Texas game wardens charge 22 in illegal deer smuggling scheme

An investigation by Texas Game Wardens uncovered illegal white-tailed deer breeding and smuggling which lead to charges against 22 people.

Woman deemed Texas' first female sexually violent predator to receive involuntary treatment

A woman who preyed on two Comal County teens could spend the rest of her life receiving involuntary treatment. She was deemed Texas’ first female sexually violent predator.

ICE raids family-owned restaurant in South Jersey, arrests owners

A community is showing a South Jersey family support after their beloved restaurant in Haddon Township, Jersey Kebab, got an unexpected visit from ICE officers.

3 dead in Hutto murder-suicide: police

Hutto police say officers responded to a call from someone who claimed to have shot and killed two people.

Andrew Tate, brother Tristan leave Romania for US amid human trafficking case

Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, have returned to the U.S. after a travel ban on them was lifted, a spokesman said.

Social Security employee sentenced for creating fake children’s profiles to steal public funds

A 40-year-old Harlingen resident and former claims specialist with the Social Security Administration (SSA) is headed to federal prison for theft of government property and for failure to appear for sentencing.

Federal prisons holding 700 immigrants in detention, BOP says

The federal prison system as of Wednesday was holding about 700 immigrant detainees at four facilities, a Bureau of Prisons executive told a House committee.

Mexico native sentenced: 9 buckets of meth found in truck headed to San Antonio

A man from Monterrey, Mexico is heading to a U.S. prison for his role in importing 300 pounds of liquid meth that was to go from Mexico to San Antonio.

Attorney General Pam Bondi says 'some Epstein information' will be released Thursday

Attorney General Pam Bondi announces the imminent release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, including flight logs and names, while emphasizing the protection of over 200 victims' identities.

Safety advocates urge passage of hands-free cellphone law

A Round Rock mom who lost her daughter to a distracted driver has joined an effort to create a statewide, hands-free phone law. The call to action was made at the state capitol by a group of roadway safety advocates.

Firing squad execution planned in South Carolina: Is the method making a return?

Brad Sigmon, set for execution by firing squad on March 7, seeks a delay, citing concerns over South Carolina’s lethal injection process. If carried out, it would be the first U.S. firing squad execution since 2010.

Reporter found dead before Super Bowl had sedative in his system, police say

A TV reporter covering the Super Bowl was found dead in his New Orleans hotel room. Police say a sedative was in his system, and a suspect faces theft charges.

1 critically injured in East Austin park shooting: APD

The Austin Police Department is looking for people who may have been involved in a shooting at an East Austin park that critically injured someone on Sunday night.