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Trial begins for Christopher Preciado, charged in alleged killing of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra | Live updates

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A San Antonio family seeks justice after police say a pregnant woman, her boyfriend, and their unborn child were killed in a drug deal; two men are in custody. SAN ANTONIO — It was a devastating crime that gripped San Antonio during the 2023 holiday season: A pregnant woman days away from giving birth, her … Read more

Arredondo ruled indigent in Uvalde school shooting case; trial could be held in Corpus Christi

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A judge ruled former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo qualifies as indigent in the Robb Elementary criminal case, allowing public funds for expert witnesses. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas —  Former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo qualifies as indigent, allowing him to use public funds to hire expert witnesses for his criminal trial, his attorney … Read more

Dallas police release body cam footage of officers shooting man who worked security for Jasmine Crockett

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“We’re still learning the full story, but today we mourn a life lost,” Crockett wrote on X. “This is a tragic ending that we wish had been avoided for all.” DALLAS — The Dallas Police Department released edited footage from multiple body cameras of an incident last week that led to officers fatally shooting a … Read more

Brother of Afghan man who died in ICE custody says he called for ambulance hours beforehand

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Naseer Paktyawal said he was so concerned about his brother’s deteriorating condition that he called for an ambulance to the Dallas ICE facility where he was held. RICHARDSON, Texas — The brother of an Afghan man who died after less than a day in ICE custody said he became so concerned with Mohammed Nazeer Paktyawal’s … Read more