Year: 2023

Republicans in Gillespie County will hand count ballots. Experts say it’s ‘a recipe for disaster.’

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While hand counting ballots is legal, the Texas Secretary of State has warned local party leaders the effort could be costly and time-consuming. GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas — This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. When Gillespie County Republicans conduct their primary in March, they will count … Read more

Fired SAPD officer receives second indefinite suspension following theft indictment

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SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio police officer who was fired amid accusations that he took thousands of dollars from a detained man has received a second indefinite suspension after being indicted in the case, SAPD records show. Officer Joe Castaneda received notice of the indefinite suspension late last month, after a grand jury this … Read more

Dallas ISD educator’s death determined to be homicide, medical examiner records show

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Mesquite officers were called to a wooded area near Interstate 20 and Lawson Road after the remains were discovered by Seagoville officers. MESQUITE, Texas — Human remains found by police in October have been confirmed to be those of a missing Dallas Independent School District educator, according to the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office. Jennifer … Read more