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A dispute over a San Marcos donut shop tied to Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra’s private business has...
A Lockhart police lieutenant who was previously disciplined and later promoted has now been suspended...
A Pleasanton police sergeant is no longer with the department after being disciplined earlier this year...
The presence of a civilian group known as Predator Poachers in Harlingen around mid-March has prompted...
An internal review found that Laredo Police Sergeant Jesus M. Vaquera failed to move forward dozens of...
A Laredo police officer was suspended for 90 days without pay following a domestic violence arrest tied...
A Donna man identified by police as a registered sex offender was arrested after allegedly arranging...
Harlingen police say more than 65 grams of crack cocaine were seized during a narcotics search warrant...
Detectives with the Austin Police Department have arrested two physical therapists in connection with...
A Laredo police officer has been indefinitely suspended after an internal investigation into an August...
A San Antonio police officer has been disciplined after internal records show he was driving with a woman...
The city secretary for the City of Cotulla was arrested March 10, 2026, after authorities say a fight...
The arrest of a man during a Texas City Commission meeting is drawing renewed interest after newly circulated...
A traffic stop on Interstate 35 for an expired registration led Selma police to uncover more than 32...
A San Antonio Police Department detective has agreed to a 30-day unpaid suspension after an Internal...
Two members of the Weimar City Council resigned after a finance director job offer was withdrawn when...
A San Antonio police officer has been indefinitely suspended after an internal investigation found he...
The Cotulla Housing Authority says it cannot access years of financial records because the login credentials...
Buda police say surveillance footage and Flock Safety license plate cameras helped investigators identify...
San Antonio police officer David Grant McCall has entered a plea in a Bexar County DWI case after the...
The Corpus Christi Police Department has released unedited body-worn and dash camera video from an April...
Kyle police and federal agents have arrested two Central Texas men in connection with the fentanyl-related...
San Antonio police officer Kirby Painter has agreed to a 30-day unpaid suspension after department records...
An open records request filed by The Hawk’s Eye prompted the City of San Marcos to conduct a citywide...
A Frisco resident files a civil rights lawsuit alleging officers forced entry into his apartment, pointed...
Texas State University has signed a $150,000 agreement with the City of San Marcos to increase police...
A driving-while-intoxicated arrest that was later dismissed has led to a new federal civil-rights lawsuit...
Bexar County court records show two felony stalking cases naming San Antonio Police Chief William McManus...
Newly released court records detail how a harassment complaint filed by a Live Oak government critic...
San Antonio police disciplinary records show an officer was suspended for 30 days without pay after the...
A San Antonio police officer was suspended for five days after an internal investigation found he initiated...
A woman known for posting videos critical of Live Oak city officials was arrested January 30 on an allegation...
Corpus Christi has paid $203,500 to resolve a crash-related lawsuit involving a police officer, with...
A Balch Springs deputy marshal has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that after he raised concerns about...
Former Buckholts Police Chief Johnny Shawn Newsom has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit accusing the...
A Bulverde police officer convicted of assault involving family violence continued working in Texas law...
The Town of Hollywood Park announced the arrest of former City Secretary Patrick David Aten following...
El Tiempo Cantina, the City of Webster, and two Webster police officers are named in a newly filed federal...
Two San Antonio police officers were disciplined after a late-night traffic stop in June 2025 ended without...
A federal civil-rights lawsuit says McKinney Police Officer Dean Riano arrested journalist James Springer...
A federal civil rights lawsuit says a January 2024 visit to a Hunt County medical clinic turned into...
A routine traffic stop near Bush’s Chicken in New Braunfels on December 29, 2023 has become the focus...
After several Cameron County veterans reached out seeking clarity, The Hawk’s Eye reviewed financial...
A federal judge has ruled on a civil-rights lawsuit previously reported by The Hawk’s Eye stemming from...
Internal affairs records show a Seguin police officer was counseled after an off-duty, late-night encounter...
The Hawk’s Eye CN reached out to Councilmember Ronald Merrill for comment regarding the residency and...
The City of Weimar announced that Police Chief David Socha has resigned from his position, just weeks...
A Corpus Christi Police Department officer was arrested in Kendall County following an internal investigation...
A late-night drive-through stop at a San Antonio Whataburger has sparked a federal civil-rights lawsuit...
The Kyle City Council’s debate over a new Axon contract was supposed to be routine, but it quickly became...
A New Braunfels Fire Department captain has been suspended for eight days without pay after an internal...
What began as a casual Sunday brunch with mimosas ended in a shirtless scuffle downtown, a foot chase...
After a pregnant, handcuffed woman was knocked unconscious during an SAPD arrest, a judge dismissed her...
“Diversity hires.” Sexual comments. Offensive personal remarks. SAPD says one officer crossed the line...
What started as an ordinary trip to the laundromat turned into a constitutional showdown for 70-year-old...
Once celebrated as both a national boxing champion and a standout SAPD recruit, Ravven Brown is no longer...
A national free speech watchdog has called out the City of Kyle for what it says was an unconstitutional...
After quietly dismissing ethics complaints without Commission review, the City of Kyle changed its ordinance...
A federal judge has ruled that the City of Aransas Pass must defend its Rules of Decorum in court after...
An internal affairs investigation at the New Braunfels Police Department sustained multiple misconduct...
A Harris County woman who lost her son in a 2020 crash is now suing the Baytown Police Department, accusing...
San Marcos police officers entered a private apartment without a warrant, failed to announce themselves,...
New Braunfels Police Officer Beverly Fraga was suspended after a 123 mph pursuit ended in a crash that...
You know how stupid it is that I had to go to work and lie about how I got a black eye?” That message...
A New Braunfels Police sergeant was cleared of sexual harassment but still suspended after an internal...
They promoted it as a community car show.
What they didn’t tell you? The nonprofit behind it was just...
In 2024, Brownsville police officers faced public suspensions for shootings, crashes, and serious policy...
Arrested for remaining silent? A federal lawsuit claims New Braunfels police retaliated against a man...
Armed UISD police stormed a Laredo man’s home, pointed rifles at his children, and jailed him—all over...
A federal lawsuit ignites debate over who’s right in the fatal shooting of Adrian San Martin by SAPD...
The New Braunfels Police Department has arrested three city employees this past year, including a police...
A New Braunfels police officer, Isaac Nolasco, was arrested by his own department on October 26, 2024,...
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra deleted social media posts after an open records request regarding his...
A San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officer has been suspended without pay for three days after failing...
The Kyle Police Department is under scrutiny after Police Chief Dr. Jeffery Blake Barnett approved a...
A federal lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, McAllen...
On the evening of December 31, 2022, Sandra Salinas Molina, her husband, and their son were on the cusp...
The family of Payton Lawrence has filed a lawsuit against the City of Mesquite, claiming excessive force...
The Harlingen Police Department faces scrutiny over Officer Steven Benitez's misconduct, detailed in...
Marquel Andre Loggins has filed a federal lawsuit against Austin police for excessive force during a...
Garland Police Officer Christopher Franey was suspended indefinitely after a DUI arrest involving erratic...
The North East ISD Police Department faces criticism over Officer Rachel Mariano's extensive disciplinary...
David Schachter, a teacher, is suing several Texas officials for wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution,...
A routine narcotics search by NISD police led to K9 Gini biting a student, resulting in an investigation...
The Fifth Circuit partially reversed a lower court's ruling, affirming the brothers' unlawful traffic...
The City of Kirby faces legal controversy as residents accuse officials of retaliation and civil rights...
A Fort Worth police officer is being investigated for allegedly assaulting a First Amendment auditor,...
San Marcos coach arrested for DWI faced legal battles, with evidence suppression attempts. Plea deal...
1st Amendment Auditor, known as Texas Sheepdog, arrested for child porn possession. Texas Rangers executed...
The 5th Circuit denied qualified immunity to Houston officers who arrested a Good Samaritan. The officers'...
The City of San Marcos and Hays County are named in a federal lawsuit claiming excessive force by police...
San Marcos Police, Texas Rangers, and Criminal Investigations Division probe the tragic officer-involved...
A routine traffic stop in Harlingen escalates into alleged police misconduct against Rene Trevino, resulting...
The lawsuit filed against the City of Kyle PD officers alleges falsified affidavits, attempted cover-ups,...
The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) celebrates one year of success with Police Service Specialists...
Grable Grimshaw PLLC issued a press release in response to the raid on Jack Miller's residence, emphasizing...
The controversy in Aransas Pass, Texas, involves alleged constitutional violations and a lawsuit aiming...
Retired officer and war veteran Andrew "Andy" Harvey files civil action against Pharr Police Department...
The Texas Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit against San Marcos for decriminalizing marijuana....
Former Palm Valley Police Chief Alvaro Garcia appeals his conviction for tampering with governmental...
Ismael Rincon, a pro se litigant, sued Laredo police officers over a disputed arrest during a COVID-19...
A lawsuit filed by Julio and Nancy Pena in Bexar County District Court alleges harassment and violation...
Michelle A. Pelkey has filed a lawsuit against a City of Midland Police Officer and unknown Midland County...
Warren Jay Smith, a disabled veteran, is suing the City of San Antonio and its police officers for alleged...
Former Police Chief Mark Moyle filed a lawsuit against the City of Princeton, Derek Borg, and Mayor Brianna...
Plaintiffs Brian and Sheila Thompson have filed a compelling complaint against Ryan Cate and the City...
The recent 5th Circuit ruling involved a mistaken execution of a search warrant, leading to legal action...
The Texas Attorney General's Office has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Marcos over a marijuana...
The Hawk’s Eye - Consulting & News provides accurate and impactful Texas news. A recent hearing exposed...
Former VIA Police Chief Osborne attempts to reverse the trial court's judgment to dismiss his whistleblower...
Former Valley International Airport Police Chief, John David Osborne Jr., had his whistleblower retaliation...
Local activist Marcos Rios has sued the VIA Metropolitan Transit Police for alleged misconduct, violation...
Former Valley International Airport Police Chief Osborne's claims of violation of the Texas Whistleblower...
The Hawk's Eye discusses a contentious issue in McAllen, Texas, over legally requiring citizens to show...
Corpus Christi Police Officer received an 80-hour suspension after multiple traffic accidents, including...
Officer David R. Larranaga of the Laredo Police Department was dismissed for misusing his authority....
The Hawk’s Eye has reported on disciplinary measures taken against four McAllen Police Officers in 2023....
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According to the Corpus Christi Police Department Blotter, the Corpus Christi Police Department will...
On May 31, 2018, Jesse Espinoza, a prior Kyle Police Association President, filed a petition to have...
The City of Mercedes filed three lawsuits in Hidalgo County District Court. These lawsuits were filed...
Since there is a new mayor, what happens with the past mayors emails? The ones not on government server?...
The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) has issued its monthly suspension report.
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After a long period of being unlawfully restrainted, a Blogger will have his day in court to attempt...
Richard Urbie is up for re-election, but this past year has caused quite a stir. There have been many...
On May 7, 2022, the City of Harlingen had its election for Mayor. There were two candidates. The first,...
On April 20, 2022, John David Osborne, the prior Valley International Airport (VIA) Police Chief amended...
On December 27, 2021, a lawsuit was filed in the 455th District Court of Travis County. The lawsuit...
In a prior City of Harlingen Commissioners Meeting, Commissioner Richard Uribe made declaration that...
The City of Kyle has called an Ethics Commission meeting. The City tends to call these meetings when...
On February 4, 2022, we requested the information discussed in the Harlingen Commissioners Meeting which...
The Plaintiff in Hays County 22nd District Court, Cause 21-2336, styled John D. Ferrara v J. Scott Sellers,...
On or about October 21, 2021, a lawsuit was filed on City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez for actions that,...
Hays County’s cycle of major change is upon us. The County has many position up for election. Many...
Originally filed on January 15, 2021, the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, attempted to remove San...
In a recent filing, released today, the plaintiff in a lawsuit against the City Manager rebutted the...
On November 10, 2021, with the deadline to file a response to the Petition of Mandamus filed and served...
The Kyle City Manager, J. Scott Sellers, was served a lawsuit on October 21, 2021. The suit, filed in...
Recently, a citizen filed two Petitions for Mandamus Relief in two separate District Courts. The first,...
First reported by the Valley Morning Star, Valley International Airport (VIA) Police Chief John David...
People may remember when Palm Valley Police Chief Alvaro Garcia was arrested for suspected records tampering...
On November 3, 2021, a motion for a hearing to confirm a default judgement on the City Manager Gabriel...
On September 29, 2021, a lawsuit was filed in Hays County District Court on the City of Kyle’s City Manager,...
The Cameron County Sheriff’s Office served a citation on Interim City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez for failing...
On September 28, 2021, a Petition for Mandamus Relief was filed. It named J. Scott Seller, the City Manager...
On October 1, 2018, the Kyle Police Department began an investigation into a John D. Ferrara. The investigation...
We have not published in awhile, but decided now would be a good time to keep the public updated on the...
The Attorney General’s Office recently required the City of Kyle to disclose when a pseudonym was used...
This all began when Jeffrey Blake Barnett, Jeff Barnett, JB Barnett, or what ever other name he wants...
The Travis County Pro Tem for Jeffrey Blake Barnett (Police Chief of Kyle Texas) finally files on bogus...
Hays County Court at Law 3 held a Habeas Corpus Hearing today for an individual arrested by a Justice...
On May 5, 2021, all other parties to Ferrara v Wallace have waived service to the lawsuit filed based...
On April 7, 2021, a Public Information Act (PIA) request was made to the City of Kyle on a pervious City...
We have tried to make a complaint in the past related to someone prancing around the Rio Grande Valley...
We have published before, on a matter where a Police Chief claimed to be a firefighter and emergency...