Fired SAPD officer receives second indefinite suspension following theft indictment

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

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

How Gov. Greg Abbott lost a yearlong fight to create school vouchers

“Gov. Abbott understands the value of a good education and the importance of giving parents control over their children’s education.” SAN ANTONIO — Sharing the stage at the Brazos Christian School gymnasium in Bryan, Rep. John Raney rose from his seat next to Gov. Greg Abbott during a pro-school voucher rally and lavished praise on … Read more