Wilson County Deputy Separated for Misconduct 1 Day Before DWI and Weapons Arrest
A Wilson County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy was separated from employment on December 23, 2025, following sustained findings of administrative misconduct, one day before he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Records filed with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement show the termination was based on insubordination and hostile workplace conduct, while the criminal arrest occurred hours later in a separate incident.
Hood County Sheriff, DA Named in Federal Free-Speech Lawsuit
A federal civil-rights lawsuit filed in Fort Worth accuses Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds, District Attorney Ryan Sinclair, and investigators with the Hood County Sheriff’s Office of using the criminal justice system to target local journalist and Navy veteran Kolton Krottinger for posting a satirical political meme during a local school board election. The 27-page complaint alleges the arrest, seizure of Krottinger’s phone, and a court-ordered ban on all social media were part of a coordinated effort to silence a political critic, even after prosecutors later conceded there was no probable cause to support the charge.
Fayette County Training Questioned After Open-Carry Arrest in La Grange
A Texas man says Fayette County deputies pointed guns at him, forced him to the ground, and jailed him overnight after responding to 911 calls that reported only a person lawfully carrying a firearm in La Grange. The incident, which ended with the charge being dismissed by a magistrate, is now at the center of a federal lawsuit raising questions about how open-carry encounters are handled across Fayette County.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra Accused of Blocking Critic on Facebook
A Hays County resident and former school board trustee says she was blocked from the official Facebook page of Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra after posting criticism related to a school district land decision. The dispute follows public remarks by the county judge and a series of official letters outlining financial pressures faced by San Marcos CISD.
Texas Judge Files Federal Suit Over Same-Sex Wedding Refusals
A Texas justice of the peace has filed a federal lawsuit challenging state officials over discipline tied to her refusal to officiate same-sex wedding ceremonies based on religious belief. The case, filed in the Western District of Texas, revives a years-long dispute over judicial ethics, free exercise of religion, and whether state regulators may restrict a judge’s ability to perform opposite-sex weddings while declining same-sex ceremonies. The lawsuit follows a recent revision to the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct that expressly permits judges to refrain from officiating weddings for religious reasons, setting the stage for a broader legal fight over how far state discipline can go after that change.
Hays County Records Raise Questions About Public Office and Private Entities
In 2025, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra publicly dismissed reporting that raised questions about private business and nonprofit entities connected to his household and urged residents not to engage with it. Those questions trace back more than a decade and are supported by public records, including lease arrangements involving a local news outlet and the use of county property for events tied to those entities—records that continue to raise issues of disclosure, transparency, and the public’s right to know in Hays County.
Abby Gibson Runs for Hays County Commissioner as County Growth Accelerates
As Hays County continues to grow, Abby Gibson has entered the race for County Commissioner, Precinct 2, citing a results-driven approach to local government rooted in operational experience, civic leadership, and long-term planning rather than political distraction.
Texas Meme Case Ends at Examining Trial, Now Heads to Federal Court
A Granbury Navy veteran is asking a federal judge to halt further prosecution after a Texas court found no probable cause to support a felony charge tied to a satirical political meme posted during a local school board election.
Records Show Caldwell County Corrections Officer Discussed Homicide With Inmates
Internal jail records show that in the weeks following Lockhart’s first homicide of 2025, sensitive details of the case were discussed in a place they were never meant to surface, inside the Caldwell County Jail. Surveillance reviews and disciplinary findings describe a corrections officer sharing information from an active murder investigation with inmates, conduct supervisors later warned could have put the accused at risk and compromised jail safety.
TABC Agent Collected Education Stipend Based on Degree He Did Not Hold
A Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission enforcement agent was fired after internal investigators concluded he falsely claimed a graduate degree to qualify for an education stipend, according to agency records. The dismissal followed an Office of Inspector General investigation and years of documented disciplinary actions.