Atascosa County Justice of the Peace Sanctioned for Vulgar Joke at County Jail

Atascosa County Justice of the Peace Russell “Rusty” Prasifka has been publicly admonished by the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct after making a sexually inappropriate joke to a female officer inside the county jail. The judge’s vulgar remarks triggered formal complaints and disciplinary action for judicial misconduct.
EXCLUSIVE: Hays County Car Show ‘Classic Rides on El Camino Real’ Tied to Judge Becerra’s Family

They promoted it as a community car show.
What they didn’t tell you? The nonprofit behind it was just formed — by Judge Becerra’s own family — and he signed the approval himself. We traced the paperwork, the money trail, and the missing records in our exclusive investigation.
Fear, Facebook, and Federal Raids: Inside the Backlash After the Tren de Aragua Bust in Hays County

The Dripping Springs raid targeted suspected members of Tren de Aragua, but the real chaos came afterward—driven by Facebook posts, political spin, and clashing narratives.
New Rule Requires DAs in Major Texas Counties to Report Criminal Case Data to AG’s Office

Attorney General Ken Paxton has implemented a new rule requiring prosecutors in Texas counties with over 400,000 residents to submit quarterly and annual reports, aiming to increase oversight and hold “rogue DAs” accountable for how they handle violent crime.
Brownsville Officers Wrecked, Misstepped, and Got Suspended in 2024

In 2024, Brownsville police officers faced public suspensions for shootings, crashes, and serious policy failures—each one documented, disclosed, and undeniable.
Texas Judicial Commission Sanctions Retiring Fannin County Judge Over Campaign Misconduct

The Texas Judicial Conduct Commission publicly admonished Fannin County Judge Laurine Blake for ethical violations during a 2024 judicial race, citing misuse of office to support one candidate and disparage another.
New Braunfels PD: Constitutional Rights Optional, Lawsuit Alleges

Arrested for remaining silent? A federal lawsuit claims New Braunfels police retaliated against a man for invoking his constitutional rights, throwing him in jail for refusing to answer questions. Is silence a crime in New Braunfels?
UISD Tax Office Visit Leads to SWAT-Style Arrest: Lawsuit Alleges Constitutional Violations

Armed UISD police stormed a Laredo man’s home, pointed rifles at his children, and jailed him—all over an airsoft gun at a tax office. Now, he’s fighting back with a $2 million federal lawsuit, accusing officers of abuse of power, false charges, and a brutal violation of his rights.
Justification for SAPD Officer’s Shooting of Adrian San Martin Debated in Federal Court

A federal lawsuit ignites debate over who’s right in the fatal shooting of Adrian San Martin by SAPD Officer Joseph Warren. Was deadly force justified? Official reports claim San Martin posed a threat, while the lawsuit alleges otherwise.
New Braunfels Police Officer and Two City Employees Arrested in 2024

The New Braunfels Police Department has arrested three city employees this past year, including a police officer and two municipal workers, each facing criminal charges ranging from theft to assault and driving while intoxicated. Police Officer Arrested for Theft One of the arrests involved New Braunfels Police Officer Isaac Nolasco, who was taken into custody […]