Are Single-Use carryout bags safe?

Ms. Tran's article titled "Safty First!" very interested and informing. I agree with the article when it stated that single-use carryout bag I never knew how of the potential hazard reduce the number of thin plastic bags that harm our environment and may end up in landfills that may take years to decompose. I know in Austin and several other store don't use plastic bags anymore. I believe that's something great and a positive movement. But I did not know the potential hazard of cross contamination it may having well use Single-Use Carryout Bags. The article was very informing and lets the readers know that reusable bags can lead to contamination and sickness if people neglect to wash or clean there bags properly. These article was very helpful because I never knew we are suppose to clean the bags. It was very interested to know that once San Francisco's' ban on plastic bags that it led to an increase in bacterial food-illness and death. I strongly agree the people should be aware of these hazards and proper care should be printed on bags so that buyers are more inform in how to use it. I believe promoting less plastic bags was more encourage then inform others of the use of single-use carryout bags. My colleague Ms. Tran explained the article, stated the problem and lastly gave her thought and opinion that there should be visible display on the bags to inform others about the hazard that comes when using these bags. I encourage people to read this article to inform others and spread the word.

Students who made online threats

A mother of a Tippit Middle School student is very upset in how police are handling her son's cases. After posts on social media indicated her 14-year old son will be framed for murder of a student. According to School districts leaders, a group of students made several of post on Instgram, saying they will kill two students and frame another one for the murder. The mother of the 14 year old is shock about the situation. Some of the things that were mentioned in the post were the supplies needed for the crime and also writing in a post saying " Okay, we're gonna need a pack of zip ties, a slinky, a comb, like a prison comb… and some bleach." After Georgetown police officers got involved and spoke to the individuals, they were very apologetic and they didn't mean it to be taken seriously.

The mother of who's sons was going to be framed is wants to peruse of and press charges for those that were involved. She believes if nothing is being done students may think its okay to this and get away with it without any consequences involved. The three students involved were suspended from school and given community services. They are waiting to hear if these threats will land them in legal criminal charges. Since theses threats were made online it makes it difficult to decided what to do. On December 10, 2014 KVUE News just released an article titled "Students who made online threats will not face charges" Georgetown police Department and the School District said "the facts presented did not support a finding of probable cause to file criminal charges... but they will continue to motor the situation " The three students will not be charged for the threats that they made online.

I believe something should be done, there are many cases were students get bullied, picked on, etc. and nothing gets done because these are threats being made online. Sadly, in some cases young children get tired of being picked on and end there lives. Online threats should be taken more seriously and something new needs to be done in order to prevent this from happening again.

Warrant needed to draw blood in DWI cases

Just a week ago my fox Austin news released the article with breaking news on possible warrants needed to draw blood in DWI cases. The states highest criminal court ruled Wednesday that drawing the blood of an uncooperative drunken driving suspect in Texas without a search warrant is unconstitutional.
The appeals court decision is backed by a 2013 ruling in which the U.S. Supreme court announced that officers most of the time attempt for a search warrant from a judge before ordering blood test for accused drunken driving suspects. The Texas court replied by announcing a non consensual  search of a DWI suspect's blood conducted without a warrant or exception to the warrant requirement, is in violation with the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure.
State laws provide exceptions to law enforcement to obtain blood samples including if there was an accident in which a person was killed or injured.
I disagree with Texas court of criminal appeals. I believe that law enforcement should not need a search warrant for blood samples. The use of this procedure is to insure the safety of people on the road. People who decide to drink then attempt to operate a vehicle know before they step in the vehicle all the risks that can happen while intoxicated and driving, and being pulled over and being checked out by law enforcement is the risk they take with their actions.
If search warrants are approved and take effect there are going to be many more drunk drivers being allowed to stay on the streets due to the strict exceptions that have to be made just to get a blood sample.
I understand the people that are being charged feel like their rights are being violated, but in order to protect millions of people on the roads that could be families or grandparents or young kids, people who decide to drink then drive should think twice about what choices they make.

For more information on this article go to http://www.myfoxaustin.com/story/27496558/warrant-needed-to-draw-blood-in-dwi-cases