Dallas County District Judge Sues County Commissioner for Defamation
A Dallas County district judge has filed a defamation lawsuit against a county commissioner, alleging he made repeated public statements that misrepresented her judicial performance and harmed her professional reputation. The suit centers on remarks made in official public forums and during election season, including claims about court statistics and work attendance that the judge disputes. The case seeks monetary damages and court orders restricting future use of official proceedings to make similar statements.
Flatonia ISD Explains Why Campus Was Not Locked Down After Weapon Report
Flatonia Independent School District says a campus lockdown was not initiated following a report alleging a student possessed a weapon because administrators were first alerted only after the student had already left campus. According to Superintendent Chris Sodek, district officials immediately knew the student was not on school grounds and were able to confirm the student’s location once the report was received. District officials say those facts, developed at the outset of the investigation, meant there was no active situation on campus requiring a lockdown
San Marcos Police Arrest Travis County Jailer on Family Violence Charge
A Travis County jailer was arrested by San Marcos police in December 2025 following a domestic disturbance at a San Marcos residence. A sworn probable cause affidavit details an argument involving the jailer, her boyfriend, and children in the home that escalated into physical contact and led to a family-violence charge. The jailer was released without bail, and her case remains pending in municipal court.
TCOLE Cancels Former North East ISD Officer’s License After Administrative Ruling
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement has cancelled the peace officer license of a former North East ISD police officer after an administrative ruling, following issues first documented by The Hawk’s Eye in 2024 and later addressed in a state enforcement action.
Comal County Narcotics Supervisor Demoted, Reassigned to Courthouse Security, Records Show
Public records released in response to open-records requests show that a Comal County Sheriff’s Office narcotics supervisor was demoted and reassigned to courthouse security following an extended internal review that included documented counseling, a performance improvement plan, and a reduction in pay. Additional records related to the internal transfer remain pending
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.