Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Texas inmate facing execution for 2001 fatal shooting as his lawyers argue he’s no longer a danger
HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas man who admitted that he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot the 18-year-old girlfriend of his drug dealer was set to be executed on Wednesday. The remains of Bridget Townsend weren’t found until October 2002, two years after she vanished, when Ramiro Gonzales, having...
Commissioners’ Court reviews progress and future needs of Mansfield recycling center
The Bandera County Commissioners’ Court reviewed the status of operations at the Mansfield Park Recycling Center on June 13 and listened to a report from Don’t Make Waste Bandera (DMWB) highlighting the efforts and results of their organization and its volunteers at the facility.The Mansfield Recycling Center, which closed during the 2020 pandemic, resumed operations in October 2022 thanks to community volunteers.Commissioner Jody Rutherford stated, “When we shut down because of COVID, restarting was incredibly challenging. We tried, but it was difficult until a dedicated group of volunteers stepped in. Initially, it was a rough journey, with piles of garbage ...
Bandera County man arrested for soliciting sex from teenage girl
KERRVILLE, Texas – A Bandera County man was arrested Friday on allegations that he solicited sex online from someone he thought was a 16-year-old girl. According to a news release, Matthew Louis Heimer Jr., 33, of Pipe Creek, was arrested following an investigation by the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division.
Texas man set to receive lethal injection for 2001 killing of 18-year-old woman
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who admitted that he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot an 18-year-old woman in 2001 was set to be executed on Wednesday evening. The remains of Bridget Townsend weren't found until October 2002, two years after she vanished, when Ramiro Gonzales —...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.