Field Review
Story Involving A Local Government
New Braunfels Fire Captain Suspended After Station 7 Confrontation
A New Braunfels Fire Department captain has been suspended for eight days without pay after an internal investigation found he harassed a subordinate and created a hostile environment at the city’s newest...
From Brunch to Jail: New Braunfels Firefighter Suspended After Wild Off-Duty Night
What began as a casual Sunday brunch with mimosas ended in a shirtless scuffle downtown, a foot chase near Schlitterbahn, and an arrest for public intoxication. City records show firefighter Mark Alan...
Handcuffed. Pregnant. Injured After SAPD Encounter. Federal Appeal Challenges Dismissal.
After a pregnant, handcuffed woman was knocked unconscious during an SAPD arrest, a judge dismissed her case — saying it wasn’t clear whether she was pushed or tripped. Now, a federal appeal argues the...
SAPD Officer Suspended Indefinitely Over ‘Diversity Hire’ Remarks, Harassment, and Discrimination Allegations
“Diversity hires.” Sexual comments. Offensive personal remarks. SAPD says one officer crossed the line in multiple ways — and now his career may be over.
Laundry, Law, and the First Amendment: A 70-Year-Old Man’s Fight with Temple PD
What started as an ordinary trip to the laundromat turned into a constitutional showdown for 70-year-old David R. Jones, an independent journalist in Temple, Texas. In a newly filed federal lawsuit, Jones...
From Team USA to SAPD Star Recruit — Ravven Brown No Longer a Peace Officer in Texas
Once celebrated as both a national boxing champion and a standout SAPD recruit, Ravven Brown is no longer licensed in Texas law enforcement. From earning a spot on Team USA to being featured as a symbol...
FIRE Letter Blasts Kyle Mayor for Silencing Ethics Critic During Public Comment
A national free speech watchdog has called out the City of Kyle for what it says was an unconstitutional act of censorship. In a scathing letter sent Monday, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression...
Records Withheld, Law Changed: Kyle City Attorney Faces Misconduct Allegations
After quietly dismissing ethics complaints without Commission review, the City of Kyle changed its ordinance to authorize the process — but only after it had already happened. Now, with the Texas Attorney...
Decorum Showdown in Aransas Pass: City Must Defend Meeting Rules
A federal judge has ruled that the City of Aransas Pass must defend its Rules of Decorum in court after a local resident, Jason Followell, was repeatedly removed from city council meetings for using profanity...
NBPD: Promoted, Unprepared, and Alone — How a Supervisor’s Rise Ended in Scandal
An internal affairs investigation at the New Braunfels Police Department sustained multiple misconduct findings against Records Supervisor Elyssa Cline, including harassment and inappropriate supervisory...
Lone Star Review
Story Involving The State of Texas.
From Dugout to Courtroom: Family Says San Marcos ISD Ignored Hazing Assault, Police and Prosecutors Looked Away
A San Marcos family says their teenage son was sexually assaulted during a hazing ritual inside the high-school baseball locker room — and that every institution meant to protect him failed.
First came...
Starr County Judge Used Courtroom to Settle Private Dispute, State Commission Finds
What happens when a local disagreement over an old pickup truck ends up inside a judge’s courtroom — without a single case ever being filed? That’s the question now raising eyebrows in Starr County, where...
Internal Affairs, External Questions: Trust and Truth in Comal County
Comal County Lieutenant Michael Guerra has overseen nearly fifty internal affairs cases, most ending in “sustained” findings. On paper, it looks like accountability at work. But Guerra’s own past — admitting...
Hays County Judge Publicly Admonished Over Recusal Controversy, Staff Complaints, and Courtroom Chaos
Former Hays County Court at Law No. 3 Judge Millie Thompson has been formally admonished by the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct after a turbulent four months in office. The Commission found...
From Locker Room to Courtroom: Lockhart ISD Faces Questions After Coach’s Arrest
The arrest of former Lockhart ISD coach Aaron Aguilar has led to a federal lawsuit that questions how the district handled student safety. Aguilar, taken into custody in April on a charge of sexual performance...
Shielding the Badge: Allegations of Excessive Force and Evidence Suppression Inside Bexar County
A late-night 911 call for medical help turned violent when Bexar County deputies allegedly pinned a 16-year-old boy to the ground, blocked paramedics, and later claimed key body-camera footage was “damaged.”...
Tracking the Promise: How DA Kelly Higgins Has Handled Public Integrity Cases
Hays County District Attorney Kelly Higgins campaigned on a pledge to prosecute abuse of power “without regard for status or party.” Now, after almost three years in office, the public record offers a...
Comal County Deputies Accused of Assaulting Grieving Parents
A federal lawsuit claims two Comal County deputies used excessive force against a grieving mother and father just moments after they arrived at the scene of their son’s suicide. One deputy allegedly slammed...
Atascosa County Commissioner Indicted: Fuel Theft, Retaliation, and Employee Allegations Revealed
Witnesses say they feared retaliation for speaking out. A game camera may have captured the theft. Now, Atascosa County’s Precinct 4 commissioner is indicted — and records released by the District Attorney,...
Comal County Deputy Constable Disciplined Over San Antonio Dispute
A Comal County Precinct 1 deputy constable has been suspended and placed on probation after an off-duty confrontation with San Antonio law enforcement officers during a narcotics investigation. Records...
Eagle Reviews
Story Involving Federal Government
Texas Can’t Deport: Court Blocks SB 4, Citing Federal Immigration Authority
A federal appeals court has blocked Texas from enforcing Senate Bill 4, the controversial law that would have allowed state and local police to arrest and deport migrants. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals...
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...
Fear, Facebook, and Federal Raids: Inside the Backlash After the Tren de Aragua Bust in Hays County
The Dripping Springs raid targeted suspected members of Tren de Aragua, but the real chaos came afterward—driven by Facebook posts, political spin, and clashing narratives.
Federal Handgun Sales Ban for Young Adults Ruled Unconstitutional by Fifth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled that federal laws prohibiting licensed firearms dealers from selling handguns to adults under 21 violate the Second Amendment. The ruling,...
Former Starr County Justice of the Peace Sentenced in Drug-Trafficking Organization
Two residents of Starr County, including a former justice of the peace, have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a drug-trafficking organization.
Laredo Teacher Indicted on Child Porn Charges
A 41-year-old teacher in Laredo, Texas is charged with possession, receipt, and distribution of child pornography. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Supreme Court Ruling in Castle Hills, Texas Case: Impact on First Amendment Rights and Police Discretion
The Supreme Court overturned the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision in a Castle Hills, Texas case, impacting First Amendment rights and police discretion. The ruling clarifies the Nieves exception,...
Bexar County Sheriff’s Deputies Lawsuit: Death in Custody
Lawsuit filed against Bexar County deputies for excessive force leading to the death of Emmanuel Mora in custody. Autopsy report cites prone restraint as a contributing factor.
McLennan County Faces Another Jail Lawsuit Amid Growing Concerns Over Inmate Treatment
McLennan County faces new jail lawsuit over inmate treatment, highlighting systemic issues. Legal actions prompt calls for investigations and reforms in jail operations.
Bribery by a Border Patrol Agent Leads to Prison Sentence
Former Border Patrol Agent Fernando Castillo sentenced to 18 months in prison for soliciting $5,000 bribe and falsifying immigration documents.