City of Kyle Appoints Perwez Moheet as Interim City Manager
The City of Kyle has appointed longtime Finance Director Perwez Moheet as interim city manager following the departure of Bryan Langley, with the appointment taking effect May 9. Moheet, who has served the city since 2010, will hold the interim post for at least 12 months while continuing in his finance role as city leaders move through the transition.
Former Cotulla Employee Dropped Defamation Suit After Grand Jury Indictment
Margie Gallardo, a former City of Cotulla employee, filed a defamation lawsuit in December 2024 accusing Carlos Benavides of making false kickback allegations that she said led to her termination. But the case took a sharp turn in 2026, when a La Salle County grand jury indicted Gallardo on forgery and theft charges tied to her former city role, and Frio County records show she was processed on April 8. One month later, on May 8, the lawsuit was non-suited, ending the civil case after the criminal case had already begun.
Before Nixon PD Could Fire Him, the K-9 Officer Resigned and Moved to Karnes County
A January complaint over a 15-year-old’s cellphone was only the beginning. Nixon Police Department records show K-9 Officer Charles Schnitz later joined a multi-county pursuit with his 10-year-old stepson in the patrol unit, told the child to “ride it out buddy” and later to “duck down,” reached 131 mph, and was then recommended for termination and a criminal referral. Before that could happen, the records say, Schnitz resigned. In a separate disciplinary matter, Officer Jesse Ramirez was terminated after allegedly telling a supervisor, “nah bro, those are my kids and you don’t tell me what to do with them.
After Refusing to Quit, Uhland Mayor Lacee Duke Resigns Following Election Upheaval
Uhland Mayor Lacee Duke, who said after her December 2025 felony arrest that she would not resign, has now stepped down following a divisive May election and months of mounting public pressure.
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.
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.
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.
Private Donut Shop, Public Lawsuit: Hays County Judge Sues San Marcos in Hays County Court
A dispute over a San Marcos donut shop tied to Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra’s private business has escalated into a lawsuit filed in Hays County District Court, following the city’s decision not to renew a ground lease and a subsequent notice ordering the property vacated, prompting Becerra to seek court intervention.  At issue is whether the City of San Marcos properly enforced the terms of the expired lease and complied with local requirements before attempting to take possession of the building, and a temporary restraining order now blocks the city from moving forward with removal or demolition while those legal questions are resolved.