The Muck Podcast: Episode 122: Just Call Me Tina | Crystal City, Texas and Wynn Bruce

About this Episode

Tina and Hillary cover the Crystal City, Texas scandal and climate activist Wynn Bruce.

Tina’s Story
Crystal City Texas is a quaint little Texas town with a population of under 7000. BUT when the FBI gets wind of a gambling operation, all bets are off for the town officials.

Hillary’s Story
Climate activist Wynn Bruce sought to raise awareness to the climate crisis via his social media accounts. BUT when he travels to Washington DC, he makes the ultimate sacrifice for the cause.

Sources
Tina's Story
FCCED
US court rejects former Crystal City mayor’s appeal in corruption case

Gawker
The Mayor of Crystal City, Texas, Just Can't Stop Getting Arrested--by Andy Cush

Hispanic News Network USA
Crystal City Hall In Texas Closed After Gaming Sting Operation Busted Corrupt City Officials--by Nelson Goodson

KUOW
A Year After a Corruption Scandal, Crystal City Works to Pick Up the Pieces--By EMMA WHALEN

The Medlin Law Firm
Former Texas Mayor and City Attorney Are Convicted of Corruption Charges

My San Antonio
Crystal City officials sentenced for taking bribes--by John MacCormack

Spectrum Local News
Crystal City Residents Not Surprised at String of Arrests--by John Salazar

Texas Historical Commission
Crystal City (Family) Internment Camp

The Texas Monitor
City manager in Crystal City sentenced to 35 years in prison--By Mark Lisheron

Texas Tribune
How a Tiny Texas Town Took Down its City Council

United Stated Department of Justice
Three Former Crystal City, TX, Officials Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bribery and Kickback Scheme

Vice
A Texas Town with Corrupt City Officials Now Has Black Tap Water--By Wyatt Marshall