John Ferrara
On November 2, 2021, the Cameron County Civil Legal Division filed a “Motion for En Banc Reconsideration...
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Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza Pointed Out Sergeant Before Inauguration for Suspected Loyalty Issues then Demoted Him, Per Complaint
November 8, 2021
John Ferrara
In another case of claimed suppressive actions by the newly elected Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza;...
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Cameron County DA Files Early Notice of Removal on Brownsville ISD Trustee
November 5, 2021
John Ferrara
On November 2, 2021, the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office, by and through the Administrative...
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Austin Area Attorney Disbarred for Representing Her Roommate She Charged as the Complainant
November 2, 2021
John Ferrara
On July 14, 2021, The State Bar of Texas issued a judgement of disbarment on Christina E. Pagano, of...
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Former Maverick County Detective Indicted for Bribery
November 1, 2021
John Ferrara
The FBI has reported that a prior Maverick County Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested on criminal charges related...
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Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza Removed Captain Due to Loyalty Issues
November 1, 2021
John Ferrara
Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza became the newly elected Sherif, on or about January 1, 2021. During...
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Travis County Attorney Claims Her Chief Investigator (essential) Pencil Whips Complaints
October 31, 2021
John Ferrara
Afton Washbourne, the lead attorney, that is not listed as the lead attorney for Hays County Cause 21-2259CR-1,...
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Cameron County Civil Division may be Appealing a 13th Court Ruling on Courthouse Security
October 19, 2021
John Ferrara
On October 13, 2021, Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza boosted on official social media platform that...
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Cameron County Civil Legal Division Wins a Petition on Mandamus Related to their Sheriff
September 28, 2021
John Ferrara
On September 13, 2021, Judge Gloria Rincones ordered that Cameron County Civil Legal Division Chief Counsel...
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Cameron County DA Files Late Motion in Habeas Corpus Appeal
September 18, 2021
John Ferrara
On April 15, 2021, an appeal for Habeas Corpus Relief was filed with the Thirteenth Court of Appeals,...
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Pre-Trial Reset and No Trial Scheduled in False Claims by a Hays County Police Chief
September 13, 2021
John Ferrara
Over the weekend, the court informed all parties in Hays County Court at Law 1, Cause 21-2259CR-1, The...
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The Hays County Pro Tem Request Police Chief’s Name to be Public
September 3, 2021
John Ferrara
On September 1, 2021, the Travis County Pro Tem filed a “Motion to Amend Information,” within Hays County...
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Hays County Just Received a Motion to Quash the Bad Case of a Hays County Police Chief
August 4, 2021
John Ferrara
Things may have gotten a lot more interesting in the case where the Hays County DA, and the County Court...
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Hays County Judge, Grants Pro Se Waiver Setting Changed to Announcement in False Police Chief Complaint
August 2, 2021
John Ferrara
The Honorable Judge Keasler signed the Waiver of Arraignment the Pro Se submitted to the Court to waive...
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Pre-Trial Habeas Corpus Brief on a False Case by the Kyle Police Chief has been Filed
July 31, 2021
John Ferrara
The appellant in a pre-trial Habeas Corpus proceeding has filed his brief. The brief focuses on the...
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Court of Appeals Seeks Appellants Pre-Trial Brief in Kyle Police Chiefs Falsified Case Filed by His Own Officers
July 28, 2021
John Ferrara
Two Habeas Corpus Hearings were conducted in Hays County before a Notice of Appeal was sent to the Texas...
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Hays County Court Receives Unique Proof of a Fabricated Case in Their Court System
July 23, 2021
John Ferrara
The Kyle Police Department, Police Chief Jeff Barnett may have to explain the filings he has made to...
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Hays County Takes Another Step Toward Proper Judicial Process
July 14, 2021
John Ferrara
We recently learned that Hays County Court at Law #1, the Honorable Judge Robert Updegrove has recused...
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Prior Cameron County Sheriff Candidate, John Chambers Sentenced for Tampering of Government Records
June 24, 2021
John Ferrara
After the United States Supreme Court declined to hear John Chambers appeal to their venue, the Cameron...
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Cameron County Constable for Precinct 5 Changes Last Name
June 13, 2021
John Ferrara
On June 12, 2012, a Facebook post was published by the Cameron County Constable’s Office for Precinct...
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OAG Files Appellate Brief After Losing a Lack of Jurisdiction Claim Related to Whistleblower Lawsuit
June 2, 2021
John Ferrara
The Texas Attorney General’s Office provided the following Press Release: “AUSTIN – Yesterday the Office...
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Hays County Court Administrator Made an Improper Judicial Decision
May 11, 2021
John Ferrara
Near the end of May 2020, an arrest warrant was executed for “stalking,” Jeffrey Blake Barnett, or Jeff...
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Howard County Justice of the Peace Issues Warrant for Another Howard County Justice of the Peace
May 11, 2021
John Ferrara
On February 5, 2021, a warrant was issued by a Justice of Peace in Howard County on Robert Fitzgibbons;...
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TCOLE Confirms Many People Improperly Licensed to be Peace Officers, but Still Fails to Take Action
May 9, 2021
John Ferrara
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has confirmed time and time again, there are people holding...
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Hays County Judge Ruben Beccera Bond May Not Be Properly Posted
May 9, 2021
John Ferrara
On January 8, 2019, Judge Becerra was present in a Hays County Commissioners Court Session. During the...
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Cameron County Wavies Service for Another Employee Named in a Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit.
May 4, 2021
John Ferrara
Another waiver of service for Ferrara v. Wallace, 5:21-CV-00251. This time the waiver is for Luis Mendieta,...
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Cameron County Commissioners Court to Discuss Transitioning the Courthouse Security to the Cameron County Sheriff
April 25, 2021
John Ferrara
On April 23, 2021, the Cameron County Commissioners Court posted a supplement agenda which shows discussions...
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Temporary Restraining Order of Cameron County Sheriff Has Been Modified
April 23, 2021
John Ferrara
On April 23, 2021, a hearing on Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza’s “Motion to Dissolve Temporary Restraining...
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The Cameron County Government Waives Service of Summons in Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
April 17, 2021
John Ferrara
On April 15, 2021, the Cameron County Government provided three of four waiver of summons in a Federal...
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Temporary Restraining Order issued to Cameron County Sheriff Eric Garza over Courthouse Security Matter
April 16, 2021
John Ferrara
On April 14, 2021, Honorable Judge Janet Leal issued a “Temporary Restraining Order and Order Setting...
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Cameron County Sheriff Garza May Have Overstepped His Legal Authority
April 14, 2021
John Ferrara
News traveled fast on April 14, 2021, that Sheriff Eric Garza was being sued by his own Commissioners...
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Waller County DA Investigator Indicted on Drug Trafficking Charges
April 14, 2021
John Ferrara
HOUSTON – An investigator with the Waller County District Attorney’s Office has been charged with attempting...
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Hays County Claims to Have Misfiled a Case at a Higher Level
April 13, 2021
John Ferrara
On April 13, 2021, the Hays County 274th District Court held a hearing on a pre-indictment habeas corpus...
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TCOLE Has Failed to Take Licensing Actions on Multiple Peace Officers
April 12, 2021
John Ferrara
We have been provided more confirmation to a previous story on individuals which went through a “basic...
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Prior Union President and Hays County Sheriff Deputy Agreed to Surrender License over Amazon Employment
April 8, 2021
John Ferrara
We have received new information from our previous story on Michael Kirkwood. Previously, we were...
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Texas Law Enforcement May Have Stricter Hiring Standards if Senate Bill 24 Passes
April 7, 2021
John Ferrara
Senate Bill 24 provides for procedures to hire law enforcement personnel. The intent of SB24 is to hold...
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Cameron County Judge Orders Habeas Corpus Hearing
April 7, 2021
John Ferrara
On April 6, 2021, the Honorable Estela Chavez-Vasquez ordered a Writ of Habeas Corpus Hearing. The order...
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Prior Cameron County Sheriff Candidate Petitions the US Supreme Court
April 4, 2021
John Ferrara
FOLLOW US: On March 29, 2021, a 2020 Cameron County Sheriff hopeful, John Chambers, has submitted...
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Texas Medical Board Issues Discipline for a More than a Couple of South Texas Physicians
March 26, 2021
John Ferrara
On March 5, 2021, the Texas Medical Board issues a Press Release for discipline it provided on numerous...
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Hays County Sheriff Deputy & Past Union President Agreed to Surrender his License to Dismiss Cases
March 26, 2021
John Ferrara
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has officially accepted the surrendering of a Hays County...
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TCOLE March 2021 Commission Meeting Results in Licensure Actions
March 23, 2021
John Ferrara
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) have released the names of the individuals put before...
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A Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit has Been Filed on the Cameron County Government, Claiming Improper Justice through Premeditated Actions
March 13, 2021
John Ferrara
Follow us: On March 10, 2021, the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San...
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Howard County Justice of Peace Resigns, Per Big Spring Police Chief
February 23, 2021
John Ferrara
Howard County Justice of the Peace Robert F Fitzgibbons has resigned his position as Justice of the Peace...
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Arrested Howard County Justice of Peace is a Big Spring Reserve Officer
February 23, 2021
John Ferrara
A recent request to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) has resulting in new information...
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Bexar County District Attorney Receives Response from Attorney General on Prosecuting Federal Officials for Election Code Violations
February 23, 2021
John Ferrara
The Honorable Joe Gonzales, Bexar County Criminal District Attorney requested an opinion which was assigned...
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Howard County Justice of the Peace Arrested for Misuse of Official Information
February 10, 2021
John Ferrara
We have been informed that Howard County Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, Place 2, Robert F. Fitzgibbons...
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OPINION: We Are Publishing (AGAIN) Our Concerns of Justice’s of the Peace Issuing Felony Warrants
January 1, 2021
John Ferrara
Here are our thoughts on Justice of the Peace’s issuing Felony Warrants…. Let us know what you think There...
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Two Public Admonishment Issued for
a Bexar County District Judge, Sitting by Assignment, for “Racial Slurs” and Ex Parte Communication
December 28, 2020
John Ferrara
On December 4, 2020, the State Comission on Judicial Counsel (SCJC) issued a Public Admonishment and...
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The 13th District of Texas, Court of Appeals is Requiring an Explanation from Cameron County Court at Law 5
December 24, 2020
John Ferrara
On December 23, 2020, the 13th District of Texas, Court of Appeals, has required, through abatement,...
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Texas Sunset Advisory Commission Receives Public Comment on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
December 16, 2020
John Ferrara
We have submitted a Public Comment to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission (TSAC) on the Texas Commission...
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Hays County Judge Take Supplement Pay Other County Judges Do Not - Per Open Records
December 15, 2020
John Ferrara
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (TCPA) was contacted through the Texas Public Information Act...
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A Hays County Notary Public May be in Trouble After a Fabricated Document Complaint was Filed on Him
December 11, 2020
John Ferrara
A man that has been trying to clear his name, filed a complaint with the Secretary of State (SoS) related...
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The Texas 13th Court of Appeals has Officially Notified the Judge of Cameron County Court at Law 5, About Cause 19-CCR-01643
December 2, 2020
John Ferrara
We just received records from the Cameron County Clerk’s Office, the Honorable Judge Estela Chavez Vasquez...
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Custodial Death Report - Ector County Sheriff’s Office
November 25, 2020
John Ferrara
Copied directly from the Texas Attorney General’s Office, Custodial Death Report. “On 11-20-2020 at...
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Hays County Judge Becerra May Have Been Paid Improperly
November 19, 2020
John Ferrara
Although a Hays County District Court ruled to dismiss Cause 20-2040; it appears a review of the 2015...
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Texas Medical Board Publicly Reprimands San Antonio Doctor
October 31, 2020
John Ferrara
A San Antonio Doctor has agreed to be publicly reprimanded by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and to reimburse...
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Harlingen Doctor Agreed to Remedial Training in Lieu of Other Actions by the Texas Medical Board
October 31, 2020
John Ferrara
A Harlingen Doctor agreed to training related to the quality of care, to pay a penalty to avoid any further...
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Floresville Doctor has License Suspended by Texas Medical Board for Concerns to Public Welfare
October 31, 2020
John Ferrara
A Doctor in Floresville, Texas had her license suspended for concerns with her practice and it being...
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Lyford, Willacy County, Judge Steps Down to Avoid Sanctions by the SCJC
October 31, 2020
John Ferrara
In a letter received from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, a Lyford Municipal Judge decided...
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Bexar County (Former) District Court Judge Receives Public Admonishment
October 25, 2020
John Ferrara
Honorable Jose “Joey” Contreras, a Former Judge of the 187th Criminal District Court located in San Antonio,...
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Hays County DA Recuses Himself in Matter Involving City of Kyle Police Chief, Jeffrey B Barnett
October 13, 2020
John Ferrara
Per Criminal District Attorney Wes Mau’s word, the case related to Jeffrey B Barnett, City of Kyle Police...
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Texas Supreme Court Stops Harris County Clerk from Sending Out
Millions of Unsolicited Mail-In Ballot Applications
October 7, 2020
John Ferrara
PRESS RELEASE (Copied direct): AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today commended the Texas...
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AG Paxton Releases Statement on Recent Allegations
October 5, 2020
John Ferrara
PRESS RELEASE (copied direct): AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today released the following...
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HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW NO. 10 Judge Publicly Admonished
October 1, 2020
John Ferrara
DIRECTLY FROM THE State Comission on Judicial Conduct (SCJC), occurring on September 8, 2020: During...
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Former Harris County Judge Convicted of Fraud
September 18, 2020
John Ferrara
PRESS RELEASE: HOUSTON – A former Harris County judge has admitted to embezzling funds received during...
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Does Hay’s County Judge Becerra Have the Proof to Counter a Lawsuit Filed on Him?
September 18, 2020
John Ferrara
The story was first presented by Corridor News and we read it. We reviewed the supporting documents...
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Cameron County Sheriff Candidate - John Chambers - Was Denied a Petition for Discretionary Review by the Texas Appeals Court - The Race for Sheriff IS NOT Over
September 17, 2020
John Ferrara
Just a day after claiming Cameron County Sheriff Candidate Eric Garza made misleading and false statements...
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TCOLE Refuses to Take Licensing Actions on Certain People - Endangering the Public?
September 14, 2020
John Ferrara
We have submitted more than a few complaints to the Enforcement Unit of the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement...
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AG Paxton: City of San Antonio Ordered to Lift Ban on Chick-fil-A at International Airport
September 14, 2020
John Ferrara
Press Release: AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the United...
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Deputy Sheriff’s Association of Bexar County President and Many Other Officers in the County are Expected to Receive Disciplinary Actions from TCOLE in September 2020.
September 13, 2020
John Ferrara
About sixty-nine officers working in Bexar County are up for potential disciplinary action with the Texas...
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AG Paxton Warns Brownsville Against Unlawful Order
Limiting Restaurant Capacity
September 9, 2020
John Ferrara
PRESS RELEASE: AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned the City of Brownsville against its...
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AG Paxton Commends San Antonio Federal Court for Dismissing Case
Urging Changes to In-Person Voting
September 8, 2020
John Ferrara
PRESS RELEASE: AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today commended the United States District Court...
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AG Paxton Sends Letter to Cameron County Warning that it Must Allow Religious Private Schools to Open
September 4, 2020
John Ferrara
Press Release: AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a letter to Cameron County Judge...
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Bexar County District Attorney’s Request for Opinion on Texas Election Code for Federal Officials has been Received by the Attorney General
September 2, 2020
John Ferrara
Below is the letter submitted to the Texas Attorney General, for opinion on a matter which may affect...
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Bexar County Constable - Precinct 4 - Is There More to Licensing?
August 15, 2020
John Ferrara
#TCOLE #LOCALNEWS #SANANTONIO #BEXAR #CONSTABLE In review of a story we read from News4SA.com, we decided...
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Veterans Affairs Police Chief Admits to Providing False Report (San Antonio/Harlingen)
August 15, 2020
John Ferrara
We received a Government Report from the Veterans Affairs Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System...
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Cameron County Sheriff Candidate - John Chambers - HAS NO Felony Convictions, But May Need TCOLE Waiver
August 14, 2020
John Ferrara
In a fast moving story, we have been able to assist in clearing the air for the sheriff candidates of...
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Hays County Assistant District Attorney Interferes with Justice by Obstruction?
August 13, 2020
John Ferrara
A Hays County Assistant District Attorney (ADA) seems to have interfered with a lawful assemble to resolve...
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Texas Rangers Public Integrity Unit Receives Title 8 Complaint Related to TCOLE Procedures
August 10, 2020
John Ferrara
The Texas Rangers Public Integrity Unit (PIU) has received a complaint in regards to the work performance...
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Dallas Security Force WAS NEVER an APPROVED Academy, Per Government Records (Over 25 OFFICERS are Claiming Licensure) - UPDATE ACADEMY APPROVED AUGUST 3, 1983
August 7, 2020
John Ferrara
There are, at least, 25 active Peace Officers, claiming initial training with Dallas Security Force,...
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Cameron County Sheriff Candidate John Chambers is Statutory Ineligible to be a Sheriff? APPEAL SHOWS MISDEMEANORS - MAY NEED TCOLE WAIVER
August 3, 2020
John Ferrara
We received records from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), which show an ineligibility...
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Final Felony Conviction for Cameron County Sheriff Candidate - John Chambers? APPEAL CONFIRMS MISDEMEANORS
August 1, 2020
John Ferrara
We recently decided to look and see who the Republican Candidate for the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office. To...
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Could a Candidate for Cameron County Sheriff have Received Funds from a Corporation, in Violation of the Texas Elections Commission?
July 22, 2020
John Ferrara
We, like other people have been curious about campaign finances for the most recent election. We were...
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Whit Barnett WAS Elected to Be Constable - TCOLE STILL HAS NO RECORD OF PROPER LICENSURE
July 16, 2020
John Ferrara
We have received confirmation that Whit Barnett was an Elected Constable since 1989 through about 1995;...
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Separation Form (F-5) and TCOLE, Are They Accurate?
July 5, 2020
John Ferrara
We recently watched a news story by WOAI San Antonio about the F-5 document and we found there to be...
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A THIRD Confirmation? Is this not enough? - Camp County Constable
July 2, 2020
John Ferrara
We have received a third confirmation there is no record of Thomas Whitley (whit) Barnett being commissioned...
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Whit Barnett - Camp County
June 30, 2020
John Ferrara
We received information from Camp County showing an election of Whit Barnett with the Constables Office....
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Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Investigation?
June 30, 2020
John Ferrara
It is our belief, based upon our submission to the Texas State Auditor’s Office the Peace Officer program...
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Records Retention Requirements are Laws
June 29, 2020
John Ferrara
There has been some talk about records not being provided or not having records available. The facts...
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Dallas Security Force - Were They Ever Peace Officers? UPDATE ACADEMY APPROVED AUGUST 3, 1983
June 25, 2020
John Ferrara
UPDATE, on November 17, 2020, we were provided confirmation from TCOLE that Dallas Security Force was...
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Did a Bexar County Justice of the Peace Dismiss a Charge Greater than Fine Only?
June 11, 2020
John Ferrara
In review of records received by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), through the Texas Public...
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Rio Grande Valley and Original Jurisdiction of the Justice of Peace
May 20, 2020
John Ferrara
Did you know the magistrates for the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office were labeled as Justice of the Peace?...
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How Can A Justice of the Peace Try a Case Above a Class C Misdemeanor? They Cannot
May 19, 2020
John Ferrara
There have been a few news articles circulating around the Rio Grande Valley (RGV). They all have one...
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What is TCOLE really tracking?
May 19, 2020
John Ferrara
What a question to have. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) uses a system called TCLEDDS....
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TCOLE is Working on an Open Records Request for Dallas Love Field
April 30, 2020
John Ferrara
It appears that a few or more peace officers may have used a security training through Dallas Security...
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Veterans Affairs Police Authority Exceeded?
April 16, 2020
John Ferrara
Has anyone ever been told that a Veterans Affairs Police Officer is working a case off Federal Property?...
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Are TCOLE Complaints Reviewed Properly? Part 1
April 15, 2020
John Ferrara
Some may wonder the quality of review conducted by TCOLE Enforcement Unit; especially, when citizens...
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