Texas

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of Marine veteran Quoc “Jake” Nguyen, 28, who was working as a rideshare driver when he was killed. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Nguyen was found deceased on September 4, 2025, in the 13700 block of Lakewood Forest Drive. Investigators say Nguyen was shot, and his personal belongings and vehicle were taken by the suspects, who then fled the scene. The arrests were made by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT): A 15-year-old male was arrested on October 9 and charged with capital murder. A 14-year-old male and a 13-year-old male were arrested on October 16, each charged with tampering with evidence. All three suspects hav...

AUSTIN, TX – Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the University of North Texas (UNT) over what his office describes as the university's failure to take disciplinary action against students accused of celebrating the death of political figure Charlie Kirk and issuing threats against others. The investigation follows an earlier letter from Paxton demanding the university address rising concerns about left-wing extremism on campus. Paxton sent a follow-up letter to UNT President Harrison Keller, stating the university has failed to hold students or staff accountable and contrasting its response with actions taken by other universities in similar situations. "In the face of left-wing terror being celebrated and the threatening of students, UNT leadership ha...

AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard to deploy law enforcement personnel and tactical resources to Austin in anticipation of a planned antifa-linked protest. "Violence and destruction will never be tolerated in Texas," said Governor Abbott. "Today, I directed the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas National Guard to deploy all necessary law enforcement officials and resources to ensure the safety of Austin residents. Texas will deter criminal mischief and work with local law enforcement to arrest anyone engaging in acts of violence or damaging property." In response, DPS is deploying state troopers, Special Agents, and Texas Rangers to the Austin area. They will be supported by Texas Nation...

MENTONE, TX – The State of Texas has obtained a temporary restraining order against Malcolm Terrall Tanner, halting what officials describe as an unlawful scheme to populate a remote West Texas county with new residents in an effort to influence local elections. File Photo (September 2025) According to the Office of the Attorney General, Tanner, a resident of Crawfordsville, Indiana, used social media videos to recruit individuals, promising free homes on his land in Loving County in exchange for political support. The land, however, lacks housing, utilities, or basic sanitation infrastructure. Recruits, including women and children, were allegedly encouraged to live on the site in RVs or makeshift shelters without proper sewage disposal. Attorney General Ken Paxton, who filed sui...

AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Saturday, May 2, 2026, as the date for the special election to fill the Texas Senate District 4 seat, which was recently vacated by Senator Brandon Creighton. File Photo (September 2025) Candidates seeking to appear on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Early voting for the election will begin on Monday, April 20, 2026.

HOUSTON, TX – A Houston firefighter has been charged with credit card abuse following an investigation by the Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office. Curtis Jones, 28, was arrested Thursday morning at his residence, which investigators linked to the alleged crime through a connected IP address. File Photo (October 2025) According to court documents, Jones and the victim were both assigned to Houston Fire Station 21 on Main Street in June 2025, when the incident is alleged to have occurred. Among the allegations, Jones is accused of attempting to use the victim’s credit card online to purchase a shirt and pair of sneakers totaling $650 from GOAT. Detectives subpoenaed account and internet records, which reportedly traced the attempted transaction back to Jones. According...

AUSTIN, TX – A man was fatally shot early Sunday morning outside a convenience store in north Austin, and police are asking the public for help in identifying the suspect. The Austin Police Department responded at 3:11 a.m. on October 12, 2025, to the 7-Eleven located at 1822 Rutland Drive. Officers found a man lying in the parking lot next to his vehicle with gunshot wounds. The victim, identified as Quinton Arnold, 37, was pronounced deceased at 4:19 a.m. According to investigators, Arnold had been standing outside the store when a vehicle approached, opened fire, struck him, and fled the scene. Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Specialists responded to process evidence and interview witnesses. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Austin Police Department at ...

DALLAS COUNTY, TX – Mosquito samples collected in four cities have tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to an update released October 15, 2025. Health officials confirmed that one mosquito pool in each of the following ZIP codes returned positive test results: DeSoto (75115) Duncanville (75116) Glenn Heights (75154) Lancaster (75146) A total of four new positive mosquito pools were identified in this latest surveillance round. Local health departments may implement spraying or other mosquito control measures in the affected areas.