San Marcos Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Sexual Abuse of Step-Granddaughter
A 50-year-old San Marcos man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, according to the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. The plea came just moments before opening statements were set to begin in the trial, bringing an end to a case involving years of alleged abuse of his step-granddaughter.
Kyle Police, Hays County Investigators Charge Three Houston Men in Burglary Case
A multi-agency investigation into cash register thefts reported on Nov. 12, 2025, has led to charges against three Houston men connected to commercial burglaries between Kyle and Houston. Authorities say the suspects targeted multiple Poco Loco locations while traveling east from the Kyle area. The investigation involved the Kyle Police Department and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office working with regional law enforcement partners. Arrests in the case occurred between December 2025 and March 2026.
Sugar Land Mail Carrier Arrested in Mail Theft Case Involving More Than 50 Victims
A Sugar Land mail carrier has been arrested following a joint investigation by the Sugar Land Police Department and the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General. Authorities say the case involves more than 50 victims and hundreds of pieces of mail that investigators say were intercepted before reaching their intended recipients. Officials say the investigation began after reports of check forgery surfaced in the area over the past several months. The suspect was taken into custody on March 9, 2026.
Texas City Meeting Arrest Draws Competing Narratives After Video Goes Public
The arrest of a man during a Texas City Commission meeting is drawing renewed interest after newly circulated video footage raised questions about what happened before and during the encounter. Juan David Rodriguez was arrested and charged with disrupting a meeting after officers removed him from the commission chamber, but competing narratives have emerged about the incident. Video released by Dolcefino Consulting appears to show officers detaining Rodriguez in a hallway outside the meeting room, while city officials maintain the arrest followed repeated disruptions during the meeting. The differing accounts are now fueling debate over the circumstances that led to the arrest.
DPS Seizes Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Meth During South Texas Traffic Stop
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers seized nearly 2,000 pounds of methamphetamine during a commercial vehicle traffic stop in Live Oak County as part of Operation Lone Star. Investigators say the drugs—hidden in a false floor compartment inside a tractor-trailer—were discovered after a K-9 alerted to the vehicle, leading authorities to uncover 479 bundles with an estimated street value of $3.4 million. A 32-year-old Texas man was arrested and booked into the Live Oak County Jail.
Selma Police Seize Over 32 Kilograms of Cocaine During IH-35 Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on Interstate 35 for an expired registration led Selma police to uncover more than 32 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside modified tractor batteries in a semi-truck cab. Officials say discrepancies between the driver’s statements and his CDL logbook records prompted further investigation, and a K-9 alert led officers to the hidden narcotics. Approximately half of the cocaine was discovered during the roadside stop, with the remaining portion recovered during the evidence processing that followed.
SAPD Detective Suspended After Investigation Into On-Duty Relationship Allegations
A San Antonio Police Department detective has agreed to a 30-day unpaid suspension after an Internal Affairs investigation found he repeatedly visited a private residence while on duty and delayed responding to calls for service. The investigation began after a resident reported seeing a marked police vehicle parked near the 100 block of Dublin Avenue multiple times between March and August 2025 and alleged the detective appeared to be “kissing” a woman at the home. Records show the detective later acknowledged spending time at the residence while on duty and assisting with small repairs around the house.
Hays County District Attorney Race: Kirsta Melton Responds to Hawk’s Eye Questionnaire
Following the Democratic primary victory of Alfonso Salazar in the Hays County Criminal District Attorney race, independent candidate Kirsta Melton is preparing for the general election. Melton submitted responses to The Hawk’s Eye questionnaire addressing prosecutorial independence, transparency, law-enforcement accountability, and how the district attorney’s office should measure its success. Her full responses are provided so voters can review her stated positions ahead of the November election.
Texas DPS Trooper Indicted in Federal Child Enticement Investigation
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper has been indicted in federal court after investigators say he used online messaging platforms to communicate with a person he believed to be a 12-year-old girl during an undercover FBI investigation. Court records allege the conversations began with an undercover account posing as an adult with a minor child before the suspect later requested direct communication with the child.
Two Weimar Council Members Resign After Nepotism Issue in Finance Director Hiring
Two members of the Weimar City Council resigned after a finance director job offer was withdrawn when officials learned the applicant was a first cousin to both council members. City Manager David Mason said the relationship was discovered after questions were raised about the candidate’s ties to Council Members Kurt Scardino and Rex Kloesel. Although the relationship does not violate Texas state nepotism law, the city’s stricter internal policy led officials to rescind the offer and prompted both council members to step down.