Texas

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest and transfer of 35 undocumented immigrants for deportation through a renewed immigration enforcement partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). File Photo (September 2025) According to a statement from the Office of the Attorney General, these arrests were carried out by the agency's Criminal Investigative Division in multiple metropolitan areas across Texas. The individuals were encountered, detained, and then processed for removal by ICE under federal immigration law. This enforcement action stems from a Section 287(g) agreement signed in February, shortly after the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. The agreement authorizes trained perso...

HOUSTON, TX – HPD officers responded to the 3400 block of Richmond Ave near the Greenway Plaza area after a man climbed up onto a school bus. Video footage from the Citizen app shows officers responding to the scene to get the man down. It is unknown if anyone was injured or taken into custody or why he decided to climb on top of the school bus in the first place. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Update (October 23, 2025): The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office stated in a press release this morning that Tyrek has been safely located, is in good health, and will be reunited with his family. FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating 11-year-old Tyrek Jackson, who was reported missing Wednesday morning. Photo Courtesy of FBCSO Tyrek is described as a Black male, approximately 4 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 100 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen around 6:00 a.m. wearing grey shorts and a grey shirt in the 3900 block of Teal Run Place Court in Fresno, Texas. While there is no indication of foul play, deputies are working to locate Tyrek to verify his well-being. If you have an...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Five adult suspects are now in jail following an undercover child exploitation operation carried out by Constable Mark Herman’s High Tech Crimes Unit in partnership with multiple law enforcement agencies. The operation occurred on October 14, 2025, at an undisclosed location within Precinct 4. Undercover officers posed as minors on social media platforms to identify and apprehend adults attempting to engage in sexual activity with children. Suspects were arrested upon arrival at the arranged meeting point. The following individuals were arrested and charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor: James Patrick Lewis, DOB 08/20/1984 – Bond: $80,000 – 174th District Court – In Jail Adam Jeffry Davis, DOB 01/24/1992 – Bond: $30,000 – 339th D...

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo provided an update on the county’s procurement reform efforts Tuesday, highlighting ongoing challenges and renewed commitments following revelations of noncompliance. File Photo (August 2025) According to Judge Hidalgo, the Harris County Auditor’s Office released a report nearly 15 months ago showing county departments had failed to meet basic procurement standards. In response, Commissioners Court approved major reforms in April 2024, marking the first overhaul of the procurement system in 50 years. However, a new report from the independent Auditor’s Office earlier this month revealed that no contracts from the Harris County Flood Control Department have been processed under the updated system. Judge Hidalgo stated she rema...