Texas House advances bill to increase potential penalties for breaking quorum

House Bill 18 would fine absent state lawmakers and their donors for certain political contributions during future quorum breaks. AUSTIN, Texas — After dozens of Texas House Democrats left the state for two weeks to block a new congressional map favoring Republicans, the Texas House approved tougher rules on Tuesday for lawmakers who break quorum … Read more

Former Gillespie County deputy accused of misconduct, arrested for on-duty sexual encounters

Investigators say Edward Lee Holloway III used his department-issued phone to communicate with the woman and used his patrol vehicle during the encounters. SAN ANTONIO — A former Gillespie County sheriff’s deputy is behind bars, accused of abusing his position and engaging in sexual activity while on duty. Edward Lee Holloway III was arrested after … Read more

Schertz police send ‘stranger danger’ warning after young girl was asked to get in stranger’s vehicle

Schertz police are searching for a man who allegedly approached a 13-year-old girl, asking her to enter his car as she was walking home. SCHERTZ, Texas — The Schertz Police Department is searching for a man who they say asked a 13-year-old girl to get into his vehicle as she was walking home on Monday.  … Read more

Schertz police send ‘stranger danger’ warning after high school student was asked to get in stranger’s vehicle as she walked home from school

Schertz police are searching for a man who allegedly approached a 13-year-old girl, asking her to enter his car as she walked home from school. SCHERTZ, Texas — The Schertz Police Department is searching for a man who they say asked a 13-year-old girl to get into his vehicle as she walked home from school … Read more

SA teen diagnosed with intellectual disability found safe after disappearance from far north side

Authorities said 16-year-old Cameron Johnson has been found safe after he was reported missing Tuesday morning. SAN ANTONIO — UPDATE: Officials have confirmed Cameron Johnson was found safe and the missing persons alert has been discontinued. San Antonio police are searching for a missing teen with an intellectual disability, who was last seen in the … Read more