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.
Hays County Judge Race Expands as Commissioner Michelle Gutierrez Cohen Enters Democratic Primary
Commissioner Michelle Gutierrez Cohen has announced she is running for Hays County judge, making the 2026 Democratic primary a three-way race while a Republican challenger has also filed.
Joel Martin Announces 2026 Run for Hays County Judge
Joel Martin is entering the race for Hays County Judge with a platform centered on modernizing county operations and rebuilding internal culture. Martin — a former police officer, reserve deputy, and business owner — says he’s running to strengthen the county workforce, improve consumer protections, modernize emergency preparedness, and bring greater financial and operational transparency to residents. His announcement frames the campaign as a push for servant leadership at a time when Hays County is facing rapid growth and complex infrastructure demands.
Comal County Records Detail Alleged Misuse of Government Email Before Case Dismissal
A 2025 petition filed in Comal County sought the removal of Commissioner Jennifer Crownover, alleging misuse of government email and other public resources during the 2022 election cycle. Although a district judge dismissed the case as moot—citing Crownover’s November 22, 2022 re-election—the detailed filings raise broader questions about ethical boundaries, transparency, and the use of public systems in political campaigns. The petition, now public record, includes more than forty exhibits offering an unusual inside look at how official communication channels were allegedly used during a heated local race.
A Photo, a Joke, and a Firing: Inside One of Comal County’s Most Unusual Discipline Decisions
A deputy lost his 17-year career over a single photo that revealed no badge, no name, and no clear agency identity. Now, internal records show how the Sheriff’s Office justified the firing—and why the decision is raising new questions about selective enforcement and image control inside the agency.
Backwoods Icehouse Fight Sparks Texas Rangers Investigation
A violent parking lot brawl outside Backwoods Icehouse has unraveled into a multi-agency investigation involving two peace officers—one terminated and another facing charges. Newly released jail documents detail what happened that night.
Weight Loss Drug Case: Hamilton County Resident Accuses Sheriff Boulton of Illegal Participation
A Hamilton County resident has filed a petition in district court accusing Sheriff Jason Bradley Boulton of participating in an illegal weight-loss drug scheme and failing to enforce Texas law. The filing alleges the sheriff purchased unapproved GLP-1 compounds, maintained a personal relationship with the woman accused of distributing them, and neglected his duty to stop the illegal sales despite knowing they were occurring. The petition claims Boulton’s actions — and inaction — contributed to a growing health risk in the community as several residents reportedly became ill after taking the unapproved drugs.
VIA Police Discipline Log Raises Questions After Lawsuit Ends in Dismissal
VIA Metropolitan Transit Police has released its disciplinary records for the period spanning August 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, a fourteen-month window that coincides with the lifespan of a federal civil-rights lawsuit recently dismissed against the agency and several of its officers. The records, provided in response to a public-information request, consist almost entirely […]
State Commission Rebukes Former Hereford Judge for Discriminatory and Unlawful Court Conduct
A Texas judge was found to have threatened children with sexual violence, mocked defendants for being poor, denied people interpreters, and gave favors to friends while punishing everyone else.
Her discipline? A public reprimand — issued after she had already retired.
The findings are now permanent. The consequences? That depends on the public paying attention.
When the System Waits, So Do the People: Judge Warned After 5-Year Delay
A Texas judge has been issued a public warning after a habeas case sat without required findings for nearly five years. Despite multiple orders, reminders, and deadlines from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, action wasn’t taken until a show-cause order threatening contempt was issued. Now, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct is weighing in, raising new questions about judicial accountability, court management systems, and constitutional delays.