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Fired Austin officer in Sanders case appealing
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An Austin officer fired after allegedly showing bias in a deadly police shooting is appealing.
Ex-Detective Chris Dunn denies showing favoritism in the internal affairs investigation of Officer Leonardo Quintana after the May shooting death of Nathaniel Sanders II.
Dunn attorney Tom Stribling says his client acknowledges his actions were unprofessional, but does not feel he deserves indefinite suspension.
Police Chief Art Acevedo fired Dunn on Nov. 5, saying Dunn repeatedly showed favoritism toward Quintana.
Quintana was suspended for 15 days for not turning on his patrol car camera in the time leading up to the shooting.
A grand jury in August declined to indict Quintana over the shooting of the armed suspect. Sanders had been sleeping in a car that police were investigating as possibly being used in some crimes.
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Dr. Brock Brown opens lecture series at SMA
Junior and senior honors students at San Marcos Academy added some geography terms to their vocabulary recently as Dr. Brock Brown of Texas State University challenged them to think about the “cultural economy” and its sustainability over time.
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ATF blames Texas church fires on serial arsonist
Recent fires that destroyed or damaged several churches in eastern Texas were likely set by one person or group of people, federal authorities said Tuesday.
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Cops search San Antonio landfill for missing baby
Police began excavating a landfill Tuesday in search of a body or other evidence in the disappearance of an 8-month-old Arizona boy who was last seen with his mother at a San Antonio hotel on the day after Christmas.
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Land code to get close look
The city’s Development Services Department will host a public meeting to collect input into proposed changes to the Land Development Code Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins.
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Don’t invite trouble: Choose your tax preparer with care
According to the IRS, 80 percent of Americans enlist the help of a tax preparer or tax software when filing their taxes.
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TxSt recognized for Latino efforts
A report released Monday examines how a growing number of U.S. colleges and universities are adapting their educational practices and policies to better serve the needs of Latino students.
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Green living showcase set for March 20
The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce’s first ever Green Living Showcase will take place at the city of San Marcos Conference Center Saturday, March 20.
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Southside Center taking applications for work camps
Southside Community Center is now accepting applications for the San Marcos River Work Camp program, where church youth groups work with Southside to renovate the badly damaged homes of local families at no cost to the homeowners.
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Main Street program applications available
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is now accepting applications from small, urban and recertified communities for participation in the Texas Main Street Program.
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