Austin police chief: We will still ticket, arrest for marijuana
January 24th, 2020By Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune Jan. 24, 2020 “Austin police chief: We will still ticket, arrest for marijuana” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. The day…
Austin police will stop arrests, tickets in most low-level marijuana cases after unanimous City Council vote
January 24th, 2020By Jolie McCullough and Naomi Andu, The Texas Tribune Jan. 23, 2020 “Austin police will stop arrests, tickets in most low-level marijuana cases after unanimous City Council vote” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about…
Baylor student becomes second person in Texas suspected of contracting coronavirus
January 24th, 2020By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune Jan. 24, 2020 “Baylor student becomes second person in Texas suspected of contracting coronavirus” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Health…
Federal Jury in Del Rio Convicts Honduran National of Illegal Re-Entry and Assaulting U.S. Border Patrol Agents
January 24th, 2020(Press Release) In Del Rio last night, a federal jury convicted 49–year-old Honduran National Leivin Pineda for illegal re-entry into the U.S. and assaulting a U.S. Border Patrol agent near Eagle Pass, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division. Evidence…
Former Del Rio Sector U.S. Border Patrol Agent Sentenced to Federal Prison for Production and Possession of Child Pornography
January 24th, 2020(Press Release) In San Antonio this morning, a federal judge sentenced a former Del Rio Sector U.S. Border Patrol agent assigned to the Uvalde Station to 50 years in federal prison for producing and possessing child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney John F. Bash and FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher…
Obama cut women’s health money in Texas for the state’s targeting of Planned Parenthood. Trump just restored it.
January 23rd, 2020By Edgar Walters, The Texas Tribune Jan. 22, 2020 “Obama cut women’s health money in Texas for the state’s targeting of Planned Parenthood. Trump just restored it.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…
CBD products are everywhere in Texas since the state legalized hemp. Experts warn: buyer beware.
January 23rd, 2020By Naomi Andu, The Texas Tribune Jan. 23, 2020 “CBD products are everywhere in Texas since the state legalized hemp. Experts warn: buyer beware.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government…
Texas A&M chancellor fires back at Harvard over criticism of controversial beef study
January 23rd, 2020By Sami Sparber, The Texas Tribune Jan. 22, 2020 “Texas A&M chancellor fires back at Harvard over criticism of controversial beef study” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…
Border Patrol Agents Arrest Suspect in Metal Pipe Assault
January 23rd, 2020(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Brackettville Station arrested a Mexican National, suspected of beating a man with a metal pipe, Jan. 22. “I am proud of our agents who first-off rendered aid to the severely beaten man and secondly located the alleged assailant through diligence, attention…
Texas A&M student suspected of contracting deadly coronavirus has been quarantined in Brazos County
January 23rd, 2020By Stacy Fernández, The Texas Tribune Jan. 23, 2020 “Texas A&M student suspected of contracting deadly coronavirus has been quarantined in Brazos County” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…