The U.S. Attorney’s Offices for the southern and western districts of Texas continue to report a high volume of illegal immigration cases and related crimes.
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SpaceX City to Cancel Election After No Challengers Emerge
Starbase officials are moving to cancel the city’s upcoming election after no candidates filed to challenge the mayor or two city commissioners, leaving all three positions uncontested.
Tony Gonzales, Brandon Herrera Head to Runoff
The incumbent congressman will face his challenger in a runoff for a second consecutive cycle.
Texas Teacher Serves 60-Day Sentence for Sex With Student
Former London ISD teacher Amber Prince received five years of deferred adjudication probation, including 12 days in jail each year.
South Texas Teacher Who Recorded Kids in School Bathroom Gets 30 Years
Leif Varnam, a former substitute teacher in Port Isabel ISD, pleaded guilty to 21 child sexual abuse material offenses.
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Judge Speedlin-Gonzalez Suspended for Unlawful Detention of Attorney
The Democrat judge has a long history of controversy and discipline.
Texas Military Funds Directed To Water Infrastructure Project
The projects are intended to increase the resiliency of Del Rio’s water capacity.
AG Paxton Sues Bexar County for Funding Illegal Aliens’ Deportation Defense
Paxton is asking the court to block Bexar County’s proposed spending.
New Details in Case of Agua Dulce Teacher Accused of Sex With Students
Now-former Agua Dulce ISD teacher Jaden Charles was charged in 2024 with sexually assaulting multiple underage boys.
Falfurrias Athletic Trainer Arrested for Indecency With Student
Bobby Saenz worked for Brooks County ISD at the time the allegations arose.
San Antonio Teacher Arrested for Exposing Himself to 9-Year-Old Girl
Andrew Smierciak is a Leadership Officer Training Corps instructor at Poe Middle School in San Antonio ISD.
Webb County Sheriff and Staff Indicted in Federal Fraud Case
The Webb County sheriff and two assistant chiefs face charges for embezzling COVID-19 relief funds.
Corpus Christi Pursues Water Projects During Severe Drought
City council explores water supply projects to support water needs as reservoirs hit historic lows.
San Antonio Teacher’s Aide Arrested for Sexual Misconduct With a Special-Needs Student
An affidavit revealed that George Aguilar had kissed the victim on multiple occasions, including in a school classroom.
Former Brownsville Teacher Receives Sentence for Sex With Student
Former teacher Julio Trujillo pleaded guilty to improper relationship between educator and student, a second degree felony.
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Feds: Honduran National Caught Hauling 51 Illegals in Hidden Compartment
Greibein Alexis Pinot-Duartez, an illegal alien from Honduras, is charged with smuggling and could face up to 10 years in federal prison.
Uvalde Judge Suspended After Indictment for Official Oppression
Judge Mitchell allegedly had a UPS delivery driver handcuffed for disorderly conduct after he refused to deliver up multiple flights of stairs.
Student’s Family Sues Edinburg Coach Over ‘Nude Exercise’
The lawsuit accuses school administrators of hiring Ernie Alonzo as head football coach, despite past misconduct allegations, due to political connections.
Teacher’s Aide Admits ‘Intimate Relationship’ With Student
Andrea Rodriguez worked for Runge ISD in South Texas.
Feds Bust South Texas ISD Teacher for Child Sex Abuse Material
Roel Flores Jr. is charged with receipt and distribution of “severe” child pornography.
Hondo ISD Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Against Student
Thomas Hill taught at Hondo High School.
Corpus Christi Struggles With Reduced Water Supply
A city councilman claims politicians were in on the price hike of a now-scrapped desalination plant contract.
San Antonio Coach Charged With Secretly Recording Students
Holy Cross Catholic School coach Armando Flores is charged with invasive visual recording of students and adults.
Deadly Shooting at Eagle Pass Casino Leaves Two Dead, Five Wounded
A retired CBP agent was among those killed.
Texas Supreme Court To Decide Controversial South Texas ISD Property Tax Fight
Voters did not authorize taxes for a cash-rich school district.