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.
Corpus Christi Police Officer Arrested in Kendall County Following Internal Probe
A Corpus Christi Police Department officer was arrested in Kendall County following an internal investigation that led to multiple criminal charges, according to police blotter, jail, and state licensing records.
Woman Sues VIA Transit Police After Whataburger Stop
A late-night drive-through stop at a San Antonio Whataburger has sparked a federal civil-rights lawsuit against VIA Metropolitan Transit Police. The suit, filed by Valerie Elizondo, accuses Officer Brandon Tamayo of dragging her from her car and assaulting her after mistaking the vehicle for a stolen one. The case comes as VIA is also dealing with another civil-rights lawsuit it quietly settled in 2025—an agreement the agency is now asking the Attorney General to keep confidential.
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.
Kyle’s 20-Minute Axon Clash: Privacy Fears, Political Rhetoric, and the Reality of Public-Space Cameras
The Kyle City Council’s debate over a new Axon contract was supposed to be routine, but it quickly became a window into how misinformation, campaign rhetoric, and confusion about privacy laws shape public policy. For nearly twenty minutes, Councilwoman Claudia Zapata pressed police officials on artificial intelligence, scanning, surveillance, and liability — only to reveal gaps in understanding that overshadowed the contract’s actual purpose and the legal realities of public-space privacy.
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 […]