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
Walmart settles with Office of Attorney General for $168 million over role in opioid crisis, negligent actions
The Office of the Attorney General announced on Wednesday a settlement with Walmart over its role in the opioid epidemic.
The Office of the Attorney General announced on Wednesday a settlement with Walmart over its role in the opioid epidemic.
Gov. Abbott launches statewide fentanyl data dashboard
The dashboard is part of the "One Pill Kills" campaign, which was launched last year in an effort to combat the fentanyl crisis.
The dashboard is part of the "One Pill Kills" campaign, which was launched last year in an effort to combat the fentanyl crisis.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office joins federal law enforcement in fentanyl task force
Local officials are ramping up efforts to address the recent rise in fentanyl overdoses. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is joining with other law enforcement to form the Central Texas Task Force Overdose Investigation Team.
Local officials are ramping up efforts to address the recent rise in fentanyl overdoses. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office is joining with other law enforcement to form the Central Texas Task Force Overdose Investigation Team.
Travis County looking into accidental drug overdose deaths following incarceration
Travis County analyzed 417 accidental drug overdose cases from 2022 using data on homelessness, mental illness and jail records.
Travis County analyzed 417 accidental drug overdose cases from 2022 using data on homelessness, mental illness and jail records.
'Tranq' adds new suffering to opioid drug crisis, but is it driving up deaths?
Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.
Xylazine, a powerful animal sedative often called "tranq," is frequently added to fentanyl. Some users say the combination gives a longer-lasting high, while also causing severe skin wounds.
Nevada parents face murder charges after 8-month-old dies from fentanyl exposure: police
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
The parents told Boulder City police that a bag of meth and fentanyl spilled on a bed, where they later allowed the child to crawl.
Abbott signs bills to increase fentanyl education, prosecute fentanyl-related deaths as murder
Gov. Abbott signed four pieces of fentanyl-related legislation into law on Wednesday, including one bill that require fentanyl education in Texas schools, and another that prosecutes fentanyl-related deaths as murder.
Gov. Abbott signed four pieces of fentanyl-related legislation into law on Wednesday, including one bill that require fentanyl education in Texas schools, and another that prosecutes fentanyl-related deaths as murder.
More states legalize fentanyl test strips to fight rising opioid deaths
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.
Roughly 20 states have legalized the test strips to stop rising deaths from the opioid crisis. The strips are still technically illegal in some states under drug paraphernalia laws.