DOJ: Final family member sentenced in $1.1M VA disability fraud scheme

The Department of Justice (DOJ) says the last member of a family that operated a years-long Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability scheme has been sentenced to prison. The VA Office of the Inspector General (VA-OIG) says the scheme stole more than $1.1 million in VA funds.  

Suspect in Darby crossing guard attack arrested in South Carolina

A West Philadelphia man is accused of fleeing to South Carolina after investigators say he attacked a school crossing guard in Darby.

CBP: 900 pounds of liquid meth found in fuel tank of tractor-trailer at US-Mexico border crossing

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) says a Mexican citizen traveling on a business visa was arrested at a border crossing inspection site in San Diego earlier this month after CPB officers found 900 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in the fuel tank of a tractor-trailer. 

Some Austin city leaders in support of renaming Cesar Chavez Street amid allegations

Widespread abuse allegations have cities nationwide considering the removal of anything related to Cesar Chavez, the national civil rights leader once known as an advocate for farmworkers.

Dallas County death row inmate's cousin now claims he committed 2008 murders

Attorneys for James Broadnax are seeking to halt his April 13 execution for murdering two men at a Garland Christian music recording studio. His co-defendant, Demarius Cummings, is now claiming he was the one who pulled the trigger.

Married teacher allegedly admits to having sexual relationship with student

A Washington state teacher was arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student, according to law enforcement.

Afroman wins lawsuit after police sued him over 2022 paid mockery

Rapper Afroman wins defamation lawsuit against seven law enforcement officers suing him for mocking them after 2022 raid at his home.

Austin Municipal Court announces 2026 Warrant Amnesty Program

The Austin Municipal Court and Austin Community Court will hold their 2026 Warrant Amnesty program from March 23 through April 17.

Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition in April to answer questions regarding the Justice Department’s sex trafficking probe of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of files connected to the case.

Car ends up overturned in front yard after pursuit in Mustang Ridge

The Mustang Ridge Police Department says it assisted in a Department of Public Safety pursuit that ended with a car overturned in a person's front yard.

NTSB gives update on I-35 deadly crash investigation
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There are new details about the major crash on I-35 that killed five people and injured about a dozen others. One year later, we are learning more about the semi-truck driver who caused it.

Texas won't observe Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations, Abbott says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.