The Robinson Police Department is searching for missing 15-year old Edgar Castillo. He was last seen on Tuesday, Aug. 3 and could possibly be in the South Waco area.
As marijuana policies change in cities and counties across Texas, Bell County law enforcement agencies remain steadfast in their application of the law.
By Zeke Torres
May 4, 2021 | 6:59 PM
ROBINSON, Il (WTWO/WAWV) A bill at the Illinois Statehouse could lessen the penalties for drug possession. It would make small amounts of certain hard drugs, like three grams of heroin or three grams of fentanyl misdemeanors instead of felonies. Ben Ruddell, Director of Criminal Justice Policy with A.C.L.U., says he is in favor of the proposed legislation.
“Right now we’re making it harder by putting people in prison and giving people felony records. This bill seeks to connect people with treatment in their communities instead of incarcerating them and saddling them with this burdensome felony record,” Ruddell said.
Feb 16, 2021
COPPERAS COVE (Updated 2/15 @ 11:30am) -The City of Copperas Cove announced Sunday that they will open a warming center to offer temporary relief for citizens who may be in need due to the extreme inclement weather and prolonged freezing conditions.
The warming center will be located at Copperas Cove Public Library, 501 S. Main Street.
The facility will open Sunday, February 14th, beginning at 6pm and remain open until the need is no longer necessary. The warming center will be open as a temporary shelter from the severe weather.
The city is asking citizens who plan to use the warming station to consider bring the following: