According to U.S. Immigration and Customs, an El Salvadorian national charged in the death of a Houston Police Sergeant is unlawfully present in the country.
Due to the district's location in Austin and the GOP candidate's background as a police officer, police funding and reform are unavoidably pertinent in the race for House District 47.
A Virginia-based software company has already pleaded guilty to enriching itself using its shady connections to Randolph Air Force Base.
The controversial film "Cuties," about an underage, provocative dance group, has earned Netflix an indictment at a Tyler County court.
A motion to revoke bond for a Harris County murder suspect has been pending for two weeks, and while the state has lost track of his whereabouts, the district attorney’s office is requesting his GPS records in connection with another shooting.
Fort Worth Police Department is adding a civilian response unit that would be used for non-emergency to reduce the load on the more highly-trained peace officers.
Earlier this year, the Austin City Council approved a quarter-budget cut from its police department. In the first eight months of 2020, some violent crime numbers — like murder, assault, and rape — have spiked.
The charges are associated with a March 2019 incident in which a Live PD film crew was present for the chase and eventual death of a suspect.
Democrat Mike Siegel is running against incumbent Republican Rep. Michael McCaul for the second time in a district spanning from Houston to Austin.
Led by Governor Greg Abbott, a push to sign a "Back the Blue" pledge has grown to counter the "Defund the Police" movement sweeping across Texas' cities.
Judge Emily Miskel, of Collin County, has been selected to receive a judicial excellence award for her role in spearheading the national effort to hold court proceedings virtually.
Several shakeups have rocked the Dallas Police Department, as 25 percent will be cut from the overtime budget and the police chief announced her resignation effective November 10.
Details of a new warrant for Menifee describe a home invasion-style burglary, gunfire exchange with a victim, and alleged gang affiliations. He has been released on four bonds in less than two years.
Annexation of the Austin Police Department could become a legislative item next session due to the city council's massive cut to the department budget.
Despite a criminal history and gang affiliation, a murder suspect previously released on three separate felony bonds was quietly released on bond in Harris County last month.
The Democrat official says the Dallas County Commissioners Court will consider the multi-million dollar proposals next month.
“Defunding puts the residents in danger and invites lawlessness into our communities. This is a legislative proposal that will discourage defunding,” said Abbott.
The use of personal recognizance bonds for violent offenders, which has led to over 50 deaths in Harris County, became a flash-point in a commissioners court meeting.
While progressive activists lobby for extensive police reforms and budget cuts, Austin's homicide rate increase from 2019 to 2020 is the highest among America's 15 most populated cities.
Pending further challenge, voters will not be able to cast a ballot on a potential reinstatement of the homeless camping and lying ban on the November ballot.
