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Capital murder trial for man accused in 2022 double murder set for November
SUMMARY: Juan Antonio Reyes faces capital murder charges for allegedly killing two relatives, 39-year-old Serio Stto and 51-year-old Rachel Martinez, in 2022 and then setting their house on fire to destroy evidence. Both victims were discovered by firefighters, having been shot in the head. Surveillance footage reportedly captured Reyes and co-defendant John Bishop Thoris entering and leaving the home. A court update confirmed that all necessary materials from the prosecution have been received, with the trial set to begin on November 5. Thoris’s trial is scheduled for January 2024. Convicted defendants would face life imprisonment without parole.
A man accused of a double murder and arson to cover up the crime is moving closer to trial.
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Suspect in wild chase through Alamo Quarry Market had prior arrest related to driving and alcohol
SUMMARY: Audrey Marie Schneider, 37, faces multiple charges after a dramatic car chase in San Antonio, which was captured on camera. The chase, involving police and state troopers, originated on I-35 and ended at Alamo Quarry Market, where Schneider backed into two patrol cars before fleeing into a nearby business. Witness Alec Dyer recorded the incident, expressing concern for the safety of those nearby due to the dangerous situation. Schneider’s charges include driving while intoxicated with an open container, and this isn’t her first alcohol-related offense, having previously been arrested in 2017.
A woman arrested after allegedly leading San Antonio police and state troopers on a wild chase through the Alamo Quarry Market …
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Appeals court allows partial implementation of Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law | Louisiana
SUMMARY: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked a lower court’s ruling that would have halted Louisiana’s law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. The law, signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, mandates displays in classrooms by January 1. While U.S. District Judge John deGravelles previously ruled the law as likely unconstitutional, the appellate court’s decision allows its implementation in unaffected districts. Attorney General Liz Murrill expressed support for the law, despite ongoing legal challenges from five school districts claiming it violates religious freedom. The case continues as it raises significant constitutional questions.
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Water Sector Commission discusses deadline extensions, additional funding | Louisiana
SUMMARY: The Louisiana Water Sector Commission met to discuss various drinking water infrastructure projects. City representatives and engineers made requests for deadline extensions, project scope changes, and additional funding. Delcambre Waste Water requested a 4-month extension for fund verification, while Calcasieu Parish and St. Martinville sought extensions for project bidding and permits. Jeanerette requested to lower its bid match commitment and an extension for fund verification. Point Coupee Parish proposed removing booster pumps, and Shreveport sought to expand a project scope. Southwest Avoyelles Waterworks requested to remove a storage tank. Additionally, three entities requested extra funds due to budget overruns, all of which were approved.
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