Substitute Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years in Cameron County Child Exploitation Case
A substitute teacher in Cameron County has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to 21 felony counts involving child sexual abuse material and secretly recording kindergarten students inside a classroom restroom. Prosecutors said the recordings were made without the children’s knowledge, calling the case a serious breach of trust involving some of the community’s youngest students.
Rio Grande Valley Family Files Class Action After ICE Raid
A Donna, Texas family has filed a federal class action lawsuit after what they describe as a violent early-morning home entry by federal immigration agents. According to the complaint, agents jumped the fence surrounding the family’s property, pointed firearms at U.S. citizen siblings, and entered the residence without producing a judicial warrant. The lawsuit challenges a federal policy directive that allegedly authorizes immigration officers to rely on administrative warrants to enter homes, and seeks nationwide class certification on behalf of others affected by the same practice.
Texas Tech Assistant Professor and Others Busted in Fentanyl Distribution Case
A Texas Tech University assistant professor and two others have been federally charged in connection with an alleged fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Lubbock, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. Investigators allege the group distributed fentanyl under the names “Pink Flamingo” and “Ghost” during a months-long investigation that culminated in arrests earlier this week. The charges stem from a criminal complaint filed February 18, 2026, outlining specific surveillance observations and alleged drug transactions. The case remains pending in federal court.
“Caught Up in the Middle”: Frisco Man Files Lawsuit After Apartment Entry by Police
A Frisco resident files a civil rights lawsuit alleging officers forced entry into his apartment, pointed a taser at him, and conducted a search without a warrant or exigent circumstances, according to the complaint.
Texas Congressional Candidate Linked to Federal Lawsuit on Lacy Lakeview
Gregorio Heise, Republican candidate for Texas’ 30th Congressional District, is connected to a federal lawsuit filed against the City of Lacy Lakeview. The lawsuit alleges that his involvement in a altercation with his daughter’s then-boyfriend caused the police response in which a taser was deployed and officers drew their firearms.
San Marcos, Texas State University Outline Downtown Safety Strategy Through Summer 2026
Texas State University has signed a $150,000 agreement with the City of San Marcos to increase police presence in the downtown district known as “The Square.” City and university leaders say the partnership is intended to improve safety on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
Former Comal County Jailer Arrested on Indecency Charges
A former Comal County jailer was arrested in Guadalupe County on two warrants alleging indecency with a child by exposure, according to booking records. The offense date listed in court documents is March 7, 2020—more than a year before he was hired by the Comal County Sheriff’s Office in November 2021. He remained employed with the county until December 2024.
Hays County District Attorney Race: Landon Campbell Responds to Hawk’s Eye Questionnaire
Landon Campbell, a candidate in the Hays County district attorney’s race, says prosecutorial decisions must remain free from political influence while prioritizing transparency, constitutional protections, and measurable outcomes within the justice system. In responses to The Hawk’s Eye questionnaire, Campbell outlined positions on recusal standards, diversion effectiveness, law-enforcement accountability, and reducing repeat offending, framing his approach around fairness, due process, and community safety.
Veterans Affairs Restores 2nd Amendment Rights
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will no longer report Veterans to the federal firearm background-check system solely because they require a fiduciary to manage VA benefits, calling the prior practice inconsistent with federal law and constitutional due-process protections. Officials said the change halts future reporting and begins removal of past entries tied only to fiduciary participation, a move federal leaders describe as restoring Second Amendment rights to affected Veterans.
Hays County District Attorney Race: Alfonso Salazar Responds to Hawk’s Eye Questionnaire
With early voting underway, Alfonso Salazar’s full responses to The Hawk’s Eye questionnaire provide voters insight into how he says he would exercise prosecutorial authority, ensure accountability, and manage key decisions within the Hays County District Attorney’s Office.