Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote

The House on Wednesday approved the ban, after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations. (The Texas Tribune) The Texas House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would ban all products containing tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, likely spelling the end for the state’s short-lived hemp industry. Under the legislation, which is … Read more

It’s ‘Texas Time’: Legislature OKs permanent daylight saving time, but Congress must also act

Federal action would be needed to make the change legal. Lawmakers at both the state and federal levels have debated the question for decades. TEXAS, USA — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. Texas lawmakers want to stop changing the clocks. Texas senators approved … Read more

Mother’s grief fuels fight for justice after daughter’s tragic hit-and-run death

Lily Bao Do, 28, has been charged in connection with Erica Garza’s death, according to the Austin Police Department. AUSTIN, Texas — Days after a driver was arrested in connection to a deadly hit-and-run, the mother of the 20-year-old who was killed is focusing on making sure her daughter’s death wasn’t in vain. Erica Garza … Read more

Former BCSO deputy, healthcare workers accused of tying down and abusing non-verbal autistic patient at group home

The victim’s father planted a camera in the home after suspecting abuse due to injuries he had seen on his son. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says they are searching for one of the four suspects accused of abusing a 29-year-old non-verbal autistic man at a group home. On May 22, … Read more

FBI raids Dallas-based immigration attorney’s office, sources say

The operation reportedly involved the creation of shell companies to funnel illicit funds and facilitating the issuance of visas under false pretenses. DALLAS — The FBI conducted multiple raids across Dallas and Collin counties as part of a federal investigation into a visa fraud and money laundering scheme on Thursday, May 22, sources told WFAA.  … Read more

SAPD: Masked shooters target teens in alleged drive-by near downtown; no injuries reported

The four teens tell police that the masked suspects in a dark SUV drove up and began shooting in the teens’ direction. SAN ANTONIO — Four teenagers were allegedly shot by two suspects wearing masks early Saturday morning, police say. At around 1:22 a.m., officers heard shots around the 300 block of Blum Street. Upon … Read more