Author: Houston Stringer

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Nearly 50 Harris County departments are facing potential budget cuts in Fiscal Year 2026 as commissioners prepare to vote on a proposal aimed at eliminating a $200 million-plus deficit. File Photo (August 2025) According to Judge Lina Hidalgo, the financial shortfall is largely due to a $100 million unfunded law enforcement raise approved by a majority of Commissioners in May 2025. At the September 9 Commissioners Court meeting, the court voted to advance a budget that addresses the deficit through widespread departmental reductions. “There’s a saying that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” Judge Hidalgo stated. “Some Commissioners want to say they have balanced the budget, eliminated our $200M+ deficit and passed raises for law enforceme...

AMARILLO, TX – A suspicious bag that initially tested positive for explosive powder prompted a lockdown at Rick Husband International Airport on Saturday morning. According to the Amarillo Police Department, officers were called to the airport at 9:54 a.m. after TSA personnel located the bag. As a precaution, the airport was placed on lockdown while the APD bomb team responded to assess the situation. After a thorough investigation, the bomb team determined the bag was safe and there was no threat to the public. The airport resumed normal operations around 12:13 p.m. Officials thanked passengers and the public for their cooperation during the incident.

AUSTIN, TX – A man was found deceased with “obvious trauma” at the Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park Saturday night, according to the Austin Police Department. APD provides update on homicide at Frontier Valley Mobile Home Park (Facebook) Officers responded around 10:30 p.m. to the 1400 block of Frontier Valley Drive after receiving a high-priority “shoot stab hot shot” call. Upon arrival, officers located a Hispanic male with “obvious trauma” and immediately began medical aid until Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Fire Department arrived. The victim was pronounced deceased at approximately 10:56 p.m. The incident is being investigated as Austin's 44th homicide of 2025. Police said the victim was found on private property. His residence status is not known at this time. ...

LEWISVILLE, TX – A shooting investigation is underway in the 300 block of East Round Grove Road, according to the Lewisville Police Department. The suspect has been taken into custody, and the victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police stated there is no threat to the public. More information will follow if it becomes available.