texas crime

A Waco babysitter receives an 80-year prison sentence for child abuse and producing child pornography.

Just days away from execution, questions swirl about a father's conviction in a tragic case—doubts linger, and advocates rally for justice.

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.

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.

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.

CBP agents seized nearly $50M in meth across Texas border crossings, then arrested a fugitive wanted for child sexual assault days later.

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.

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.

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.

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.