Waco Babysitter Hit with 80-Year Sentence Following Horrific Abuse Case
A Waco babysitter receives an 80-year prison sentence for child abuse and producing child pornography.
Texas Crime
Texas Court Halts Execution in Highly Debated Death Row Case
Just days away from execution, questions swirl about a father's conviction in a tragic case—doubts linger, and advocates rally for justice.
The “Joke” That Landed a 19-Year-Old Texans With a Terroristic Threat Charge
TX man charged with terroristic threat for online comments about the Charlie Kirk vigil at UTSA. Details of the threat involving a Ford F-250.
TX Man Charged After Death Threats Against NY Mayoral Candidate
A Texas man is accused of leaving violent voicemails calling for the death of New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and his family. Prosecutors say he now faces 22 charges that could carry up to 60 years in prison.
Texas Drivers Beware: Phony Car Payments and Traffic Ticket Texts
Scammers are targeting Texas drivers with fake texts and calls about traffic tickets and car payments. The Texas DMV warns never to click links or share personal info.
Is Your Mail Safe? Austin Police Target Spike in Mail Theft
Austin Police are intensifying efforts against surging mail theft, which increased by nearly a third from 2022 to 2023, while a new Texas law effective September 1, 2025, enhances penalties.
Hit and Run Victim Airlifted: Killeen Police Search for White BMW
Killeen Police are actively seeking a white BMW involved in a hit-and-run on Stagecoach Road Saturday, June 28, 2025, that critically injured a 20-year-old woman, up to a $1,000 reward for information.
Texas's New Paper Plate Ban Makes Spotting A Crime Way Easier
A new Texas law, effective July 1, 2025, bans most temporary paper license plates, requiring metal plates at sale and setting a Labor Day deadline for remaining valid paper tags to disappear from roads.
Why Baylor University Went on Lockdown During a Police Pursuit
A shelter-in-place order was issued at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, after a high-speed police chase ended with suspects fleeing on foot across campus.
TX Law Enforcement Raids Temple, Belton Shops Over THC Violations
Temple & Belton Hemp Raids: Texas Cracks Down on THC Limits: Masked authorities recently executed a major sting operation, raiding locally operated hemp dispensaries in Temple, Texas, and Belton. These actions targeted the alleged sale of products exceeding the state's legal THC limits. While no arrests were made in this initial sweep, numerous products were seized, and a clear warning has been issued to other Central Texas smoke shops and dispensaries: law enforcement is actively monitoring compliance, reinforcing Texas's strict stance on regulated cannabis products.