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The fringe ideology of “constitutional sheriffs” is attracting believers within Texas law enforcement
Read full article: The fringe ideology of “constitutional sheriffs” is attracting believers within Texas law enforcementSome 50 Texas sheriffs and numerous elected officials have attended trainings on the unsupported notion that sheriffs can single-handedly overrule state and federal law. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, which offered state peace officers credit for the seminars, is now investigating.
Most wanted fugitive: Reward increased to $6K for information leading to arrest of escaped inmate from Coryell County, DPS says
Read full article: Most wanted fugitive: Reward increased to $6K for information leading to arrest of escaped inmate from Coryell County, DPS saysThe reward for information leading to the arrest of an inmate accused of escaping from Coryell County has increased to $6,000, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced.
New Texas plan for federal Hurricane Harvey aid yields same old result: Funds diverted away from Gulf Coast
Read full article: New Texas plan for federal Hurricane Harvey aid yields same old result: Funds diverted away from Gulf CoastDespite an admonition from federal authorities, Land Commissioner George P. Bush’s plan still steers aid disproportionately to whiter, inland counties at less risk of natural disasters.