SAPD increasing officer presence at Jewish facilities in San Antonio

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Last week, one person was arrested in another state in connection with mass shooting threats aimed at a Jewish center in the Alamo City. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department says it’s ramping up its police presence at Jewish centers and facilities throughout the city, calling it a “precautionary measure” enacted “in response … Read more

12-hour police standoff in east San Antonio connected to weekend killing of Hondo teen ends with arrest

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The suspect, Mark Criollo, faces charges related to the shooting death of a 19-year-old Hondo teen on Sunday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Law enforcement’s efforts to arrest a murder suspect during a prolonged overnight standoff ended when he was taken into custody around 1:30 a.m. Monday, the culmination of a nearly 12-hour standoff involving SWAT … Read more

What THC products are allowed in Texas? Which ones would have been banned? Here’s how we got here

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A loophole created by a 2019 law allows retailers to sell products with high concentrations of THC. A bill closing that loophole failed to become law. DALLAS — Consumable forms of THC, sold widely across the state of Texas, are “life-threatening” and “unregulated,” according to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. His proposed ban on the products, … Read more

UT-Austin student’s lawsuit over arrest during pro-Palestinian demonstrations may proceed, judge rules

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Ammer Qaddumi alleges UT-Austin violated his First Amendment rights. He is also challenging his suspension from the university. THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – A U.S. district judge has allowed a University of Texas at Austin student to continue his free speech case against the school after he was arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest last year. Ammer … Read more

Houston-area rescue groups need help after tragic van fire kills 7 dogs (WARNING: Graphic photos)

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Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue was taking 11 dogs to their forever homes in other states when the van caught fire on an Illinois freeway. HOUSTON — A Houston-area dog rescue group shared a heartbreaking tragedy over the weekend.  A transport van carrying 11 rescued dogs to forever homes in other states caught fire on an … Read more

Tensions rise as Patrick slams Abbott’s veto of THC ban: ‘Legalizes marijuana in Texas’

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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a Texas bill banning THC in hemp, calling for a special session to create regulations and avoid legal challenges. AUSTIN, Texas — Tensions are rising at the Texas Capitol after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, a measure that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC. Instead of signing … Read more