USBP agent arrested on charges of allegedly assaulting a juvenile
Texas Rangers arrested U.S. Border Patrol agent Gustavo Sanchez, 45, last week on charges of allegedly assaulting and mistreating a juvenile on Oct. 4, 2021, in Uvalde County. The arrest came after a 38th Judicial District grand jury indicted the Del Rio Sector agent in April. Sanchez, a San Antonio resident, allegedly grabbed the juvenile
uvaldeleadernews.comAngels' Trout plunked in win over Texas, X-rays negative
Mike Trout left the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday after being hit in his left hand by a pitch, but the team said X-rays were negative and the three-time AL MVP is day to day. Trout was struck by a 1-1 slider from Rangers right-hander Spencer Patton leading off the fifth inning. “Like a normal day, I probably just turn like this (turning his left shoulder in) and just get hit,” Trout said.
news.yahoo.comJudge loses trust in Texas’ child abuse investigation of foster care facility and calls for federal inquiry
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sanmarcosrecord.comJudge loses trust in Texas’ child abuse investigation of foster care facility and calls for federal inquiry
U.S. District Judge Janis Jack said she is seeking a federal criminal investigation into allegations that children were sexually abused and trafficked at The Refuge, a state-licensed foster care shelter for victims of sex trafficking.
Sex trafficking allegations at The Refuge to be referred to federal prosecutors for potential criminal charges
Judge Janis Jack, who oversees a years-long federal lawsuit into systemic issues within the state’s foster care facility, sharply criticized the Texas Rangers and Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw, who concluded earlier this month that no wrongdoing had taken place at the now-shuttered The Refuge.
Child welfare monitors say there’s “ample evidence” kids were abused at Bastrop foster care facility, disputing Texas Rangers
Court-appointed watchdogs of Texas’ troubled foster care system found "ample evidence" that former sex trafficking victims were abused at a foster care facility, contradicting the Texas Rangers’ findings earlier this month.
Seized vehicles, money at center of investigation of Real County Sheriff
The Texas Rangers targeted vehicle and currency seizure logs late last year in connection to an investigation of Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson, search warrants released this week by the Texas Department of Public Safety confirm.
Authorities investigating Boerne Police-involved fatal shooting
Law enforcement remained on the scene Monday night of a Boerne Police-involved fatal shooting at Carrington Place Apartments on Johns Road earlier in the day. It was confirmed by Boerne Police the shooting of a man took place at about 2 p.m. after a chase led authorities to the back side of the apartment complex. A DPS trooper at the scene said law enforcement originally
boernestar.comMan fatally shot, Boerne officer who fired weapon identified; investigation continues
The individual fatally shot Monday afternoon by a Boerne Police officer outside the Carrington Place Apartments on Johns Road has been identified as 41-year-old Brandon Cruz of Bexar County, updated information from the city of Boerne stated. The officer involved in the shooting has been identified as Cpl. Cheyenne Weber, an 11-year veteran of the BPD.According to a press
boernestar.comGeorge E. Powell
George Eugene “Gene” Powell, 83, formerly of La Pryor, retired assistant chief of the Texas Rangers, died on Feb. 9, 2022. Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, and the funeral service is set from 10-11 a.m., at Faith Baptist Church, 3625 Gattis School Road, Round Rock, with the Rev. David Walther officiating. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. […]
uvaldeleadernews.comTexas Rangers, Attorney General’s Office investigating Real County Sheriff
The Texas Rangers and investigators with the Texas Attorney General’s Office raided several locations earlier this month in connection to an investigation of Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson, Department of Public Safety officials have confirmed.
Texas Rangers investigating suspect's shooting by New Braunfels police officers
Texas Rangers are still investigating Wednesday’s shooting of a suspect by New Braunfels police, which placed two officers on administrative leave and released additional details of the incident Thursday morning.
herald-zeitung.comOhtani hits MLB-high 43rd HR, Suarez CG as Angels beat Texas
Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 43rd home run and Jose Suarez pitched a five-hitter, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Ohtani connected for a three-run homer in the sixth inning, a 426-foot drive to right field to a chorus of “MVP!” chants. Ohtani needs four more homers to match the franchise record of 47 set by Troy Glaus in 2000.
news.yahoo.comOhtani strikes out 8 on 117 pitches, Angels beat Rangers 3-2
Shohei Ohtani's outing almost met an early end when he was struck by a comebacker in the first inning. Ohtani allowed two runs, struck out eight and fired 117 pitches in seven innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 3-2 Friday night. The Japanese two-way star — who leads the majors with 42 homers — originally was supposed to start on Tuesday against the New York Yankees, but that was pushed back a couple of days after he was hit in the right hand by a pitch last Saturday against San Diego.
news.yahoo.comThanks to local politics and a railroad, rural Kinney County accounts for most of Texas’ migrant arrests
Under Gov. Greg Abbott’s border security push, Texas state police have arrested hundreds of migrants in the conservative county, usually after spotting them on cargo trains or walking remote ranch lands. Sent to a state prison retooled as an immigration jail, many men were left without lawyers for weeks.
17-year-old McAllen man charged in smuggling case
The Texas Department of Public Safety says a 17-year-old McAllen man has been charged after trying to smuggle a father and son into the United States and leading authorities on a chase from Brooks to Hidalgo County, which ended when troopers deployed a spike strip to disable the vehicle.
myrgv.comGarcía homers, drives in 5 as Rangers beat Mariners 10-2
Adolis García hit his team-leading ninth homer and drove in a career-high five runs, Dane Dunning struck out 10 in five innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 10-2 on Sunday. The past seven victories for the Rangers have come after falling behind, this time when they answered Seattle's two-run fifth for a 2-1 lead with six runs in the bottom of the inning. Nick Solak had a tiebreaking, two-run double as the first six Texas hitters reached base, including Jose Trevino on shortstop J.P. Crawford's first error in 27 games, and third of the day for the Mariners.
news.yahoo.comMaskless fans at Texas Rangers home opener spark COVID safety concerns
Many people in the crowd of 40,000 at the Texas Rangers home opener this week appeared to disregard the rule to wear face masks at all times except when drinking and eating. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss the safety concerns and the ongoing problems with vaccine hesitancy.
cbsnews.comFamily seeking answers after 26-year-old Texas man dies in custody
"As I promised Marvin Scott's family, I intend to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into what happened," Skinner said. "I've made the commitment to Marvin Scott's family that at the appropriate time I will provide all of the facts related to this investigation to them." Skinner said there is video of the incident, which has been turned over to the Texas Rangers. He would not comment on the contents of the video, saying he did not want to infringe on the Rangers' investigation. The Texas Rangers confirmed they are investigating the matter, but would not comment further on the case.
cbsnews.comTexas Rangers allowing 100% capacity at stadium for opening day
The Texas Rangers on Wednesday announced that they will allow 100% capacity at Globe Life Field for their home opener in Arlington. The announcement comes a week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he was rescinding the state's mask mandate and opening Texas "100%." The Rangers also plan to allow for full capacity at their final two exhibition games. After opening day, the Rangers will switch to a system where certain sections will allow for "distanced seating," according to the team's website. The April 5 matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays will mark the first Rangers game at their new stadium with fans.
cbsnews.comTexas Rangers allowing 100% capacity at stadium for opening day
The Texas Rangers on Wednesday announced that they will allow 100% capacity at Globe Life Field for their home opener. The announcement comes a week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced he was rescinding the state's mask mandate and opening Texas "100%." The Rangers also plan to allow for full capacity at their final two exhibition games. After opening day, the Rangers will switch to a system where certain sections will allow for "distanced seating," according to the team's website. The April 5 matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays will mark the first Rangers game at their new stadium with fans.
cbsnews.comFeb. 15 deadline to participate in mascot survey
By Rocky Garza Jr.rgarzazachary@student.alamo.eduSubmissions to a survey to determine a new college mascot will be accepted until 5 p.m. Feb. 15. Christina Horton, director of strategic initiatives and chair of the mascot committee, said 246 participants have completed the survey. To participate in the survey, go to Mascot Survey 1Once the survey closes Feb. 15, the timeline for the selection of a new mascot is as follows:Feb. 15-28: The submissions will be reviewed by the committee to narrow the proposed mascots to a list of 10 finalists. If you did not complete the first survey, you are still eligible to participate in this one. To learn more about the history of the Ranger mascot, go to More than a mascot — how the Ranger name echoes a racist past, published in the Ranger June 30.
theranger.orgFocus should be on present-day Rangers
Editor:I am fully aware that it is too late to do anything about the removal of the Ranger mascot. I do not think it was the right call to do so just because of their history. If it was solely based off of the report from 1918, then I can see why people are upset. I’m sure this band of Rangers weren’t the only ones doing unspeakable things. What I think should have been more focused on is the good that the Texas Rangers do today and how they have changed for the good of the people of Texas as some of the state’s best investigators of crime to date.
theranger.orgChanging mascot holds group responsible for acts of a few
Editor:Re: “Replacing mascot raises questions about college leaders” (July 8)Antonio the Ranger is a problem I haven’t heard of until I attended classes at San Antonio College and read The Ranger. Recently, I have learned the “ranger” has an unpleasant and terrifying past on the Tejanos. The Mexican-Americans nicknamed the period 1919-1920 La Hora De Sangre, during which records estimate victims from 500-5,000. Replacing the mascot is a trivial response to discrimination and suggests if a small portion of the group is deplorable, than the whole group is. Will we act and think the same way if a certain race, nationality or religion acts or does anything a certain way and consider the whole group the same?
theranger.orgStudent looks forward to selection of next mascot
Editor:Re: “Unanimous vote removes Ranger mascot” posted July 15:At first, I did not pay much attention to the story of removing the mascot for San Antonio College, but after reading about the Texas Rangers’ racist history, I could not agree more with the decision to remove the ranger mascot. The unfortunate and ugly truth that surrounds the Rangers’ history cannot be ignored, and I am truly surprised that the mascot wasn’t removed sooner. Upon receiving the unanimous decision to remove the historical image, the president of the college, Dr. Robert Vela, said “This is a historic day!”I find this statement to be empowering and can’t wait to see what our new mascot will be. Jean HamiltonLiberal Arts Sophomore
theranger.orgTexas police officer arrested on suspicion of murder in fatal shooting of Jonathan Price
click to enlarge Facebook / Jonathan PriceJonathan Price was fatally shot this weekend and Wolfe City police officer Shaun Lucas has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the 31-year-old's death. Merritt said Price had seen a man assaulting a woman and intervened. When police arrived, Merritt said Price raised his hands and tried to explain what was happening. DPS said Lucas tried to detain Price, who “resisted in a non-threatening posture and began walking away.”Lucas fired a taser at Price, then shot him, DPS said. “The preliminary investigation indicates that the actions of Officer Lucas were not objectionably reasonable,” the agency's statement read.
sacurrent.comSomos la Gente: The Ranger mascot is a symbol of white supremacy
By Sergio Medinasmedina104@student.alamo.eduThe Ranger mascot is a symbol of white supremacy, said members of Somos la Gente, a student and faculty-led group from this college. Somos la Gente has been advocating for the removal of the Ranger Gnome, this college’s mascot, since spring 2017. “That is where some of the worst violence by the Texas Rangers was committed,” she said. “But the name does need to change.”Somos la Gente agrees that if a new mascot is selected, the vote should go through the students and faculty. That’s who the mascot represents.”Students, employees and the community can submit feedback about the Ranger mascot here.
theranger.orgMore than a mascot — how the Ranger name echoes a racist past
“Names of us, even names of individuals, names of places, names of a mascot — names have a history,” Hernandez said in a June 25 phone interview. To understand the debate around the mascot, one must understand the history associated with the Texas Rangers. “There’s plenty of evidence that can help us make the case to not name mascots or teams after the Rangers,” Hernandez said. The report continues with the commission’s findings, which were that the union organizers had found physical and verbal harassment by the Texas Rangers. With that history in mind, the term “Ranger” echoes injustices of the past that have survived in the system.
theranger.orgEli Young Band, Pat Green, Kevin Fowler and more set to play at Texas drive-in concert
Eli Young Band, Pat Green, Kevin Fowler and more set to play at Texas drive-in concertEli Young Band will be playing at the Arlington sports stadium June 4 through June 7 with Whiskey Myers, Pat Green, Josh Abbott Band and Kevin Fowler for the "Concert in Your Car" series. Eli Young Band will be playing at the Arlington sports stadium June 4 through June 7 with Whiskey Myers, Pat Green, Josh Abbott Band and Kevin Fowler for the "Concert in Your Car" series. Photo: Juan DeLeon, For The Chronicle Photo: Juan DeLeon, For The Chronicle Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Eli Young Band, Pat Green, Kevin Fowler and more set to play at Texas drive-in concert 1 / 8 Back to GalleryThe Texas Rangers aren't letting the coronavirus stop the music. The team will host a "Concert in Your Car" series next month at its new stadium, Globe Life Field. Major Texas country artists Eli Young Band, Whiskey Myers, Pat Green, Josh Abbott Band and Kevin Fowler will perform at the Arlington sports stadium June 4 through June 7.
mysanantonio.comSan Antonio Man Reportedly Paid $10,000 to Have Ex-Girlfriend Killed Because She Wouldn't Let Him See Their Son
Torres claimed the woman would not let him visit with his 5-year-old son Saiz took the job and spent some of the $10,000 Torres had given him for the job, but eventually got "cold feet," according to an arrest affidavit obtained by the. The would-be hitman also contacted the woman and told her about Torres' plan.A couple of days later, Saiz went to the Texas Rangers and alerted them about Torres' proposition. During that time, Saiz called Torres and had him repeat his desire to have his ex-girlfriend executed. Torres even gave the agent a picture of his ex-girlfriend as well as her schedule.Authorties eventually took Torres into custody, at which point he admitted to wanting the woman dead. In addition to not being able to see his son, Torres said he was also upset because her boyfriend sent back letters he wrote to his son , but not before writing expletives on the envelopes.Torres, 50, was charged with solicitation of capital murder.
sacurrent.comNew Braunfels Police Lieutenant Accused of Possession of Child Pornography
New Braunfels police arrested one of their own after a lieutenant with the department was charged with possession of child pornography.Multiple reports indicate that Lt. Jacob Pullen has been on administrative leave since Texas Rangers notified the New Braunfels Police Department that the agency was investigating the 38-year-old suspect. Pullen has reportedly been with the department since 2006.Pullen was arrested Monday and charged with possession of child pornography . From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.
sacurrent.comAntonio the Ranger reflects negative stereotypes
As faculty members in the History Program, we are dismayed with the selection of Antonio the Ranger as the new SAC mascot. The choice of Antonio the Ranger as the new SAC mascot is reflective of ethnic stereotypes of Mexican Americans as bandits. This is part of a broader national issue of using indigenous people as mascots. For years, SACs leadership recognized the violent past of the Ranger mascot. Previous versions of the About the Mascot webpage introduced the Gnome Ranger mascot by noting:Over the years, several different variations of Ranger images have been created and used. Due to the historical controversy surrounding the Texas Rangers, SAC decided to no longer use a human image to depict the Ranger.
theranger.orgAntonio the Ranger reflects negative stereotypes
As faculty members in the history program, we are dismayed with the selection of Antonio the Ranger as the new SAC mascot. The choice of Antonio the Ranger as the new SAC mascot is reflective of ethnic stereotypes of Mexican Americans as bandits. This is part of a broader national issue of using indigenous people as mascots. For years, the college leadership recognized the violent past of the Ranger mascot. Previous versions of the About the Mascot webpage introduced the Gnome Ranger mascot by noting: Over the years, several different variations of Ranger images have been created and used. Dr. Sean Duffy Dr. Erik Anderson Dr. Lisa Ramos Dr. Marianne Bueno Dr. Amelia Serafine Dr. Suraya Khan Dr. Seabrook Jones Dr. Brooke Linsenbardt
theranger.orgEx-All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton charged with child injury
LAKANAKELLER, Texas - KELLER, Texas (AP) - Former All-Star slugger Josh Hamilton has been charged with injury to a child after his 14-year-old daughter told his ex-wife that he had struck her. Here's the booking photo for former Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton, who was arrested today on a felony charge of injury to a child. This summer, he was inducted into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame. We are aware of the situation involving Josh Hamilton. Hamilton left the Rangers in free agency, signing a $125 million, five-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels before the 2013 season.
10 takeaways from the explosive search warrant for ex-Pct. 2 Constable Barrientes Vela
RELATED: 10 controversies surrounding embattled Precinct 2 Constable Barrientes VelaNamed in the warrant as suspects are Barrientes Vela, her former Chief Deputy Anthony Castillo, former Capt. Castillo was fired by Barrientes Vela hours before she was removed from office earlier this month. Barrientes Vela responded that something needed to happen now and instructed Garcia to proceed with trying to get an arrest warrant. Reyes said when he arrived at the park, Barrientes Vela and her family were occupying the pavilion he rented. Barrientes Vela and Castillo then returned and told Reyes he must pay $500 for security, according to the warrant.