It all started after the dads moved to Aurora, Texas and opened a tacos shop. It ended with city hall mysteriously burning down

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    Garcia said he doubts Wheeler will ever be prosecuted, since no attempt has been made to extradite her from Colorado, and he was told by the D.A.’s office any arrest warrant filed would only include immediately surrounding states, which doesn’t include Colorado.

    Steal $767k and bounce one state over and there’s no penalty other than “don’t go back to Texas”… neato

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    Per the Dallas Morning News, Garcia and Pritchett sued the city and Wheeler, alleging officials violated their civil rights based on sexual orientation discrimination. They settled for $300,000, primarily, to cover legal fees.

    While testifying earlier this year, Wheeler said she is homeless and living in a city park, per the outlet.

    If God hates someone it sure as hell ain’t gay people.

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    9 months ago

    Now imagine the financial misdeeds that could be uncovered with a taco truck on every corner. That is what they fear.