Wilson County Firefighter Indicted in Gillespie County After Late-Night Arrest
A Wilson County firefighter/EMT remains tied to a pending felony case in Gillespie County after a late-night arrest in Fredericksburg. Department records show he was disciplined after the arrest, but not after the indictment.
Bexar County Precinct 3 Reserve Deputy Constable Indicted in Felony Family Violence Case
A Bexar County Precinct 3 reserve deputy constable was arrested earlier this year after being indicted in a felony family violence case tied to an alleged 2023 offense, while he was already serving with the agency. Richard E. Bryant Jr. was released on a $35,000 bond, and court records list no-contact and firearm restrictions, while the constable’s office says he remains active due to due process but has not worked any hours since his arrest.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra Loses Runoff After Campaign Marked by Transparency Questions
Hays County voters delivered a decisive Democratic runoff defeat to incumbent County Judge Ruben Becerra, choosing Michelle Gutierrez Cohen as the party’s nominee for the November general election. The result followed months of accountability reporting on Becerra’s business ties, financial disclosures, social media conduct and a public admonition from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct — coverage by The Hawk’s Eye that challenged the local status quo and raised questions much of the media landscape left untouched.
Hays County Investigation Finds Dogs Died of Heat Stroke in Boarding Facility Van
Two people connected to EZ Dog Stay and Play are facing charges after Hays County investigators said two dogs died from heat stroke while being transported in the rear of a cargo van without adequate air conditioning or ventilation. Per a sheriff’s office news release, the investigation also uncovered prior warnings about unsafe transport conditions and alleged misleading claims about the facility’s boarding services.
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt Arrested Again, Now on Galveston County DWI Charge
Harris County Treasurer Dr. Carla Wyatt was arrested early Saturday in Galveston County on a charge of driving while intoxicated, adding to a legal timeline that already included a prior DWI case resolved through pretrial diversion and a December 2025 burglary-of-a-vehicle case that ended in a no-bill.
Former Laredo Council Member Files Removal Petition Against Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar
A petition filed in Webb County seeks the removal of Sheriff Martin Cuellar Jr., with petitioner Alfonso “Poncho” Casso asking the court to suspend Cuellar from office pending trial and ultimately remove him under Chapter 87 of the Texas Local Government Code. The filing centers on Cuellar’s federal indictment and alleges official misconduct tied to the alleged misuse of sheriff’s office staff, equipment and county resources during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Cuellar has already filed an answer denying the allegations and demanding strict proof.
Atascosa County Officials Raised Concerns About Judge Prasifka’s Office, Records Show
Atascosa County records show two county officials documented concerns in 2025 about children and a non-employee being present inside Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, where Judge Russell “Rusty” Prasifka serves. Although the county said it had no formal complaints responsive to the records request, it released written statements from Commissioner Mark Gillespie and Constable John Rutherford describing what they said they observed and the concerns later reported to Human Resources.
While Hays County Fights Data Centers, County Judge Becerra Misses Conference Session on Them
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has recently sounded the alarm over data centers and their impact on local water and infrastructure. But video by Hays Progressives United appears to show Becerra away from a Texas county-policy conference session focused on the very issue he has cast as urgent, raising new questions about whether his public push reflects sustained leadership or political timing.
The Hawk’s Eye vs. the Gavel: Investigative Reporting Sparks SCJC Action on Hays County Judge
The Hawk’s Eye’s year‑long investigation into Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra uncovered a pattern of blurred lines between public office and private gain. It began with a May 2025 exposé showing that the judge and his family created a nonprofit to run a courthouse car show and directed sponsorship dollars to a barber friend. Subsequent reporting revealed deleted posts about a disputed lease, unregistered business entities and a promotional video recorded in a courtroom, raising questions about transparency and misuse of judicial prestige. The series culminated in April 2026 when the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public admonition, finding that Becerra had lent the prestige of his office to advance private interests—a decision that vindicated The Hawk’s Eye’s reporting and underscored the power of independent journalism.
Maverick County Judge Temporarily Suspended After Removal Petition
A Maverick County court has temporarily suspended County Judge Ramsey English Cantu after reviewing a verified removal petition alleging incompetency and official misconduct. In its order, the court said the allegations and supporting materials described a continuing pattern of conduct affecting county operations and public resources, and it appointed Rolando Jasso to carry out the duties of the office while the case moves forward.