Wilmer Councilman Arrested for Threats | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Wilmer’s political storm intensifies as Council Member Moses Garcia faces terroristic threat charges after a gas station confrontation captured on video, where he allegedly used racial slurs and claimed responsibility for firing key officials — including the police chief and mayor. Complicating matters, acting police chief Jesus Mancillas — newly arrived from Ferris — was arrested for allegedly interfering with the investigation and securing the damning footage. Now placed on administrative hold, Mancillas can’t work for any agency until his case is resolved. With the mayor’s seat up for…