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It’s the first-known incident where a soldier has shot a migrant since the mission began. The injury is non-life threatening.

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Abbott 'has done absolutely nothing, which is why we're sharing this today,' State Sen. Roland Gutierrez said.

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Cannabis advocates are pushing the Department of Public Safety to streamline rules for the state's so-called Compassionate Use Program.

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Department of Public Safety Sgt. Juan Maldonado is the first state police officer fired in the aftermath of a botched police response to the shooting. He was the highest-ranking state trooper to initially respond to Robb Elementary School.

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All of the police department’s activities were suspended for an unspecified period of time and two employees were placed on administrative leave.

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Police accountability was at the forefront of two of the Current's most-read stories this week.

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