Local lawmakers weigh in as Texas school vouchers bill heads to challenging House vote

The bill would create Education Savings Accounts that would allow Texas families to use public tax dollars to help pay for private school. TEXAS, USA — School vouchers are one step closer to reality. State senators passed the first bill of the session, Senate Bill 2 (SB 2). The bill would create Education Savings Accounts … Read more

Man sentenced to 10 years after teen overdosed on fentanyl-laced pills, seizure of firearms and cash

A search warrant was then executed, which led detectives to seize almost 9,000 pills, four firearms and more than $45,000 in cash. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after a teenager overdosed on fentanyl-laced pills, which led to the seizure of … Read more

Bond conditions relaxed for Brad Simpson associate, James Cotter

James Cotter is accused of hiding Simpson’s “machine gun” in his home as police were investigating Simpson in the search for his missing wife Suzanne. SAN ANTONIO — A business associate of Brad Simpson charged with tampering with evidence related to the disappearance of Simpon’s wife had his bond conditions relaxed by a judge Thursday. … Read more