City Manager Erik Walsh selected 27-year SAPD veteran Jesse Salame as San Antonio’s next police chief following a nationwide search.
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The order came as The Texas Tribune was preparing to publish an investigation detailing how a state agency has devoted at least $30 million to building the state’s Flock surveillance network.
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Judge Michael Chitty from Kaufman County denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial for the killing of Austin Metcalf.
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A federal judge rejected Texas’ bid to pause a 21-day competency restoration mandate as Bexar County defendants face months-long waits.
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Some information was kept out of Karmelo Anthony's murder trial because of an agreement between prosecutors and his defense attorney.
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Texas home insurance costs are skyrocketing and becoming a barrier for housing affordability. Rising insurance costs disproportionately burden low- and moderate-income families, erode homeownership stability and weaken communities. And how the Texas Juvenile Justice Department’s five state secure facilities continue to fall short.
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Manufactured Delta-8, Delta-10 and similar THC products are now classified as controlled substances in Texas, while compliant Delta-9 hemp products remain legal.
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Automated license-plate readers are expanding across Bexar County, helping police investigate crimes while raising questions about privacy, oversight and the potential for misuse.
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Flock cameras and license plate readers are rapidly expanding across Bexar County. They are deployed by local police departments, private businesses, and HOAs. Law enforcement officials say they help keep communities safer but there are concerns regarding mass surveillance, civil liberties, and data sharing.
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Six migrants were found dead inside a shipping container on a train in Laredo. A seventh was found dead near railroad tracks in San Antonio.
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A billboard campaign has launched near the Pearl, aiming to raise awareness, generate tips and connect human trafficking victims with help.