Texas DPS: Download iWatchTexas and Help Report Suspicious Activity
The Texas Department of Public Safety is urging residents statewide to download the iWatchTexas app and report suspicious activity that could signal criminal, terroristic, or school-related threats. Officials say reports can be submitted in minutes through the app, website, or hotline, with each tip reviewed by law enforcement analysts. DPS emphasizes that the program is confidential and designed to help prevent potential threats before they escalate, while reminding the public to call 911 in emergencies.
Hidalgo County Detention Officer Resigns Before Arrest
A Hidalgo County detention officer resigned in lieu of termination days before being arrested by the Edinburg Police Department on a stalking charge, according to official records. Lathan Lee Sanchez, 25, was booked February 28 on a $30,000 bond as the sheriff’s office confirmed his employment status and departure from the agency.
Williamson County Overdose Investigation Leads to Arrest in Round Rock
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office executed a February 25, 2026, search warrant in the 700 block of David Curry Drive in Round Rock as part of an ongoing investigation into the February 4th overdose death of a 77-year-old woman. Authorities reported seizing multiple suspected controlled substances, a firearm and numerous electronic devices from the residence. Jail records show Jeannot Kane Robinson was arrested and booked on a $100,000 surety felony bond. The investigation remains ongoing.
Comal County and CorrHealth Accused of Cost-Driven Medical Delays in Federal Jail Death Lawsuit
A federal civil-rights lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas alleges that Comal County and its jail healthcare contractor, CorrHealth, maintained cost-containment policies that delayed or denied emergency medical treatment to a pretrial detainee who later died from a pulmonary embolism. The complaint, filed February 11, 2026, claims 33-year-old Bart J. Bond repeatedly reported severe chest pain, shortness of breath, and worsening vital signs over the course of nearly two weeks while housed in the Comal County Jail’s mental-health unit. Despite documented risk factors for blood clots and escalating symptoms, the lawsuit alleges he was never transported to a hospital for diagnostic imaging. The Travis County Medical Examiner determined Bond died on February 24, 2024, from pulmonary artery thromboembolism due to deep venous thrombosis. The suit contends that contractual limits on off-site medical costs were a moving force behind the alleged delays in care.
Dispute Between Hays County Judge and District Attorney Over Water Authority During Election Season
A public dispute between Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office over a high-profile industrial water-use proposal has intensified as the county is in the midst of its March 3, 2026 election primaries. Judge Becerra, who is up for reelection, issued a public statement asserting that there was “no feedback or guidance” from the Civil Division prior to the hearing on the proposal. The DA’s office responded that legal advice was provided and that disliking that advice is “very different than receiving ‘no feedback or guidance.’” The exchange highlights a sharp disagreement over whether county attorneys had adequate time and opportunity to review the proposal before it reached Commissioners Court.
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.
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.
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.
Colorado County Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests, Seizure of $31K and THC Device
Authorities in Colorado County report that a traffic stop along Interstate 10 led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than $31,000 in cash along with a THC vaping device. The stop, conducted by a Criminal Interdiction Unit investigator and supported by a K9 from the Austin County Sheriff’s Office, followed an alleged traffic violation and a subsequent refusal of consent to search the vehicle. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.