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MustReadTexas.com – @MustReadTexas
BY: @MattMackowiak
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TOP NEWS
"SAPD Chief on thwarted school shooting plan: ‘very disturbing things found’,” San Antonio Express-News' Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson and Jacob Beltran -- "San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has revealed disturbing new details about a foiled school shooting plot at Rhodes Middle School — and announced the case marks the first terrorism charge ever filed in Bexar County.
During a news conference Thursday morning, McManus said there were “very disturbing things found in the mother’s house,” though he didn’t indicate what they were.
McManus also said investigators don’t yet know if the boy was armed when he showed up to school with a mask and tactical gear.
He said that when Ashley Pardo was contacted by police, the school and Child Protective Services, she appeared “dismissive and unconcerned with her son’s behavior."
"Her behavior is not only dangerous, it’s abhorrent, especially as a parent,” he said.
Pardo, 33, was arrested Monday and charged with aiding in the commission of terrorism. A judge set her bail at $75,000. She has been released on bond. Her 13-year-old son is charged with terrorism, officials said. He's being held at the Bexar County Juvenile Detention Facility.
She’s accused of helping her son gather supplies as he planned to carry out a school shooting in San Antonio.
“This started with a tip, and we take every tip seriously,” McManus said, adding that the case is being handled by the department’s new Behavior Threat Assessment Group with the help of agencies across the city.
He said the boy and his mother would both have their day in court, and officers and partners in the community would work to protect the community.
On Monday, Pardo's son, a student at Rhodes Middle School, was arrested off-campus after the San Antonio Independent School District Police Department investigated online posts he had made, according to a letter sent to families by Principal Felismina Martinez." SAEN ($)
TOP NEWS
"Travis County, AG Ken Paxton settle open government suit over security for DA José Garza” AAS ($)
"Supreme Court revives lawsuit over fatal Texas police shooting during traffic stop for unpaid tolls” AP
#TXLEGE
"Texas bill requiring insurance companies to cover gender detransitioning heads to governor” AAS ($)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
"Texas prosecutor sues to compel Border Patrol testimony in trial of Uvalde police officer” AP
2026
“Sen. John Cornyn takes early shot at ‘Crooked Ken Paxton’ in Texas GOP primary showdown” Washington Times
TEXANS IN DC
“Ted Cruz: Investment accounts for newborns would make them into future capitalists” DMN ($)
BUSINESS NEWS
“Feds ask Musk’s car company how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents in Texas rollout” AP
“Tesla contractor TRIGO lays off 50 in Austin as contract yanked amid sales dip” SAEN ($)
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE
> TEXAS TRIBUNE: "The fastest-growing city in the U.S. is in Texas, and it’s not the one you’re thinking of" Texas Tribune
> HOU CHRON: "Greg Abbott signs law to shield companies from 'rogue' shareholder lawsuits" HOU CHRON
> HOU CHRON: "Tilman Fertitta resigns from UH System board as he takes ambassadorship to Italy" HOU CHRON
> SAEN: "Texas running out of time to save lives from fentanyl overdoses" SAEN
> AAS: "Texas House passes $315 million bill focused on students' early literacy, math skills" AAS
> EP TIMES: "Bill that would make vaccine exemptions easier to obtain clears Texas House" EP TIMES
> SAEN: "Texas lawmakers agree on $8B school funding package with teacher raises" SAEN
> SAEN: "Greg Abbott signs law to shield companies from 'rogue' shareholder lawsuits" SAEN
> AAS: "Governor Abbott signs Texas Capital Markets bill package, see photos" AAS
> AAS: "The latest effort to overhaul the Texas lottery could come with a hefty price tag. Here's why." AAS
> AAS: "As heat turns up in Texas Legislature, here's how a senior lawmaker keeps the House cool" AAS
> THE TEXAN: "Texas Senator Files Bill to Abolish Texas Lottery Commission, Transfer Operations" THE TEXAN
> THE TEXAN: "Customs and Border Protection Details 'Dramatic Shift' at U.S.-Mexico Border" THE TEXAN
> TX TRIB: "The fastest-growing city in the U.S. is in Texas, and it’s not the one you’re thinking of" TX TRIB
> FWST: "‘Really brutal:’ Azle teen recovering from roadside assault by ex-boyfriend, family says" FWST
> DMN: "Robert Morris asked Gateway for millions of dollars, church alleges in court filings" DMN
> AAS: "What is tianeptine? Is 'gas station heroin' banned in Texas? See what experts say" AAS
> FWST: "Dog scratch sparks dispute that ends in deadly attack, Alaska officials say" FWST
> HOU CHRON: "Nutella to launch first new flavor in history in North American market" HOU CHRON
> SA REPORT: "Migrant authors book about his harrowing journey and experience in Texas child detention camp" SA REPORT
> MRT: "New evidence, law changes spark review of Texas death row inmate’s case" MRT
> DMN: "Dallas DA John Creuzot says office will seek death penalty in retrial of Texas 7 escapee" DMN
> MY RGV: "Harlingen soccer coach arrested for sharing harmful material with minor" MY RGV
> AAS: "When is the next Starship launch? Elon Musk's SpaceX conduct engine tests from Texas" AAS
> EP TIMES: "When is the next Starship launch? Elon Musk's SpaceX conduct engine tests from Texas" EP TIMES
> HOU CHRON: "Houston midwife says her clinics were closed with no proof of illegal abortions" HOU CHRON
> AAS: "Are you saving enough for retirement? 5 Texas cities rank in affordability for retirees" AAS
> COMMUNITY IMPACT: "Help shape Bastrop, Travis counties' transportation plans by June 16" COMMUNITY IMPACT
> FWST: "10 stories about what makes Fort Worth unique" FWST
> KXAN: "DPS teams with state agencies to enforce Move Over law" KXAN
EXTRA POINTS
Recent Texas sports scores:
Tues
> NHL: Dallas 3, Winnipeg 1 (3-1)
> MLB: Texas 4, Colorado 1
> MLB: Houston 2, Kansas City 1
Wed
> NHL: Winnipeg at Dallas (1-2) (ESPN)
> MLB: Texas 8, Colorado 3
> MLB: Houston 4, Kansas City 3
> MLS: Atlanta 1, Austin 1
> MLB: Houston 2, Minnesota 0
Tonight's Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Houston at Texas
> 8:30pm: NHL: Dallas at Winnipeg (TNT) (3-1)
Tomorrow's Texas sports schedule:
> 7:05pm: MLB: Houston at Texas
DALLAS STARS: "Why it’s important the Stars ‘get it done’ in Game 5 as series vs. Jets goes back up north" DMN ($)
DALLAS COWBOYS: "Calvin Watkins’ 2025 Cowboys game-by-game predictions: Can Dallas overcome tough tests?" DMN ($)
HOUSTON TEXANS: “What to know about Texans' 2025 schedule: Four prime-time games, two trips to LA" Houston Chronicle ($)
HOUSTON ASTROS: "Houston Astros designate reliever Tayler Scott for assignment, clear roster spot for Colton Gordon" Houston Chronicle ($)
TEXAS FOOTBALL: "Texas football: 3 unanswered questions for Longhorns following spring practice" Houston Chronicle ($)
DALLAS WINGS: "Will new Wings star Paige Bueckers have the Caitlin Clark effect in Dallas?" DMN ($)
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