TBB Staff

Judicial Watch announced today it obtained three videos of body cam footagefrom the Montgomery County, MD, Police Department (MCPD) detailing the scene of the fatal shooting of Duncan Socrates Lemp earlier in 2020. The videos show the covered body of Mr. Lemp; detained individuals in the house; and various weapons found at the scene. Judicial Watch blurred images of occupants of the house who appear in the video to protect their privacy.

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Stainton as the District Attorney of the 271st Judicial District in Jack and Wise Counties

Today, the McAllen City Commission oversaw the swearing in ceremony of Isaac Tawil and Lauren Renee Sepulveda, newly appointed City Attorney and Municipal Court Judge, respectively, for the City of McAllen. Both were appointed by the McAllen City Commission following the retirement of Kevin Pagan and Katie Henley, who previously held those positions. According to the charter of the City of McAllen, these positions are appointed by the McAllen City Commission.

EDINBURG, Texas– Over the weekend, Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents seized over 322 pounds of marijuana in two separate events.

PHARR - Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD has worked hard to ensure the safety of all students and staff. On Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, during the regularly scheduled board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jorge L. Arredondo along with Board President Jorge Zambrano recommended the approval of a resolution to extend COVID-19 paid leave for all PSJA staff. The resolution was approved unanimously.

EDINBURG, Texas – This weekend, Fort Brown Border Patrol (FTB) agents arrested a subject with an aggravated sexual assault conviction and Corpus Christi Border Patrol agents arrested an MS-13 gang member.

EDINBURG – The Edinburg Rotary Club donated dozens of toys to help children celebrating Christmas at the South Texas Health System Children’s Hospital in Edinburg.

Online searches related to short-term rentals for US snowbirds are showing a moderate 14% drop in interest as compared to 2019. However, winter relocation plans are still on the table for retirees — who traditionally make up the bulk of the snowbirding population. They are now joined by a growing number of remote workers.

Hidalgo County uses the case status definition provided by the Texas Department of State Health Service’s 2020 Epi Case Criteria Guide revised November 2020. 1. Confirmed: A person who has tested positive through a molecular or PCR (oral or nasal swabs) test that looks for the presence of the virus’s genetic material. 2. Probable: A person who meets presumptive laboratory evidence through detection of COVID-19 by antigen test in a respiratory specimen. 3. Suspect: A person who meets supported laboratory evidence through detection of specific antibodies in serum, plasma, whole body, and no prior history of being confirmed or probable case.

SAN ANTONIO – IBC Bank Executive Vice President Gerald “Gerry” Schwebel was presented the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos (AEM) San Antonio Legacy Award at a luncheon attended by AEM board members, City of San Antonio officials and other business leaders on Thursday, December 17th. The AEM San Antonio Legacy Award recipient is selected by the AEM board of directors to recognize a local business leader who has demonstrated continuous support of the association, and has made significant contributions to the international business environment.