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China Grove city secretary accused of defrauding state assistance programs, court documents say

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Investigators say 40-year-old Melinda Sue Sauceda collected Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits for her children. CHINA GROVE, Texas — The city secretary of China Grove has been arrested and accused of defrauding state assistance programs, according to an arrest affidavit. Investigators say 40-year-old Melinda Sue Sauceda collected Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) … Read more

One caught, two still sought in Atascosa County sex offender search

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While conducting routine address checks, it was discovered that three sex offenders had absconded from the addresses where they were reportedly living in. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — Authorities in Atascosa County are still searching for two registered sex offenders who failed to comply with state registration requirements, according to the sheriff’s office. During routine address … Read more

2 planes come within 2,000 feet of each other, avoid ‘potential conflict’ at San Antonio International

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Aviation staff said they were investigating the Tuesday incident along with federal officials. SAN ANTONIO — Officials with Southwest Airlines said a Dallas-bound flight was forced to halt takeoff protocols at San Antonio International Airport on Tuesday “due to a potential conflict with another aircraft.” Flight 4996 was in its “takeoff roll” – referring to … Read more

Protesters in Dilley demand release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and father from ICE facility

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Liam and his father were taken into ice custody in Minnesota, then transferred to the detention center in Dilley, Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Anti-ICE protesters gathered in Dilley on Wednesday to demand the release of a boy and his father who were detained by ICE in Minnesota. They’re now being held alongside other migrant families … Read more

Texas leaders gather in SA to call for 5-year-old Minnesota boy’s release as authorities confront protesters outside Dilley facility

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Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were taken into ice custody in Minnesota, then transferred to the detention center in Dilley, Texas. SAN ANTONIO — A contingent of Texas leaders gathered outside San Antonio City Hall to decry federal detention and immigration enforcement practices, with Congressman Joaquin Castro declaring, “I believe we should disband ICE.” … Read more