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.
Dispute Between Hays County Judge and District Attorney Over Water Authority During Election Season
A public dispute between Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra and the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office over a high-profile industrial water-use proposal has intensified as the county is in the midst of its March 3, 2026 election primaries. Judge Becerra, who is up for reelection, issued a public statement asserting that there was “no feedback or guidance” from the Civil Division prior to the hearing on the proposal. The DA’s office responded that legal advice was provided and that disliking that advice is “very different than receiving ‘no feedback or guidance.’” The exchange highlights a sharp disagreement over whether county attorneys had adequate time and opportunity to review the proposal before it reached Commissioners Court.
EDITORIAL: VIA Metropolitan Transit and the Settlement That Exposed Itself
VIA Metropolitan Transit negotiated a settlement that silenced one individual, restricted future recording across its properties, and required the removal of prior content. What it may not have anticipated is that the agreement itself would become public — exposing the very institutional posture at the center of the lawsuit.
San Marcos Conducts Citywide Review of Blocked Social Media Users After Records Request
An open records request filed by The Hawk’s Eye prompted the City of San Marcos to conduct a citywide review of blocked users across official government social media accounts. In its response, the city acknowledged that several accounts had been blocked “contrary to City social media best practices.” The identified accounts have now been unblocked, according to the city’s written statement.
Substitute Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years in Cameron County Child Exploitation Case
A substitute teacher in Cameron County has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to 21 felony counts involving child sexual abuse material and secretly recording kindergarten students inside a classroom restroom. Prosecutors said the recordings were made without the children’s knowledge, calling the case a serious breach of trust involving some of the community’s youngest students.
Rio Grande Valley Family Files Class Action After ICE Raid
A Donna, Texas family has filed a federal class action lawsuit after what they describe as a violent early-morning home entry by federal immigration agents. According to the complaint, agents jumped the fence surrounding the family’s property, pointed firearms at U.S. citizen siblings, and entered the residence without producing a judicial warrant. The lawsuit challenges a federal policy directive that allegedly authorizes immigration officers to rely on administrative warrants to enter homes, and seeks nationwide class certification on behalf of others affected by the same practice.
Texas Tech Assistant Professor and Others Busted in Fentanyl Distribution Case
A Texas Tech University assistant professor and two others have been federally charged in connection with an alleged fentanyl distribution conspiracy in Lubbock, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas. Investigators allege the group distributed fentanyl under the names “Pink Flamingo” and “Ghost” during a months-long investigation that culminated in arrests earlier this week. The charges stem from a criminal complaint filed February 18, 2026, outlining specific surveillance observations and alleged drug transactions. The case remains pending in federal court.
“Caught Up in the Middle”: Frisco Man Files Lawsuit After Apartment Entry by Police
A Frisco resident files a civil rights lawsuit alleging officers forced entry into his apartment, pointed a taser at him, and conducted a search without a warrant or exigent circumstances, according to the complaint.
Texas Congressional Candidate Linked to Federal Lawsuit on Lacy Lakeview
Gregorio Heise, Republican candidate for Texas’ 30th Congressional District, is connected to a federal lawsuit filed against the City of Lacy Lakeview. The lawsuit alleges that his involvement in a altercation with his daughter’s then-boyfriend caused the police response in which a taser was deployed and officers drew their firearms.
San Marcos, Texas State University Outline Downtown Safety Strategy Through Summer 2026
Texas State University has signed a $150,000 agreement with the City of San Marcos to increase police presence in the downtown district known as “The Square.” City and university leaders say the partnership is intended to improve safety on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.