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New Braunfels Fire Lt. placed on leave after social media posts about Muslims

The city said the posts do not reflect department values and that personnel action will follow after residents flagged the Facebook messages.

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A lieutenant for the New Braunfels Fire Department was placed on leave Monday morning after being accused of writing multiple social media posts using the phrase “Muslim pig” to describe Muslims and Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.

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San Antonio CurrentSan Antonio Current
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New Braunfels Fire Department official on leave over anti-Muslim social media posts

New Braunfels' city manager said he's investigating posts by Lt. John Weige that 'do no not reflect the values' of the city or its fire department.

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New Braunfels Fire Lt. placed on leave after social media posts about Muslims

A lieutenant for the New Braunfels Fire Department was placed on leave Monday morning after being accused of writing multiple social media posts using the phrase “Muslim pig” to describe Muslims and Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.

·San Antonio, United States
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New Braunfels Fire Lieutenant placed on administrative leave, under investigation for social media conduct

A New Braunfels firefighter has been placed on administrative leave following controversial social media posts, according to City Manager Robert Camareno.

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New Braunfels Fire Lt. Placed on Leave Over Posts

New Braunfels Fire Lt. John Weige is on leave after anti-Muslim Facebook posts mocking a scheduled execution sparked a city investigation.

·San Francisco, United States
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Herald-Zeitung Online broke the news on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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