Jose G. Landa

Staff Writer

The Maverick County Sheriff Department and Constables from Precinct 3AB responded to an animal welfare concern call at approximately 4:00 pm on Monday, July 24. 

Austin, TX – Friday night, Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation that would increase the punishment for violent animal cruelty offenses and address loopholes that have allowed animal abusers to avoid prosecution,

Project COMPANION is urging the community to speak out after an act of violence toward a small dog ended in the animal’s death.

   Earlier this week, a man shot Lizbeth Gonzalez’s pet Chihuahua Daisey in the abdomen. Daisey died later that night due to her injuries.