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Harris County Sergeant Faces Federal Charges in Online Child Exploitation Case
A Harris County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is facing both state and federal charges after authorities say he engaged in explicit online communications with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old child.
Houston, Investigations, Local
Water District Taxpayer Alleges Fiscal Irresponsibility
Barbara Rivera and her attorney are fighting to get financial records from a water district in Harris County.
El Paso Man Sentenced for Smuggling Illegal Aliens
Oscar Carrillo was charged with smuggling illegal aliens and constructing cross-border tunnels after federal agents discovered a tunnel in El Paso.
North Texas Teacher Arrested for Sexually Abusing Young Student
Eric Moore taught at North Texas Collegiate Academy charter school in Little Elm.
Local Archive
Federal Data Shows Houston Leads Nation in ICE Arrests
Houston leads the nation in immigration arrests, topping every other major U.S. city both for ICE arrests made in the community and for detentions carried out inside jails and prisons, according to newly released federal data. From Jan. 20 through Oct. 15, U.S....
Federal Appeals Court Backs Compensation for Homeowners Flooded During Hurricane Harvey
Houston homeowners whose properties flooded upstream of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs during Hurricane Harvey can expect compensation after a federal appeals court affirmed that the government is liable for the damage. In a ruling issued last week, a three-judge...
‘Recognized’ Rockport Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student
A “recognized” Rockport teacher is accused of sexually assaulting an underage student while working for the Rockport-Fulton Independent School District in Aransas County. Joshua Lee Nguyen, 41, was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and improper...
Another Texas Teacher Charged With Child Sex Crimes
UPDATED February 2, 2026. A Texas teacher working as a substitute in the Midlothian Independent School District is facing four felony charges of sex crimes against children. Madison Paige Jones, 30, was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child...
No Jail for Texas Teacher Charged With Student Sex Crimes
A Round Rock teacher charged with felony sex crimes involving children will serve no jail time after pleading guilty to an “improper” sexual relationship with an underage student. Domingo Perez Jr. was arrested in August 2024 and charged with indecency with a child by...
Goliad Deputies Halt 21-Vehicle Convoy to Mexico
Goliad County Sheriff Roy Boyd’s office says deputies stopped a 21-vehicle convoy on U.S. Highway 59 headed toward the Mexican border on Friday, impounding nearly every vehicle for lacking lawful registration—and raising sharp questions about why other agencies allow...
Corley Continues as Lubbock County Commissioner, Court Rules
UPDATED December 22. A judge has ruled that Jason Corley remains the lawful Lubbock County Commissioner for Precinct 2. “I’m going to order that Jason Corley continue to serve. He is the lawful party holding that office,” visiting Judge Patrick Pirtle ruled at the...
Central Texas School District Adopts Policy Changes Ensuring Parental Transparency
Board members in Brenham Independent School District approved changes to district policies in alignment with several newly passed laws ensuring parental access and transparency. Clay Gillentine, superintendent of Brenham Independent School District, told board members...
Two More Texas Teachers Face Separate Misconduct Allegations
Two North Texas teachers were placed on administrative leave this month over unrelated allegations of misconduct. Both worked for school districts in Grayson County. Van Alstyne Independent School District placed a kindergarten teacher on leave; the teacher has since...