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Lt. Gov. Patrick Doubles Down on Sacrificing Seniors in Favor of 2020 Economy
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick doubled down on his inflammatory comments from last March about letting seniors die so the COVID-19 lockdowns could end and everyone could get back to work.
U.S. Supreme Court will hear cases on border wall funding, “remain in Mexico” policy
The Migrant Protection Protocols program has been criticized for sending thousands of vulnerable asylum seekers to Mexican border states that have seen sustained violence.
Texans with criminal past face increasingly limited housing. Homeless advocates say new rule may leave them with fewer choices.
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is proposing that people with certain criminal convictions be temporarily or permanently blocked from living in tax-supported developments that provide support services.
Uvalde Mask Mandate Lifted
By the City of Uvalde, October 14, 2020 Effective Monday, October 12, the City and County of Uvalde has met the criteria to rescind the State of Texas mandatory mask mandate, therefore, the mandate is no longer in effect. However, individual businesses that choose to exercise their right to keep mask requirements in place will
Rabies case with a fox in Bandera
By Sheriff Daniel R. Butts at the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office, October 14, 2020 On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, the Bandera Sheriff’s Office, was notified of a fox that tested positive for the rabies virus. The incident took place in the 200 block of Green Valley Dr., located in Pipe Creek, TX. Area residents are
Bexar County Hazmat teams respond to Hunt chlorine leak
Bexar County hazmat teams, representing multiple fire departments, responded to a home on Cave Springs Drive in Hunt after a chlorine leak was reported Tuesday morning.
Texas DPS launches “Keep ‘Em Safe” Gun Safety Campaign
The DPS has launched the “Keep ’Em Safe Texas” campaign to prevent accidents, protect kids and keep guns out of the hands of criminals.
Teachers demanding schools be safe before they return
As more students return to classrooms, school districts need teachers to show up as well. But many are reluctant, arguing that not enough is being done to keep faculty and students safe.
President can’t use $3.6 billion in military funds for border wall construction
The 2-1 decision from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes as $3.6 billion was slated for construction of about a dozen projects, including two projects in the Laredo and El Paso areas.
4th Rabies Case of 2020 Confirmed in Kerr County
By Danielle Moody at NEWS4SA, October 9, 2020 KERRVILLE, Texas- Kerr County Animal Services have reported a rabies positive case in a bat. On Wednesday, officials confirmed the bat was positive after it had been summitted earlier in the week for testing. A resident on Harper Road in Kerrville found the bat on their porch
Bandera Meth dealer sentenced to the pen
A 22-year-old Bandera man who led police on a vehicle chase last year has been convicted of evading arrest and multiple counts of dealing methamphetamine in Kerr and Bandera counties.
Governor told Texas counties can allow bars to reopen. Only 1 of the state’s 10 biggest counties will.
While Denton County is moving forward, Dallas and Harris counties officials almost immediately declined the offer to allow bars to reopen. Many others are taking a wait-and-see approach.
