Express-News Editorial Board Published 12:00 am CDT, Saturday, August 18, 2018 Photo: Jon Shapley /Houston Chronicle Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Defendants — shown here in Houston last year — should have the benefit of counsel even at initial bail hearings. Too often in Bexar County, they do not. Defendants — shown here in Houston last year — should have the benefit of counsel even at initial bail hearings. Too often in Bexar County, they do not. Photo: Jon Shapley /Houston Chronicle Representation at bail hearings should be just the start 1 / 1 Back to Gallery When defendants appear at bond hearings in Bexar County, a prosecutor will make an argument for the state, and a judge will ask questions and set bail. But a defense attorney will almost never be there. That’s … [Read more...] about Representation at bail hearings should be just the start
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Hat etiquette in times of anthem disrespect
By Maria Anglin Published 12:00 am CDT, Saturday, August 18, 2018 Photo: Matt York /AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 A while has passed since Dallas Cowboy owner Jerry Jones kneeled with his players, now saying his players won’t kneel. The latest controversy stems from Jones apparently declining to remove his ball cap during the national anthem at training camp in California. less A while has passed since Dallas Cowboy owner Jerry Jones kneeled with his players, now saying his players won’t kneel. The latest controversy stems from Jones apparently declining to remove his ball cap ... more Photo: Matt York /AP Hat etiquette in times of anthem disrespect 1 / 1 Back to Gallery It never occurred to me that leaving my baseball cap on during “The Star-Spangled Banner” might make me … [Read more...] about Hat etiquette in times of anthem disrespect
Bail reform’s time has come for Bexar County and Texas
Express-News Editorial Board Published 12:00 am CDT, Saturday, August 18, 2018 Photo: Kathy Willens /Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 The ability to be released on bond should occur regardless of ability to pay. As is, the current system favors those with means. Those without languish in jail for lack of as little as $80, which means they often plead guilty just to be released from jail regardless of guilt or innocence. less The ability to be released on bond should occur regardless of ability to pay. As is, the current system favors those with means. Those without languish in jail for lack of as little as $80, which means they ... more Photo: Kathy Willens /Associated Press Bail reform’s time has come for Bexar County and Texas 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Five months ago, Orlando … [Read more...] about Bail reform’s time has come for Bexar County and Texas
Does anyone understand the mayor’s transit plan?
By Josh Brodesky Published 12:00 am CDT, Saturday, August 18, 2018 Photo: William Luther /San Antonio Express-News Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 San Antonio Mayor Ron Niremberg, left, here listening to Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff on May 1, promised a transit plan. But a concrete one has failed to materialize amid sign that the city and county are not on the same page about funding sources. less San Antonio Mayor Ron Niremberg, left, here listening to Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff on May 1, promised a transit plan. But a concrete one has failed to materialize amid sign that the city and county are ... more Photo: William Luther /San Antonio Express-News Does anyone understand the mayor’s transit plan? 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Mayor Ron Nirenberg has a transit plan, but can you describe it? … [Read more...] about Does anyone understand the mayor’s transit plan?
Stinky ‘corpse flower’ in full bloom in California
Updated 6:31 pm CDT, Friday, August 17, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Ariel Tu, AP Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 Visitors look at the so-called corpse flower, known for the rotten stench it releases when it blooms, at the Huntington Library Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in San Marino, Calif. The flower, nicknamed "Stink," began blooming unexpectedly on Thursday night, Huntington spokeswoman Lisa Blackburn said. less Visitors look at the so-called corpse flower, known for the rotten stench it releases when it blooms, at the Huntington Library Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, in San Marino, Calif. The flower, nicknamed "Stink," began ... more … [Read more...] about Stinky ‘corpse flower’ in full bloom in California
A satanic idol’s 3-year journey to the Arkansas Capitol building
Avi Selk, The Washington Post Published 5:37 pm CDT, Friday, August 17, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: The Satanic Temple, AP Image 1of/15 CaptionClose Image 1 of 15 This 2014 photo provided by … [Read more...] about A satanic idol’s 3-year journey to the Arkansas Capitol building
IRA should have designated beneficiary for best tax result
By Paul Premack Published 5:34 pm CDT, Friday, August 17, 2018 Dear Mr. Premack: My mother-in-law died (90 years old) and left a traditional IRA to her estate. She did not name beneficiaries, she has four sons, but checked the estate box. I keep getting conflicting answers, is the estate taxed on income or are the beneficiaries of the will (4 brothers) taxed on the income when they receive their portion? Where does the tax burden reside? Someone else said that the estate can file income taxes and pay the taxes over 5 years. I appreciate the clarification. – B.S. An IRA (individual retirement account) is a tax-deferred savings program used by millions of Americans to help fund their retirements. IRAs are great tax and retirement tools, and they need to be integrated into each person’s estate planning. Universally, when an IRA is established and funded, the owner also designates specific individuals to receive the funds in case of death. At age 59 ½ the … [Read more...] about IRA should have designated beneficiary for best tax result
With border wall, property rights are cast aside
Express-News Editorial Board Published 5:38 pm CDT, Friday, August 17, 2018 Photo: / Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen speaks to the local news media against the backdrop of the border wall Dec 13, 2017, in Hidalgo, Texas. She said she wanted more wall built soon — apparently regardless of whether it cuts up private property. less United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen speaks to the local news media against the backdrop of the border wall Dec 13, 2017, in Hidalgo, Texas. She said she wanted more wall ... more Photo: / With border wall, property rights are cast aside 1 / 1 Back to Gallery When people think of Texas, they think of a larger-than-life state. It’s a landscape of open expanses … [Read more...] about With border wall, property rights are cast aside
Saturday is the 205th anniversary of Texas’ deadliest battle
By Scott Huddleston Updated 5:19 pm CDT, Friday, August 17, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Joe Holley /Houston Chronicle Image 1of/15 CaptionClose Image 1 of 15 At least a dozen sites have been … [Read more...] about Saturday is the 205th anniversary of Texas’ deadliest battle
Judge tells US officials, ACLU to come up with asylum plan
Julie Watson, Associated Press Updated 5:17 pm CDT, Friday, August 17, 2018 Photo: Gregory Bull, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 FILE. This July 26, 2018 file photo shows people lining up to cross into the United States to begin the process of applying for asylum near the San Ysidro port of entry in Tijuana, Mexico.A federal judge has extended a freeze on deporting families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border, giving a reprieve to hundreds of children and their parents to remain in the United States. less FILE. This July 26, 2018 file photo shows people lining up to cross into the United States to begin the process of applying for asylum near the San Ysidro port of entry in Tijuana, Mexico.A federal judge has ... more Photo: Gregory Bull, AP Judge tells US officials, ACLU to come up with asylum plan 1 / 1 Back … [Read more...] about Judge tells US officials, ACLU to come up with asylum plan