Fentanyl crisis: Parents of Leander ISD teen who died from suspected poisoning warn others about drug
A Leander ISD student died from suspected fentanyl poisoning over the weekend. His parents want to warn others about the dangerous drug.
A Leander ISD student died from suspected fentanyl poisoning over the weekend. His parents want to warn others about the dangerous drug.
Leander ISD teen dies of suspected fentanyl poisoning: WCSO
A Leander ISD student has died from suspected fentanyl poisoning, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said.
A Leander ISD student has died from suspected fentanyl poisoning, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said.
North Carolina traffic stop uncovers enough fentanyl to kill 27 million people
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
In a significant development, a routine traffic stop in North Carolina unveiled a staggering amount of fentanyl, enough to potentially cause the death of 27 million people, exceeding the state's population.
3 sentenced for distributing fentanyl that resulted in Coupland teen's death
The three were sentenced to multiple years in prison for distributing counterfeit pills containing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a Coupland teen.
The three were sentenced to multiple years in prison for distributing counterfeit pills containing fentanyl that resulted in the death of a Coupland teen.
Supreme Court grapples with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids.
Wilco EMS offering first free class on opioid dangers, naloxone use
The free hourlong class will teach Williamson County residents how to recognize the symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone.
The free hourlong class will teach Williamson County residents how to recognize the symptoms of an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone.
Man sentenced in California's first fentanyl-homicide case gets called a 'piece of ****' by victim's dad
A man who was convicted in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case was sentenced to 15 years to life behind bars. This comes as Vicente David Romero was found guilty in the death of a 26-year-old mother of three.
A man who was convicted in California's first fentanyl-related homicide case was sentenced to 15 years to life behind bars. This comes as Vicente David Romero was found guilty in the death of a 26-year-old mother of three.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues executive order to prevent student overdoses
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing teen overdoses.
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order Wednesday aimed at preventing teen overdoses.
Families of overdose victims and law enforcement educate community on fentanyl
Oct. 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Local law enforcement hosted public events throughout the day to help community members dispose of unused drugs.
Oct. 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Local law enforcement hosted public events throughout the day to help community members dispose of unused drugs.
4 alleged fentanyl traffickers arrested in connection with death of Army spouse
The four are accused of transporting fentanyl pills into the Central Texas area, which resulted in the death of the spouse of a Fort Cavazos soldier.
The four are accused of transporting fentanyl pills into the Central Texas area, which resulted in the death of the spouse of a Fort Cavazos soldier.
Texas families who've lost loved ones to fentanyl attend DEA summit
In 2021, the DEA seized 47,000 fentanyl laced pills. That number doubled in 2022, and Assistant Special Agent Brian Cole says they've seized over 100,000 pills so far in 2023.
In 2021, the DEA seized 47,000 fentanyl laced pills. That number doubled in 2022, and Assistant Special Agent Brian Cole says they've seized over 100,000 pills so far in 2023.
Hays CISD student dies from possible fentanyl overdose
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old Hays CISD student as a possible fentanyl overdose.
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 15-year-old Hays CISD student as a possible fentanyl overdose.
As more kids die from fentanyl, some prosecutors are charging their parents with murder
About 20 states have “drug-induced homicide" laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose.
About 20 states have “drug-induced homicide" laws, which allow prosecutors to press murder or manslaughter charges against anyone who supplies or exposes a person to drugs causing a fatal overdose.
More NARCAN to be distributed to all Texas law enforcement
60,000 units of NARCAN will be distributed among eligible law enforcement personnel based on county population and size, says Gov. Abbott's office.
60,000 units of NARCAN will be distributed among eligible law enforcement personnel based on county population and size, says Gov. Abbott's office.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Families who lost loved ones to fentanyl gather in Williamson County
Families who lost a loved one to fentanyl gathered for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Williamson County reports at least 29 fentanyl poisoning deaths and Travis County reports at least 14 deaths related to fentanyl this year.
Families who lost a loved one to fentanyl gathered for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Williamson County reports at least 29 fentanyl poisoning deaths and Travis County reports at least 14 deaths related to fentanyl this year.
Landlord collecting overdue rent saves tenants he found overdosing
"They didn't look good and I saw a tray of white powder on the table," he said.
"They didn't look good and I saw a tray of white powder on the table," he said.
Michigan teacher accused of smuggling fentanyl to inmates in jail education program
A teacher whose role was to educate inmates in the Genesee County Jail's IGNITE program is accused of smuggling fentanyl pills to inmates.
A teacher whose role was to educate inmates in the Genesee County Jail's IGNITE program is accused of smuggling fentanyl pills to inmates.
Family of victims killed from fentanyl speak out following arrest of 2 Austin-area men
Family members who have lost loved ones to fentanyl are responding after two members of an Austin fentanyl distribution organization have been sentenced in federal court. They’re set to spend more than seven years in prison.
Family members who have lost loved ones to fentanyl are responding after two members of an Austin fentanyl distribution organization have been sentenced in federal court. They’re set to spend more than seven years in prison.
Men sentenced for distributing fentanyl in Austin area
The two men were sentenced in federal court. They were arrested with others on January 4, 2022
The two men were sentenced in federal court. They were arrested with others on January 4, 2022