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Texas authorities arrest suspect in thwarted plot to attack state Capitol
crime-and-public-safety17 days ago

Texas authorities arrest suspect in thwarted plot to attack state Capitol

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the FBI thwarted a planned violent attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Authorities arrested 40-year-old Benny Caldera Jr. at his Converse residence early Wednesday morning after receiving credible intelligence on Tuesday evening. Caldera, who faces state and federal charges, was transferred to federal custody. The Capitol remains open, though security has been increased.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|
#benny-caldera-jr#bexar-county#crime-and-public-safety
Texas Authorities Foil Alleged Capitol Attack Plot, Suspect Released on Bond
crime-and-justice17 days ago

Texas Authorities Foil Alleged Capitol Attack Plot, Suspect Released on Bond

Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested in Converse, Texas, after allegedly threatening to shoot up the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Authorities acted on a tip received Tuesday evening, leading to a SWAT arrest at 3 a.m. Wednesday. Caldera was charged with felony terroristic threat and later released on a $75,000 bond, though he remains in federal custody for additional charges. The Capitol remained open, but security was heightened.

via The Guardian|
#aipac#benny-caldera-jr#crime-and-justice
Texas Students Walk Out Across Cities to Protest ICE Killings
immigration8 months ago

Texas Students Walk Out Across Cities to Protest ICE Killings

Hundreds of Texas public school students walked out of classes on Friday as part of a nationwide movement protesting ICE killings, with demonstrations in Austin, Waco, San Antonio and at UT Austin; Gov. Greg Abbott condemned the Austin walkout and urged an investigation, while speakers called for dismantling ICE and criticized immigration enforcement practices.

via The Texas Tribune|
#education#ice#immigration
Texas Democrat Rep. Nicole Collier protests GOP police escort by staying overnight in Capitol
politics1 year ago

Texas Democrat Rep. Nicole Collier protests GOP police escort by staying overnight in Capitol

Texas Rep. Nicole Collier is challenging her detention inside the Capitol after refusing a police escort to leave, alleging illegal restraint. She and other Democrats left the Capitol to delay redistricting votes, and Collier's legal action seeks her immediate release, highlighting tensions over legislative procedures amid ongoing redistricting efforts.

via CBS News|
#democratic-protest#illegal-confinement#nicole-collier
"Controversy Surrounds Texas' School Voucher Debate"
education3 years ago

"Controversy Surrounds Texas' School Voucher Debate"

Opponents of school vouchers rallied outside the Texas Capitol, expressing their concerns about diverting state funds to private schools instead of improving public education and teacher salaries. They argue that vouchers would defund public schools and hinder educators' ability to budget effectively. Proponents, on the other hand, believe that parents should have the choice to decide where their children receive education. Governor Greg Abbott has called for lawmakers to reconsider passing a statewide voucher program during the upcoming special session.

via KEYE TV CBS Austin|
#education#funding-public-schools#opposition-rally
State Capitol Bomb Threat Yields No Explosives Detected by Law Enforcement
security3 years ago

State Capitol Bomb Threat Yields No Explosives Detected by Law Enforcement

The Texas Capitol was evacuated for two hours on Sunday evening after an unknown person called 911 and claimed they placed a pipe bomb in the building. After a sweep of Capitol grounds, no explosive devices were found. The incident is under investigation by the Department of Public Safety. Lawmakers were not convening at the time of the threat.

via The Texas Tribune|
#austin-police-department#bomb-threat#department-of-public-safety