NISD K9 Unit Incident: Dog Bite at Health Careers High School
A routine narcotics search by NISD police led to K9 Gini biting a student, resulting in an investigation and proposed suspension for Officer Samantha Avery due to negligence.
Corpus Christi Traffic Stop: Brothers Accused of Smirking
The Fifth Circuit partially reversed a lower court’s ruling, affirming the brothers’ unlawful traffic stop claim while granting qualified immunity to officers regarding the search and impoundment.
City of Kirby Faces Another Lawsuit Over Trespass Warnings
The City of Kirby faces legal controversy as residents accuse officials of retaliation and civil rights violations through misuse of trespass warnings, sparking growing scrutiny.
Fort Worth Police Officer Allegedly Assaults Auditor
A Fort Worth police officer is being investigated for allegedly assaulting a First Amendment auditor, prompting concerns about police conduct.
San Marcos Coach Faced Legal Scrutiny Over DWI Arrest: District Remains Tight-Lipped
San Marcos coach arrested for DWI faced legal battles, with evidence suppression attempts. Plea deal led to a modified charge. District’s lack of action raised concerns about transparency and accountability.
1st Amendment Auditor Texas Sheepdog Arrested on Child Porn Charges
1st Amendment Auditor, known as Texas Sheepdog, arrested for child porn possession. Texas Rangers executed arrest warrant on May 24, 2024. Case continues to unfold.
Houston Cops Stripped of Immunity in Good Samaritan Arrest
The 5th Circuit denied qualified immunity to Houston officers who arrested a Good Samaritan. The officers’ actions were questioned and charges against the Good Samaritan were dismissed.
San Marcos Lawsuit Claims Police K9 Assault
The City of San Marcos and Hays County are named in a federal lawsuit claiming excessive force by police K9 and less-than-lethal tools. Inadequate disciplinary practices and disproportionate use of force are alleged to be the root to this incident.
Tragic Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation in San Marcos
San Marcos Police, Texas Rangers, and Criminal Investigations Division probe the tragic officer-involved shooting of 22-year-old Malachi Williams on April 11.
Harlingen Cops Accused of Excessive Force
A routine traffic stop in Harlingen escalates into alleged police misconduct against Rene Trevino, resulting in a lawsuit with claims of excessive force, false arrest, and first amendment retaliation. The district attorney dismissed the case, and Mr. Trevino seeks accountability.