Judd Stone and Chris Hilton Defended Ken Paxton—Now They Say Brent Webster Tried to Destroy Their Careers
When former high-ranking state attorneys Judd Stone and Christopher Hilton filed a public records request to investigate alleged misconduct by First Assistant Attorney General Brent Webster, they didn’t expect the retaliation to come in the form of a fabricated email accusing them of sexual harassment—written more than a year after they left the agency. Now, Stone and Hilton are suing Webster, alleging he weaponized state resources to smear their names and sabotage their law firm.
Jordan Eskew Hired to Defend Ken Paxton, She Says the Real Abuse Came From Inside the Firm
Jordan Eskew left the Texas Attorney General’s Office to help defend Ken Paxton during his impeachment, working under two former top state attorneys who started their own firm. Less than five months later, she says that same firm subjected her to harassment, verbal abuse, and unpaid wages. Now, with the backing of a state agency’s findings, she’s taking them to court.
New Braunfels Sergeant Suspended After Mishandling Complaint Involving Female Trainee
A New Braunfels Police sergeant was cleared of sexual harassment but still suspended after an internal investigation found he blurred professional boundaries by inviting a trainee out for drinks and failing to report the resulting complaint. The case reveals a pattern of informal behavior toward women and raises broader questions about supervisor conduct and accountability in law enforcement.
Appeals Court: State Can Try Ex-Williamson County Sheriff for Destroyed ‘Live PD’ Footage
The footage is gone. A man died. Now a Texas appeals court says former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody can be tried for evidence tampering. Prosecutors allege he helped destroy Live PD video linked to the in-custody death of Javier Ambler. The court rejected claims that federal privacy law blocked the case, reviving one of Texas’s most high-profile police misconduct prosecutions.
Texas Civil Rights Attorney Wins Fight Over LEOSA Credential Recognition
A Texas civil rights attorney and Army veteran spent years lawfully carrying a firearm—only to be repeatedly stopped by deputies who refused to accept his federal credential. Now, after high-profile courthouse confrontations in Bexar, Tarrant, and Travis Counties, he’s finally vindicated. The full story behind the ID, the standoffs, and what changed.
19 Reversals and Counting: Texas Judge Hit with Public Reprimand
Texas Judge Mary Lou Alvarez, who presides over the 45th District Court in Bexar County, has been publicly reprimanded by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. The discipline follows 19 appellate reversals of her rulings, many involving violations of the Texas Constitution, abuse of discretion in family law cases, and improper conduct toward attorneys. The Commission cited Judge Alvarez for ignoring binding precedent, interfering with state agencies like the Department of Family and Protective Services, and using her position to advance personal interests. The case raises broader questions about judicial oversight and accountability in San Antonio and across the Texas judiciary.
Comal County Bailiff Terminated Over Facebook Video Displayed During Trial
A longtime Comal County bailiff was fired after an internal investigation confirmed that an inappropriate video played on his phone during a courtroom break in a human trafficking trial. The incident—triggered by a Facebook Reel—prompted swift disciplinary action and raised questions about conduct inside the courthouse.
“You Don’t Talk to Me”: Comal County Bailiff Fired After Explosive Courthouse Showdown
An internal affairs investigation has torn the lid off of dysfunction inside the Comal County courthouse. Deputy Bailiff Roger Bianchi, once a trusted face in district court, is now off the force—fired after a public confrontation, defiant texts over unused radios, and claims of mismanagement. But the controversy goes deeper than one man: secret WhatsApp groups, ignored citizen road rage complaints, and a chaotic chain of command raise troubling questions about who’s really in control of courthouse security—and who’s protecting the public when leadership breaks down
Atascosa County Justice of the Peace Sanctioned for Vulgar Joke at County Jail
Atascosa County Justice of the Peace Russell “Rusty” Prasifka has been publicly admonished by the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct after making a sexually inappropriate joke to a female officer inside the county jail. The judge’s vulgar remarks triggered formal complaints and disciplinary action for judicial misconduct.
EXCLUSIVE: Hays County Car Show ‘Classic Rides on El Camino Real’ Tied to Judge Becerra’s Family
They promoted it as a community car show.
What they didn’t tell you? The nonprofit behind it was just formed — by Judge Becerra’s own family — and he signed the approval himself. We traced the paperwork, the money trail, and the missing records in our exclusive investigation.