Weslaco Shuts Down Overnight Vape Sales After Vape City Robbery Attempt
Weslaco bans overnight vape shop operations after a robbery attempt at Vape City led to an officer-involved shooting.Summary
Weslaco city leaders have ended overnight operations at three vape shops, closing a loophole that allowed two locations to run 24/7 and a third until 2 a.m. Under the new rules, shops may operate from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to midnight on Sundays. Violations carry a $2,000 fine, with repeat offenses leading to license suspension or permit revocation. The move follows an early morning robbery attempt at the Vape City on Business 83, where two armed suspects confronted police around 5 a.m., resulting in an officer-involved shooting. The officer was placed on administrative leave, and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating. One suspect, 25-year-old Travis Clayton Wildeman, faces charges including aggravated robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm. The action also aligns with new state laws targeting illegal vaping products. Other Texas cities like Cleveland are considering similar vape shop regulations.
(Source：Hoodline)
