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State Sen. Uresti On Trial: Attorneys Say He Was Not Involved In Fraud

By • Jan 22, 2018
Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio

Attorneys for State Senator Carlos Uresti say he had nothing to do with the fraud involved at Four Winds that caused investors to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars, while government attorneys argue he conspired to defraud investors. Monday's opening statements began a trial expected to last three weeks.

Federal Criminal Trial Against State Sen. Uresti Set To Begin

By • Jan 22, 2018
Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio

State Senator Carlos Uresti will appear in federal court today for a jury trial on charges of money laundering and fraud. Uresti pled not guilty last year to his involvement with a fracking sand company.

A jury was seated last week.

 

If convicted, Uresti could face up to 20 years in prison for each of the 11 counts. Uresti represents State Senate District 19 which includes parts of San Antonio and Bexar County.

 

Federal Judge Finds Texas Foster Care System Unconstitutional

By • Jan 19, 2018

A federal judge in Corpus Christi has ordered the state to make sweeping changes to its foster care system. The judge’s ruling comes two years after finding the state’s system to be unconstitutional.


City To Review Funding Agreement Process With Nonprofit Agencies

By • Jan 17, 2018
Joey Palacios / Texas Public Radio

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg wants the city to reconsider how it will make future deals to fund nonprofit agencies.

 


Lawmakers Raise 'Red Flags' Over 117 DPS Layoffs

By • Jan 17, 2018
Ryan Poppe

Officials with the Department of Public Safety face criticism from lawmakers over the state agency’s decision to lay off 117 state troopers. But the layoffs were part of the 4 percent budget cut mandated by the Legislature.


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