FBI charges S.A. 'DWI Dude' lawyer in alleged plot that scammed $1.2 million...
The San Antonio lawyer known as the "DWI Dude" and "420 Dude" for his defense of clients charged with drunken-driving or marijuana possession has been charged by the FBI with conspiracy to commit money...
View ArticleNew Mexico group hosts anti-deportation training
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico activists are joining advocacy...
View ArticleFBI puts San Antonio’s “DWI Dude” lawyer in jail for alleged involvement in...
Jamie Balagia, an advocate of drunken-driving and drug defendants, is alleged to have helped swindle $1.2 million out of Colombian clients, who alleged they were told their money would be used to bribe...
View ArticleSan Antonio trio indicted in mail-carrier shooting, carjacking and car chases
A federal indictment issued Wednesday hits Bradley A’Hearn, Sara Richford and Piper Lee with more charges after at least three days of mayhem that officials say put the public in danger. ......
View ArticleS.A.'s 'DWI Dude' denies scamming Colombian narco-terror group chief
San Antonio lawyer Jamie Balagia is charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and obstruction of justice for alleged role in bilking client out of $1.2 million ......
View ArticleThe tragedy of Leni Robredo
ANTONIO P. CONTRERAS IT IS amazing how disdain can turn into pity, yet that is what I now feel towards Leni Robredo. She is one whose public narrative is cast as a transcript of a widow of an esteemed...
View ArticleShutdown on taxes looms as New Mexico House approves budget
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Legislature sent a $6.1 billion spending plan and companion tax increases to the governor on Friday that would slightly boost funding for public schools and...
View ArticleNew Mexico governor rejects budget, will recall lawmakers
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico state budget plan from lawmakers that would shore up spending on public schools and state agencies by raising taxes and fees was resoundingly rejected on Saturday by...
View ArticleNew Mexico cheerleader moves cyberbullying suit to fed court
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A former high school cheerleader is suing the Albuquerque school district in federal court over nude images of her posted by teammates on social media. ......
View ArticleLawsuit: New Mexico cheerleaders took nude video of teammate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Cheerleaders at an Albuquerque high school took photos and video of a nude teammate then posted those images on social media before coaches told the targeted girl it was a joke...
View ArticleBurying the humanities and the social sciences
ANTONIO P. CONTRERAS THERE is one burial that I have to protest. There is a slow, but certainly deliberate, effort to bury the humanities and the social sciences. I am referring to the alarming global...
View ArticleUnited responds after teens barred from flight
Airline slammed on social media after agent reportedly prevented 2 teens from boarding because they wore leggings. ......
View ArticleMosque in Colorado 'seriously' vandalized
The Islamic Center of Fort Collins is looking for the vandalism suspect. ......
View ArticleInnocent man freed after spending 20 years behind bars for attempted murder...
A Los Angeles County judge on Tuesday...
View ArticleEx-Eagle Pass city manager lied to feds in bribery probe
Hector Chavez Sr., 68, is the latest official or politician from Maverick County to go down in the FBI’s corruption investigations there. ......
View ArticleEx-advisor to admit defrauding Tim Duncan
Charles A. Banks IV is set to plead guilty to wire fraud and admit bilking the retired Spurs star and future NBA Hall-of-Famer. ......
View ArticlePD introduces cat patrol on April Fools' Day
Colorado is having some real fun this year on April Fools' Day. Hopefully you didn't fall for any of these pranks. ......
View ArticleEx-financial advisor admits to defrauding Spurs star Tim Duncan
Charles A. Banks IV pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud in a mulit-million dollar investment deal involving the retired Spurs star. ......
View ArticleLeni Robredo’s sins against the overseas Filipinos
ANTONIO P. CONTRERAS INDAY (not her real name) has been living in Trinidad and Tobago for the past 10 years with her foreigner husband and their four children. There are about 500 Filipinos living in...
View ArticleFederal judge says changes to Texas voter i.d. law won’t affect lawsuit...
U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos made the declaration in an opinion that also allowed the Justice Department to withdraw from the case and delayed a ruling on the lawsuit claim until after the...
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