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GOP-authored policing and surveillance bills crash and burn as Texas legislative session closes

The bills would have criminalized wearing masks at protests and made it harder to obtain police disciplinary records.

by Stephanie Koithan May 28, 2025June 3, 2025

The bills would have criminalized wearing masks at protests and made it harder to obtain police disciplinary records.

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Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission gearing up for spring break undercover stings

Throughout the month, TABC agents will conduct undercover inspections to find businesses selling alcohol to minors.

by Nina Rangel March 8, 2023August 4, 2025

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Texas board rejects posthumous pardon for George Floyd — after recommending one to Greg Abbott

The state’s parole board did not explain why it was denying the request to pardon Floyd, who was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, for a minor 2004 drug conviction. Last year, the board recommended Abbott pardon Floyd, then rescinded.

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune September 16, 2022August 17, 2023

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Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission kicks off annual back-to-school undercover stings

Last year’s operation found that nearly 90% of the retailers visited were fully complying with state alcohol laws.

by Nina Rangel August 10, 2022August 13, 2024

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San Antonio man charged with participating in Jan. 6 riot along with father takes guilty plea

He still faces trial over charges that FBI agents found marijuana, psychedelic mushrooms and a firearm at his Alamo City residence.

by Sanford Nowlin April 5, 2022May 3, 2024

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GOP-authored policing and surveillance bills crash and burn as Texas legislative session closes

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission gearing up for spring break undercover stings

Texas board rejects posthumous pardon for George Floyd — after recommending one to Greg Abbott

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission kicks off annual back-to-school undercover stings

San Antonio man charged with participating in Jan. 6 riot along with father takes guilty plea

Assclown Alert: Self-help guidance from with Capitol insurrectionist Jenna Ryan

Exploring San Antonio’s country music history, from Red River Dave to the Lonesome Rose

Lost in Lockup: Last year, prisoners in Bexar County and across Texas died in record numbers

Analysis: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defending his reputation on two fronts

Assclown Alert: Texas AG Ken Paxton Keeps Fighting Battles Against His Own Constituents

Number of COVID-19 Cases Among Bexar County Jail Inmates Rises to Eight

As Texas Slams Door on New Prison Admissions, Bexar County Jail Reports COVID-19 Infections

Kerrville Man Accused Of Punching His 6-Month-Old Baby In The Face

Deputy Intervened in Inmate Suicide Attempt in Bexar County Jail

‘Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer’ screened at Sundance

State appeals judge’s order to treat mentally ill prisoners

Texas prisoners see cost of crime increase as lunches disappear

‘Beyond Scared Straight’ — troubled youth glimpse bleak future