Abbott signs six border security bills at Texas Capitol
Gov. Abbott signed six border security measures from the 88th Legislature at the Texas Capitol on June 8. The move expands Texas border operations with drones, expanded patrol powers, a grant for landowners, an interstate compact, a training program, and designation of Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. Several senators and representatives joined in supporting the package.
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Juneteenth Office Closures Across Wilson County
City and county offices close Monday June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Floresville Elmendorf and Stockdale city halls shut as La Vernia Path City Halls stay open. Courthouse Tax Clerk and Appraisal District closed. Libraries and post offices in several towns close. FELPS GVEC News offices remain open.
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Texas Senate Passes Border Security Bills
Texas Senate approved SB 2 creating a statewide crime for illegal border entry with escalating penalties up to life for felons, SB 8 forming a Texas Border Force within the DPS, and HB 2 raising mandatory minimums and penalties for stash houses and human smuggling, backed by Lt. Gov. Patrick and Sen. Birdwell and Flores.
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Texas House Passes Property Tax Cut Bill in Special Session
Governor Abbott praised the Texas House for passing HB 1 and HJR 1 during Special Session No 1, calling it the strongest property tax relief proposal and signaling readiness to sign. TTARA and 30 groups support the move, with the Senate yet to act before final passage.
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Multiple arrests span Floresville area police blotter
Police in Floresville and nearby communities report arrests from May 29 to June 4 including Jazmin Hernandez Medina and Karla Munoz Garcia for disorderly conduct. multiple suspects charged with criminal mischief possession of controlled substances evading arrest and DWI related offenses. terroristic threats reported in Sutherland Springs and La Vernia. tips via Crime Stoppers offered for information and rewards.
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