Operation Epic Fury: 4 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers Killed in Kuwait Attack
Four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command were killed March 1, 2026, during an unmanned aircraft system attack at the Port of Shuaiba in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury. Military officials say the attack remains under investigation as leaders honor the service and sacrifice of the fallen soldiers.
THC Products Discovered During Athens Traffic Stop Lead to Drug Distribution Charge
A traffic stop in Athens led Henderson County narcotics investigators to seize THC products, psilocybin-infused candy bars, marijuana and other suspected drug-distribution items, resulting in multiple felony charges against a local man.
Fayette County Deputies Seize 20 Kilograms of Methamphetamine During Interstate Stop
A Sunday evening traffic stop along Interstate 10 resulted in the seizure of approximately 20 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed inside modified rope spools, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said a Houston man was arrested after a K-9 alert led deputies to 42 bags of meth hidden in the bed of the truck. Investigators believe the narcotics were traveling eastbound along the I-10 corridor and were allegedly destined for distribution in the Houston area.
Corpus Christi Police Release Unedited Video in April 17 Officer-Involved Incident
The Corpus Christi Police Department has released unedited body-worn and dash camera video from an April 17, 2025 officer-involved incident, saying a recent news report presented a one-sided account of the encounter. Officials stated the footage shows the officer had probable cause for a traffic stop and that the driver failed to comply with commands before being removed from the vehicle. The department said the only redactions involve license plates and emphasized the release reflects its commitment to transparency and public trust.
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.
Kyle Police, DEA Arrest Two in Fentanyl-Related Murder Case
Kyle police and federal agents have arrested two Central Texas men in connection with the fentanyl-related death of a 20-year-old found unresponsive inside a private residence on February 22. Investigators say testing confirmed fentanyl in both a white powdery substance recovered from the scene and in the victim’s system. Authorities allege one suspect supplied the narcotics while the other delivered them prior to the fatal overdose. Both men are now facing first-degree murder charges, with bonds set at $150,000 each, according to jail records.
San Antonio Officer Suspended After High-Speed Chase Reaches 124 MPH on Loop 410
San Antonio police officer Kirby Painter has agreed to a 30-day unpaid suspension after department records show he drove up to 124 miles per hour on NE Loop 410 while following a speeding car, ultimately crashing into a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler. GPS data and video reviewed by the city show Painter was not responding to an emergency call at the time and was speaking on his phone while trailing the vehicle. After the crash, he told fellow officers, “Yeah, I was chasing somebody… I’m sorry,” later adding, “I shouldn’t have kept following him. I should have just called it.”
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.