Field Review
Story Involving A Local Government
Private Donut Shop, Public Lawsuit: Hays County Judge Sues San Marcos in Hays County Court
A dispute over a San Marcos donut shop tied to Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra’s private business has escalated into a lawsuit filed in Hays County District Court, following the city’s decision not to...
From Promotion to Suspension: Lockhart Lieutenant Disciplined Again After DA Review
A Lockhart police lieutenant who was previously disciplined and later promoted has now been suspended again following an internal investigation reviewed by the Caldwell County District Attorney’s Office...
Pleasanton Police Sergeant Suspended Over Comment, Resigns Weeks Later
A Pleasanton police sergeant is no longer with the department after being disciplined earlier this year for a comment made to a fellow officer. Sergeant Ricardo Olveda was suspended in January 2026 after...
Predator Poachers Activity in Harlingen Prompts Police Response
The presence of a civilian group known as Predator Poachers in Harlingen around mid-March has prompted a formal response from local law enforcement, highlighting legal concerns tied to citizen-led investigations....
Audit Finds Dozens of Delayed Cases, Laredo Sergeant Suspended One Day
An internal review found that Laredo Police Sergeant Jesus M. Vaquera failed to move forward dozens of assigned investigations, including cases involving child abuse and sexual assault, leading to a one-day...
Laredo Officer Disciplined After Domestic Incident Involving Electronic Device; Felony Charge Remained Pending
A Laredo police officer was suspended for 90 days without pay following a domestic violence arrest tied to a dispute involving an electronic device, according to internal records. Investigators found the...
Donna Police Arrest Registered Sex Offender Following “Predator Poachers” Sting
A Donna man identified by police as a registered sex offender was arrested after allegedly arranging to meet what he believed to be a minor, according to authorities. The case unfolded after a civilian...
Three Arrested After Harlingen Police Execute Narcotics Search Warrant
Harlingen police say more than 65 grams of crack cocaine were seized during a narcotics search warrant operation, leading to the arrests of three individuals now facing multiple felony charges.
Austin Police Arrest Two Physical Therapists in Separate Sexual Assault Investigations
Detectives with the Austin Police Department have arrested two physical therapists in connection with separate sexual assault investigations involving their patients. Authorities say the incidents are...
Laredo Police Officer Suspended Following Investigation Into Self-Inflicted Shooting Incident
A Laredo police officer has been indefinitely suspended after an internal investigation into an August 2025 incident involving a self-inflicted shooting at the officer’s residence. Authorities say the...
Lone Star Review
Story Involving The State of Texas.
Karnes County Jail Probe Ends With Administrator Fired Over Contraband, Records, Oversight Issues
An internal investigation into the Karnes County Jail found drugs detected inside the facility, ammunition and a knife in the administrator’s desk, and missing inmate records and money—issues investigators...
DPS Trooper Suspended After Investigation Finds Sexual Comments, Inappropriate Conduct
An internal Texas DPS investigation found a trooper made repeated sexual comments and unprofessional remarks, including telling a coworker he wished they would “slip on a banana peel, bump his head, and...
From Traffic Stop to “I Love You” Calls: Texas Trooper Suspended After Jail Visit
A Texas state trooper was suspended after investigators uncovered a relationship that began with a traffic stop and escalated into a jailhouse meeting, recorded calls, and promises of help. Surveillance...
State Pharmacy Law Enforcement Supervisor Disciplined Over Comments During Hiring Process
A disciplinary record released this month shows a Texas State Board of Pharmacy law enforcement supervisor was reprimanded after making a series of remarks during job interviews, including referring to...
Bandera County Justice of the Peace Publicly Admonished by State Commission
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a public admonition against Bandera County Justice of the Peace Michael Towers following findings of misconduct tied to the handling of an eviction case....
Newly Released TPWD Records Detail Termination of Game Warden Serving as Huntington ISD Board President
Newly released records from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department detail the termination of a longtime Game Warden while also confirming he was serving as president of the Huntington ISD school board...
Hays County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy Earns Zero-Deficiency Audit
A comprehensive state audit found the Hays County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy in full compliance with all regulatory standards, with no deficiencies identified during the review.
Transparency Test: Comal County’s Block List Raises Free‑Speech Concern
The Hawk’s Eye obtained the Comal County Sheriff’s Office block list through an open‑records request. It shows more than 50 accounts barred from the department’s social‑media pages, prompting questions...
Wilson County Deputy Reprimanded After Politically Motivated Workplace Comment
A Wilson County Sheriff’s Office deputy received a written reprimand after making a workplace comment referencing the killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, which coworkers described as discriminatory...
Comal County Constable Claimed TCOLE Audit “Passed,” Preliminary Review Found Deficiencies Later Corrected
Comal County Precinct 4 Constable Alice “Ali” Flores publicly stated her office “passed” a TCOLE audit, but records released after a delay show the review began with deficiencies in her own personnel file....
Eagle Reviews
Story Involving Federal Government
CBP seizes over $2.8M in narcotics at Eagle Pass port of entry
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $2.8 million in suspected cocaine and methamphetamine during two inspections at Eagle Pass crossings in late March, leading to two arrests and...
Federal Case Alleges South Texas Doctor Fueled Houston Pill Pipeline With Millions of Opioids
A federal indictment alleges a South Texas doctor prescribed more than five million controlled-substance pills through a cash-only Houston clinic, using recruited “patients” and coordinated distribution...
Federal Correctional Officer Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Trafficking at Beaumont Prison
A former federal correctional officer assigned to the Federal Correctional Complex in Beaumont has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after authorities discovered a significant quantity of narcotics...
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...
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...
DOJ Seizes Massive Cybercrime Forum “LeakBase” With 142,000 Members
Federal authorities announced the seizure of LeakBase, an online forum investigators say was used by cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data and hacking tools. According to the U.S. Department of Justice,...
Former Postal Employee Arrested in Bastrop County $1.6 Million Check Fraud Scheme
A three-year investigation involving the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office and federal postal investigators led to the indictment and arrest of a former postal employee accused of participating in a large-scale...
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...
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...
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...