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Ex-Arcola officer sentenced to 20 years for sex assault, kidnapping – Houston Chronicle https://houstonnewmedia.org/ex-arcola-officer-sentenced-to-20-years-for-sex-assault-kidnapping-houston-chronicle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ex-arcola-officer-sentenced-to-20-years-for-sex-assault-kidnapping-houston-chronicle Tue, 25 Jun 2024 02:45:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a3e1a5c9223d7de7d35ecb1dd2ae5ca4 Hector Ruiz was convicted of two federal felonies in connection to a 2019 traffic stop in which sexually assault a Fort Bend County woman.

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Arcola’s new mayor won’t let city’s recent past define its future – Houston Landing https://houstonnewmedia.org/arcolas-new-mayor-wont-let-citys-recent-past-define-its-future-houston-landing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arcolas-new-mayor-wont-let-citys-recent-past-define-its-future-houston-landing Mon, 10 Jun 2024 21:02:07 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e0ca4514fe4760e64d29547a85352d61 ... Fort Bend county commissioner precinct 2, at right, during her inauguration at Arcola Municipal Court, Monday, May 13, 2024, in Houston. (Antranik ...

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With a new mayor in place, Arcola’s city government hopes to find steady ground https://houstonnewmedia.org/with-a-new-mayor-in-place-arcolas-city-government-hopes-to-find-steady-ground-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=with-a-new-mayor-in-place-arcolas-city-government-hopes-to-find-steady-ground-2 Wed, 15 May 2024 22:19:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=7fb8127405b8fda9dab09006f499088a If not, they allegedly said they'd send the surveillance footage from the private investigator and a lease to a home Sanco signed in Missouri City to ...

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With a new mayor in place, Arcola’s city government hopes to find steady ground https://houstonnewmedia.org/with-a-new-mayor-in-place-arcolas-city-government-hopes-to-find-steady-ground/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=with-a-new-mayor-in-place-arcolas-city-government-hopes-to-find-steady-ground Wed, 15 May 2024 22:19:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b3a0db86ae99b65b60cafb8428c27da9 Council members felt optimistic going into Tuesday's meeting coming off of a win in a Fort Bend County District court last week. A conversation ...

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Arcola council member emotional after being followed by a private eye on the city’s dime https://houstonnewmedia.org/arcola-council-member-emotional-after-being-followed-by-a-private-eye-on-the-citys-dime/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arcola-council-member-emotional-after-being-followed-by-a-private-eye-on-the-citys-dime Fri, 10 May 2024 19:27:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=83f3d785de804bf23573aaadae745451 3:29 · Go to channel · USPS South Houston Processing Center in Missouri City upgrades sorting equipment. KPRC 2 Click2Houston New 638 views · 2:41.

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Outgoing Arcola mayor acted outside authority in removing councilwoman, judge rules https://houstonnewmedia.org/outgoing-arcola-mayor-acted-outside-authority-in-removing-councilwoman-judge-rules-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=outgoing-arcola-mayor-acted-outside-authority-in-removing-councilwoman-judge-rules-2 Fri, 10 May 2024 18:11:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2ccf39e14f77980ede146411f5172e6d The ruling in Fort Bend County marks a victory for councilwoman Ebony Sanco, whom Mayor Fred Burton accused of living outside city limits and ...

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Outgoing Arcola mayor acted outside authority in removing councilwoman, judge rules https://houstonnewmedia.org/outgoing-arcola-mayor-acted-outside-authority-in-removing-councilwoman-judge-rules/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=outgoing-arcola-mayor-acted-outside-authority-in-removing-councilwoman-judge-rules Fri, 10 May 2024 17:58:26 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=717aae4567bbc520b8f383b75cf43fb7 The mayor pointed to a lease from Missouri City with Sanco's name on it as proof she lived outside city limits. Sanco said that lease was for a ...

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Judge finds Arcola officials went beyond their authority in preventing Ebony Sanco to vote https://houstonnewmedia.org/judge-finds-arcola-officials-went-beyond-their-authority-in-preventing-ebony-sanco-to-vote-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=judge-finds-arcola-officials-went-beyond-their-authority-in-preventing-ebony-sanco-to-vote-2 Thu, 09 May 2024 17:55:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9c8f90d4b1b782e54c8831468f5a8c9d Williams said Burton showed her the lease to the home in Missouri City and footage from the private investigator. Williams said she felt ...

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Judge finds Arcola officials went beyond their authority in preventing Ebony Sanco to vote https://houstonnewmedia.org/judge-finds-arcola-officials-went-beyond-their-authority-in-preventing-ebony-sanco-to-vote/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=judge-finds-arcola-officials-went-beyond-their-authority-in-preventing-ebony-sanco-to-vote Thu, 09 May 2024 17:43:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d6df7b91da74222e690065f4a95ab69b After a two-day trial, a Fort Bend County District judge ruled that council member Ebony Sanco is a legal resident of the city of Arcola and that ...

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Arcola elects new mayor, amidst controversies involving former leader https://houstonnewmedia.org/arcola-elects-new-mayor-amidst-controversies-involving-former-leader/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arcola-elects-new-mayor-amidst-controversies-involving-former-leader Mon, 06 May 2024 20:50:42 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=72a76eda0af5ff992453791070295067 Arcola native Veeda Williams defeated sitting mayor Fred Burton. Natalie Weber, Fort Bend County Bureau. | Posted on May 6, 2024, 3:45 PM ...

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Arcola native Veeda Williams elected as city’s new mayor – Houston Landing https://houstonnewmedia.org/arcola-native-veeda-williams-elected-as-citys-new-mayor-houston-landing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arcola-native-veeda-williams-elected-as-citys-new-mayor-houston-landing Sun, 05 May 2024 16:45:41 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=00f198c61f39e90b60a75192fa4e5490 On May 7, a Fort Bend County judge will decide if Burton and other city officials interfered with the official duties of council members Ebony ...

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Arcola mayor gets noose delivered to city hall with threatening note ahead of elections https://houstonnewmedia.org/arcola-mayor-gets-noose-delivered-to-city-hall-with-threatening-note-ahead-of-elections/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arcola-mayor-gets-noose-delivered-to-city-hall-with-threatening-note-ahead-of-elections Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:40:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e62dfa523c60b3bf0fd2f43726f96f99 FORT BEND COUNTY · TEXAS · RACISM · THREAT. Threat. FBI on alert for threats to Jewish community ahead of Passover · Patton Village residents fed up ...

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Arcola mayor receives threatening package containing noose, police say – Houston Public Media https://houstonnewmedia.org/arcola-mayor-receives-threatening-package-containing-noose-police-say-houston-public-media/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arcola-mayor-receives-threatening-package-containing-noose-police-say-houston-public-media Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:05:25 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9f88436c7e4a3e9a33d63e52832d96f9 The mayor of a small town in Fort Bend County received a package on Tuesday containing a noose and a letter demanding he withdraw from the city's ...

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Did Arcola’s mayor set opponent’s campaign flyer on fire? – Houston Landing https://houstonnewmedia.org/did-arcolas-mayor-set-opponents-campaign-flyer-on-fire-houston-landing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=did-arcolas-mayor-set-opponents-campaign-flyer-on-fire-houston-landing Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:02:39 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=8fc57919c4867ff787e6e33f9f70097c City of Arcola Mayor Fred Burton in his office at City Hall on Tuesday, July · Land battle between Arcola and Fort Bend County rises to Texas Supreme ...

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Arcola, Texas news: Mayor sent noose, threatening message in mail | khou.com https://houstonnewmedia.org/arcola-texas-news-mayor-sent-noose-threatening-message-in-mail-khou-com/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arcola-texas-news-mayor-sent-noose-threatening-message-in-mail-khou-com Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:29:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a5b9b65a73a8ef78fa1f96d88cab129d It's located in Fort Bend County about 26 miles south of Houston west of Highway 288. KHOU-TV. Jobs · Terms of Service · Privacy Policy · Ad Choices ...

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Arcola mayor hired private investigator to oust Ebony Sanco – Houston Landing https://houstonnewmedia.org/arcola-mayor-hired-private-investigator-to-oust-ebony-sanco-houston-landing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=arcola-mayor-hired-private-investigator-to-oust-ebony-sanco-houston-landing Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:08:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=80516714d2bec533784c84d6a5bf1bd1 ... Missouri City and not Arcola. Investigator David Weed surveilled Sanco ... The investigative report concluded that surveillance, evidence and documents ...

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‘This is an embarrassment’: Residents upset as Arcola city council meeting ends abruptly again https://houstonnewmedia.org/this-is-an-embarrassment-residents-upset-as-arcola-city-council-meeting-ends-abruptly-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-is-an-embarrassment-residents-upset-as-arcola-city-council-meeting-ends-abruptly-again Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:15:54 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c82a321ced692eab30ad2c86b3561f20 Burton hired a private investigator to follow, video tape and obtain a lease in Missouri City to prove that Sanco did not live in Arcola. Sanco ...

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Order preventing Arcola city officials from interfering in council members’ duties canceled https://houstonnewmedia.org/order-preventing-arcola-city-officials-from-interfering-in-council-members-duties-canceled/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=order-preventing-arcola-city-officials-from-interfering-in-council-members-duties-canceled Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:14:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=03ca9a25d145590227f43439fde6fc2a The Fort Bend County city has seen a contentious back-and-forth between city officials and council members. The latest ruling grants a stay ...

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Order preventing Arcola city officials from interfering in council members’ duties canceled https://houstonnewmedia.org/order-preventing-arcola-city-officials-from-interfering-in-council-members-duties-canceled-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=order-preventing-arcola-city-officials-from-interfering-in-council-members-duties-canceled-2 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:14:08 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4f7171d3b9c2cb4df76d502f83b09aa0 ... Missouri City and, therefore, must vacate her seat since she didn't live in Arcola. Sanco, however, believes the mayor is retaliating against her ...

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